Cecilia graduated from Salinas High School.
She went on to marry Jimmy Porta in San Francisco, California on December 3, 1959.
Cecilia was a wonderful mother and wife; she loved her family whole heartedly. She was a member of Sons of Italy and Italian Catholic Federation.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Jimmy Porta; son, Robert Porta; granddaughter, Bethany Porta as well as her two brothers and five sisters.
Arrangements under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, Merced, CA.