Byron Porretta

Byron Porretta obituary

Byron Porretta

Byron Porretta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary, Inc. - Willcox from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2025.

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Byron Porretta of Richland Ranchettes (Cochise) passed away at home Thursday morning, July 17, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 17, 1947, to Joseph Porretta and Mildren Clara Kitzke. Byron moved to Arizona at a very young age; he worked for Liberty School District and retired from Pima County Government as a Warehouse Manager. He had a passion for motorcycles, and metal detecting. Byron is survived by his daughter Tany (Doug) Scott , his grandson Keith Michael (Karina) Porretta and their children Cicilia, Trent and Liliana and his grandson Nathan Alexander (Zoe) Scott. He is also survived by his loving fur companions Bella, Argos, Jasper, Calvin and Hobbs. Preceding him in death was his two sisters and one brother. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from noon to 5:00 pm at 276 W. Apache Way, Cochise, Arizona 85606.

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