Obituary of Laura Portanova

PORTANOVA, Laura Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, September 17, 2012 in her 86th year at the St. Catharines General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe (1999). Devoted mother of Francesca (Vito) Della Manna and Donato (Christine) Portanova. Much loved Nonna of Angelo (Debbie) Della Manna, Giuseppe (Terri) Della Manna, Andrea Portanova and Daniel Portanova. Great grandmother to Emily, Jonathon, Catherine and Sophia. She will also be fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Rosa (Nicola) Morano, Michela, Carmela, many nieces, nephews, family friends, and relatives. Predeceased by her brothers Fiore and Angelo Cipriano, and her parents Francesco and Eleonora. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the ER and ICU staff, and also to Dr. Lagrotteria, and Dr. Paolone for their kindness and compassion. Laura's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Wednesday, September 19th from 7-9 p.m and Thursday, September 20th from 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Thursday at 3 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street, on Friday, September 21st at 11am, with entombment to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family