Obituary of Charles Porto

Charles Porto of Greenlawn, NY and formerly of Brooklyn, NY peacefully passed away on Wednesday February 15 at the age of 102.  Charles is now with his wife of 63 years, Kate and his youngest son, Christopher.  He is survived by his 5 children, Ellen (Michael) Lobasso, Joann (Gary) Holmes Sr., Charles A. (Carmela) Porto, Frances (Gary) Bifulco and Michael Porto.  Charles was beloved by his 20 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. 

Charles was an usher at Saint Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn and formerly at Saint Simon and Jude in Brooklyn, where he and Kate were married in 1944.  Charles spent his career as a linotype operator and salesman for Swift and Company in Manhattan.  Charles was an avid golfer and split his free time between the greens, the tennis court and the bowling alley.  He loved a good games of cards which he played with his father, brothers and friends throughout the years.  But his most cherished moments were those spent with his children and grandchildren whether it be around the Sunday dinner table or on his chaise lounge in the yard surrounded by those he loved most.