Jamal Porter
Celebrating the Life of

Jamal Porter

January 07, 1971 - August 29, 2023

Obituary

JAMAL OMAR FRANKLIN PORTER

Jamal Omar Franklin Porter, 52, of Brooklyn New York passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home.

Jamal was born on January 7, 1971 to John and Bebe Porter in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from High School he worked for the city of New York Transportation Department for decades and explored many creative projects throughout his life.

During his life he enjoyed his pets and spent most of his time with his closest family, friends and neighbors.

Jamal is predeceased by his parents, John Porter, Bebe Porter and his sister Debra Porter. He is survived by his Sisters Rosalyn Jolly, Edith Porter Amato, Niece Tamara Jolly, Aunts: Geneva Porter, Shirley Maple, Betty Weatherl, Christine Washington and Nancy Goodwin, Uncles: Melvin Coutrier, Sr, Warren Maple, Julius Washington and beloved pet Peanut Butter as well as many Cousins and extended family.

A celebration of life will take place Virtually online via ZOOM Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10:00AM: Please look at and refer to the Services tab for more information. Use this link below to access the Virtual Memorial Services: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4467397502?pwd=M0JtY0toRGVRS1ZMbkx4MFlvUG5uUT09

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Services

Memorial Service (Online)

Saturday September 9, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern Time
Jamal Porter Celebration of life Saturday, September 9, 2023 @ 10:00AM
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Memories and Condolences

  • Condolences to the Porter family. May Jamal rest his good soul besides the Lord himself.. 🙏

    J Vasquez
    Condolence

    We LOVE you Jamal, you will be deeply missed. You were not only my friend but you were my older brother and my family and I send our love to your enti...

    Rachel Figueroa
    Memory
  • Jamal was a dear friend of the family who knew my daughter Wendy since childhood. Because he was a young man who could converse with any age group, I...

    Ruth Walker
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    Blessings up for you my friend. We met each other I’m guessing in kindergarten/first grade at PS 106. We hit it off, had countless sleepovers and ran...

    Chris Jackson
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  • My most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Jamal Omar Franklin Porter. I will truly miss 😢 😔 my friend/brother. Until we meet again. I'm so sorry that 😢 I didn't call you when you left me your new number. I love you Fam...

    Wendy Creighton Hunte
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    My heart is so heavy right now. I talked with Jamal on the phone for hours reminiscing about our childhood, talking about family, friends, jobs, life,...

    Shaton McLeod
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