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Miles Porcaro Obituary

Porcaro, Miles - Age 31 of Windermere FL.; passed away October 4, 2017. Beloved son of the late Jeffrey Porcaro, and Susan Porcaro Goings & Rick Goings; loving brother of Christopher (Cindy) Porcaro, Nico Porcaro, Rett Goings, Todd Goings, Amy Goings, Kristina Goings, & Anna (Eric) Goings Furr; grandson of Carrie & Edwin Norris, Sr., and Eileen & Joe Porcaro; nephew of Linda & Ron Lloyd, Edwin Norris, Jr., Steve Porcaro, Joleen & Steve Duddy, Cheryl Porcaro & the late Mike Porcaro; cousin of Carrie Hogaboom, Dillon Hogaboom, Emma Hogaboom, Heather Porcaro, Brittany Duddy, Brianne Porcaro, Chase Duddy, Sam Porcaro, Jeffrey Porcaro, Paige Duddy, Dominic Porcaro, & Michaela Porcaro; proud uncle of Porter & Holden. Also survived by countless friends. A private service for family and friends will be held Sunday, October 8, 2017 beginning at 2pm, at Rollins College, the Knowles Memorial Chapel. Miles will be laid to rest with his father at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA. Miles was a student at Rollins College, a gifted musician, talented artist, and a knowledgeable military historian. Miles will be remembered for his infectious laughter, his big smile, and his warm hugs. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Miles' passion for military veterans and the homeless, please donate to the Gary Sinise Foundation (www.garysinisefoundation.org). Arrangements handled by Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, Winter Park, FL. Please sign family guest registry at www.careyhand.com.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2017.

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Rachel Arroyo

June 9, 2023

I am without words, dearest Miles

Pamela DeLong

October 13, 2017

We are deeply sorry and send our love and prayers to the family
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Nguyenphu Family DPHS

October 13, 2017

With our most sincere heartfelt condolences to the family of Miles. We are with you in this difficult time. May his beautiful memories bring you peace. He's a star in the sky tonight. And an angel watching over you.

Bob Michalson

October 11, 2017

I am so sorry and saddened by Miles Passing. Gone so soon, but not forgotten. He's grooving with is dad Jeffrey now and in peace with the Universe.

Leslie Marie Cruz

October 7, 2017

Miles, I feel so sad you are gone. Though I was your neighbor I did not get to see you much nor did I did not get to know you well. The few times I saw you and we had a conversation I felt such warmth from you. You were so kind and soft spoken. I pray you are at peace and in the heavens...keep smiling sweet gentleman ! ❤My deepest condolences to your family. I know this must be so absolutely heartbreaking. My prays for your healing heart !

Daniel Molinar

October 7, 2017

Please accept my deepest condolences for Miles. I pray that knowing his father and uncle are there to welcome him to eternity, this may add some comfort to your bereavement. Surely his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
Peace be with you.

Karen Gould

October 7, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family. May God comfort you at this hard time. RIP Miles.

Eduardo Iturriaga

October 6, 2017

In meeting with your daddy in the heaven...

Leanne Owen

October 6, 2017

God bless

Lin Blank

October 6, 2017

My heartfelt sympathies and love. May God comfort you at this time.

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