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Ann Strohman Obituary

STROHMAN, ANN MARIE (PONTARELLI), passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Strohman.

Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Sina and Stella (Padula) Pontarelli, Sr. Mrs. Strohman was a chef for Sam's Club for the past ten years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter Kristen Vita and her husband Carmino of Johnston, her sons Robert Levesque and his wife Patti of Coventry, Kenneth Strohman, Jr. and his wife Stephanie of Chicago, Illinois. She was the loving grandmother of Anthony, Alex, Emma, Jared, Mykenzi, Kenneth III and was the sister of the late Sina Pontarelli, Jr.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, Garden City, Cranston. Burial will be in R.I. Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS Monday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home and Hospice Care of R.I., 169 George St., Pawtucket, R.I. 02860-9924. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 31, 2008.

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Italo & Adriana Di Nitto

September 7, 2008

Dear Kristen and CarmineThere are no words that can express your loss. Italo and I and family extend our deepest sympathy and you are in our prayers. Love always, Adriana and Italo Di Nitto

Brenda MacDonald

September 2, 2008

Kenneth,

You have my heart felt condolences on the loss of your wife. I will definitely miss seeing Ann everyday at Sam's Club and hope you know that she will always be in my heart and thoughts. She cared alot about for the people she worked with, and I appreciated all her concerns for me.

Brenda MacDonald
Sam's Club

Corie Porter

September 1, 2008

To Ann's Family
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will miss her at work. She knew just what to say to make me smile. I'm happy that I knew her and got to work with her.

Egidio Fanelli

September 1, 2008

TO Kristen,Carmine and family,
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss.
Egidio Angela Fanelli

Anthony & Joan DiGiulio

August 31, 2008

Kristen and Carmino,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. You are in our prayers.

Charlie & Terri Cunha

August 31, 2008

To All of Ann's Family,

Our deepest sympathy to you all. We saw Ann often at Sam's while shopping and always stopped to talk or say hello.

Sincerely,
Charlie & Terri Cunha & Family

PHYLLIS (cherubino) decesare

August 31, 2008

I WILL MISS ANN. WE WENT TO SACRED HEART CHURCH TOGETHER AS 10 YEAR OLD,S. LATER AT SAM,S CLUB. SHE ALWAY,S MADE ME LAUGH. MY SINCERE SYMPATHYTO ALL. SHE WAS A GOOD PERSON.

Robin Parente

August 31, 2008

Ken, Kristen and to all of Ann's Family, She is now a bright and shining star that I know in my heart we will see again. She will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Robin

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