CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 Name of Issuer: The Park Avenue Portfolio In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for the above named issuer, the undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that: 1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer. Date: March 4, 2005 /s/ Thomas G. Sorell ---------------------------- Thomas G. Sorell President of The Park Avenue Portfolio Date: March 4, 2005 /s/ Frank L. Pepe ---------------------------- Frank L. Pepe Vice President and Treasurer of The Park Avenue Portfolio