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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . . 25 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 29

WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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ObITUARIES

Anthony E . Scaffidi anthony e . Scaffidi , 91 , of Hammonton , died on friday , December 22 , 2017 , at home .

Born in Hammonton , he was a lifelong resident there . anthony and his wife , rita , were the owners of Hammonton auto Supply for 50 years . He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War ii . anthony was a longtime member of the Hammonton Kiwanis Club , VfW Post No . 1026 , american Legion f . a . funston Post 186 , american Jobbers association , Big “ a ” Jobbers National advisory Council , the Hammonton Chamber of Commerce , the Knights of Columbus St . Vincent Palloti Council No . 3477 , a 50-year member of the Men of Malvern , the N . J . automotive Wholesalers assoc . where he served as Chairman of the board , and he was a charter founder of the american family immigration History Center at ellis island .

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years , rita P . Scaffidi . anthony is survived by his two daughters , Cathy tomasello and her husband , Jack of Hammonton , Donna alcott and her husband , Stanley of Mt . ephraim ; his sister , annabel Mitchell of Hammonton ; four grandchildren , Sean and Kara tomasello , Johnny and Katie rose Gibson . a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on thursday , December 28 , 2017 , at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , Church of St . Joseph ’ s , 226 french St ., Hammonton . Burial followed in Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton . in lieu of flowers , donations may be made to Samaritan Hospice , 5 eves Drive , Suite 300 , Marlton , NJ . arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home .

Maria C . Falcone

Maria C . falcone , 66 , of Hammonton , died peacefully on thursday , December 28 , 2017 , in atlantiCare regional Medical Center , Mainland Division .

Born in Hammonton , she was a lifelong resident there . Maria formerly worked as a hair stylist for Natural touch in Medford ; she was also a hairdresser for the Carnesale funeral Home in Hammonton for more than 30 years . Maria was the President of the Hammonton Wishing Well Chapter of the Sunshine foundation . She was awarded the Sunshine foundation Humanitarian of the Year award in 2016 . in 2017 , she was recognized by the Sunshine foundation for 40 years of service to their organization . Maria was also a member of the Hammonton Democratic Club where she once served as their president .

Maria was predeceased by her parents , Dominic and Mary J . ( nee Gazzara ) falcone . She is survived by her two brothers and sisters-in-law , anthony and Grace falcone of Hammonton , Harry and Linda falcone of Voorhees ; her nephews , Harry , Dominic , Stephen , Michael ; her nieces , Maria , Danielle ; and her great-nieces and nephews , Cody , Sabrina , Sean , andrew , Kailey , Khloe , antonio and ella . a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today , Wednesday , January 3 , 2018 , 10 a . m ., in St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , Church of St . anthony of Padua rC Church , 285 route 206 , Hammonton , NJ 08037 . entombment will follow in Greenmount Cemetery , Hammonton . arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home .

David C . Pastore Jr ., DMD

David C . Pastore Jr ., DMD , 53 , of Berlin , died on December 27 , 2017 .

David was a resident of Berlin his entire life . He was the salutatorian of the 1982 class of eastern regional High School . He received a Bachelor of Science from University of Pennsylvania and graduated from farleigh Dickinson School of Medicine . He was a member of Southern Dental Society of NJ , NJ Dental association and a former member of american Dental association . He also participated in the Donated Dental Services Project . David operated a private practice for more than 25 years ; he served as a mentor for the dental profession and aided others in their academic challenges . David was loved and cherished by his patients and colleagues . He maintained a stellar reputation as a quiet gentleman and ethical practitioner , always putting others before himself and maintaining a true Christian spirit .

David was predeceased by his parents , David Sr . and Carol ( Chalk ) Pastore . He is survived by his sister , Patricia Werner and her husband , robert of Voorhees ; uncle to Bobby and ryann Werner , who he always guided as his own and will continue to watch over from above ; many loving aunts , uncles , cousins ; and dear friend and colleague , Carmella fanelle . family and friends are invited to attend his viewing today , Wednesday morning , January 3 , 10 a . m . – 11 a . m ., at the Marinella funeral Home , 102 N . third St ., Hammonton . Services at 11 a . m ., today , Wednesday at the funeral home . Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery White Horse Pike , Berlin .

Donations may be made in David ’ s memory to Berlin inter-Community ambulance association , PO Box 406 , Berlin , NJ 08009 . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .

