John A. Porreca, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 21, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Domenick and Filomena (Berarducci) Porreca.

John attended local schools, graduating from Trott Vocational and attending the University of Buffalo, studying literature.  On September 14, 1946, he married Estelle B. (Brusino) Porreca at St. Joseph's Church.  Mrs. Porreca predeceased him on September 20, 2013.  John was employed for 31 years as a Laboratory Supervisor at E.I. Dupont in Niagara Falls until his retirement in 1977.

Mr. and Mrs. Porreca operated the Midway Motel in Niagara Falls, NY during the 1960's. In addition, they were two of the principal founding members of Heart, Love, and Soul Ministries and members of the former Sacred Heart Prayer Group, as well as the Charismatic movement and Mission Team at St. Teresa's Church.  John was very handy, and enjoyed gardening.

John is survived by three children, Domenick (Kim) Porreca, Patricia (Paul) Birmingham and Frank (Michele) Porreca; eleven grandchildren, Alicia (Dan) Wiley, Stephanie Lizotte, Jodi (Dan) Meissner, Adam (Susan) Porreca, Melissa (Michael) McCarriagher, Frank (Danielle) Birmingham, John (late Kay) Birmingham, Christine (Louis) Giarrizzo, Kaitlyn (Jon) Burow, Alison (Steve) Aitchison, and Charles Porreca; twenty great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.In addition to his wife of 67 years, John was predeceased by a son, Joseph (Karen) Porreca and infant daughter, Kathleen Porreca, and his siblings, Giovina (late Salvatore) Martini, Anna Biondi, and William R. (Josephine) Porreca.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 30th from 5 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.   John's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 1 at 10 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.   EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.