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Condolence From: Sandy Adams
Condolence: It's been almost one year and I still think of you so often. As I am preparing my oldest daughter to go off to college in a few months I have been thinking of all the fun times and great memories that we had in college. I will continue to cherish the memories that we have together and will continue to pray for Sofia, Andrew, Mrs. Porto and Smellins brothers and sisters. XOXO
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Condolence From: The Maher Family
Condolence: To the Porto and Watkins family,

Our family would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to your family. We hope you find peace and strength at this most difficult time. She will always be remembered in our prayers.
Sunday July 02, 2017
Condolence From: Michael & Deirdre Noonan
Condolence: Dear Mrs. Porto, Janet, Ed, Doris and Neil;
We are very saddened to hear of Mary Ellen's passing. We said a lot of prayers for her in the last year. She will be remembered and missed.
The Noonan Family and Kathleen Devine.
Monday May 15, 2017
Condolence From: Karen Cefalo
Condolence: I am so very sorry to hear about Mary Ellen's passing.I remember she had a wit about her and she loved her kids unconditionally.May she rest in peace and may her friends and family find solace knowing she is now in a much better place.
Saturday May 13, 2017
Condolence From: Mary Stoakley
Condolence: Taken too soon. Her vitality, kindness, and laughter will be greatly missed. She lived for her children, and I know she smiles down on them with love and pride.
Saturday May 13, 2017
Condolence From: Sandy Adams
Condolence: My heart is broken. I can only pray for MaryEllen's family during this really hard time. MaryEllen was one-of-a-kind. One of the strongest women I knew, full of heart and soul. In our almost 30 years of friendship, we have been through some really good times and also bad times. She will always be in my heart and soul and never forgotten. Rest in Peace, my friend, and I will see you on the other side someday! I will be praying for Sophia, Andrew, Mrs. Porto and MaryEllens brothers and sisters, a light has gone out in our lives, but MaryEllen wouldn't want us to be sad. I will smile when I think of all the good memories that we have had together over the years, but i know that I will also cry every time I think about how she was taken from us way too soon. I love you MaryEllen and miss you already. I will never forget you! XOXOXO
Friday May 12, 2017
Condolence From: Nicole
Condolence: When I heard about Maryellen my heart broke. She was the one of kindest people you could ever meet. I send prayers to her family and her friends. Her soul is now at rest.
Nicole M. Male
Friday May 12, 2017
Condolence From: Elissa Murillo
Condolence: I want to express my deepest, heartfelt sympathy
to the Porto/Watkins family, especially Andrew,
Sophia, Doris, and Carolyn. I am so sorry
for the great loss of your wonderful mom,
sister, and daughter. Mary Ellen was so
special, one-of-a-kind. Fun, funny, caring,
thoughtful, warm, smart, and beautiful inside
and out. I loved seeing her and Andrew and
Sophia when I came down with my family
to vacation in Virginia Beach. We had so
much fun! I'll miss doing that. And I'll miss
Mary Ellen's laugh and sense of humor and
her beautiful smile, and her very good and
funny imitation of a Long Island Jew, in jest,
of course! She was one-in-a-million. Gone
too soon. But I'm so glad she's not suffering
anymore. Rest In Peace, my dear friend.


Friday May 12, 2017
Condolence From: Laura Burnette
Condolence: I'm so grateful for all of the laughs, jokes, hugs, and shenanigans we had together. Maryellen has been a shoulder to lean on, a friend to confide in, and celebrate life with. My heart and prayers go out to Andrew, Sophia, and all of us who love and miss her.
Thursday May 11, 2017
Condolence From: Mary Justis
Condolence: I knew MaryEllen for 21 years. We met at FES where we worked side by side for several years until I moved on to other positions. She continued to be my friend and mentor over the years. She was an excellent teacher and I learned so much from her. She deeply loved her whole family and was so proud of them all, especially her precious Andrew and Sophia. I will miss her friendship and advice, her big beautiful smile and her laugh. I pray that you all can find some peace and strength in this heartbreaking time through your happy memories.
Thursday May 11, 2017
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