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Ronald J. Portnoy, 72, Vero Beach

Written by: May 03 2011
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Ronald J. Portnoy, 72, died May 2, 2011, at his home.

He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for five years, coming from Palm City.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Linda R. Portnoy, of Vero Beach; son, Jonathan Portnoy, of Port St. Lucie; daughter, Bonnie B. Kass, of Lake Worth; brother, Norman Portnoy, of White Plains, N.Y.; sister, Diane Shapiro-Smith, of Upland, Calif.; and two grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. May 5 at Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.

Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Vero Beach.

A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

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