Leo E. Garavalia's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2022 in Portage, Indiana

Leo E. Garavalia

October 28, 1935 - May 7, 2022 (86 years old)

Portage, Indiana

Leo E. Garavalia's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2022 in Portage, Indiana

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Leo E. Garavalia

October 28, 1935 - May 7, 2022 (86 years old)

Portage, Indiana

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Leo E. Garavalia Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leo E. Garavalia of Portage, Indiana, born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 86, on May 7, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leo E. Garavalia to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Joseph Garavalia; his wife Verna Jean Garavalia (Faitak); and his brother Joseph Garavalia. He is survived by: his children, Kim Yates (Terry) of Indianapolis, Sherry Wathen (Mike) of Wheatfield and Len Garavalia (Ruth) of Stafford, Virginia; his grandchildren, Eric Urbano (Jeanette), Adam Yates (Amanda), Jessie Smith (Joseph), Brandon Yates (Alison), Anthony Garavalia (Elizabeth), Alexa Garavalia (Matt Terry) and Connor McGovern (Jacqueline); his great grandchildren, Hunter Urbano, Eliana Smith, Natalie Smith, Sophie Yates and Luna Yates; and his sister Pat Najar of Portage.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association or to Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Leo's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rees Funeral Home Inc



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May 13

Visitation

Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel
5341 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368

Sat

May 14

Visitation

Nativity of Our Savior Church
2949 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368

Sat

May 14

Mass of Christian Burial

Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel
5341 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368

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