Porto, Sr., SMSGT Salvatore P., Airman, Father, Husband and Papa, was called home May 25, 2018. Born February 9, 1937 in Buffalo, NY, he served honorably in the US Air Force for more than 20 years. Upon retirement, he earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Leo College and had a long and successful career with Founder’s Life. An active volunteer, he served on Nativity Catholic Church’s (Brandon, FL) Parish Council, taught CCD and worked for many years on their Novemberfest in the 1980’s. He later founded and ran his own business, L & S Business Services, retiring in 1998. Sal was a devoted father, a loving husband and a generous, kind and incredible grandfather. Mere words cannot define his rare selflessness, tenacity and incredibly giving heart. In recent years, he spent most of his time helping to care for his grandchildren. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 63 years, Lucille; his children, Cindy (Raymond) Chiellini of Columbia, SC, Mary Pena-Roque of Vero Beach, FL, Salvatore P. (Bobbi) Porto, Jr. of Lutz and Kristina (Robert) Blankenship of Hudson, FL; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson. A funeral mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, Port Richey on Wednesday at 10 AM. His final resting place will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
Philip (Butch) & Kathy Porto Jr. (Brother / Sister in law)
May 26, 2018, 12:00 am
To the Porto family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. John 5:28,Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice a come out… This is a promise from our heavenly Father. May we all find peace and hope in this promise for all our loved ones asleep in death.
Cathy Seymour (Friend)
May 26, 2018, 12:00 am
Prayers and fond memories are what you have to remember your dear dad and granddad. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days.
Mary Pena-Roque (Daughter)
May 27, 2018, 12:00 am
Heaven has gained a very special, loving angel. There are no words that can express the loss that I feel.
“Blessed is the Father who lets the Lord be his guiding hand, Whose faith brings his family courage, Whose wisdom comes from God, And whose children still honor him”.
” I hope you are dancing in the sky”.
” If I had only Known”.
YOU were the “Wind beneath my Wings”.
Heaven is now your home.
I LOVE YOU Pops.
I will miss you forever.
Sophia (Niece )
May 28, 2018, 12:00 am
My heart is broken. Heaven has gained a true angel. I have found memories I will forever chairsh. May you Rest In Peace. Love you always. My heart and prayers are with my family. Only wish I could be there.
Michelle Giacobello (Niece)
May 28, 2018, 12:00 am
Heaven gained another angel so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Sonny I will forever hold memories of him in my heart. My condolences to the entire Porto family during this difficult time .
CMSgt Gerald Coffey USAF (Ret) (Air Force Veteran)
May 28, 2018, 12:00 am
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.