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Page 2 • Wednesday , April 10 , 2024 • The Hammonton Gazette Darlene Ann Berenato
Darlene Ann Berenato ( nee Wiedemer ), 87 , of Hammonton , N . J . passed away on Saturday April 6 , 2024 . Darlene was born and raised in Egg Harbor City , N . J . and was a proud graduate of Egg Harbor City High School , class of 1954 . She was considered a mom to all . Her best times were spent with family and friends , which she considered her biggest blessing .
Darlene is predeceased by her husband , Julius “ Caesar ” Berenato ; her infant son , Julius ; her parents , George and Marie Wiedemer ; and her brother-in-law , Anthony “ Chip ” Jiampetti . She is survived by her children , Jeffrey Berenato and his wife , Joan , and Jill Berenato- Quinn and her husband , William ; her sister , Judy Jiampetti ; and many nieces and nephews . Loving grandmother to Bridget Ramsden and her husband , Paul , and Bryant Quinn and his wife , Cecilia , and great-grandmother to Colton and Joelle Ramsden .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday
April 12 , 2024 , from 9 a . m . to 10:30 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , NJ 08037 . A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish St . Joseph Church Third & French Streets Hammonton , NJ . Burial will follow at Egg Harbor City , NJ Cemetery . In lieu of flowers please make donations in Darlene ’ s name to St . Jude Children ’ s Research Hospital .
Arrangements entrusted to Marinella Funeral Home .
Mildred C . DelGuercio
Mildred C . DelGuercio ( nee Colucci ), 96 , of Elm , N . J . passed away peacefully Thursday April 4 , 2024 at her home with her family by her side . She was born in Hammonton and attended Hammonton Public School . Mildred starting working as a Telephone Operator for Bell Telephone and later for the Avon Corporation for over 50 years as an Assistant Manager . She married Michael J . DelGuercio , Sr . and raised her family in Elm , N . J .
She is predeceased by her husband , Michael J . Del- Guercio , Sr .; her son , Michael J . DelGuercio , Jr .; parents , Joseph and Ella Colucci ; brothers , Robert and George Colucci ; as well as her sisters , Kathryn Orth , Peggy Penza , Florence Roccia and Doris Morganweck . Mildred is survived by her son , Paul A . DelGuercio and his wife Lucille ; daughter , Alanna DeAnnuntis and her husband ; and her sister , Alice Emay . She is the loving grandmother of six and nine great grandchildren and will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews .
Family and friends attended her viewing on Monday , April 8 , 2024 from 9 a . m . to 11 a . m . with funeral following at 11 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N Third St . Hammonton , NJ 08037 . Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery 500 N . White Horse Pike Hammonton , NJ 08037 . To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com Arrangements entrusted to Marinella Funeral Home .
Rita M . Domenico
Rita M . Domenico , 74 , of Hammonton passed away peacefully at home on Monday , March 25 , 2024 . Rita was born in Camden , and she was a lifelong resident of Hammonton . She had worked as a unit secretary at Virtua Hospital in Berlin for forty-three years and prior to that at Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton . Rita enjoyed gardening , spending time with her family especially her sister , brothers , nieces and nephews .
She is survived by her two brothers , Michael Domenico and John Domenico ; one sister , Marie Sirolli ; four nephews , John Domenico , Vincent Domenico ( Kristen ), Michael Domenico ( Shannon ), and Joey Domenico ( Holly ); seven great nieces and nephews , Gabrielle , Madison , Joey Jr ., Vincent Jr ., Peyton , Giovanni and Rocco ; her close family friends , Barbara and Amy ; and many cousins and friends .
A viewing was held on Tuesday , April 2 , 2024 , from 9 a . m . – 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish Church of St . Joseph ’ s , 226 French Street in Hammonton , where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a . m . Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery , 500 N . White Horse Pike , Hammonton , NJ .
Arrangements by the Carnesale Funeral Home in Hammonton .
Joan V . Ehrke
Joan V . Ehrke ( nee Gatchel ), 88 , of Williamstown , N . J . passed away on April 4 , 2024 at her home . Joan was a member of the Newtonville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Rosedale Baptist Church , Hammonton , N . J .
Mrs . Ehrke is predeceased by her husband , Lawrence ; her sister , Nancy Galley ; and her brother , Robert Gatchel . She is survived by her sons , Lawrence H . Ehrke ( Ginger ) of Mesa , AZ , Lee W . Ehrke ( Pam ) of Mesa , AZ and Ken W . Ehrke of Williamstown , NJ ; Also surviving are her siblings , Barbara Murphy , Edna Rohloff , William Gatchel ; along with eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday , April 12 , 2024 from 10 a . m . to 12 p . m . at the LeRoy P . Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory , 441 White Horse Pike , Atco , NJ 08004 . A funeral service will begin at 12 p . m . Interment , Bates Mill Cemetery , Ehrke Rd ., Bates Mill ( Winslow Twp .), NJ .
