Page 2 • Wednesday , January 11 , 2023 • The Hammonton Gazette
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Hammonton Gazette
OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 NOTICIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . . 41
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 45 WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 www . hammontongazette . com
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OBITUARIES
Dennis Brazie Alfonso
Dennis Brazie Alfonso , 74 , of Hammonton and Port St . Lucie , Florida passed away on Wednesday , January 4 , 2023 . He was born in Passaic , N . J ., Dennis served proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War . He owned and operated Waretown Farms in Hammonton and formerly in Waretown . Dennis was a member of the Lauderdale Lakes Moose Lodge 2267 .
He is survived by his loving wife , Zora Alfonso ( nee Stojanovska ); his children , Brian Capp ( Niki ) of Port St . Lucie and Dennis Alfonso ( Samantha ) of West Palm Beach ; his grandchildren , Alexander , Dennis and Summer Rose ; his brother , Benji Alfonso ( Jeannie ) of Florida ; his motherin-law , Olga Stojanovska ; his sister in law , Nade Jovanovski ( Dusko ); and his niece and nephews , Kris , Paulie , Peter , Nickie and Diana .
A viewing was held Saturday , January 7 , 2023 , 4 P . M . - 6 P . M . at the Carnesale Funeral Home , 202 S . Third St ., Hammonton . Funeral Services and Burial will be held in South Florida National Cemetery at a later date . In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St . Jude Children ’ s Research Hospital , 501 St . Jude Place Memphis , Tenn . 38105 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children P . O . Box 947765 Atlanta , Ga . 30394 .
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Richard P . “ Paul ” Condie
Richard P . “ Paul ” Condie , 92 , of Hammonton , N . J . passed away Monday , January 2 , 2023 . Paul was born in Camden , N . J . and has been a Hammonton resident since 1939 . He was the employment specialist for the Department of Labor for many years . Paul proudly served in the US Navy with VP 18 and finished out his Navy career in Naval Air Station Jacksonville , Fla . He loved golf and had a passion for the game spending numerous days at Pinelands and Frog Rock with his friends .
He is predeceased by his parents Malcolm and Myrtle ( nee Dudley ) Condie . Paul is survived by his loving wife of 62 years , Joan ( nee Jiampetti ); and his son , Richard P . Condie , Jr . and wife Laura . Loving grandfather to Richard McClain and Julianne Daniele Condie .
Family and friends were invited to attend his graveside service 1 p . m . Saturday , January 7 , 2023 at Greenmount Cemetery 124 S First Rd . Hammonton , NJ 08037 . In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to International Essential Tremor Foundation P . O . Box 14005 Lenexa Kansas 66285 .
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home
Angelina ( Angie ) M . Jacobs
Angelina ( Angie ) M . Jacobs ( nee Lanza ), 92 , of Hammonton , N . J . passed away peacefully Sunday January 1 , 2023 at home with her loving family by her side . Angie was born in New York , N . Y ., she graduated from Hammonton High School in 1948 and the Atlantic City Hospital Nursing program with her RN in 1952 . She worked at Atlantic City Hospital and Ancora State Hospital . She was the Vice President of Gardiners Express and was instrumental in building and continuing the success of the family business . In her free time , she volunteered for the Junior Miss Pageant . She was a dedicated Philadelphia fan and season ticket holder for many years at the Vet and Spectrum Stadiums . She enjoyed cheering on her favorite team , the Philadelphia Eagles , and the Flyers and Phillies . Angie ’ s biggest passion in life were her husband Jack , family and friends . Her happiest days were attending events for her children , grandchildren and great grandchildren . She always put family first .
Angie is predeceased by her parents , Joseph and Mary Lanza ( nee Cuva ); and sister and brother-in-law , Virginia and Len Pugliese ; Brother-in-law , William “ Bill ” Jacobs . She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years John “ Jack ” Jacobs . Her children , John “ Jake ” Jacobs ( Mary ), Mary Ann Holoway , Nancy Fonte ( Pat ) and Christina McCarthy ( Brian ); One brother , Joseph Lanza ( Ginger ); Sister-in-law , Marge Jacobs . She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren , William , Lauren ( Ric ), Brianna ( Jim ), Patrick , Katie ( Nick ), Alysa and Angelina ; and her great grandchildren , Gabriella , Sofia , Anthony , Lorelai and Everleigh . Many nieces , nephews and friends .
