Joyce Porto Williams Obituary
Joyce G. Porto Williams, 92, of Cheshire, formerly of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at home. She was the loving wife of the late John Williams for 68 years and the love of his life for over 76 years. She was born on February 22, 1933, in Glens Falls, New York, daughter of the late Evelyn Porto and Ralph Porto. She retired from Johnny Barton Inc. after working as an administrative assistant in the liquor industry for over 35 years, at the age of 72, to take care of her first great-grandchild, Mercedes Artaiz. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and dear friends, Mary and Dominic Nuzzo. Joyce was also a diehard foodie who loved the Hallmark Channel. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her children Debra DeMartino of New Haven, Diane Artaiz of Northford, John (Joanne) Williams, Jr. of West Hartford, and Keith (Margaret) Williams of West Palm Beach, FL. Joyce was the Nini to eight grandchildren: Nicole Kelly, Stephanie Giannone, Rachael Caggiano, Jeffrey Artaiz, Venessa Carson, Skylar Williams, John Williams III, and Brendan Williams, as well as eleven great-grandchildren: Mercedes, Emme, Anna, Faith, Penelope, Lily, Jack, Maeve, Rowan, Eliza and another great grandchild on the way. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John J. Williams; her sisters, Delores Porto and Evelyn Pepe; and her son, Lawrence Williams. Our fondest memories will always be of Macaroni Night at Nini and Poppy's, which were filled with love, laughter, and craziness. A special thanks to the staff members at Marbridge Assisted Living in Cheshire, CT, who provided care, concern, friendship, and love for our dear Nini.
Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday morning at 10:00 in the Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd., Wallingford, CT. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Marbridge Assisted Living, 665 West Main St., Cheshire, CT 06410. Arrangements are in care of the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd., East Haven.
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Published by WFSB on Jun. 16, 2025.