Michael James Porada

Michael James Porada, 32, of 204 Randall Drive died the morning of Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, in his home.Born July 30, 1975, in New Castle, he was a son of James and Sandra Faivre Porada. They survive in New Castle.He married the former Melissa Carney on Sept. 3, 2005. She survives.Mr. Porada was national recruiting manager for Sprint-Nextel Corp.He was a 1993 graduate of New Castle High School and graduated with a degree in psychology in 1997 from Allegheny College.Mr. Porada was named to the All-American Baseball Team in NCAA Division 3 while a student at Allegheny College.He enjoyed golfing and loved his family.Mr. Porada was a member of St. Vitus Church.In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include a daughter, Jadyn Elizabeth Porada, at home; a sister, Deanne Petrangeli of New Castle; paternal grandfather, Edward Porada of New Castle; mother- and father-in-law, Marie and Martin Carney of New Castle; and brother-in-law, Matthew Carney of New Castle.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Jane Porada; and maternal grandparents, Rene and Germaine Faivre.Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Mill St.A procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday for St. Vitus Church, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Zajdel of the church will officiate. Burial will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens.Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Porada Foundation, 33 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. 16146.Online condolences may be received at www.decarbofuneralhome.com.Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/ncnewsonline/Obituaries.asp.