Obituary of Arthur C. Porzio

Arthur C. Porzio South Plainfield-Arthur C. Porzio, 93, died on Saturday, October 13, 2007 in Haven Hospice of JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he had resided in Clark before moving to South Plainfield in 1963. Art was the former Co-Owner of Clark Masonry & Concrete Co. of Clark for many years before retiring in 1989. A carpenter by trade, he had also worked for the former Dur Cal Plastering & Concrete. He served in the US Army during WWII, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church in South Plainfield. Art had loved the game of baseball for his entire life. During the depression he tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals where he was invited back and been given the opportunity for a second try out. Due to the hard times during that era, Art had to pass on the 2nd tryout. But that didn't stop him from flourishing in the game of softball, a game in which he played well into his mid 60's. For many years Mr. Porzio was member of the South Plainfield Beverage softball team. Due to his level of fitness, Arthur was once referred to by a teammate; as one who looked strong enough to squeeze saw dust out of a bat handle. In addition to his reputation in softball, Mr.Porzio was also an avid NY Yankees fan. His wife, Johanna Porzio died in 1989. Surviving are his Son & daughter-in-law, Arthur J. & Patricia Porzio, of South Plainfield, his daughter & son-in-law, Patricia L. & Frank Peppi, of Brick. His brother & sister-in-law, Constantino "Al" & Lucy Porzio of Staten Island, NY, and his grandchildren, Frank, Nicolas, & Douglas A.. Also surviving are his nephews; Steven and Dominick Porzio. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 9:15 AM in the McCriskin-Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church, South Plainfield. Entombment will follow in Holy Redeemer Mausoleum. Relatives & friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM