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GEORGE J. "PORKY" CHEDWICK
GEORGE J. "PORKY" CHEDWICK
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GEORGE CHEDWICK Obituary
GEORGE J. "PORKY"
Of Brookline, on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Cherished husband of Jean; father of Chris (Jodi) Mason and Ben Sidon; brother-in-law of Susan (Donald) Boening, Dennis, David, Glen, and the late Richard Subbot; grandfather of Daniel and Brock Mason; best friend of Marge and Larry Feevey and Georgette Bemesderfer. Friends may call at THE FRANK F. DEBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 Wednesday and Thursday 2-8 p.m., where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Porky will be missed by his "children," the people of the City of Pittsburgh. Contributions may be made to the family at the Porky Chedwick Memorial Trust Fund c/o Dollar Bank, 700 Towne Square Way, Pgh, PA 15227.
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Dennis Spinella
February 26, 2021
The Bossman will always remain in my thoughts and prayers...............and I will continue to play his fantastic music until I join him in the Spiritual World. He was the "Gold Standard" of all DJ's, going way back to the late 40's. Rest in Peace, Porky! Doc.
JoAnn Anderson
February 27, 2019
There will never be another Daaadio of the Raaadio! You have gone down in history as a true Legend!!!
Andrew Sherbaugh
February 26, 2019
You may be gone but you're not forgotten. R.I.P. Porky
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Andy & Bernie Tumicki
February 26, 2019
You're still in our thoughts, Porky. We recall you when a certain songs come on the radio. We still "blow our horn" when the sax plays. Thank you for making our teen-age years more enjoyable. Prayers to your family.
Frank Czuri
February 26, 2019
Five years have gone by and I still miss Pork!
Thomas Goss
February 26, 2019
...Pork the Torgue at the Wooden Keg..Always a good memory.....
rick zombeck
January 25, 2015
porky thanks for all the oldies i remenber the time me and muzzle was in the studio and i skip a record on the air.thank , as you would said this is my [main,man"
Robert Cohen
January 4, 2015
I didn't grow up in Pittsburgh or anywhere near there but Porky Chedwick was a legend and known all over eastern America. it's sad that we don't see highly identifiable radio personalities like him anymore. And sad too that there aren't many who will give back to the community and make time for people the way he did.
Eddy West
April 14, 2014
I grew up in Hazelwood PA 1n the 40's and 50's. Listened faithfully to Porky on WHOD (1280 on your dial) from the day I found him on radio until I joined the navy in 1954. Really missed his music. Couldn't wait to get home on "boot" leave where I reconnected for two weeks to get my "fix" before going too far away for too long a time to ever hear him again. Never, ever found anyone, anywhere that was like Porky and his music. Missed him greatly then as I know he is missed greatly now by a great many. Wrote him a letter of support once and was thrilled when I heard Porky say on the air "received a great letter from Ed West, I know him well, thank you Ed" Loved him then, love him still - Miss you much Porky, Ed
Robert Glenn
April 6, 2014
Kids growing up in Pittsburgh during the '50's define their youth by the Bossman's enduring influence. He was the essence of Pittsburgh for decades. RIP, Porky.
Douglas Caplan
April 3, 2014
I will never forget the Best!!! Rest In Peace Porky...I'm still listening my friend...
Becky Spinella
April 2, 2014
Rest in peace dear Porky. You made Pittsburgh proud and put us on the musical map. Your life will be celebrated by your loyal fans all the rest of our lives, as we listen to the music that you introduced. Becky Spinella
Dennis Spinella
April 2, 2014
Porky, you have been my inspiration and musical guide since 9th grade. You will be missed, but I will never stop playing your music or listening to those dusty discs. Please Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Dennis
April 2, 2014
Porky, you sure will be missed but we will meet again with our Father in heaven, where we will all dance and have fun. I knew you for only about 11 years but remember your music and that will live on forever, you wre such a gentle and caring man, wish there were more men on this earth like you..till we meet again..Sue Rubel
David Forman
March 28, 2014
Thank you, Porky, for bringing us all that joy. We love you.
Les Levine
March 28, 2014
Rest in eternal peace Porky. You are missed by all who knew you!
March 26, 2014
We all know that we live and we die, but accepting the death of someone like Porky is not an easy thing. No matter what the age, young or old, losing someone like him is heartbreaking. For those of us entertainers in Pittsburgh, he was our "rock"...he supported us all with much enthusiasm and asked for nothing in return. He instilled in us our strong love for music with his own passion for music and his gentleness and loving mannerism made it all seem so simple. The sadness of losing him is overwhelming, but his passion for music will live on in we entertainers who have been deeply influenced by him. RIP my friend...thank you from all of us entertainers in Pgh...we will continue to make you proud of us by using your teachings...You will always be "The Bossman" of Pittsburgh...until we meet again.... Liz Calfo xo
March 23, 2014
MARILYN & FRED HOPFER
March 17, 2014
PORKY WAS SUCH A HUGE PART OF EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE, AS WELL AS MY BROTHER'S IN OUR TEEN YEARS IN THE BURGH. HIS MUSIC HELPED TO SHAPE OUR PERSONALITIES, AND HE TAUGHT US WHAT IT WAS TO BE "TOTALLY COOL." HE WAS SO MUCH MORE THAN A DJ. THOSE OF US WHO GREW UP WITH HIM WILL NEVER FORGET HIM, AND THE FABULOUS TIMES WE HAD ROCKING OUT TO HIS MUSIC EVERY DAY ON WAMO! HE HAS ALREADY CONGREGATED WITH ALL THE ROCKERS IN HEAVEN, AND WILL CONTINUE TO BRING JOY BEYOND ETERNITY. DO WHAT YOU DO BEST, PORKY, AND ROCK ON! OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. LOVE YA!
Rich Hemphill
March 16, 2014
To the Chedwick Family
Porky will always be remembered for all the happiness he spread around his whole life, I enjoyed seeing him when he would be doing his thing at the Wildwood Lodge. You all have my sympathy.
March 16, 2014
"Pork the tork (or torque?), your daddio of the radio, your platter-pushin' papa." Well do I remember him and his oldies! He's spinnin' those platters up in heaven now! Play "High on a Hill" for us, Porky!
Marilyn Kramer Boyle
March 14, 2014
You are already missed Porky.. and loved by all...see you in heaven.
March 14, 2014
I WILL NEVER FORGET WHEN MY MOTHER FIRST MET PORKY. HE HAD CALLED THE HOUSE MANY TIMES AND SHE ACTUALLY MET HIM ONE DAY ON 8TH AVENUE IN FRONT OF LEONA'S SHOW.SHE TOLD EVERYONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHO SHE MET DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS. SHE SAID THAT WAS MORE IMPORTANT THAN MEETING IKE WHO WAS PRESIDENT AT THE TIME.
CHAMP EARLY -former HOMESTEAD FRIEND WHO RETIRED TO SAN DIEGO.
Marty Braun
March 13, 2014
First heard you on radio, then saw you DJ at Cousins Lounge in Moon Twp in the early 70's. Porky WAS Pittsburgh, he is a legend!
John "Chic" Yurkowski
March 13, 2014
I was saddened to hear of the passing of the "Bossman". I grew up listening to him starting in the mid 1950's. To this day I listen to nothing but his type of music. Thanks Porky. We'll miss you.
Diana Godwin
March 11, 2014
Wonderful memories of you Porky may you rest in Peace .
Glenn and Karen Schott
March 10, 2014
Porkified. Yes, Porkified. What does it mean? It goes beyond being a “cool one,” and spending decades listening to and following the Pied Piper of Pittsburgh. It's about knowing, understanding, and admiring the man. The man, who decade after decade, genuinely and consistently displayed his kind and caring way, whether it was to help struggling artists who were turned away by the “mainstream” or having a life-long positive impact on tens of thousands of teenagers. Porkified is forever. We love you, Porky Chedwick. May God bless you and keep you.
John & Micki Cunningham
March 10, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to the Chedwick family on the loss of this incredible man. We saw Porky at Cip's in Dormont last year and had the most wonderful time. He may have shuffled in as a 94 year old man but once that mike was in his hand, the Platter Pushin' Popa was transformed - and so were we. We were all "High on a Hill" back in the 1960's again. Rest in peace, my man. You've earned it.
patricia jeter
March 10, 2014
Famous last words from Porky, he always ended his broadcast, "right now my man I'm gone."
Will always love and miss this wonderful man.
Pat Jeter, Pittsburgh
March 8, 2014
Porky Chedwick on WAMO an influencial part of my teenage years. To this day, I attribute my love of Doowop and R&B to the many nights that I tuned my little Transistor radio to the Daddio of the Raddio. Many years have passed and I am long gone from the Pittsburgh area but I have never forgot how much I enjoyed Porky Chedwick and his music. God bless.
Margie/CA.
March 8, 2014
PORKY YOU ARE THE GREASTEST WILL ALL MISS YOU
THE BURTON STREET GANG, SWISSVALE PA
Ray Allen
March 8, 2014
Many thanx to J Carl Bogut, Senior & everyone else. God bless 1 & all. Take care.
March 7, 2014
When I listen to those old Porky sounds...they make me feel like I'm 14 yr old again..so many great memories! I remember going to bed at night listening to WAMO with my portable radio under my pillow...so Mom didn't know I was still awake. Thanks for great memories in my teen years. Heaven is doo woppin! RIP Porky
Brian Holmes
March 7, 2014
Porky played a request of my fathers' for me of Sinners' Dream when I was a kid. I loved the music back then, it was simpler and usually held a message for the listener to do the right thing. Thank you Porky for playing great music for all of those years. Thank you for being a great Pittsburgh DJ!
Gayle Byers
March 7, 2014
Rest in Peace, Porky! I listened to you from the late 50's but really got into the music in the 60's, even now. Even my adult children grew up with me talking about, Your Platter Pushin' Papa The Daddio of the Raddio! You will be missed by millions. May you always spin your vinyl! My deepest sympathy to your Family and Friends! Gayle Byers W.V. Formerly from the Steel City- Pittsburgh Pa.
Andrew Sherbaugh, Jr.
March 7, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to Porky's family. May God rest his soul. He was "one of a kind". He will be truly missed.
March 7, 2014
FROM RITA & LEO DOYLE;IT WAS A REAL PRIVELEDGE TO MEET YOU AFTER LISTENING TO YOU AND ATTENDING YOUR HOPS FOR SO MANY YEARS.IT WAS AT MY WIFE RITAS' COUNTER AT PALMERS DOWNTOWN.BOTH BEING FROM BROOKLINE, SHE OFTEN RODE THE BUS WITH YOU AND COULDENT WAIT TO TELL ME WHO SHE SHARED A RIDE WITH.IT WAS AN HONOR FOR BOTH OF US TO KNOW YOU. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD.-----LEO AND RITA
Dick Melkerson
March 7, 2014
I first met him in '68 when he invited me to WAMO! RIP Bossman!
PATRICIA JETER
March 7, 2014
'GOODBYE FOR NOW, GOTTA LEAVE FOR JUST AWHILE,
WILL BE BACK AGAIN YOU KNOW, THE PORKY CHEDWICK SHOW. BYE BYE BOSSMAN.' WILL NEVER
FORGET PORKY, HE WAS THE CORNERSTONE FOR US.
HE NEVER ONCE FAILED BALCKS, WHEN IT CAME TO
PLAYING OUR MUSIC. PLAY ON PORKY. PAT JETER
PITTSBURGH.
Maryanne Linkes
March 7, 2014
I will miss Porky! Although I have not seen him for some time, I have so many fond memories. After being introduced to him by my summer boss, he treated me like a celebrity and always said "there is my Golden Girl" since at the time I was a majorette at Pitt. He always made everyone feel so special and the fact that he remembered my name and who I was after I came back from living in CA is a testament to the type of man he was. Chedwick family, know that you will be in my prayers.
Ron Zabowski
March 7, 2014
The Bossman Porky, the name says it all. Will always remember the night he came to our Friday night dance at St, Canice High in Knoxville. I was fortunate enough to be one of the DJs at our dance, playing the Dusty Discs that he made famous. RIP Porky, you will always be in our hearts. Condelences to his family and legion of fans. Ron Z., Weston, Fl.