Relatives and friends were invited to attend her viewing Sunday January 8 , 2023 from 6 p . m . – 8 p . m . and Monday from 9:30 a . m . – 10:30 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish St . Joseph Church Third & French Streets Hammonton , N . J . Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 248 S . First Rd . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . In lieu of flowers , contributions may be made to The American Lung Association 55 W . Wacker Drive , Suite 1150 , Chicago , ILL 60601 https :// action . lung . org / site / Donation To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com
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The 2023 Hammonton council members at the annual organization meeting in town hall . Mayor Stephen DiDonato was absent from the meeting due to the death of his father . Monday , January 3 , 8:01 p . m .
Karl Frantz
Karl Frantz , 84 , of Hammonton , N . J . passed away peacefully , surrounded by family on Saturday , January 7 , 2023 . Karl , known by all as “ Coach ”, was born in Scranton , Pa . and raised in Audubon Park , N . J . Coach graduated from Audubon High School in 1956 , where he excelled in football , baseball , and basketball . He earned four varsity letters in football and baseball and three varsity letters in basketball . He was an All- South Jersey and All-State performer while leading the Green Wave to a conference title in 1955 . He also earned All-State honors in baseball in 1955 and 1956 . In addition , he won a State Championship in 1954 with Brooklawn Post # 72 , under legendary baseball coach , Joe Barth , Sr . After high school , Coach went on to receive his Bachelor ’ s degree from the University of Delaware where he had outstanding football and baseball careers , earning six varsity letters . After graduation , Coach was signed by the Milwaukee Braves organization and played two seasons of minor league baseball . In 1963 , Coach began his Health and Physical Education teaching career at Delsea High School and entered the coaching ranks in football , serving as an assistant for the region ’ s top programs . He was an assistant coach from 1963 to 1968 under Coach John Oberg , helping the Crusaders compile an unbeaten season at 9-0 in 1968 .
In 1969 , Coach accepted a teaching position at Hammonton High School , where he taught Health and Physical Education until his retirement in 1998 . He served as an assistant football coach at Hammonton , helping the Blue Devils to 10 Cape-Atlantic League championships as well as three South Jersey Group 3 crowns . In addition , he also compiled a 64-31-1 record as Hammonton baseball coach from 1975 to 1979 and a 40-29-1 record as Blue Devil ’ s track coach during two different stints . Coach has been inducted into the South Jersey Baseball Hall of Fame as well as the Audubon and Hammonton High School Halls of Fame . He will always be remembered through the positive impact he had on so many lives through his teaching , coaching , and mentoring .
Karl is predeceased by his parents , Woodrow and Mildred Frantz ; and sister , Barbara Ann Frantz . He is survived by his loving wife , Dora Lee Frantz ( nee Elliott ); his sons , Dr . Frazier Frantz , MD , and his wife Stephanie and Retired Lieutenant Colonel Michael E . Frantz and his wife Patti Ann ; as well as his siblings , Robert Frantz ( Ginny ), Wayne Frantz , Carol Frantz , Paul Frantz ( Candace ), Michael Frantz ( Judy ), Susan Hawco ( William ). Karl will be sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren , Karl Frantz ( Caroline ), Emi Lee Frantz ( Nida ), Jenna , CJ , Jake and Elizabeth Frantz , McKenzie King ( Josh ), Anthony , Amilee , and Ava Chiofalo ; and Great Granddaughter , Lena Frantz .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday January 11 , 2023 from 6 p . m . – 9 p . m . and Thursday from 10 a . m . – 11 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 a . m . at Marinella Funeral Home . Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery 124 S . First Rd . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . In lieu of flowers , donations may be made in Coach ’ s name to the Hammonton All Sports Booster Club , 556 Old Forks Road , Hammonton , NJ 08037 . To share condolences , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home
Marie K . Crescenzo ( nee Parisi )
Marie K . Crescenzo ( nee Parisi ), 92 , of Hammonton , N . J ., passed away peacefully on January 7th at her home . Marie was born and raised in Hammonton . She graduated from Hammonton High School in 1948 . She was the bookkeeper for her father ’ s Chrysler and Plymouth car dealership , Parisi Motors , Inc ., until his retirement . Marie was a seamstress , and as a hobby , made hats , as well as a talented artisan who taught ceramics and porcelain doll-making . Annually , she would host a doll show having her students sell and display their creations . In addition to her hobbies , she was an accomplished cook and baker and enjoyed hosting dinners and luncheons for family and friends .
