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Passing of a fellow east coast DHer, Stephen R. Porraro

IH8Rice

IH8Rice

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Stephen Porraro was a Platty shredder and dedicated trail builder. he will be missed

from a friend:
Friends,

I have some very sad news to share. I just received an email from Kathy Krause that Steve has passed away.

They were out on a road ride yesterday when he starting getting chest pains. Before they could get to the hospital, he died of a heart attack.

There will be some kind of viewing at a funeral home in Wyckoff, probably on Weds and I'll post more when I know more.

Rest in peace Steve.
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UPDATE:
please see below for details on the service
Viewing will take place on Wed., March 9 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m.
Vander Plaat Funeral Home
257 Godwin Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
 
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KavuRider

KavuRider

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Kathi K said:
Hi - yesterday Stephen Porraro, 2008 Masters DH National Champion and I were on a road ride when he started getting chest pains. He thought he had pulled a muscle at the top of a climb, and being Steve, he wanted to finish the ride. We got to my house and grabbed the car and headed over to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Before we could get there, he told me he felt faint and then collapsed. I pulled over and called 911, but we were too late.

Steve was back in training to race the DH national championships and also had his eye set on Cyclocross Master World Championships in Louiville next January. Everything was moving in a very positive direction He had even given up his favorite drink 6 weeks ago- Red Bull!

If he had to go, this is the way Steve would have wanted it. We were having a great road ride - he was kicking my ass as usual on all the climbs and it was all well until he complained of burning in his throat and lungs on the descent of the last climb. Then he had chest pains at the top of the next climb. After that his heart rate just dropped lower and and was extremely erratic. He was no longer riding like the Steve we know. We have the data from his Polar heart rate monitor and it just verifies everything that happened. By the time we reached my house he was in a clammy sweat and his left arm was going numb. These are all signs of an impending heart attack. Steve wouldn't call anyone because he didn't have insurance, but I finally convinced him we had to go to the hospital. You know the rest of the story.

Please everyone, take this to heart. Get yourselves checked out with your doctors and be aware of the signs of a heart attack. Listen closer to your bodies! His family is devastated and we are all grieving. Let's not have this happen to anyone else!

Because the law requires an autopsy when a healthy 38 year old man dies of an apparent heart attack in the emergency room, we are still finalizing arrangements, but be prepared for Wednesday in Wyckoff. I will post more - or edit this post tomorrow when details are finalized.

Thank you all for you calls and support!

Kathi
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Very sad to hear.
RIP Steve.
I did not know him, but my thoughts go out to his family and friends.
 
yopaulie

yopaulie

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I am so sorry to hear this. Steve was cool laid back ripper who made some sweet race trails at Platt. My condolences to his family and to you Kathy for loosing a great friend.

RIP Steve!
 
yuroshek

yuroshek

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Kathi I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. Very very sad can't believe it!

I'll never forget rooming with kathi and Steve at 08 nationals and we all won a national championship title, very cool, RIP Steve.
 
Tedman

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I didn't know Steve personally but being a 43 yr old DH racer myself, this sure hits home hard.
Prayers to family and friends.

RIP Steve.
 
intensified

intensified

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That is an incredible shock, Steve will be missed and never forgotten.

Great person and so dedicated to bikes/dh, he really had the passion
and passed on doing something he loved.

Very sorry to hear this Kathi!! Seems like yesterday when you and Steve
were hitting the race scene in the grey van.

R.I.P. Steve
 
Cant Climb

Cant Climb

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So many Memories racing with and against Steve.
See him in the pits.
Always willing to talk.
Guy never seemed down at all.

So Sad.
RIP.
 
rayhaan

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I don't know Steve, but that is terrible news, it is never easy to lose someone, especially someone who is so young and obviously was healthy. It is hard to comprehend situations like this. Condolences to his family and all who were close to him.
 
tmx

tmx

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Condolences to Kathi and the rest of Steve's family and close friends. Steve was an exceptionally unique and generous soul. He is greatly missed.

I'm sorry to have missed the wake but look forward to attending whatever gets arranged at Plattekill.

RIP Stephen!
 
bpatterson6

bpatterson6

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RIP Steve. 38yrs old is too young. I'm a little over a year older than he was.
it really hits home.

Prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends.
 
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dw

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Wow.. Kathi I am so sorry to hear about this, condolences to you and the Porraro family. Steve was a great guy, I have so many fond memories of "the good old days" hanging with Steve, Kathi, Freddy Basset, John McCann, Eric and Craig, the whole crew. Even though it was 10 years ago it seems like yesterday. Steve was always so upbeat, just a good guy to be around. He's one of the people that I always enjoyed seeing randomly at Nationals or whatever. You will be missed buddy, RIP.

Dave
 
tmx

tmx

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The Plattekill race July 2nd & 3rd will be a memorial to Steve. We hope you can join us for one or both days to share your fondest and funniest stories of the generous quirky vegetarian punk rock trail builder and 2008 Nationals Masters DH Champ, Stephen Porraro, while we bomb runs at his favorite mountain.

Please forward this information to everyone you know who knew Steve and would like to be part of this very special weekend.

With love,
t
Terry Seeberg/tmx
 
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