Portney, Bernard Arnold “Bernie” of Swampscott formerly of Revere on Thursday, November 17th, 2016. Beloved husband of Harriett (Mandell) Portney. Devoted and loving father of Shari Lyn Losanno of Saugus and Steven Portney of Revere. Loving son of the late Samuel and Rebecca Portnoy. Dear brother of the late Isadore Portnoy, Jack Portnoy, Betty Altman and Esther Newman. Proud US NAVY WWII Veteran. Services will be at Torf Funeral Service 151 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA on Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at 10AM. Interment in Tifereth Israel of Revere Cemetery, Everett, MA. Memorial observance to be held at his late residence following the burial. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Bernard’s memory may be made to the MGH Cancer Research Fund-c/o development office 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.