Noel Bortolin (SPC 1950-60) sadly passed away suddenly on 29 October 2026, aged 84 years.

Our condolences to his partner Faye, sisters Lena (dec) and Maria, and children Peter and Kirsty and Michael and Kelly. He was a grandfather of five.

Noel’s funeral was held in the Le Pine Chapel at Box Hill on 9 November.

Noel was both a day student and a boarder at SPC, starting in fourth grade and completing his matriculation.

Noel, pictured here in 1960, was a member of the SPC Athletics Team for six years.

He was a talented member of the school’s athletics and football programs, including the athletic team for six years.

Noel was a member of the record-breaking Under 14 440-yard relay team in 1955 with a time of 51.5 seconds.

He was also Vice Captain of the Second XVIII Football team in 1959 and the half back flank in the First XVIII football team in 1960.

Noel was a member of the SPC First XVIII Football team in 1960.

Noel was later heavily involved and was a great supporter and administrator of St Pat’s amateur footy team during the 1960s and 1970s.

During his time at SPC, Noel also played cricket, was a member of Our Lady’s Sodality and was awarded several scholastic prizes.