Peter Porta obituary: Peter Porta's Obituary, Orlando
In Memory Of
Peter Porta
1943 - 2017
In Memory Of
Peter Porta
1943 - 2017
Peter Sebastian Porta “Pete”, “Petey”, “Petey-O” or “Pa-Pa” went to be with the Lord peacefully in his home on August 28, 2017 in Orlando, FL at the age of 74.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Christine Porta, his four children Kurt Porta (spouse Tina), Kari Burton (spouse Darren), PJ Porta (spouse Karen), Malia Tidwell (spouse Nick) and his 13 grandchildren Dawn, Cameron, Kiersten, Brendan, Nicholas T., Nicholas P., Alexandra, Tyler, Cailyn, Petey, Joey, Aubrey and Carly. He is also survived by his big brother Sal Porta (spouse Darlene) and his little brother Larry Porta (spouse Becky) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pete was born on August 16, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Peter and Vera Porta. He graduated from Grosse Pointe South and soon joined the army. His education continued by being accepted into the apprenticeship program and employed at Chrysler and then an engineer at Ford Motor Company. In 1980 he made a significant change and moved to Florida to become a senior engineer at the Kennedy Space Center. He then started a construction company specializing in custom homes, got his general contractor license and formed Papillon Enterprises Inc. which was his passion.
Pete was a very well-traveled man keeping up with Chris who always had a new adventure planned. His favorite place in the world was journeying through Italy and enjoying food along the way. Nothing compared to his love and excitement of making his famous spaghetti sauce which all of his family and friends will remember him by. He was very passionate about baseball including coaching, watching and playing the game; he even was a part of the fantasy baseball camp and absolutely loved the Detroit Tigers. Above all else Pete loved God and loved people.
A memorial service is scheduled for October 28, 2017 at 3:30pm at the River Run Christian Church,141 River Run Point, Chuluota, FL 32766 . The family will receive guests starting 3:00pm until service time. A reception to follow will take place at the Porta Residence 3338 Lukas Cove, Orlando, FL 32820. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Pete’s life. Memorials may be made to 8 percent ministry via check or 8percentministry.com, a ministry that Pete supported.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Christine Porta, his four children Kurt Porta (spouse Tina), Kari Burton (spouse Darren), PJ Porta (spouse Karen), Malia Tidwell (spouse Nick) and his 13 grandchildren Dawn, Cameron, Kiersten, Brendan, Nicholas T., Nicholas P., Alexandra, Tyler, Cailyn, Petey, Joey, Aubrey and Carly. He is also survived by his big brother Sal Porta (spouse Darlene) and his little brother Larry Porta (spouse Becky) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pete was born on August 16, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Peter and Vera Porta. He graduated from Grosse Pointe South and soon joined the army. His education continued by being accepted into the apprenticeship program and employed at Chrysler and then an engineer at Ford Motor Company. In 1980 he made a significant change and moved to Florida to become a senior engineer at the Kennedy Space Center. He then started a construction company specializing in custom homes, got his general contractor license and formed Papillon Enterprises Inc. which was his passion.
Pete was a very well-traveled man keeping up with Chris who always had a new adventure planned. His favorite place in the world was journeying through Italy and enjoying food along the way. Nothing compared to his love and excitement of making his famous spaghetti sauce which all of his family and friends will remember him by. He was very passionate about baseball including coaching, watching and playing the game; he even was a part of the fantasy baseball camp and absolutely loved the Detroit Tigers. Above all else Pete loved God and loved people.
A memorial service is scheduled for October 28, 2017 at 3:30pm at the River Run Christian Church,141 River Run Point, Chuluota, FL 32766 . The family will receive guests starting 3:00pm until service time. A reception to follow will take place at the Porta Residence 3338 Lukas Cove, Orlando, FL 32820. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Pete’s life. Memorials may be made to 8 percent ministry via check or 8percentministry.com, a ministry that Pete supported.
