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Alvin Porrata-Doria Obituary

Porrata-Doria CPD, Alvin "Alphonso-Thor" 53; beloved husband of Sonia; loving father of Jeny (Joseph) Berrios, Alvin David (Suhail), Nora Linda (Roland) Rivera, Yanitza Enid, and Christopher Adam (Eunice); cherished grandfather of 8; loving son of the late Rafael and Felicita; dear brother of Rafael, Aida, Adolfo (Rachel), Freddie, Ivan (DeLoyce), Alexis, Orlando (Elba), Arthur, Lewis "Jimmy", and Nora; fond uncle of many; "adopted father" of Fidel; best friend and partner of Allison Schloss. Visitation Friday 3:00-9:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM until time of service 10:30 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD ( 1/2 block east of Austin). Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2012.

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The youngest 3 brothers bonding :-)

Nora

December 11, 2013

You were the extrovert, the adventurous, the optimist... I am glad you lived for the present. Your life here was short, but full. You are sorely missed brother. I love you. RIP

love carol porrata diaz r.i.p tio alvin

February 1, 2013

im sitting here missing my uncle just thinking of the time he lived on kildare by my uncle fito and rachel.i use to in joy talking to him thats what i miiss about him the most

Michele DelSignore

December 15, 2012

Al,
May he raise you up on eagles wings
Bare you on the breath of dawn and paint you to shine the the sun
and hold you in the palm of his hand...
Dr. delSignore

Arthur Porrata

December 13, 2012

I will miss you and never forget you. Love you brother.

December 13, 2012

Alvin,
On behalf of my mother Belia, I wish you Godspeed.

Rachel Porrata

December 13, 2012

Al, you were the best at everything u did, I will miss u always you are forever and always in my heart, love you, your niece Rachel Porrata

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 13, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Alvin will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 23 DEC, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

carol diaz,porrata

December 13, 2012

my uncle was my hero a very nice person well known i will miss him but he will always be in my heart love my tio alvin

December 13, 2012

Al,
We will miss your smile and your kindness to all of Us. May your family remember your greatness.
State Farm office Staff on Belmont

December 13, 2012

Al was like a father and a great example of a human being to my husband. We visited Al many times on his beat and witnessed his many acts of compassion to the citizens of Chicago. He is now a guardian angel to his family and friends. His spirit was without a doubt the strongest I've ever seen in a man.

December 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.I only know of AL through my co-worker Arthur.
but he was a TOP COP and loved the streets.He will be missed but is in a better place.
People we love are never gone as we carry them in our hearts always.

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