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Edward Porento Obituary

Porento, Edward J. Of Glenview, passed away October 16, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Bernice Porento for 57 years; loving father of Marion, Edward Jr. (Margo), Gary (Rose), and Robert; grandfather of four and great-grandfather of four. Edward was the founder and president of Best Cutting Die Company for 53 years. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019, at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, IL 60015. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. For info or directions, please contact Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 18, 2019.

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Larry Damiano

October 21, 2019

My condolences to the entire Porento family
on the passing of a good and wise man. Mr Porento
always had a smile and a good word for all his friends,family and associates. He will be missed. God Bless,
In Fond Memory, Larry Damiano and Family

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home

1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL

Oct

21

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Holy Cross Church

724 Elder Lane,, Deerfield, IL

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1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL 60035

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