Anthony J. Portiera
May 4, 1929 - September 15, 2017
Anthony J. "Tony" Portiera, 88, was born May 4, 1929, in Chicago, and passed away Sept. 15, 2017, at home. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Schurr); loving father of Linda Peace and the late Anthony J. Portiera Jr.; dear grandfather of Madeline and Samantha Peace; fond brother of Josephine (Charles) Abraham, Virginia (Andre) Muscarello, Rose Marie (the late Kenneth) Small, Joseph Portiera and Salvatore (Jeanette); uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet Monday, Sept. 18, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Emily Church, 1400 E. Central Road, Mount Prospect, for 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the charity of your choice appreciated.
Anthony J. "Tony" Portiera, 88, was born May 4, 1929, in Chicago, and passed away Sept. 15, 2017, at home. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Schurr); loving father of Linda Peace and the late Anthony... View Obituary & Service Information
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Anthony J. "Tony"
Portiera, 88, was born May 4, 1929,
in Chicago,...