Captain Frank Portelle of Engine Co. 50 and formerly of Ladder Co. 13 served the FDNY with dedication and heroism for 24 years, including spending countless hours participating in the rescue and recovery efforts after the horrific events of September 11, 2001, and during the initial months of the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Frank was an avid golfer, professionally trained chef, loyal friend/neighbor and most importantly he was a devoted and loving husband/father. 

During April of 2020, Frank and his family were confronted with a devasting diagnosis that he had contracted 9/11 Related Grade IV Glioblastoma Brain Cancer.  Frank fought this aggressive disease courageously and with dignity for 11 months, but unfortunately, he succumbed to its ravages on March 13, 2021, at the age of 51.