Anthony "Tony" Portuese passed from this life peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family on October 11th, 2013 in Tulsa, OK. Born in Racine, Wisconsin March 25th, 1923, Tony was the youngest of 4 boys.

Early in life, Tony's family lived in New York City, where he graduated high school. He joined the Marines and served in Guam and Peleliu during WWII as an airplane mechanic. His love of flying led him to pursue pilot training after the war. On September 1st, 1956 he married Elizabeth "Betty" Coyle in NYC and they were married for 57 years.

Tony spent his career as a corporate pilot, transferring to Tulsa in 1974 with Cities Service and retiring in 1980. His knowledge of airplane mechanics, repairs and piloting skills led to a second career as a flight instructor and consultant for companies and individuals from around the world. In his later years, Tony spent time with his son fishing in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest each year. Everyone who knew Tony warmly remembers his fishing stories.

Tony is survived by his wife Betty; his son William and wife Sherry; daughters Trish Portuese and Julie Mobley and son in law Jeffrey Mobley; three granddaughters, Mia and Bella Portuese and Madison Mobley.

Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m., Tuesday October 15th at Calvary Cemetery Chapel.

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