Mark B. Porter

Holley: Mark B. Porter, age 54, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2025. Mark was born in Batavia on April 19, 1970, the son of the late Craig and Lynda (Booher) Porter.

Mark was a wrestling and baseball coach and attended all of Joshua’s and his grandchildren’s sporting events. Mr. Porter was a dedicated Firefighter, EMT, Past Chief and Commissioner of the Murray Joint Fire District. Mark served our community with unwavering courage, compassion and leadership. As a Firefighter, EMT, and Chief, he embodied the true spirit of service. Mark was employed at Monroe Ambulance’s communication center for 30 years, retiring in 2023. He was also a Sports Coordinator/Director for Joint Youth Recreation in 2012 as well as a village trustee from 2007 to 2011. Mark’s service expanded when he was elected to the Holley Central School Board where he willingly gave his time and talent to the students and staff of the district.

Mark was predeceased by his parents, Craig and Lynda Porter and sister, Kymberly Porter.

Mark is survived by his loving family, wife, Rose (McMillion) Porter, children, Jennifer (Matthew) Edmonds, Lori (Kyle) Vinciquerra, Joshua (Madilynn Schulte) Porter, loving grandfather to Maggie, Nolan, Connor, Carter, Olivia, sister, Karen Porter, and also survived by an aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mark’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Route 31, Holley, NY, on Saturday April 26, from 3:00-7:00pm. Mark’s Funeral Service will be held on Sunday April 27, at 11:00am at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Mark’s family would like donations to Murray Joint Fire District, 7 Thomas Street, Holley, NY 14470.

To share a special memory of Mark, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.