Louis A Ricci Louis A Ricci , 81 , of Voorhees , N . J ., formerly of Haddonfield , N . J ., passed away peacefully on Thursday , April 4 , 2024 .
Survived by his wife , Margaret ( nee Strasser ); Children , Patricia ( John ) McNulty and Christine ( Scott ) Ward ; five Grandchildren , Erin , Maggie , Mack , Cooper , Ryan ; brother-in-law , Daniel ( Sharon , predeceased ) McGuckin and sisters in law , Barbara Strasser and Anne Strasser .
Family and friends are invited to a visitation at Blake-Doyle Funeral Home on Wednesday , April 10 , from 10 a . m . to 11:30 a . m ., followed by a memorial service . The interment will be private . In lieu of flowers , memorial contributions can be made to Cathedral Kitchen , 1514 Federal St , Camden , NJ 08105 .
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Left : Fred DeClement took advantage of opening day to toss a line in Hammonton Lake . Right : Former Hammonton resident Kasey Cavallari and Arya , her chocolate lab , braved the chilling winds and weather to join friends fishing the lake on opening day .
Benedetto speaks on life of Cartica
Fishing begins in town
FISHING , from Page 1 ing is outstanding and there are opportunities for all anglers — whether beginner or expert — to enjoy some of the best fishing anywhere ,” NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Assistant Commissioner Dave Golden said .
The NJDEP remains those planning to head to the waterways that anyone 16 or older must obtain a New Jersey fishing license and trout stamp to fish for trout . Individuals may purchase these on Fish & Wildlife ’ s website , www . DEP . NJ . Gov , or through a license agent .
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Bob DaGrosse went fishing with his son Bob and grandson Jackson . The trio were trying their luck from the banks of Hammonton Lake down from the park .
CARTICA , from Page 1 standing athlete and student , and enjoyed performing in school productions .
After graduation , she worked in the family business at the Town House restaurant , built by her father ( now Rocco ’ s Town House ) on the corner of Third and Orchard streets .
She went on to teach and coach at St . Joseph High School , leading the school ’ s National Honor Society and helping produce school plays .
As a coach , Cartica helped start the St . Joseph field hockey program and quickly developed it into one of the best in South Jersey , winning multiple Cape Atlantic League championships as she was named Coach of the Year several times .
She remained close with childhood friends throughout her life and enjoyed getting together with them to celebrate birthdays or just to pass some time .
Throughout her life , Cartica was always involved in the community , both at St . Joseph and around her hometown .
She led the forensics club at St . Joe , was involved with Atlantic County Junior Miss , served on the town Recreation Committee and continued to coach field hockey until 1996 .
In 23 years coaching , she amassed a record of 254-52-65 , winning 16 Cape Atlantic League championships .
Later in life , she became secretary at St . Anthony ’ s Church and received several local awards and honors .
Benedetto spoke about his aunt ’ s notes and combing through her belongings following her death , recalling memories of a life well-lived . He closed his presentation with some kind words about his aunt .
“[ T ] his remarkable lady will undoubtedly be classed as one of Hammonton ’ s legends and will hopefully be remembered for many , many years to come . She was an amazing woman . And going through these boxes , looking at these , these items and things like that , she surprised me . There were things in there I found I didn ’ t know , but the secrets continue , and it amazes us all . And she ’ s a remarkable woman ,” Benedetto said .
CORRECTION / CLARIFICATION
The April 3 , 2024 , edition of The Hammonton Gazette story “ Commission hears soccer field concerns ,” detailed comments given by Sharon Quigley . The article reported that Quigley and her husband were providing materials to complete the project but were not releasing the items due to concerns over the access to the facilities at the October event , ( the first home game for St . Joseph Academy ).
For clarification , the materials discussed in the article were recent resources the couple purchased to finish the project . Prior to this meeting , Quigley and her husband had already donated materials and labor including completion of plumbing work , which entailed sewer line installation from the manhole to the building , roughed in water and drainage in the walls for four toilets , four lavatory sinks , urinals , water heaters , hose bibs and fixed underground work to bring the project to code . The couple has given an estimated upwards of
$ 20,000 of materials and services to HYSA .
In a discussion with The Gazette after the article was published , Quigley explained that as far as releasing further items , she and her husband had put a pause on continuing with their donations until they could receive satisfactory clarification as to weather or not HYSA participants would be denied access to the restrooms if there are duel events going on at the park , as detailed in an incident reported in the article from April .
While it was suggested that representatives from HYSA and St . Joseph Academy meet and discuss the event , what happened and how things would be handled going forward , that meeting while expected has not occurred as of yet , leaving Quigley ’ s question unanswered .
Note : The Quigleys were not under any contract with the town or any other organization to take on or complete the job . The donations were provided by the couple as a gift to HYSA .