Anthony “A. J.” Porretto, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Mr. Porretto was a native of New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Metairie, LA. Beloved father of Rozlyn Porretto Blanchard (former husband, Kirk) and Gina Marie Porretto. Beloved companion of Yvonne Armond. Grandfather of Aimee Blanchard Parsons (husband, Alex), Christopher Kirk Blanchard (wife, Clara) and Julie Blanchard DiGiovanni (husband, Augie). Great grandfather of Elizabeth DiGiovanni, Vivienne Parsons, Lila Parsons, Graham Parsons, Emily Blanchard, Ava Blanchard and a new great granddaughter on the way. Son of the late Anthony Porretto and Anna Colombo Porretto. Brother of the late Frank Porretto. Uncle of David Armond and the Porrettos; Cathy, Frankie and Denise. Also survived by Melvin Smith who, in recent years, became like a son to A. J. Mr. Porretto was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran and flew in 22 combat missions. He was a parishioner of St. Philip Neri Church. Mr. Porretto retired from RCA early enough to enjoy his retirement. He loved spending time at his summer home in Pass Christian, enjoyed playing an occasional round of golf and enjoyed tinkering around his house. He was an all around Mr. Fix It, never having to hire outside help. Mr. Porrettto was also very fond of his two Pekingese ladies named Mitsu. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 beginning at 9:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 12:00 noon in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home chapel. Interment will be in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Bridge House. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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