Peter Sebastian Porta “Pete”, “Petey”, “Petey-O” or “Pa-Pa” went to be with the Lord peacefully in his home on August 28, 2017 in Orlando, FL at the age of 74.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Christine Porta, his four children Kurt Porta (spouse Tina), Kari Burton (spouse Darren), PJ Porta (spouse Karen), Malia Tidwell (spouse Nick) and his 13 grandchildren Dawn, Cameron, Kiersten, Brendan, Nicholas T., Nicholas P., Alexandra, Tyler, Cailyn, Petey, Joey, Aubrey and Carly. He is also survived by his big brother Sal Porta (spouse Darlene) and his little brother Larry Porta (spouse Becky) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pete was born on August 16, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Peter and Vera Porta. He graduated from Grosse Pointe South and soon joined the army. His education continued by being accepted into the apprenticeship program and employed at Chrysler and then an engineer at Ford Motor Company. In 1980 he made a significant change and moved to Florida to become a senior engineer at the Kennedy Space Center. He then started a construction company specializing in custom homes, got his general contractor license and formed Papillon Enterprises Inc. which was his passion.
Pete was a very well-traveled man keeping up with Chris who always had a new adventure planned. His favorite place in the world was journeying through Italy and enjoying food along the way. Nothing compared to his love and excitement of making his famous spaghetti sauce which all of his family and friends will remember him by. He was very passionate about baseball including coaching, watching and playing the game; he even was a part of the fantasy baseball camp and absolutely loved the Detroit Tigers. Above all else Pete loved God and loved people.
A memorial service is scheduled for October 28, 2017 at 3:30pm at the River Run Christian Church,141 River Run Point, Chuluota, FL 32766 . The family will receive guests starting 3:00pm until service time. A reception to follow will take place at the Porta Residence 3338 Lukas Cove, Orlando, FL 32820. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Pete’s life. Memorials may be made to 8 percent ministry via check or 8percentministry.com, a ministry that Pete supported.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Christine Porta, his four children Kurt Porta (spouse Tina), Kari Burton (spouse Darren), PJ Porta (spouse Karen), Malia Tidwell (spouse Nick) and his 13 grandchildren Dawn, Cameron, Kiersten, Brendan, Nicholas T., Nicholas P., Alexandra, Tyler, Cailyn, Petey, Joey, Aubrey and Carly. He is also survived by his big brother Sal Porta (spouse Darlene) and his little brother Larry Porta (spouse Becky) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pete was born on August 16, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Peter and Vera Porta. He graduated from Grosse Pointe South and soon joined the army. His education continued by being accepted into the apprenticeship program and employed at Chrysler and then an engineer at Ford Motor Company. In 1980 he made a significant change and moved to Florida to become a senior engineer at the Kennedy Space Center. He then started a construction company specializing in custom homes, got his general contractor license and formed Papillon Enterprises Inc. which was his passion.
Pete was a very well-traveled man keeping up with Chris who always had a new adventure planned. His favorite place in the world was journeying through Italy and enjoying food along the way. Nothing compared to his love and excitement of making his famous spaghetti sauce which all of his family and friends will remember him by. He was very passionate about baseball including coaching, watching and playing the game; he even was a part of the fantasy baseball camp and absolutely loved the Detroit Tigers. Above all else Pete loved God and loved people.
A memorial service is scheduled for October 28, 2017 at 3:30pm at the River Run Christian Church,141 River Run Point, Chuluota, FL 32766 . The family will receive guests starting 3:00pm until service time. A reception to follow will take place at the Porta Residence 3338 Lukas Cove, Orlando, FL 32820. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Pete’s life. Memorials may be made to 8 percent ministry via check or 8percentministry.com, a ministry that Pete supported.
Services & Gatherings
Service
Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 3:30pm
River Run Christian Church 141 River Run Point Chuluota, Florida 32766
S. Seminole Chapel (407-260-5400) is assisting the family
S. Seminole Chapel (407-260-5400) is assisting the family