Jennifer Portella Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jennifer Portella (East Providence, Rhode Island), who passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 53, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jennifer Portella to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Jennifer is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Jennifer's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She is survived by: her parents, Fran Motroni and Robert Portella; her children, Jacob Portella and Maya Germano; her grandson Wyatt Portella; her sister Gina Gervino; and her brother-in-law Tony Gervino.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 21st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Perry-McStay Funeral Home (2555 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Epiphany (1336 Pawtucket Ave, Rumford, RI 02916).
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate contributions to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907 in her honor.
