Joseph A. Porrello, 46, passed away on November 2, 2016. Visitation will be held Friday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Terrace Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Joe was born May 14, 1970, in Kansas City, MO, to Angelo and Giovanna Porrello. He graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1988. During high school, he formed and owned a mobile DJ service, Street Light Productions, where he shared his lifelong love and passion of music with others. He opened J's Pawn Shop in 1989 and was co-owner of Porrello & Sandridge Fine Jewelry.

Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Giovanna Porrello; and his father-in-law, Tom Bengimina. He is survived by the loves of his life, his children, Giovanna and Angelo; his ex-wife and best friend, Teresa; his father Angelo Porrello; his mother-in-law, Tillie Bengimina; sisters-in-law, Joanna Shawver (Kirk), and Andrea Klewicki (Phillip); brothers-in-law, Chuck Bengimina, Peter Bengimina and John Bengimina; nieces and nephews, Tommy Bengimina, Samantha Shawver, Carly Shawver, Mikaela Bengimina, Anthony Bengimina and Nicholas Bengimina.

The pallbearers are his dearest friends, Tom Agrusa, Bennie Abbott, Vince Siraguso, Nick Fazzino, Anthony Brancato and Joe Mike Bonadonna. Honorary pallbearers are Brandon Hilts, Dominick Scola, Joe Porrello, Chuck Bengimina, Peter Bengimina and John Bengimina.

Joe had a kind heart and would do anything in the world for his family and friends. He never met a stranger and always found the good in people, despite challenging circumstances. While Joe faced adversity in health and life, he always found the positive in everyone and taught us to look for the silver lining. Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. Joe's true character always shined through for all of us. Joe was a true angel on earth who cared for everyone. He never said goodbye, but said "see you soon…" and we will see you soon, Joe. You truly are "THE BEST"!

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