Obituary of Rocco Portanova

PORTANOVA, Rocco - passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 23, 2011 at the Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton. Rocco was 88 years old. Loving husband of the late Incoronata(2004). Predeceased by his beloved sons Mario (1977) and Michael (2004) Portanova. Cherished father to Gerarda and Tony Carbone of Hamilton. Loving Nonno to Tom and Diana Handley, Corina Dintino, John and Amanda Carbone, Tina and Joe Curto. Great Grandfather of Cole, Brett, Mya, Julian, Jada, Charlie and Clara. Predeceased by his sister Angela and brother Carmine. Rocco will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. His family would like to extend a special thanks to Maria Gallicchio, Mike and Rose Damiano, Mike Guiducci and Cindy Ferguson for their care and support in helping Rocco maintain his independence while in his home over the last few years. "Papa, ti voglio tanto bene e rimani sempre nel mio cuore." Rocco's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL on Wednesday August 24 from 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday August 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will be celebrated in the funeral home on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St.Alfred's Church 272 Vine St. on Friday August 26 at 9:30 a.m. with burial at Victoria Lawn Cemetery to follow. Donations to the Alzheimers Society will be appreciated by his family.