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1970
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2025
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Nicola Pontarelli Obituary
Nick was a U.S. Army veteran and earned an associate's degree in architecture. He never knew a stranger and loved Philly sports, music and his fur babies.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife Kimberly; son Nick Cantwell; mother Sheila Banson; stepmother Linda Pontarelli; sister Brooke Banson Vallely (Chris and Charley); stepsisters Patricia Bradley and Nicole Padilla; stepbrothers James Luongo and Kevin Kress; stepchildren Tyler, Justin (Autumn) and Summer Little; paternal uncle Cecil York (Kathy); in-laws Les Peters (Sharon) and Connie Spencer (John); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive guests on July 26 from 10AM-12PM at Smith Funeral Chapel for a memorial service with military honors. A celebration of life at Tapped will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenville Community Shelter.
Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithfcs.com.
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