Martire Portenti Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martire Portenti, 54 of Old Bridge, New Jersey, known to many as 'Matt' passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Born Thursday, March 3, 1966 in Palo Del Colle, Italy, he was the son of Maria Portenti and the late Michele Portenti. Matt immigrated to the United States as a child on December 18, 1976. The family would settle in Bayonne, NJ. While attending Bayonne High School, Matt would meet the love of his life, Ann Marie Zaleski. The couple would marry in May of 1992. They would live in Bayonne, before moving to Old Bridge in November 1999 to raise their children. Matt worked for the City of Bayonne for over 33 years, as a supervisor of the Department of Public Works. Matt enjoyed spending time with his beloved dogs. In his spare time he enjoyed going to watch NASCAR races with his friends, and also enjoyed many family vacations to Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. As well as traveling back to visit his family in Italy with his cousin, Martire Guida. Matt is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Ann Marie, by his loving children, Elisa and Michael, by his loving mother Maria, and by his caring siblings, Domenico (Maria) Portenti, Antonia (Salvatore) Spano, Rosanna (Vittorio) Portenti, Santina Portenti, and Filomena (Chet) Konopka. He is survived by loving in-laws Walter (Mary Ann) Zaleski, brother in laws John (Ann Marie) Zaleski and Steven (Teresa) Zaleski. Matt will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and a host of long-time friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Most Holy Redeemer Church. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Wednesday between the hours of 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Michael Hegarty and John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, located at 3377 US Highway 9 Old Bridge, NJ 08857. Memorial donations in memory of Matt can be made at savethemanatee.org Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Martire Portenti

March 3, 1966 - February 27, 2021