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Joseph E. Porter, 56, of Conklin, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Joseph was born October 30, 1959 in East Stroudsburg, PA. He was predeceased by his parents Eugene and Jean (Miller) Porter. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Martha (Cegelka) Porter and three beloved children, Jessica and her husband Adam Ciaccio, David Porter and his fiancée Chelsea Rozboril, and Juliana Porter and her boyfriend Bill Knickerbocker. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren Elena and Everett Ciaccio, and he was truly thrilled to hear that the future grandbaby Knickerbocker is on the way. Also surviving are his three brothers and sisters-in-law Gregg and Mariellen, Paul and Lori, and John and Natalia Porter and his sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Anthony Logan. Joe is also survived by his in-laws, Peter and Florence Cegelka and two brothers-in-law Robert and Laurie Cegelka and Francis Cegelka as well as many dear cousins, nieces and nephews.
Joe was born and raised in East Stroudsburg and graduated from East Stroudsburg University. He was a well-respected software engineer at Lockheed Martin in Owego. He formerly worked at Singer-Link as a software engineer.
Nothing was more important to Joe than his family. He could be counted on to solve anyone's problems, at work or at home. He would do anything to make someone smile. He was an avid Eagles fan and loved camping.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Wm. R. Chase & Sons Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, NY. A Funeral Mass will be offered Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Parish of Saints John and Andrew, 7 Livingston St., Binghamton and his ashes will be interred in Lakeview Cemetery, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire at the family's convenience.
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February 4, 2018
Your Eagles Won... Amazing!
Kathy Porter
May 5, 2016
Miss you, Big Bro. Love you.
April 2, 2016
Martha and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved husband. Please contact me.
Arlene Niemeyer
Shawn Edwards
April 1, 2016
You will be missed by everyone at the Buffalo Head. Definitely will be missing the football discussions. RiP Joe, the only Eagles fan I knew. Thanks for taking all the ribbing about the Eagles. You were a good sport.
Link &LMCO
March 31, 2016
Boneman,
From all your old drinking buddies...
Rest in Peace and God Bless.
John Councilman
March 31, 2016
To the entire Porter family, I extend my deepest heartfelt condolences for your loss. Joe & I worked at LINK together on the B2 Program for years. RIP Joe
Chris R
March 31, 2016
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Joe. Joe and I always had plenty of laughs, Eagles and Giants back and forth.My fondest memories will be the love we shared for our families. Joe was a great friend, I'll miss you brother. RIP!
Scott & Joanie Owen
March 31, 2016
Marty and Family,
We were truly saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He was a really good guy and we missed the good times at Pine Crest with your whole family. He's now with Mom & Pop. God Bless all of you.
Donna and Tom Hobart
March 31, 2016
To Joe's Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We worked with Joe at both LINK and LM-Owego. We are glad to have had the chance to know him. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dane Schell
March 31, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to Marty and the kids. Joe was such a good person. We have missed Joe and Marty since we moved away from Binghamton.
The Schell Family
Phil Mckenzie
March 31, 2016
So sorry - Joe was a good friend and easy to talk to. We will miss him.
March 30, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Porter Family. My Sundays have not been the same without him in the last year, but I will TRULY MISS you Bacon man!!!! RIP until we meet again. Kasey Griswold
March 30, 2016
COL Porter, our sincerest condolences from the SGM Branch. You have been in our thoughts and your whole family is in our prayers. Keep smiling!
MSG Czarnecki, MSG Duncan, MSG Van Cura, and SFC Dennis
roger and cindy
March 30, 2016
our prayers go out to the family, we will miss joe but at least we have all the great memories from pinecrest. god bless you joe
Mom and Dad Cegelka
March 30, 2016
We are so saddened to lose our only son in law who made our daughter happy and gave us three grandchildren to love and cherish. Our love and prayers are with you
Mom and Dad Cegelka
March 30, 2016
We are extremely saddened to lose our only son in law who has treated our daughter with love and given us three grandchildren to love and cherish.
Ken Fish
March 30, 2016
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Joe's family and friends. I worked with Joe at LINK.
Matt Gurley
March 30, 2016
Sorry for your loss.
Bryan and Vanessa Livasy
March 30, 2016
Our Deepest Sympathies and Condolences to the Porter Family in this difficult time.
Life is Fleeting,
Separation Temporary,
Reunion Eternal.
SFC Bryan and Vanessa Livasy
Steve Harlan
March 30, 2016
Sorry for your loss, my families prayers are with you
March 30, 2016
To Marty and your beautiful family,
Tom and I were shocked and saddened to read of Joe's passing. We have many fond memories of when you lived in the neighborhood and our kids were growing up, especially the summer we took the kids to the drive in every week. I will also never forget how Joe came over and got our first computer up and running- he was unbelievably gracious with his time, and very patient. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
LeeAnn and Tom Stebbins
Tim and JoAnn
March 30, 2016
RIP Joe ! And to all the Porters may you all find peace and comfort .
David Yacaginsky
March 29, 2016
Dear Marty, Jessie, David and Juliana,
My deepest sympathies at your loss!
Unbelievable the world would lose Joe at such a young age. May he watch over you and protect you.
Joe may you be enjoying the company of your Mother and Father and friends who have gone before you. Thank you for the fun and assistance you gave to the many who knew you and asked for your help.
David Yacaginsky (Australia) ex Link & LMCO
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