Obituary of Carmelo Lo Porto

Lo Porto, Carmelo "Curly" age 89 of Totowa at rest in Wayne on July 1, 2013. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Paterson most of his life before moving to Totowa. He was a Laborer for the Passaic County Laborers Union, Local 239, Jersey City for many years before retiring in 1989. Mr. Lo Porto was a parishioner of St. James RC Church, Totowa. He was a World War II Army veteran, and received the Purple Heart. He belonged to the American Legion Post #227, Totowa and was an avid WWE Fan. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Ferreri) Lo Porto (died 2012). Loving Father of Emanuel Lo Porto & his wife, Kathy of Paterson, Thomas Lo Porto & his wife, Elaine of Woodland Park, Robert Lo Porto & his wife, Lynn of Hopatcong, and Phyllis Paventa & her husband, Anthony of Totowa. Devoted Grandfather of Nicholas & his wife, Nicole, Vincent, Maryanne, Thomas Jr., Amanda & her husband, Jeff, Carmen, Daniella, & Jessica. Dear Great Grandfather of Megan & Ariana. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James RC Church, Totowa at 11:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-0050 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.