Elliott Porter
1941-2024
37 Years of City service
The RLACEI Board regrets to announce the passing of Elliott Porter, who brought joy to our 2023 and 2024 Holiday parties as Santa Claus, accompanied by his wife Esther as Mrs. Claus. Many Retirees delighted in taking pictures with Santa. Elliott passed away the Sunday after Christmas 2024.
Elliott began his esteemed City career in January 1959 and Retired as the Recreation and Parks Personnel Director in 1996 on his 55th birthday, after more than 37 years of service. He served as a mentor to many City Employees and provided guidance and support as they sought promotional opportunities in their City careers. Elliott’s dedication to his work was evident, and he was recently featured as an “Employee on the Move” in Alive!
In retirement, Elliott continued to share his expertise by teaching supervisory classes in the evenings for 25 years and working as a training consultant for 15 different City departments until 2008. Elliott was an enthusiastic Dodgers and Lakers fan, and he also had a talent for entertaining children with his puppets. One of his greatest joys was presenting a Christmas puppet show every Christmas Eve morning on the 13th floor of City Hall East, followed by taking pictures with employees and their children in his Santa outfit. He also had other talents including poetry and songwriting.
Elliott’s jolly personality mirrored that of Santa Claus. He deeply cherished life and loved his family. Of his wife Esther, he lovingly said, “Esther is a special lady in my life and a wonderful mother to our two daughters, Jennifer and Sheryl.”
Elliott Porter is survived by his wife Esther, daughters Sheryl and Jennifer, son-in-law Jason, grandsons Mitchell and Owen, and many nephews and nieces. He will be missed dearly by many. Per his wishes, no services will be held.
The RLACEI Board extends its heartfelt condolences to the Porter family.
