Angelina Portale

Angelina Portale, 99, passed away peacefully with family by her side November 8, 2017 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois.

Angelina Portale was born July 11, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Antonia Portale. Surviving are a daughter, Antoinette R. Buck (Richard) of Le Roy, Illinois; three grandchildren, R. Anthony Buck of Oxford, England, Christopher A. Buck of University Heights, Ohio, and Olivia R. Buck of Le Roy, Illinois and many nieces and nephews. Angelina was preceded in death by her sister, Rose Simonetta, and three brothers, Joseph, Charles and Sam Portale.

At the age of 16 she realized her need for forgiveness before God. She believed in Jesus’ work on the cross to take her punishment for sin by His death in her place. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and chose to live her life in relationship with Him. She loved to read her bible and pray.

From 1941-1955 Angelina worked as a professional machine embroiderer. She was recognized for her skill and artistry in every item she created. That same talent carried over into her love for cake decorating and sewing where she excelled in all she put her hand to. In 1954 Angelina moved to Los Angeles, California and attended the Howell Dental Institute. She then began working as a dental assistant until she took time off from work to raise her daughter. Later on, she returned to work and enjoyed her office positions at the Cleveland Music School Settlement, Music Therapy Extension Program and also at the Visiting Nurses Association of Cleveland from which she retired from in 1984. She will also be remembered for the beautiful assortment of homemade Christmas cookies she baked and gave out to family and friends every year. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and found much joy living with her daughter and family for the last 17 years. All who knew her will remember her loving gentle spirit, generosity and beautiful smile.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers for all their love and compassion over the years.

Graveside Service Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11 AM at Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Angelina at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) MONDAY,
Nov 20th at 5-8 PM.