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Joseph Porto Obituary
Porto, Joseph M. age 78, U.S. Navy Vet. WWII, beloved husband of Geraldine Porto (nee La Mantia), loving father of Mary Jo (David) Reilly, Gene (Olga), Joseph Jr. "Jay" (Terri) and Tony (Mary) Porto, cherished grandfather of Teresa (John) Yeh, Joseph, Christopher, Christian (Gina), Benjamin, Michael, Emily, John and Anne, dear great-grandfather of August and Oscar, fond brother of Mary Weitzel, Ida Druley, Barbara Bernacki and the late Dominick Porto. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m., from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to Sacred Heart Church, Palos Hills for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Catholic Charities Southwest Suburban Services, 10661 Roberts Rd., Palos Hills, IL 60465 would be appreciated. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Louis Biondi
November 11, 2004
Dear Porto Family:
Ray Mulvihill was kind enough to let me know of your loss. Although we have not seen each other in 30 years, I have thought of Joe often, especially as my sponsor at confirmation, and have fond memories of your family as neighbors growing up and on visits after my marriage. I let my mom know of Joe's passing and she asked me to send her sypmathies with ours. Mom is still living on her own in Florida and had her 92nd birthday last June.
Louis and Sharon Biondi
Jim Mulhall
October 19, 2004
Porto Family, I just recently found out of Joe's passing. I have many fond memories of gatherings with the family and shaking Joe's hand. He may have had one of the strongest handshakes I have encountered. Gerri, you and Joe have always been close to my Mom and I appreciate that support. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Jim and Nancy Mulhall
Bernie Palluck
October 14, 2004
Dear Porto Family --I just wanted to send a note -and offer condolences - thou there is never a word or a sentence that could be written to tell any of you how to deal with the loss of this kind man
-know that he will always be with you in your hearts -again so very sorry to hear of your loss
Bernie Palluck( a friend from long ago )
Leah & Steve & Family Burg
October 14, 2004
Our sincerest sympathy for your family.
Noel and Marv Brusman
October 13, 2004
We remember many happy occasions with Joe and Gerri, dinners at Greek restaurants (Joe always ordered the cod), visits in the Porto home where we admired the lovely furniture Joe made for his bedroom. We remember a kind, gentle, loving, humble man. We remember how he always hugged us when we met, saying "May the Peace of the Lord be with you." We remember his smile, his love for Gerri and his kids and grandkids. We remember going to the Candlelight and sitting stage-side with Gerri and Joe on comped seats because the owners appreciated Joe's fine produce. We honor and respect Joe's amazing ability to have fathered such fine children and earned the love and devotion of his lovely wife. Joe, we miss you. Thank you for being a dear friend. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
Mo Griffin
October 13, 2004
Dear Tony and the Porto family,
My sincere condolences on your loss. You are all in my prayers.
-Mo Griffin
Allison Manley
October 13, 2004
My condolences to the whole family.
Ray Mulvihill
October 13, 2004
Gerie and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. You were long time good neighbors to my parents and you have a great family.
Ray Mulvihill
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