So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing, he and Liz were  2 of the sweetest people. They are  finally be back together., along with Sooo many others that have gone before them. That party is getting Bigger Every year! 
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless 
Meg & Dave Hughes’ Meyer Family  

I came on the CFD with Ed in 1973.  I remember they gave hi m a hard time on the physical due to an injury suffered in Viet Nam.  Ed was one of my best friends on the fire dept. and we stayed in touch via phone after we retired.  Ed Porter was one of the best firefighters I worked with.  RIP Ed!

our deepest sympathy to all of the family at this most difficult time. I have many fond memories  of working with  Ed on the Fire Dept.  Please know that Ed and his Family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sally &. John Moriarty

I am very sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the Porter family.  I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ed on the CFD.  He was a gentleman. A well a respected officer, firefighter and friend.  Edward will be missed! Rest in Peace.

Ed, thank you for your service to our Country and our City. It was a joy to have met and share a beer with you. God Bless You. 
Tom and Sue Corbett

I was fortunate to have met Ed early in my career, and cross paths with him many times over the years.  

He was one of the most respected individuals I have ever met, a great mentor, leader, teacher and role model. 

The kind of guy you could only hope to aspire to be like someday.

He had a big impact on so many, and as a result we all benefited.

He will truly be missed.


Very sad. Ed was a great guy. Great boss and great friend.  We will miss him at our Veteran's Day get togethers.  RIP Ed. 

Ed was an absolute gentleman and a good fireman (the highest compliment we have for each other). Always glad to see him on the fire scene.

My family and I express our sincere condolences on the passing of Ed. We share many great memories of growing up on Washtenaw in the great parish of St Thomas More. From our block party’s to our softball games at Rosenwald the Porters along with all the great other family’s made our block fun. RIP Ed you’re reunited with your love Liz. We keep your family in our prayers. 

Ed will be missed by many. We worked together  from time to time. He use to come to the 13th battalion.  Engine 95, truck 26, battalion 13 send ambulance 10. We referred  to him as the black cat! Everytime he came to 95's house We always caught a fire. It was a privilege to work for him. He new his job well.R.I.P.

Ed use to come over to Battlion 13. Engine 95.truck 26, Batt 13 and ambulance 10. We use to call him the black cat. Everything he came over we always caught a fire.  It was a privilege to work Ed. R.I.P

He was a great guy.  We will miss him terribly.  I was your neighbor around the corner on 82nd place and I worked with Ed at engine 50

Rest easy Eddie, God bless you, and thank you for your leadership and keeping the troops safe throughout the years. Condolences to the entire family.

Edward A. Porter,
  While we never met during our service to the City of Chicago, on behalf of a grateful nation I want to thank you for your service to our country in the military. May the good Lord now invite you into His Kingdom for your ultimate, "Welcome Home." 
"Sgt. Al" P. (CPD, 018 ret.)

My first chief and the best a candidate could ask for. His experiences were storied and led to how he mentored so enthusiastically! A great family man and we enjoyed many paddy parties. My sincerest condolences to the entire family ❤️ R.I.P Chief

GREAT MAN.WE CAME ON THE JOB TOGETHER.RIP ED.PLAYED 16 INCH SOFTBALL TOGETHER.

My thoughts and prayers with the Porter family, none better than Ed

RIP Ed you truly were one of the Good Guys 🙏🙏🙏

Ed was so good with people.  Always such a pleasure to be around. God rest his soul. My heartfelt condolences to the Porter's and Malloy's.

First of all THANK YOU Ed for your service, it was an honor to work with one of the best bosses ever on the CFD !!! You will be missed , to say the least … My heart goes out to your family also 

I was with your Mom on the night she met your Dad.  I believe it was love at first sight for both of them.  He was such a great guy, and now can carry on once more with the love of his life.  You are all in my prayers.

Friend from grade school and a truly good man. Rest in Peace my friend. 

Lee and Janet Fry

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Edward A. Porter

September 28, 1946 – January 15, 2023

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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