JP I still can’t believe you gone but never forgotten.  I miss you my friend continue to sleep in peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

Our lives move on in this world and beyond ; yet our friendships and memories are eternal ; Forever bonded as Madison Football Alumni ; 🏆❤️Dan Volpe

Saying good-bye is never easy 😥
When a dear friend unexpectedly leaves us, a piece of our heart is forever broken💔
I have many fond memories of you, but most of all I will always remember your kindness, compassion and bigger then life personality.
Thanks for always being a gentlemen and always taking care of me. I’ll never forget you. 
I now have an angel I can call by name.
Rest In Peace John  🙏🏻

My heart is broken for we have all lost a very special, loving, giving and caring friend, brother, father and grandfather. Your bear hugs will always be felt, your smile that was as warm as the sun and your voice when you called on my birthday will be truly missed. You will be in my heart forever as well as all the wonderful memories we shared together. Rest In Peace and Paradise my sweet, dear friend John. I love you always. Toni (“T”) My very deepest sympathy to Elise, Michael, Laura, John and Grandchildren💔

Thank you, that was such a beautiful video. we will treasure it & share w family.
Love you brother.
Frankie Rufrano

I am having such a hard time processing that My buddy John is gone , and we will never laugh together again ! We were friends for many years and It was a Privilege to know him ! He was jolly and kind and he was  like a Big Teddy bear!
When my Dad died , I had to learn the “Mourner Kaddish “! I would pray for him for 11 months and say it Twice a day ! I am not religious, but I needed to heal ! 
The Mourners Kaddish never mentions the person who died ? The prayer thanks G-D for giving you that person ! 
It helped me Heal , and I hope this knowledge helps you Heal as well ! 
Thank You G-D , for Giving Us John Porcelli in Our Life ! Amen 



I will always remember John’s happy personality and the love he had for his children. He was a great joke teller and never a negative comment rendered. I will also never forget the day he was walking his 3 children from the ball field on 3rd ave and how proud he was that day to introduce them to me . It was the first time I met Mike who I always considered my little brother. God Bless the Porcelli family forever!

I am deeply saddened and mourn the loss of an old friend and teammate. My sincerest condolences to John’s family and friends. Rest in Peace John. 
Phil P.

"O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. " (BCP, 1979)


To the family of John, I offer you my condolences and sympathy in this very difficult time! I am in shock and disbelief over the loss of John!  He was one of those childhood friends that made you laugh no matter what was happening! He watched over me as a big brother and cared genuinely!  I was honored to have known him and I will miss his smiling, happy face and huge heart! 
I hope you will all be able to laugh and smile again one day when you think of John!  God bless you all!   Maria Ragusa

Will never forget John Porcelli’s Great Spirit.  Christmas Eve 2019. Santa John arrives and Surprises the Family & his Grandchildren. It brought smiles to everyone.❤️

John Porcelli! Larger than life, always smiling and happy but most of all giving of himself and his love.  So many wonderful memories of growing up with the Porcelli's, our "cousins" on Quentin Road. The Cann sisters and family send love, condolences and sympathy to all of John's family.  There will never be another...  RIP John, we love you!  

The word that comes to mind when describing Johnny (or as I called him, Mr. Porcelli) is ‘incredible.’  He was an incredible father, friend (especially to my father), and role model to anyone who was ever fortunate enough to be graced by his presence. 

Never once did our conversations not end in laughter, remarking how will “bust each other’s (you know what) another time.” 

Johnny turned me onto authentic pizza, great cigars, and most importantly, showcased that a man isn’t defined by what he ‘says’, but what he ‘does’.

As I write this, I’m stumped to think of anyone who did more for his friends and family than, Mr. Porcelli.  

I can’t thank him enough for everything he did for my family and I, and to say “he’ll be missed” would be a extreme understatement. 

Fortunately, I take consolation knowing that he’s in heaven, relaxing (FINALLY!), having a nice glass of wine/cigar, while playing some beautiful Italian music in the background — watching us all below enact the lessons he taught us over the years. 

Until next time, Mr. Porcelli — make sure the other angels know what good food & wine is! 

Love,
Jake Daniel Cocchiarella

John  - you were always  there for many with a smile and helping hand... larger than life.
things were never boring when you were in the room.
We will all miss your humor, love and attention to the things that  mattered most.

Deepest Condolences to your entire family.  

Ben , Carol, Christina & Nicholas  Occhiogrosso


My sincere condolences to John’s family : Sorrow is never easy to understand: I have fond memories of  coaching at James Madison and sharing our circle of champions w John : May god shelter him and give his family strength : 

We always got a call from John around Easter time and Christmas time. He was upbeat and joking with his cousin Jimmy. A loving and caring person. Loved his children and grandchildren. We will miss hearing from him. We love him..

John was a distant cousin & a friend, my family & I are very saddened beyond believe of his passing at such a young age.

I remember John growing up as a teenager he was very athletic and played Football on the James Madison High School Football team.
John was always the talk of the school & the neighborhood regarding his remarkable athletic skills.

He will truly be missed by many.

Our thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏  go out to John's immediate family.

Tearfully,
The Figgiani Family

John,
I couldn't believe the call I received lastnight.  I honestly thought Tusky was going to tell me of a future get together as usual,  he keeps us together.  We hung out every night in high-school,  the best were our victory parties.  I am truly sorry you weren't at the reunion that celebrated the Football teams first City Championship in 36 years. That was us bud... We haven't seen eachother in a while but I still love you like a brother. 
R.I.P.  Condolences to the family. 

My memories go back to PS 15, the Porcelli’s , Garvey’s, Afflitto’s and DiBendetto’s  you guys welcomed me into your family. John my sons will never forget you squeezing their knees and bringing them to your home to swim in your pool. John you and Elise  is just the best always was good to me. SIP my gentle giant  I will truly truly miss you coming by the school to always check on me. My condolences to Elise ,Laura ,Mike , and John God Bless   I will always love ❤️ you guys!

My memories of John go back to when our children were children. John always had a smile on his face and had lots of hugs for my daughters . He loved his children , family and his friends. May John find eternal peace in heaven, he will always be remembered fondly by myself and my daughters . 

There are so many wonderful memories of John that I will hold in my heart forever.  Rest In Peace brother.  

Johnny you were a good kid growing up on Quentin rd all good memories rest in paradise 🙏🙏🙏🙏

My deepest condolences to the entire family.  John was such a good person my memories of him growing  up always with the Strazza family . John was always happy and there everyone. He was a good to all of us . I had a posted a picture my dad he commented on the picture two days later he call me and said  l have such fond memories of him lots of laughs. John our hearts are broken rest in peace my friend.💔

John was always funny polite and respectful even as a child. Would do anything for you . We had alot of childhood memories on east 8th street. We were all such good  close friends.  Shared many laughs together and fun times .  You pretty much were at our house all the time. One of Michaels best friends.  All of the Strazza's are very sadden by your passing.  May god comfort your family in this time of  mourning  , we will miss you old friend.  Until we meet again.  Much love from the Strazza family. You will never  be forgotten ♥️

John was like another brother to me and my siblings, and a tremendous help to my mom and aunt. I am so sad to hear of his passing. I will never forget his goodness. Please know I am sending you all my love and condolences. The world lost a good one. RIP John.  

Rest easy John, it was an honor to share time with you, we all will miss you until we meet again.

My sincerest condolences for your loss . I coached John at James Madison HS. He was an excellent player, captain,  leader and more importantly a gentleman and a great teammate. 
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
George Najjar

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John M. Porcelli Sr.

April 16, 1961 – January 14, 2021

Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home

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