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Walter A . Sacco

Walter a . Sacco died peacefully on thursday , December 28 , 2017 .

He was a retired Director of Construction for the Cigna Corporation on the east Coast . Walter was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School class of 1958 , where he made many lifelong friends and memories . Some of his hobbies included fishing and crabbing with rey and his trips to the casino . He also enjoyed going out to dinner with his family .

Walter was predeceased by his parents , Walter J . Sacco and Mildred Sacco ( Pinto ). He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years , Barbara Sacco ( zirillo ); his son , Walter Joseph ( W . J .) and fiancée , Lorraine azzarano ; granddaughter , Megan ann ; sister , rose ann Petkevis ; brotherin-law , Joseph zirillo and Kim ; and many loving nieces , nephews , cousins and godchildren . family and friends are invited to attend his visitation today , Wednesday , January 3 , 9:30 – 11 a . m ., at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish- St . Joseph Church , third and french Streets , Hammonton . Mass of Christian Burial , 11 a . m ., today , Wednesday , at the Church . Burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , Hammonton . in lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the Saint Vincent DePaul food Pantry-St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , 226 french St ., Hammonton , NJ 08037 . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .

rose a . Cannizzo , 89 , of Hammonton , died on December 22 , 2017 . rose was born in Messina , italy , and was a lifelong resident of Hammonton . She worked for WB Kessler Clothing for more than 25 years and also worked for romalo Clothing , John Pino Clothing and Wallmans . rose was predeceased by her parents , Peter and angelina Pino ; her husband , Nate Cannizzo ; her siblings , Casper , Joseph and Paul Pino and Mary Domenico ; and her niece , Patricia Langdon ( Walter ). She is survived by her son , Joseph Sr . ( Debbie ); her nieces , Joann Langdon ( Harry ), Sandra Brudon ( alberta ) and Deborah Graf ( Bob ); her grandsons , anthony and Joseph Jr . Cannizzo ; her great-granddaughter ; and many loving nieces and nephews . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday , December 27 at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish- St . Joseph Church . entombment followed in Greenmount Cemetery . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .

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Looking forward to 2018

Rose A . Cannizzo

2018 , from Page 1 he welcomed his and his wife ’ s

third child into the world . Ott said his main goal for 2018 is to spend more time with his family than ever before , and to do so in grand fashion : by embarking on a road trip in a recently-purchased camper .

“ My dad always took me and my brother camping , and so , i want to spend more time with the kids and i really want to take them camping . We ’ re going to try to do a Midwest tour with Yellowstone [ National Park ] and stuff like that — maybe hit the biggest barbecue festival in Kentucky or something like that on the way … i ’ m looking forward to 2018 being the year of travel ,” Ott said .

Hammonton resident t . J . Branin views 2018 as a year full of new opportunities arising . He will begin his final semester at the College of New Jersey this winter , where he is working towards a Bachelor ’ s Degree in accounting . Branin , who isn ’ t scheduled to graduate until May 2018 , has even already made progress towards a position with multinational professional services firm ernst & Young .

Branin said he is looking forward to advancing his career and See RESOLUTIONS , Page 4

Mad Circus reuniting to perform at St . Joe in February

HaMMONtON — in february 2016 , St . Joseph High School football teammates , who were known in the ‘ 70s as the Mad Circus , performed in front of more than 450 people benefiting primarily the St . Joe football program . it was a magical night for all involved as it brought many old friends together to relive their memorable high school experiences . the night was so special that the band members were encouraged to do it again .

Band members Joe amedio , Charlie Berenato , Lou and Joe Pantalone did not need much coaxing for a repeat performance as they each had the time of their lives and were overwhelmed by the warm reception they received . instead of waiting another 40 years , the band will once again take stage at their old high school on february 24 to recreate the vintage high school Saturday night dance parties . their old high school , which is currently the site of St . Joe elementary School , is located at 133 N . third Street .

Saturday night at the St . Joe gym was the place to be in the ‘ 70s . in 2016 , at least for a couple of hours , the crowd stepped into the band ’ s time machine . Due to the buzz surrounding the first event , before , during and many months afterwards , the organizers expect an even greater turnout this time around . tickets are $ 40 and are available by contacting Lou Pantalone ( lou . pantalone @ aon . com ), Joe Pantalone ( jpant @ comcast . net ) or Paul Ordille ( Paul @ Ordille . com ).

Proceeds will benefit the St . Joseph High School football Program as well as the elementary school and the high school .