Josef A. Borg of Princeton passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the age of 83. Born in Malta, Europe, Josef came to the United States following World War II and settled in Princeton in 1950.

Mr. Borg was a respected bespoke tailor and fashion designer of custom fine men's clothing. He had a shop located at 57 Palmer Square, dressing the wealth of Princeton and famous people around the world. He celebrated 50 years in business in 2000. During his formidable years, he was an active and recognized member of the Rotary Club in Princeton.

In his youth, during the World War, Mr. Borg custom tailored uniforms for Officers of the British Royal Navy. Despite a thriving business, he left Malta for the promise of America and worked briefly under noted designer Edith Head of Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California before moving to New York City and starting his own business in Princeton.

Surviving are four sons: Christopher of Bainbridge, GA, Robert of Beverly Hills, CA, Peter of Cranbury, NJ, and Josef, Jr. of Pennington, NJ; two grandchildren: Michael and Jonathan Borg; five sisters: Sister Benerice Borg of the Franciscan Order, Mary, Lucy, Sylvia and Martess all of Malta; and his former wife, Josephine Wolf Borg of Princeton.

A private Memorial Mass was held St. Paul's Catholic Church, Princeton, NJ. Josef's burial will be in his homeland of Malta at a future date.