Bob Holmes
March 6, 2014
So Long Boss man by Bob Holmes
A Final Good-Bye to someone we all loved so Much.
A guy who could Play Music with his Special Touch.
He had all his sayings he made them all Rhyme.
Here was a Man who was ahead of his time.
Thank you Porky for all that you did.
I've been listening to you since I was a Kid.
So rest easy Porky our beloved Boss man.
I'm nobody special just one of your fans.
Some day down the line we'll all be together.
Listening to Porky, Forever and Ever.
Rest in Peace Porky
Your sounds will live with us forever.
Bob.
Diane Pastorius (Palmer)
March 6, 2014
I Remember Porky from the 80's. He lived with my mother,sister and I. We had some good times.He always had a smile on his face. He would give you the shirt of his back. He was a great person he will be sadly missed.Gone from our sight. Gone from our touch. But never gone from our hearts.
March 6, 2014
So Long Boss Man
A final good-bye to someone we all Loved so much.
A Guy who could Play Music, with his Special Touch.
He had all his Sayings, he could make them all Rhyme.
Here was a Man, who was way head of his Time.
Thank you Porky for all that your did.
I've been listening to you since I was a Kid.
So Rest easy Porky our beloved Boss Man.
I'm nobody special just one of your fans.
Some Day down the line we'll all be together.
Listening to Porky forever and ever.
Bob Holmes.
Frank Czuri
March 6, 2014
I will miss you for the rest of my life, Bossman!Before we ever met you impacted my life from the radio nurturing my love of music. I owe you everything. What a great person you were! Always up! Always friendly. RIP cool one!
March 6, 2014
dear family of Porky.... What a wonderful man you shared with all of us thru the years,,,, and thank you for that. Porky is the reason I have oldies soul instilled in me.
Dale and Sherry Rader
March 6, 2014
Portable portable Porky. He's a walkie talkie. Great memories growing up listening to Porky. I have several albums to relive that fabulous music. Thank you Porky and RIP.
March 6, 2014
MY MAN PORKY YOU ARE THE GREATEST DJ EVER THANKS FOR KEEPING US YOUNG WITH THE GREAT MUSIC YOU DISCOVERED. REST IN PEACE. YOUR FRIEND DJ FLEA
March 6, 2014
Jeanie, So sorry for your loss. This message is from Joe Rock.
Joe was my dear brother and loving friend of you and Porky. "Dear Porky, my friend. We shared so many years of musical life together and I have been waiting to share with you again."
Elmer Falcione
March 6, 2014
My Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of my old friend, "Porky". He made Pittsburgh the Capital of R&R and R&B Music (the first of its kind). You will be sorely missed my friend. Rest In Gods Loving Peace.
Respectfully;
Elmer
Mark Montedoro
March 6, 2014
So Long Daddio, I am gonna miss you I never thought I would be mising you twice in a life time. I miss your radio days daddio and now you leave us with hearts filled of your memories. My condolences to Porky's family and closest friends and his fans.
May GOD Bless.
Mark Montedoro
jeanann tribett
March 6, 2014
So many memories...followed Porky to all the dances. He always made us feel so important. He will be missed. Sympathy to his family for the loss of a very special man.
March 5, 2014
the Bossman.....that says it all...rest in peace dear friend..Dave Wantuck
Chris
March 5, 2014
You will never be forgotten. Growing up in Pittsburgh and listening to the greatest music ever, well, I couldn't ask for a better life. You were the best. Thank you for making many young people smile and continuing smiling for years.
Peter Chronis
March 5, 2014
How sad to learn that one of the icons of growing up in Pittsburgh has passed away. Porky provided the soundtrack of our youth.
Helen James
March 5, 2014
Part of my wonderful years in Pittsburgh. RIP daddio of the raddio...
