Robert "Bob" Porto

Robert "Bob" Porto obituary

Robert "Bob" Porto

Robert Porto Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Robert (Bob) D. Porto of Antioch, Tennessee (formally Milford, CT. age 71, passed away peacefully on October 29,2025. He was born in Milford, CT on March 23,1954 to the late James A. Porto Sr. and Peggy Jean Porto. Robert went through the Milford School system graduating from Jonathan Law in 1973.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Jackson State University and spent most of his career in the Information Technology department for a variety of firms. "Big Bobby" as he was lovingly known to his family was a kindhearted outgoing person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his brother James A. Porto Jr (Genie), his nieces Michele Hume, Melissa Perry (Rob), his nephew James A Porto III along with his Aunt Mary Ann Boufford and many cousins and extended family.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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