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Alfred Porkolab passed away September 23, 2014 at the age of 99. Born in Lorain Ohio, he resided there until 1984 when he moved to Maineville Ohio. In April 2013, he moved to Cleveland. He graduated from Elyria High School and in 1934 married Jean J. Vecchio of Lorain and was a loving husband to her for 73 years before her passing in 2008. In WWII Mr. Porkolab was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army and received the Bronze Star Medal and the Certificate of Merit. M. Porkolab was a Resident Assistant to two members of Congress from Ohio's 13th Congressional District, Charles A. Mosher and Dave Baumhart, for 21 years. He was very charitable and was involved in numerous civic and fraternal organizations, among them the Red Cross, United Way, YMCA, VFW and his church. He is survived by a son Alan B. Porkolab of Beachwood, OH and two Grandchildren, Courtney Porkolab of New York, NY and Zachary Porkolab of Tempe, AZ. A memorial service will be held October 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hungarian Reformed Church, 1691 E 31st St Lorain 44055, in honor of what would have been his 100th birthday. Graveside services will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst OH. The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain is handling the arrangements. To send online condolences go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Hungarian Reformed Church of Lorain
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Jack A. Diebold
October 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are being offered up for the family and friends of Al Porkolab. Though we hardly new him, we helped to maintain his lawn and landscape at his home in Maineville, OH. May Al's life and legacy continue to be a source of love, strength and inspiration to all those who knew and loved him and were loved by him. Al has run the race and kept the faith and now enjoying his Heavenly home and crown. Shalom, my friend and Godspeed. Sincerely, Bob and Jack @ Hittinger Custom Lawnscape.
October 3, 2014
deepest condolences to Al and his family... your father was a wonderful man...I will always remember the many evenings we spent in your family room in Lorain talking with both of your parents before we would make our endless Broadway cruises.I'll never forget that or them.- Dave Rakich
The Staff of Dovin Funeral Home
October 3, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Pamela Jensen
September 30, 2014
May the memories of a life well lived help you through this difficult time of grief. Your father/grandfather was an outstanding leader in the Hungarian Reformed Church and the Lorain community. We have many wonderful memories of working with Al and Jean over the years at the church and in the community. May God comfort you as you celebrate his life on what would have been his 100th birthday! Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Goldie Balogh and Pam Balogh Jensen
Carolyn Dandalides
September 30, 2014
My dear Godparents are now reunited, together forever.
Carolyn Dandalides
September 30, 2014
Sincere sympathy for the loss of a true gentleman, and honoring his extraordinary life. My Godparents reunited again, together forever is a comfort. Grace and peace and love,
Earl Litz
September 30, 2014
My condolences to the Porkolab family, especially Al, a childhood friend. Your wonderful was a wonderful, kind man that loved his family, community, and nation. He will be missed by many.
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