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John Portolesi Obituary

The memory of John Portolesi of Smithville, Ontario, who passed away on November 23, 2024, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dominic Portolesi and Marianna Portolesi. He is survived by: his wife Sherri; his children, Alyssa and Jake; his siblings, Rocco Portolesi (Patricia) and Maryanne Marr; his nieces and nephews, Michael and Ryan Portolesi; and his parents-in-law, Cheryl Griese (Chris) and Doug Sims (Shirley).

Visitation was held on Friday, November 29th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Merritt Funeral Home (287 Station St, Smithville, ON L0R2A0).

Those who wish to make a memorial donation to Alyssa and Jake's education fund can visit HERE (https://www.gofundme.com: e111b5e6-527b-448e-906d-7b7c8d10a853&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link).



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Merritt Funeral Home
287 Station St, Smithville, ON L0R2A0

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