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Arthur Strong Obituary
Art was born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Francis and Emma (Roberts) Strong. Mr. Strong was a retired career officer in the United States Navy having served 20 years and was a veteran of both Korea and Vietnam.
Mr. Strong was the long-standing chaplain of the VFW, and an active member of the Navy Exchange Retired Employees Associations and the NSVA Island X-1 (SeaBees) of Davisville. Art enjoyed cooking and gardening and blessed those who knew him with his warmth, his incredible sense of humor and his vibrant love of life.
Art was dedicated to his family and is survived by his wife Linda; two sons, James J. Voelker of Wakefield and Russell R. Voelker of Goode, VA; one daughter, Skye Forest of Mount Pelier, VT; and one brother Frank Strong of Little Falls, NJ. He was a devoted grandpa to 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Art was the father of the late Wayne W. and William W. Voelker and the brother of the late Bill, Bob, and Alice Strong.
A Mass of Christian Burial on Friday July 11th at 10:00am in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St. Wakefield. Burial with full Military Honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery in Peace Dale. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Ave., Wakefield, RI 02879. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements made by the Forbes Funeral Home.
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Kerry Strong Cordero
July 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Linda, our cousins and their families. Uncle Art was a wonderful man, Uncle Art had a hardy laugh that was contagious and made you feel good to be around. My parents loved to be around him and Aunt Lorraine when they were together there was nothing but laughter. He was so outgoing and had such a great outlook on life. Our summer visits to his house are one's that will live on. Viz and I will miss him dearly. I know for Viz he enjoyed Uncle Art's company but the military was something they enjoyed talking about. One day we will meet again.
All our love,
Vismal, Kerry and children Felipe and Amanda
stacey strong
July 13, 2008
I remember the week we stayed with aunt Lorraine and uncle Art,it was one of my best vacations ever,aunt lorraine teaching me and my sisters how to bake cookies. And uncle Art taking us down to the lake, these are memories i will cherish forever. MISS YOU BOTH love your neice Stacey
Carolyn MacCrae
July 10, 2008
Art was one of the nicest men I have ever met. I worked with Art many years ago at the Navy Exchange. He was a great person to work with. May God bring you comfort in your grief.
sheila mcgeough
July 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Lisa O'Hearn
July 10, 2008
Art was a WONDERFUL man who i've know for just a few years; i'll always remember his love of picture-taking! we'll miss him!!
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