Three Bridges, NJ – Ann Padovani, age 80, entered eternal rest on February 3, 2016 at home with loving family by her side. She was born in Raritan, NJ on September 24, 1935 to parents, Pietro and Speranza (nee Donatoni) Padovani. She was raised in Raritan and attended Raritan public schools before graduating from Somerville High school in 1953.

She was employed by Johns Manville as a secretary and technician for nearly 40 years before transferring with them to Littleton, Colorado in 1971. Ann retired from Johns Manville in 1981 to take care of her mother, Dina, until she passed away in 2000.

In her early years, Ann attended St. Ann's Catholic Church of Raritan until she moved to Colorado. While in Littleton, Colorado, Ann was an active member of St. Mary's Church and the Shrine of the Holy Spirit.

When Ann returned to NJ in 2005, her family, childhood friends and church community made this an easy transition. Ann became an active member of her parish, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton of Three Bridges. She loved being involved with the Lazarus ministry and taking communion to the homebound.

Ann is survived by her brother, Enzo and wife Theresa of Raritan. She leaves behind two beloved nephews: Raymond and wife Denise of Milford, NJ; Enzo and wife Nikki of Neshanic Station. She also leaves behind her adored great nephews: Brian and wife Taylor; Enzo, Nicholas, and Max; adored great-niece, Amy and fiancé' Jim and great-great nephew Henry. Ann is also survived by many friends and extended family.

Memorial Mass services will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, 105 Summer Road, Three Bridges, NJ 08887 on Monday, February 8, 2016 beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, masses & decades of the Rosary and Chaplet of the Divine Mercy are gratefully accepted. Donations can be made in Ann's name: Danceforthecure.org or mailed to: Dance for the Cure, 5 Davids Lane Hillsborough, NJ 08844.