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for IDA PORTANOVA
Eileen Smith (Portanova)
May 28, 2024
I used to love how she made me laugh, very sweet woman..
Eileen (Portanova) Smith
June 2, 2022
OH how I miss Aunt Ida..She was awesome..oxox
Crystal Clark
May 28, 2020
Seven years have passed it feels like forever, The twins and I were going through photos and found the one from Easter of you playing cards with them they still remember that day. I miss getting up in the middle of the night to give you a lemon drop, our walks outside or on the porch with you wearing my sunglasses my birthdays at night singing happy birthday to me and you not wanting to go to bed until you finished watching dancing with the stars well I hope youre up there still dancing
Joni Tozzi
June 7, 2013
Dear Sheila and family,
I am so sorry about your mom. You have my heartfelt sympathy. God Bless.
Joni Tozzi
June 5, 2013
Dear Portanova Family,
Wishing you wonderful reflections and heartfelt sympathy
Nanci G. & Bill Winn
Susan Pritchard
June 5, 2013
Sheila and family:
Sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. Sending thoughts of comfort and strength in the days to come.
Genevieve Maher
June 5, 2013
To John & family...
I was so Sorry to hear that you lost your Mom & your Mother in law RIP on the same day,
June 5, 2013
To Sharon and the entire Portanova Family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest condolences in the loss of your mom.
Esther Alger
John & Ruth McGreevey
June 5, 2013
With Heartfelt Condolences
June 5, 2013
A beautiful lady who will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Peace and love to you all.
Love, Ralph and Denise
Jon, Patsy, Samantha & Kayla The Pratt family
June 5, 2013
To the Portanova family, Ida was a one of kind woman. She always had a pleasant, funny, & loving personality! She will always be remembered in our hearts. Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Crystal Clark
June 4, 2013
Forever in my heart will never forget you enjoyed my time spent with you the twins loved you dearly as you did them you became my family and loved me so, you were a wonderfull caring lady I love you till we meet again! Crystal
Letitia Clementi
June 4, 2013
Our love and prayers are with you always. We will be thinking of you and remembering all of the family gatherings throughout the years. The Clementi Family
June 4, 2013
A Dearheart to me I will never forget. Best friend to my mom and like a 2cd mom to me when I was a kid. Always loved her. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to all the family. Thinking of you Lorraine.
Barbara Bambrick
Tricia
June 4, 2013
Deep peace to you, my dear friend, Sheila.
June 4, 2013
Words cannot express how sorry I am. She was a wonderful woman who I loved as much as my own mom. Peace and Prayers to all.
Love Dianne
June 4, 2013
Sharon, Paul & the Portanova Family,
Mrs P spread the gift of love wherever she went. Many fond childhood memories and throughout the years. I felt privileged to have known her. She will be sorely missed.
Karen (Bedell) Tasnady
June 4, 2013
Lorraine,
Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Ronnie & Marie DiBari
June 4, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Steven & Patty our thoughts are with you and your family
Anthony Accardi
June 4, 2013
To Sharon, Paul and the entire Portanova Family,
On behalf of myself and all your friends and classmates from Somerville High School's Class of 1981, we want to express our most sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Anthony Accardi
Somerville High School - Class of 1981
Ron & Karen Porter
June 4, 2013
Dear Portanova Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mother.
Brain and Linda Lamb
June 4, 2013
Dear Sheila, Bill and family--Although we knew Ida for a short time; both of us were impressed with her courage, sense of humor and her friendliness toward the Canadians when we visited. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to all of you--she will be missed and always remebered.
Brian and Linda Lamb
Don Portanova
June 4, 2013
Dear Sheila and Family,
I want to express my profound sorrow. Ida was such a beautiful, happy, and loving person.
I have so many wonderful memories of her, especially singing along with the family at Grandpa's house. And, could she ever dance !
We all loved her.
Cousin Don,
Christine Holyoak
June 3, 2013
My Great Aunt Ida was a sweetheart. My deepest sympathies to her children and grandchildren.
Paul & Jean Tharp
June 3, 2013
What a blessing Ida was to us all. Our deepest thoughts and feelings to every member of the family.
June 3, 2013
Mrs. P...
An adorable iconic woman that I have loved my entire life. We will never forget your soft spoken kind-hearted way, your beautiful smile, and the way you cared for everyone that had the fortune to know you. We will truely miss you...
-Chunka & Josephine
Tom Robertson
June 3, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
cheryl moran
June 3, 2013
To the Portanova Family
Our prayers are with you and your family
Cheryl,Nick, Dan and Kasey Moran
Linda Bird
June 3, 2013
Mrs. P cared about everyone who entered her home. She leaves a legacy of love and joy.
Kristine Brown
June 3, 2013
Auntie Sheila and family,
Rob, the kids and I are so sorry for loss. She was a very sweet woman who we enjoyed spending time with on Thanksgiving. We love you and please let us know if you need anything.
Rob, Kristine, Matt and Megan
Sue Portanova
June 3, 2013
You surely will be missed Aunt Ida. You were the sweetest aunt ever. Love Sue Portanova
Ellen Teehan
June 3, 2013
I will miss Mrs. Portanova's laughter and having a cup of tea with her and sharing life's stories.
My thoughts and prayers to all of the Portanova family.
Ellen Teehan
June 3, 2013
Dear Portanova family,
Sincere condolences for the passing of your dear Mother. Ida's spirit is eternal and will be reunited with you
in the present and beyond.
Your Brothers and Sisters of
the Medford Sons of Italy
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