Photo courtesy of Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - Avon Lake
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Jan 20, 1939 – Mar 8, 2018 (Age 79)
Leo Angelo Portale, 79 of Avon Lake, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 8, 2018 while surrounded by family. He was born January 20, 1939 to parents Angelo and Alice (nee Nault) Portale in Ishpeming, MI. Leo literally married the girl next door Constance "Connie" (nee LeSage) in 1961 and...
Read MoreMr. Portale was one of my favorite teachers.. He participated in many of our Class of 65 reunions and was always a pleasure to chat with. I am so sorry for your loss and hope all the wonderful memories you and your family shared with him will help during this time of loss. I will always remember him as a "special" teacher in my life. Louise (Dekkers) Ideson
Louise (Dekkers) Ideson
March 14, 2018 | Naples, FL | Student
Mr. P touched the heart and the mind. He will never be forgotten.
Audrey Olmstead
March 14, 2018 | Troy, MI | Student
Dear Connie and Family: On July 22nd, 1961, Connie and Leo stood for us at our wedding. We are saddened by his passing, but know he is with Jesus. May his soul rest in peace. You have our condolences.
Mia and Ron Tremethick
March 13, 2018 | Lewisville, TX | Friend
So many fond memories from high school with Mr. P., as well as his attendance at many of our Class of '65 reunions. Our sincere condolences to you, his family. We will never forget him...John and Nancy (Baumgarten) Plonka
March 12, 2018
As some people journey through life, they leave footprints where ever they gofootprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion, humor and inspiration, joy and faith. Even when they are gone, we can still look back and clearly see the trail they left behinda trail bright with hope that invites us to follow. Praying you will be comforted with precious memories. In loving memory of a wonderful person who helped so many achieve success. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the...
Charlene Pike
March 12, 2018 | Royal Oak, MI | Coworker
Sorry for your loss, he was an excellent teacher and when I would occasionally see him walking in the neighborhood would always greet me with a smile.
Jim Carden
March 12, 2018 | Clinton Twp, MI | Student
Very sad to hear of Leo's passing. I taught with him at LC until North was built and have many fond memories My sincere condolences to his family.
Dave Herrington
March 12, 2018 | Mount Clemens, MI
Mr. Portale was one of my favorite teachers!! He was a great instructor and managed to make our Math class at LCN one of our favorite classes!!! I have great memories of the time I spent in his class. May the great memories everyone has had with Mr. Portale be a comfort to his wife and family that he had a life well lived.
Christine Becker Templin
March 12, 2018 | Harrison Twp, MI | Student
Mr. Portable was one of my favorite teachers, and was part of my inspiration to teach Math ( my Dad was the other part). I have nothing but positive memories of him and his classes.i am so sorry for your loss. 1967 graduate
Candy Halliday Smith
March 11, 2018 | Charlevoix, MI | Student
