Page 2 • Wednesday , April 3 , 2024 • The Hammonton Gazette Scott Anthony Santora
Scott Anthony Santora , 76 , of Hammonton , New Jersey went home to Jesus on March 27 , 2024 . Scott was born on August 28 , 1947 , to Victor and Ann Santora . He graduated from Hammonton High School in 1966 , where he was an avid football player . He then attended Wesley University before transferring to and graduating from Towson University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry . While at Towson University , he was known for scoring the first game winning touchdown in their history in 1969 .
On January 31 , 1981 he married Margaret Pauline
Ender . He retired as a Senior Project Manager from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection working in Environmental Sampling , Hazardous Site Management and the Thermal Disposal of Chemical Reagents and Munitions at Toxic Waste Superfund Sites in 2002 . Outside of his work with the NJ DEP , Scott enjoyed collaborating , networking with , and developing various technologies including the vitrification of solidwaste the safe sampling of toxic waste , the entrapment of radiation into glass , the building of a self-contained bomb detonation chamber for the New Jersey State Police Bomb Unit , and various advances in over-unity energy production . Besides his love of science , Scott also had a great love of good Italian Food , the perfect crusty roll , his family and most importantly , his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ . Underneath his gruff , and at times confrontational demeanor , Scott wanted everyone he met to know that Jesus loved them , and they too could find forgiveness and eternal life in heaven through Christ ’ s finished work on the cross .
He is preceded in death by his parents , Victor and Ann Santora . Scott is survived by his wife , Margaret Ender-Santora ; his two daughters , Teah Santora and Karla [ A . Elliot ] Hirshorn ; his granddaughter , Remi Daniels ; his sister , Vickie [ Jack ] Springfield ; and his two brothers , William [ Carol ] Santora and James [ Linda ] Santora .
Family and friends attended his viewing on Monday , April 1 , 2024 beginning at 10:30 a . m . at Victory Bible Church 816 S . Egg Harbor Rd . Hammonton , NJ 08037 with a service led by Pastor Anthony Parise at 12 p . m . Burial immediately followed at Greenmount Cemetery 124 S . First Rd . Hammonton , NJ 08037 . Donations can be made at The Berean Call : https :// store . thebereancall . org / shop / product / donation-35446 . Arrangements entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home .
Everett Dennis , Sr .
Everett Dennis , Sr . 93 , of Hammonton , NJ passed away at home on Tuesday , March 19 , 2024 . Born in and raised in Chatsworth , he lived in Hammonton for 55 years . He was a retired mechanic with the NJ State Police . He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955 . Mr . Dennis loved animals , history , going to car and air shows and the casinos . He treasured time he spent with his family as they meant the world to him . He was a kindhearted , generous person and no one had anything but nice things to say about him .
He was predeceased by his wife , Marie ( Baltuskions-Smith ) Dennis ; and his brother , Edward Dennis . Everett is survived by his three children , Everett Dennis , Jr ., Linda McMenamin , and her husband Jim , Diane Borda and her husband Jim ; his grandchildren , Everett Dennis , III , Shaun McMenamin , Lindsey Mitros ( Larry ) and James Borda ; his great grandchildren , Nolan and Violet Mitros ; his wonderful caregiver , George .
Funeral Services and burial were conducted by the Carnesale Funeral Home , Hammonton . Memorial Donations may be made to the charity of one ’ s choice .
HPD ’ s Amendolia now Detective ; Henshaw sworn in as Corporal
Kristin Guglietti / THG
Toy Market drops eggs during their Great Egg Drop during MainStreet Hammonton ’ s Easter Egg-stravaganza on March 29 . For more photos , see Page 8 .
Homeless issue discussed at meeting
HOMELESS , from Page 1 anybody who is experiencing homelessness or an imminent risk of homelessness within the county .
During the meeting three options were presented for consideration to the group . Some New Jersey communities have received grants where a professional would ride along with police officers allowing immediate direct evaluations with homeless individuals encountered on patrols . This individual could suggest immediate and additional services and assistance , if the individual in question is willing to accept it .
A second option could also be grant funded where a professional would be on call and available to officers encountering homeless individuals . Upon receiving the call , the professional would come to the scene and perform an evaluation . From there they could recommend services and / or additional resources to aid the individual .
The third and currently accessible option to the town is to avail themselves of the services and professionals working in the field right now to assist homeless individuals . Thoresen and Hartig both said that the Hammonton Police Department and individuals in the community could call their office to report those spotted in the community that may need their help .
In non-emergency situations they suggested calling their office to get a professional on location to provide an evaluation where the individual is willing to receive aid . While they do not control or oversee many of the resources , they do have the ability to put those in need in contact with organizations that can help .
The meeting on March 26 provided tangible strategies to begin tackling the issue facing the town and more importantly facing those struggling with life on the street . The committee will reconvene in April to follow up on these options and continue to discuss other means to address the issue in Hammonton .
Kristin Guglietti / THG
During the March 25 meeting of Hammonton Town Council , Hammonton Police Detective John Amendolia III was moved from Corporal to Detective ( top ). He is pictured with Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel . Also during the meeting , Councilman Thomas Gribbin swore in Corporal Christopher Henshaw ( bottom ). He is pictured along with his family .