Nick Borkovich

Nick Borkovich (May 30, 1935 – May 19, 2017) was a Canadian justice of the peace who retired from Hamilton's Ontario Superior Court of Justice in 2010.

Career Known for his fairness and common sense, Nick Borkovich was a Superior court justice in Ontario, who served on the bench for 28 years, starting in 1982. Along with three other judges, he jokingly became part of the "Slavic bench". Walter Stayshyn, Eugene Fedak and William Festeryga were of Ukrainian descent, whereas Borkovich was of Serbian heritage.

Background Born in Serbia, Borkovich moved to east Hamilton at the age of three. He graduated from Delta Secondary School where he played baseball and basketball. He carried his love of sports into adulthood, regularly attending football, hockey, and basketball games and later coaching his granddaughter's basketball team.

He was married to Marie Celeste for 54 years. They have two daughters, Lisa and Dana.