Ernest Anthony Porco

Ernest A. “Ernie” Porco, 63, of Cranston, RI and formerly of Andover, CT, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from heart failure while swimming in the Bahamas. Born in Bridgeport, CT on June 19, 1963, the son of the late Ernest C. and Elvira (Manzo) Porco, he was a graduate of Fairfield Prep High School, class of 1981. He continued his education at the University of Hartford where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and passed his CPA exam.

Ernie started his career as a CPA for KPMG CPA firm in Hartford, CT where he worked for several years before going to Chase Enterprises in Hartford. He would continue working for David Chase and family for over 30 years, retiring in 2020 as a Senior Vice President. In 2011, Ernie became the co-founder and Chairman of the Board of the Jordan M. Porco Foundation. He was dedicated to its mission of suicide prevention and promoting mental health for all young adults, so other families would not have to suffer a loss of a loved one, like he and his family experienced with the death of his son Jordan.

A talented cook, Ernie loved to cook gourmet meals for his family and friends to enjoy. He also liked traveling, especially to Italy and the Bahamas. He was an avid fan of the New York Jets and UConn men’s basketball teams, and most recently of the Boston Celtics. He also enjoyed watching movies on all streaming channels listening with his loud full surround sound.

Most of all, family was the most important thing to Ernie. He was a very kind generous man who would always be willing to help others in need. He had an infectious personality which made it easy for him to make friends wherever he went.

Ernie is survived by his daughter, Taylor Gabriella Porco of New Orleans, LA; his fiancée, Doreen M. Corvese and her son Matthew A. Corvese both of Cranston, RI; a sister, Dawn M. Cataldo and her husband Robert of Old Saybrook, CT; his special nieces and nephews, Jessica Howell and her husband Jason of Naugatuck, CT, Jason Cataldo of Old Saybrook, CT, Justin Cataldo and his wife Valerie of Kings Park, NY, Joshua Cataldo of New Bedford, MA, and Jenna Ireland and her husband Peter of Milford, CT. He also leaves his adored great-nephews and great-nieces, Jalyssa Howell and her fiancé Jeremy Tierney, Anthony Simko, Brayden and Amelia Ireland, Casey and Collin Cataldo, Amber DeBiase and her husband Andrew, Alyssa and Alaina Howell; special friends, Rocco Mariano and his wife Rita, Mary Jane Nardone and her companion Gary Gilheeney all of Rhode Island, and Teresa Heines of Shelton, CT; along with many cousins, and lifelong friends from childhood, school, college, Chase Enterprises, and LAZ Parking.

In addition to his beloved parents, Ernie was predeceased by his only son, Jordan M. Porco of Andover, CT; a sister and brother-in-law, Candice and Daniel Palange of Naugatuck, CT; and a niece, Janel Palange of Naugatuck, CT.

Funeral service will be Friday (July 17, 2026) with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 am at SS. Isidore & Maria Parish in St. Paul’s Church, 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, (Section 34), 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church on Friday morning. Ernie’s family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday (July 16, 2026) from 3 – 7 pm at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ernie’s name may be made to the Jordan M. Porco Foundation, 74 East Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com