Robert J. "Bob" Porter, Jr.

Wow! Just now learned of Bob´s passing. We were good friends and grew up in the same neighborhood. Very sad!

A great friend to never be forgotten, always remembered. A loss to all that knew him especially Andrea. Ray & Jane Barber, Erie, Pa., Jan. 2, 2023

It's almost impossible to believe Bob has been gone 4 years. Too young, too soon. Always to be remembered and a really good friend.

RIP......You are missed! We can still hear your beautiful laugh. Our prayers go out to Andrea. Jim and Barbara Lawley

Bob, you were too young to leave us. May the love you and Andrea shared sustain you both through eternity!
Our deepest condolences to Andrea and to the family.

I always enjoyed catching up with you at local shows, quick emails or stopping by the shop to talk about the hobby. No matter how deep our hobby conversation would get, you would always ask how the kids were doing. That meant a lot, considering our lives are also about family and friends, not just breweriana items. Its an honor to call you a friend. Many prayers for Andrea, your family and countless friends. RIP my friend.

Beautiful man.
Beautiful couple.
This sucks.
Strength.

RIP Bob. Always a pleasure to see you at breweriana shows throughout the years. Prayers to your family, my friend. Dan Klase

Bob was a customer of my beer can business in the mid-1990's. Over the years we had many nice conversations about his passion for PA breweriana. His skills in the restoration field were exceptional. When he met Andrea his life was complete. I send my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Joan and Uncle Bob

My heart goes out to Joan and Bob, knew them for many years! Thru them, I got to meet Bobbie and Andria,
Bobbie was a wonderful young man who was taken to soon in life, I'm sure he had so much more to give
on this earth!
Bob, Joan, and Andria, you are in my prayers!

Carl and Sherry Lepore

The Lepore's

I knew Bob before I ever met him. Andrea was my "train friend" and we discussed many matters of life and Bob was always front and foremost in Andrea's life. Her descriptions and stories made him sound extraordinary.

Then I met him and he WAS extraordinary; in humor, in intelligence and in kindness. He filled every room he entered with his fun personality and his intense love for Andrea was always apparent.

Bob was my friend and I feel strongly that the world is less without him. To say he'll be missed is an understatement.

Was always a pleasure to see you at the breweriana collector shows. You always had a smile on your face and you were truly a gentleman. Good bye my friend.......

Bob's passion, skill and friendship will be missed and remembered by me and many, many others.

I can't start to express the sorrow for losing such a good friend. Our prayers are with you. Ray & Jane Barber, Erie, Pa.

Words cannot express my deep condolences to all of you in the loss of Bob. He was a wonderful man. My love to you all at this time. Annmarie Serratore

RIP Bob...you will definitely be missed with your infectious laugh & bubbly personality! Our heart goes out to Andrea & the family. God Bless

Bob will be missed by the collecting community. It was always a pleasure to see him at beer meets, and we still talk about the "open house" tour he participated years ago. My condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Bob...you will definitely be missed with your infectious laugh & bubbly personality! Our heart goes out to Andrea & the family. God Bless

Rest in Peace my Breweriana friend.....

RIP Bob. You were a good man.

Bob was a friend to all of those in the breweriana hobby who knew him. He was so friendly and great to talk to, and so talented at restorations. He did a number of my pieces and did beautiful work - a true artist who cared about his subject material. Our hobby has lost a true asset and we collectors have lost a good friend. I am so very sorry for the loss of Bob, and will greatly miss seeing him at our shows and conventions.

"Spotamipalous!" he just kept yelling "Spotamipalous!!" Back in the day, a bunch of us at game night were playing Pictionary and he wanted to say hippopotamus... I laughed so hard I cried. I love him for that gift, and so many more reasons too long to list, because you see, he did it on purpose- to bring great joy to the lives of those he loved. He wasn't flustered, just acting a fool because it made me laugh. Do you realize how often the word "hippopotamus" is used in America? I do... and now I hope you will too! Thank you Bob, you were always there for me when I needed a friend/personal hero, I will spread joy in your memory as often and in as many ways as I can!! <3 Always & Forever...