Don (champ) Early
March 5, 2014
Don (Champ) Early / San Diego, California I was quite sadden when I was informed of Porky's passing. By Rick Gregory one of the original Sabers (calypso baby ). From Braddock who reside in San Francisco. Words cannot explain my heavy heart, and yet the great memories with Porky accompanying him to his Record Hops. The things that I learned about being fair and working hard even as a student at Homestead High School.When I first arrived in California I worked at a small radio station and I eventually became an MC for many of R&B and jazz shows in San Diego, and going to college as well. I will forever be grateful to Porky. [email protected]
March 5, 2014
Pittsburgh lost the last of the truly great music men. Earl
Barbara Dillon
March 5, 2014
I grew up listening to Porky in the early 50's and credit him for my passion of doo wop, rhythm & blues and rock 'n roll. My fondest memory is having Porky come to my 50th birthday party, spin the oldies and giving me an awesome Porky jacket! I am so blessed to have spent time with him and Jeanie after the Roots of Rock 'n Roll show Feb. 22nd and will dearly miss him! Condolences to Jeanie and family. R.I.P. Porky.
Barbara
Zelienople, PA
March 5, 2014
Jimbo is waiting for you !!!!!!
family friend
March 5, 2014
You will be missed, the daddio of the raddio! Now you will be reunited with Paul and Jimbo!
Rita Karwowski
March 5, 2014
Awe man, Pork the Tork, I was a baby of eight children back in your day. Right now I am 53 years old, loved your son Jimbo and al my siblings adored you. The ironic thing is you lived right up the street from me after all these years. You are loved and will be missed, You were the man !!!!!!
vernon leister
March 5, 2014
As I grew up in Rochester,Pa..will never forget his record hops...Those will always be the best years of my life.The best to his family....Vern L.
March 5, 2014
"PORK THE TORK" SLEEP WELL MEISTRO. YOU WERE THE MAN TO ALL OF THE TEENS BACK IN THE 60'S.
NEVILLE IS.
William Hirt
March 5, 2014
Porky, we miss the DADDIO OFF THE RADIO You started it all. Rest in peace.
William C. Pittsburgh
Jim H
March 5, 2014
The Boss Man, the daddio of the raddio, the platter pushin papa, the one and only, with your passing, is the second day the music died. Play some music for the Big Bopper.
Love you!! God bless you, your safe now in the hands of the Lord.
March 5, 2014
Portable portable Porky--He's a walkie talkie. RIP Porky. The Burgh has lost the best. The music lives on thanks to you. Sincere sympathy to your family.
Dale and Sherry. Scarborough Maine
Norm
March 5, 2014
One so far ahead of his time, a visionary, one who brought music, laughter & good vibes to all. Porky as you can see by the pages of well wishes you can be proud to be the man you were, I'm sure you made mistakes in your life but don't we all. Having a fish sandwich at the Oyster house with you on Fridays was always one of the highlights of my day & ones I will always cherish. You & your music will last forever. Now you will be with all those who have passed on, family, friends & especially the musicians you so loved. You live on Porky !
March 5, 2014
The Boss Man has left the building....gone but not forgotten. Where would the Music be without him?
William Carson..Crafton H. S. 1966
March 5, 2014
I would race home from school so I could tune in to WHOD to listen to Porky and also Mary Dee another dj on the station.
Tony Gentilcore
March 5, 2014
"Teardrops are falling out my eyes"
When winter came, Porky's shows would end early and we would miss him. A permanent winter is upon us. Thank you for being part of the soundtrack of MY life.
A. Thomas
March 5, 2014
Rest in Peace Porky.
March 5, 2014
Hearing the stories makes me wish I grew up in his time period! Rest in Peace Sir.
Bill - Carnegie
Shook(Darryl)
March 5, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. Listened to Pork The Torque on WAMO
March 5, 2014
Where would the world be .if not for P ORKY.
Richard Mansfield
March 5, 2014
Porky was an inspiration and a major help to many groups. Unselfish and helpful to many.
March 5, 2014
Rest in peace to the great Porky Checwick.
I now hope you are with your son Paul may he also rest in peace.
March 5, 2014
dear porky.
thank you for all the great times we had in the past.remember wheni used to bring records for you to play at w.a.m.o. in homestead pa and in the hill. killer days I will never forget . love - your friend { beans ] fl. d & j records . YOUR HOME NOW MY MAN . JIM CANCILLA .LOCUST ST ROCKS .
Bob Kasperik
March 5, 2014
God love you Porky! You were a hero to generations and a big part of my life. Rest in Peace Bossman.
