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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . . 29 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 39
WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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OBITUARIES Peter J . Lucca
Peter J . Lucca , 71 , of Hammonton , died suddenly on Monday , January 30 , 2017 , at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia . He was surrounded by his family .
Born and raised in Hammonton , he attended Hammonton High School . He owned and operated multiple locations of Lucci Hair Design through the 1970s , ‘ 80s and ‘ 90s . He obtained his real estate license in 1995 and worked as a successful broker in Ocean City and throughout South Jersey . He was an avid golfer and traveled the country to play its most famous links . He also loved to be on the beach and watch the sunrise in his beloved Margate City . He was an amazing and magnetic person who cultivated meaningful and lasting relationships with everyone he met . He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and enjoyed dispensing his years of accumulated wisdom , whether it be at the Silver Coin Diner , the Greenhouse or his porch on Benson avenue in Margate . He had an unforgettable smile and an unmistakable laugh . Often when asked how he was doing , his response was “ just another day in paradise .” He lived each day to its fullest and his example , guidance and love will be missed by so many .
Peter was predeceased by his father , Peter Lucca . He is survived by his mother , Margaret Paxton ( 93 ); his loving wife , Cathie Lucca ( nee Berenato ); daughter , tracy Petrongolo ( nee Lucca ) and her husband , Dino Petrongolo ; his son , PJ Lucca and his wife , Meredith ; and his grandchildren , Grace and Dino Petrongolo . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on friday , february 3 , 2017 , at St Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , St . Joseph Church third and french Streets , Hammonton , NJ . in lieu of flowers , a donation may be made in his memory to the Peter J . Lucca Golf Scholarship fund , P . O . Box 321 , Hammonton NJ , 08037 arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .
Robert C . Penza
robert C . Penza , 87 , of Hammonton , died on friday , february 3 , 2017 , with his family by his side .
Born and raised in Hammonton , he graduated from Hammonton High School and attended University of Pennsylvania before enlisting in the U . S . army stationed atop Mt . Washington , NH , where he served during the Korean War as a meteorologist . He retired as the Head Brewmaster for eastern Brewing Company and a consultant for fX Matt Brewing in Utica , NY . Bob was the founder and originator of the Hammonton Swim Club in 1959 . He was a former member of St . Martin de Porres Choir and was an avid boater , swimmer and water skier .
Bob was predeceased by his parents , anthony and rose Penza ; brother , Carmine Penza and sister , eleanor Contrucci . He is survived by his loving wife , Stella e . ( nee Giralo ); two daughters , Sharon reustle ( nee Penza ) and her husband , albert of Hammonton , and Sandra Greenbaum of Marlton ; his grandchildren , robert reustle and his wife , Katherine roussopoulos of Boston , Ma ., and David reustle of Mays Landing ; and great-grandchild , Caleb reustle . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday , february 6 , 2017 , at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . Joseph Church , third and french Streets , Hammonton , NJ . in lieu of flowers , donations may be made to St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , 226 french St ., Hammonton , NJ 08037 . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .
Wilfredo “ El Judio ” Torres
Wilfredo “ el Judio ” torres , 76 , of Hammonton , died on friday , february 3 , 2017 in Cooper Hospital in Camden .
Born in Villalba , Pr , he lived in Hammonton for more than 57 years . He was the owner / operator of the Choris Bar in Hammonton .
He was predeceased by his parents , angel and Juanita torres ; his brothers , Juan torres and ruben Colon . Mr . torres is survived by his wife , Gladys torres ( nee Pratts ); his eight children , Wilfredo torres , ricardo torres , tina Julia , ernest aponte , Daniel aponte , Jose aponte , Marcos aponte and tina ramos ; his four brothers , Pedro torres , Victor torres , Osvaldo torres , ismael torres ; five sisters , Mariceli Colon , Bruni torres , Mayra torres , Carmen torres , Lucy torres ; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on tuesday , february 7 , 2017 , in St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , Church of St . Joseph ’ s , 226 french St ., Hammonton . Burial followed in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery .
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Mildred B . Penza
Mildred B . ( nee Berenato ) Penza , 103 , of Hammonton , died peacefully at her home on friday , february 3 , 2017 .
Born in Hammonton , she was a lifelong Hammonton resident . as a youth , Mildred worked at Kessler Clothing factory as a buttonhole seamstress . Later , marrying Carmine , she worked on the family garden farm . Millie is best-known for working diligently on the farm , but always having three meals prepared for her family each day , and she was renowned for her pies , pizza , bread , sauce and meatballs . Mildred was a loyal wife , inspiring mother and was the essence of a family matriarch .
Mrs . Penza was predeceased by her husband of 75 years , Carmine J . Penza . She is survived by her two daughters , Mildred Peretti ( frank ), Linda frankenfield ( Bob ) both of Hammonton ; two sons , angelo Penza ( Maryann ) of Martinsville and Charles J . Penza ( Susan ) of Hammonton ; 10 grandchildren , angelo , ( Nadia ) Penza , regina Williams , Chuck Penza , Lori ( Chris ) flickenger , traci ( John ) Swayne , Lynn ( Dennis ) Strigh , Shelley Weckerly , frank ( Stacy ) Peretti , Michael ( Missy ) Peretti and robert Peretti ; 11 great-grandchildren , Olivia Strigh , Sara , annabella , emma , Victoria and Valentina Peretti , Jonathan and Charlie Swayne , allie and Joe Bagliani and Michael Penza . a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday , february 8 at 11 a . m . in St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish Church of St . anthony of Padua , 285 route 206 , Hammonton , where a viewing will be held from 9:30 a . m . until 11 a . m . Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery , Hammonton . in lieu of flowers , memorial donations may be made to the Donny fund , a charity that assists local families with children facing catastrophic illnesses , c / o 1000 Bay Drive , egg Harbor twp ., NJ 08234 or to atlantiCare Hospice , PO Box 1626 , Pleasantville , NJ 08232 . arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home , Hammonton .
