Obituary of Providenza Portello

Portello, Providenza, (nee Caietto), "Nina" age 86 of Paterson, at rest in Oakland on June 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Gaetano P. Portello (1995). Loving mother of Annamarie Barlikas of Lincoln Park and the late Frank Portello (1969). Dear grandmother of Gregory Barlikas of Wayne and Alexia Barlikas and her husband David Mahl of Ringwood. Mother in law of the late Bill Barlikas (2016). Also surviving are many cousins and close friends. Born in Paterson, she lived in Paterson all of her life. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Portello enjoyed Italian music and cooking. She also enjoyed time spent with her family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Relatives and friends may visit Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105