Ray Allen
March 5, 2014
The mystery sandwich at Joe Chiodos in Homestead; Pork; God bless one & all who share these very special memories; take care
March 5, 2014
We have many wonderful memories of the music & 'oldies' Porky played, esp at the Burgettstown Maryann Ballroom dances in the late 60's. Luckily we have a few of Porky's albums & we'll listen to them this weekend in his honor. Thanks, Porky, for the good times & good music.
Sally & Tony Metrovich, Scott Twp
Bill Glock
March 5, 2014
My condolences to the family of Mr. Porky Chedwick. All the words have already been written about this milestone of a man. I developed a consciousness of music, particularly R&B and Rock and Roll; by listening to Porky on WAMO while cruising around the hills of the Pittsburgh. And I still dig those crazy groves to this day. Thanks Porky, for all the Pittsburgh memories of the 50's and 60's.
Ray Allen
March 5, 2014
Sympathy & kindest regards to Pork's family & friends wherever they may be. God bless 1 & all. Take care. When I was a bit younger growing up in central PA, a local DJ named Jim Remick was also unique. Every kid & everybody else was home at 3 PM to listen; the globe stopped turning, etc. Take care.
March 5, 2014
"BLOW THOSE HORNS" Porky's in the house!!!
March 5, 2014
You made me want to dance in the '50's - way before the baby boomers found you. May you continue your great works with the angels. Fran Carnegie, PA
March 5, 2014
Rest in peace Porky. He truly was the Daddio of the Raddio. I first saw Porky when I was four years old and the memory is etched in my mind from 1959.
Michael Lanick
March 5, 2014
Porky I grew up with you on the Raadio Your voice always took me back to my youth,buying Airway gas on the south end of the Liberty for 17.9 per gallon we all threw in a quarter and rode all night listening
to Pork. I;m one old man now at 78 and the sound of your voice will sadly be missed Love you man
Joseph Dilley
March 5, 2014
God welcomes the "cool one".
March 5, 2014
I listened in 1957 on my first FM radio to the Bossman and danced at Parkland Danceland in Libray...honored to discuss this with Porky on a bus trip to Cleveland Hall of Fame in the 90's. A Pittsburgh Treassure. My
deepest sympathy to Jeanie & Family.
Maryann
tom murray
March 5, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Chedwick family. Porky was the man. RIP Sir.
Joey Wilson
March 5, 2014
Jean (Phyllis) - so sorry to hear about Porky. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Ralph Rodgers
March 5, 2014
Thank You Porky for the best Teen years at Teenland in Bridgeville Pa.and The Funky Broadway in Bridgeville. Ralph
Joyce Rodgers
March 5, 2014
Porky touched a part of my teen years at Teenland in Bridgeville and The Funky Broadway in Bridgeville. He was a great DJ and wonderful to talk to. I will always remember his Big Cadillac and the man behind the wheel. Thank You Porky
Paul Johnston
March 4, 2014
R.I.P. Porky You will be missed.
Bob Jones
March 4, 2014
God Rest His soul .. Porky added so much fun and a wide appreciation of music that would never have been heard without him. Enjoyed the dances .. The radio shows .. and the personal conversations over the years. Not enough room here to truly express my appreciation .. Had a good friend who used to send me tapes of the Porky shows when I lived in Maryland .. Couldn't wait for the next one ..Introduced Porky tunes to Friends in Maryland and they loved the music ..
March 4, 2014
I listened to your music at age of 11 and you were an inspiration to radio broadcasting in Pittsburgh. You will be sadly and deeply missed by all us baby boomers. I am enjoying most of your music on YouTube.
RIP
Dolly, Bunola, Pa.
March 4, 2014
Jeanie, My deepest sympathy to you and the family. He was loved and will be missed by many family, friends & fans.
March 4, 2014
My condolences to the people of Pittsburgh. We all lost a big part of our growing up in the burg with the passing of Mr. Chedwick. Porky was a wonderful and generous man. I have many memories of Porky visiting the Kearns family in Duquesne
Heights. He talked about music and his life. The '45s' are playing up in heaven. RIP, Porky.
Kathleen Kearns McFarland
Jacksonville Florida
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