Michael W . Passamante Sr .
Michael W . Passamante Sr ., 76 , of Collings Lakes , died on thursday , february 2 , 2017 , at atlantiCare Medical Center in Galloway township .
Born in Philadelphia , Pa ., he was a resident of Collings Lakes for 48 years . Before retiring , he worked for M & r refractory which then became Cyprus – Metec Corporation in Winslow . He enjoyed oil painting and could often be found painting at his home .
He was predeceased by his son , Michael W . Passamante Jr .; his brother , albert Passamante and his sister , Grace thornton . He is survived by his beloved wife , Susan L . Passamante ( nee Deltrone ); one daughter , Gina ford ( Jim ) of Hammonton ; one son , Brian Passamante ( Deana ) of Collings Lakes ; one brother , William Passamante of Collings Lakes ; four grandchildren , Jacqueline ,
Brianna , Gabriella and Brian ; and many nieces and nephews . a viewing will be held on Wednesday , february 8 , 2017 , from 6 p . m . to 8 p . m . at the Carnesale funeral Home , 202 S . third Street in Hammonton , where funeral Services will take place at 8 p . m . Burial will be private at the convenience of the family . in lieu of flowers , donations may be made to Deborah Hospital foundation , 20 Pine Mill road , Browns Mill , NJ 08015 .
arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home .
Frances Lillian Cochran
frances Lillian ( nee Losse ) Cochran , 95 , of Hammonton , died on thursday , february 2 at atlantiCare regional Medical Center – Mainland .
Born in Hammonton , she resided here all her life . She worked as a clerical / office supervisor for the State of NJ at the Va Memorial Home in Vineland prior to her retirement . She was a former member of the Order of the eastern Star and taught Sunday and Bible School at the Hammonton Methodist Church .
She was predeceased by her husband , James . She is survived by two daughters , Jean Duncan of Minotola and Janis Hollingshead of Mays Landing ; three sisters , Marion i . Delessio , erma L . Woodman both of Hammonton , florence M . ( tom ) etherington of Pennsauken ; sister-in-law , Camille Losse of Hammonton ; three grandchildren ; five greatgrandchildren . relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Service on Wednesday , february 8 , 2017 , at 11 a . m . at the Landolfi funeral Home , 237 Bellevue ave , Hammonton , NJ , with a viewing from 10 – 11a . m . at the funeral home . interment will follow at the Winslow Methodist Cemetery . arrangements made by the Landolfi funeral Home .
Shirley A . Nicolo
Shirley a . Nicolo , 81 , of Vineland , died on friday , february 3 at the Spring Oak assisted Living .
Born in Philadelphia and formerly of Hammonton , Minotola , she has resided in Vineland since 2007 . She worked in the cafeteria at Newcomb Medical Center and retired after 20 years ’ service . She was a member of the St . Michael Church and local bible study group . Her greatest joy was spending time with her family .
Shirley was predeceased by her parents , Joseph and rita DiGuglielmo ; one brother , Joseph DiGuglielmo and brother-in-law , Michael Capaccio . She is survived by her husband , Vincent Nicolo Sr .; four sons , Michael DiGuglielmo of Hammonton , Mark DiGuglielmo of Hammonton , Joseph Williams of Vineland , Vincent ( anita ) Nicolo Jr . of Vineland ; one brother , Louis ( Kathleen ) DiGuglielmo of Ocean City ; two sisters , Katherine ( Henry ) Lopez of Minotola , Jennie Capaccio of Vineland ; nine grandchildren , one great-grandchild and many loving nieces and nephews . relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Service , thursday , february 9 , 2017 , at noon at the Landolfi funeral Home , 237 Bellevue ave ., Hammonton , with a viewing from 11 a . m . – 12 p . m . at the funeral on thursday . interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , Hammonton . arrangements made by the Landolfi funeral Home .
Amelia Reid
amelia “ Midge ” ( nee thibault ) reid , formerly Landy , 103 , died thursday , february 2 in Genesis Millville Center .
Born in Nesco , she lived in Millville the past 60 years . She was a homemaker who was very energetic and active and took great pride in her home and yard .
She was predeceased by her husband , William reid in 1990 ; parents , Mary and Harry thibault ; sisters , Cecelia Conover , anna Myrose ; brothers , everett , Charles . She is survived by her daughter , anne ( Landy ) Varsaci of Millville ; grandson , Michael Varsaci of Panama ; two greatgrandsons , toby Varsaci of NY , Michael Varsaci of Panama , and five nieces and two nephews . family and friends attended a Graveside Service on tuesday , february 7 , 2017 , at the Pleasant Mills Cemetery . arrangements made by the Landolfi funeral Home .
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