NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. -- Porky Chedwick -- the "daddio of the radio" and the "platter-pushin' papa" -- is leaving the city where he has been a broadcasting legend.

WKFB-AM aired a three-hour "porkfest" tribute on Friday in honor of Chedwick, the longtime oldies disc jockey, who's moving to Florida at age 90 after decades of working in Pittsburgh radio.

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A farewell party for Chedwick is planned to take place on Saturday at 8 p.m. until midnight at the White Oak American Legion on Constitution Boulevard.

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"You know Pittsburgh's my home," Chedwick said as he signed off for the final time. "Listen now -- it's later for the Porkulator. Right now, I'm gone."

Chedwick began his career in 1948 at WHOD, which later became WAMO. He's known for helping to desegregate popular music by introducing African-American artists to a larger audience.

"These were artists who were singing about their life that never, ever had an opportunity of making a living with the talent they were blessed with, so I opened the doors," he said.

Chedwick and his wife, Jeanie, aren't calling his move to Florida a retirement, saying that plans are in the works for a "Porky cruise" near their new home next summer.

Chedwick also said he's looking at opportunities to do radio programs in Florida or create a new show for his many fans to enjoy.

"I loved them, they loved me, and it's something that words couldn't depict," he said. "It's just very, very emotional, very touching."

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