Anna Lindgren, who had lived in Pacific Palisades with her husband Howard since 1954, died on January 22 after having a stroke. She was 84. Anna was born in Naples, Italy, in 1920. Howard was a U.S. Army medic stationed in Naples during World War II, and Anna lived a block away from the hospital where he worked. Anna, who was studying English, met Howard through a friend and the couple fell in love. Howard returned as a civilian eight months after the war and they were married there. The couple spent eight years in Chicago before moving out to California and the Palisades. Anna was active in real estate, successfully buying and selling properties. She was also active with the Patrons of Italian Culture Club for many years. In addition to her husband of 58 years, Anna is survived by her daughter, Linda Hann (husband Terry), grandson Andrew Hann (wife Sherry) and four great-grandchildren, Sarah, Sydney, Sophia and Seth, all of Las Vegas, Nevada. A memorial service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City on January 28.
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