She is predeceased by her husband , William H . Crescenzo ; parents , Peter and Mae ( nee Siracusa ) Parisi ; and son-in-law , Frank ( Sonny ) Silipino . Marie is survived by her children , Sandy Silipino , William H . Crescenzo , Jr . and his wife Kathleen A . ( nee Tanger ), and Gregory W . Crescenzo , all of Hammonton , N . J .; and her sister , Kathleen Crescenzo . She is the loving grandmother of Peter F . Silipino ( Jennifer ), Andrew W . Silipino ( Michelle ); Great-Grandmother of Peter , Jr ., Alexander , Adeline , and Gabriella Silipino .
Relatives and friends were invited to attend her viewing Tuesday , January 10 , 2023 from 6 p . m . – 9 p . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday , January 11 , 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish - St . Joseph Church Third & French Streets Hammonton , N . J . Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 124 S . First Rd . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 .
Donations may be made in Marie ’ s memory to SS . Peter and Paul Traditional Catholic Church 545 S . White Horse Pike Hammonton , N . J . 08037 , St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , 3rd and French Streets Hammonton , N . J . 08037 , Hammonton Education Foundation , PO Box 552 Hammonton , N . J . 08037 .
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Stefanie Nicole Wilson ( nee Vitale )
Stefanie Nicole Wilson ( nee Vitale ), 37 , passed away tragically , and suddenly on December 31 , 2022 . Stefanie was born on March 26th , 1985 . Stefanie was raised in Hammonton , N . J . When she was younger , she was a devoted cheerleader for multiple teams . She would often be found as a flyer and would be always seen on top of pyramids and flying through the air hoping her teammates on the base would catch her . She graduated from Hammonton High School in 2003 where she met the love of her life Daniel Wilson . She was the mother of two beautiful children , Kayleigh and Chase who were her world . Stefanie ' s smile was her trademark and when she entered a room , she lit it up . She will be remembered for her quirky personality and her dedication to her family and friends . She was employed at Atlantic Orthopedics in Hammonton as a medical biller since 2006 . A food critic from growing up in the food industry , Stef would critique anyone ’ s meals to the T . She took pride in her cooking and loved watching people enjoy her meals . Stefanie loved vacation getaways at Myrtle Beach , Disney , visiting Florida family and with her closest friends on Chincoteague Island . At nighttime you would often find her lost in a book with the glow of her tablet in a dark room . Simply put she was the best and will be deeply missed by all .
She is survived by her loving husband , Daniel Wilson ; her beautiful children , Kayleigh and Chase ; and her beloved parents , Debra Vitale ( nee Fisher ) and Anthony Vitale Sr ; along with her brother , Anthony Vitale Jr .; and her sole surviving grandparent , Anna May Fisher . Her memory will also live on in her mother and Father In-law , George Wilson and Anita Wilson ; along with her nephew , Zander ; and many cousins .
Her viewing was held on Saturday , January 7 , 2023 , from 4 p . m . to 6 p . m . at the LeRoy P . Wooster Funeral Home , 441 White Horse Pike , Atco , N . J . 08004 . A family Eulogy began at 6 p . m . Cremation will be held privately . In lieu of flowers , the family would greatly appreciate donations be made to the Wilson Family , c / o the LeRoy P . Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory , 441 White Horse Pike , Atco , N . J . 08004 . Please make the check out to Daniel Wilson or through Venmo @ Dan-Wilson- 217 .
Arrangements made by Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory .
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