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The Hammonton Gazette
OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 NOTICIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . . 33
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OBITUARIES
Michael B . Blough
Michael B . Blough , 44 , of Winslow , passed away peacefully on Monday , April 10 , 2023 . Born in Camden , Michael was raised in Hammonton where he attended Hammonton Schools . He worked locally as a concrete finisher and also created beautiful hardscapes . Michael enjoyed hunting and riding in the woods . He was a self-taught “ fixer ” of just about anything , and he could clean like an old Italian grandmom . He was a talented chef who liked concocting imaginative meals off the top of his head . Michael was an OG Hulkamaniac whose love of physical fitness began at a tender age with a headband and a dream of winning the WWF Championship Belt . He wasn ’ t afraid to be silly and never took himself too seriously . He loved making us laugh and did so often with his wonderfully awful sense of humor . His commitment to comedy and jump scares was absolute — despite the risk of physical injury . He was incredibly smart but didn ’ t know it , and he could have been anything if he could have dressed himself . Sadly , he was color blind and refused to believe his sisters ’ fashion advice . Michael was an animal lover . He was a rescuer of strays , both animal and human . He enjoyed being with his family . He was never too tired to binge watch a show with his sister . He deeply loved his family and was deeply loved in return . He was taken from us entirely too soon and will be desperately missed .
Michael was predeceased by his mother , ToniAnn Blough ( nee Capaccio ). He is survived by his father , Frank “ Skip ” Blough ( Jayne ); his daughter , Angelina ; his partner , Mignalys Vidal ; and their children , Michael Jr . and Tatiana . He is also survived by his sisters , Christina Gardner and Stephanie McLeod ( Ryan ); nephews , Samuel and Ryan Jr .; and niece , Lillian . Funeral services were held privately at the convenience of the family . Arrangements entrusted to Carnesale Funeral Home .
Louis A . Pinto
Louis A . Pinto , 89 , of Hammonton , N . J . passed away Saturday April 22 , 2023 . Lou was born and raised in Hammonton and attended Hammonton Public Schools , He served in the US Marine Corps and was a proud Veteran . Lou and his wife Dee had just celebrated their 62nd anniversary . Lou was in the lawn irrigation business for many years . He enjoyed his work and all the people he met and the friendships made while in the Hammonton Lions Club . Lou loved his family and cherished the time spent with them especially his loving Wife Dee , daughter Andrea and son in law Al and his grandson Anthony , who he was very proud of . He loved being involved with classic cars and going to car shows . He was a happy , fun-loving guy . When he retired , he enjoyed his weekly lunches with his car buddies , and going to the garage of his dear friend , Harry
Gale , to chat , work on their cars , and have coffee . He will be sadly missed .
Louis is predeceased by his parents , William and Marie Pinto ; brother , Danny Pinto ; and sisters , Philomenia Cullen ( Louis ) and sister Rose Marie DeMaria . He is survived by his loving wife , Deletta Pinto ( nee Sole ); daughter , Andrea Effinger and her husband Al of Hammonton , N . J .; brothers , Matthew Pinto ( Mary Jane ) and Joseph Pinto ( Pat ); and his brotherin-law , Richard DeMaria . He is the loving grandfather of Anthony Effinger . He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday April 26 , 2023 from 8:30 -11 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N Third St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 , with funeral services at 11 a . m . Entombment will be in Greenmount Cemetery 248 S . First Rd . Hammonton , NJ 08037 following the service . In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hammonton 398 Bellevue Ave . Hammonton , NJ 08037 , the Hammonton Education Foundation PO Box 552 , Hammonton , NJ 08037 , Hammonton Cancer Foundation PO Box 1066 Hammonton , NJ 08037 . To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com
Arrangements entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home
Clarissa Colon
Clarissa Colon , 59 , of Clementon , N . J . and formerly of Hammonton , N . J . passed away Sunday April 23 , 2023 at Cooper Hospital in Camden , N . J . She was born in Vineland , N . J . and raised in Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1983 . Clarissa went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant for Virtua Hospital in Berlin for many years .
Clarissa is predeceased by her parents , Francisco and Velma ( nee Davis ) Colon ; and her brothers , Martine and Francisco Colon . Clarissa is survived by her children , Julian , Thomas , Victoria and Juanita Colon ; and her sisters , Patricia Watts , Cecelia , Felicia and Ella Louise Colon . She will be sadly missed by her five grandchildren .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Saturday April
29 , 2023 from 9 a . m . – 11 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third Street Hammonton , N . J . Services will be held at 11 a . m . Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery 500 N . White Horse Pike Hammonton , N . J . To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com
Arrangements entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home
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Power washing and painting a building on Railroad Avenue in the downtown area . Wednesday , April 19 . 8:49 a . m .
HPD arrests two for theft attempt
POLICE , from Page 1 Westerman , 26 , of Vineland and Howard Dodson , 25 , of Mays Landing .
“ Investigation divulged that the gentlemen were on the property
René Wuillermin
without the owner ’ s consent and were attempting to deprive the owner of several wooden pallets valued at $ 15 to $ 25 apiece ,” Friel said .
René Wuillermin ( nee VanDusen ) died with her loving husband by her side on the afternoon of Saturday , April 22 , 2023 , after an 18-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer ’ s disease . René was born in Binghamton , NY , and was raised in McClean , Virginia . She relocated to Hammonton , N . J ., after meeting her husband on the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence , Italy , during a high school class trip , and later eloping to Florence , South Carolina . An accomplished musician , particularly with the flute and French horn , she turned down a scholarship to the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in NY , to pursue her true life calling : being a nurse . This journey was inspired by the compassion and care she received from her nurses after suffering a traumatic eye injury during childhood . She began her work in her teens as a candy striper at Fairfax County Hospital and received her LPN from the Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing in 1970 . Once in New Jersey , she received her RN from Atlantic Cape Community College .
During her long career , she cared for patients at Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton , first as an ICU-CCU staff nurse , and later as a night supervisor and home health visiting nurse . She also worked the unit at Atlantic City Medical Center , Mainland Division , before becoming the Director of Utilization Review , Discharge Planning , and Quality Assurance at the Betty Bacharach Rehabilitation Hospital . She was an office nurse at Dr . Wrobleski ’ s cardiology practice , where she was responsible for patient visits , EKG screenings , and assisting with rounds in the hospital . Later , she worked with Gloucester County Special Services as a health specialist providing care to migrant children and young adults , victims of domestic abuse and the housing insecure . She finished her career working for various school districts as a substitute nurse before falling ill .
René is predeceased by her mother and father , Louise and Henry VanDusen ; and her father- and mother-in-law , Edward Sr . and Mildred Wuillermin . She is survived by her husband of 52 years , Edward Wuillermin , Jr ; son , Edward III ( Kristyn ); daughter , Sara Wuillermin ( Bradley Nussbaum ); grandson , Matt Braun ; a special niece Tabitha Carey ( Michael ); sister Kathy Barry ( Steve ); brother-in-law , August Wuillermin ( Monica ) and sisters-in-law , Lizanne and Cindy Berger ( Dave ); and many other nieces and nephews . The family would like to thank the wonderful team at Samaritan Hospice and the caregivers who provided the most selfless , compassionate care to our dear Nay-Nay during her long illness .
A viewing will be held on Friday , April 28th , from 9 a . m . – 12 p . m . at St . Joseph ' s Church , 226 French St , Hammonton . A Mass of Christian burial with be celebrated at 12 p . m . with burial at Greenmount Cemetery immediately to follow . In lieu of flowers / donations , the family simply asks that people who loved René say a prayer or perform an act of kindness on behalf of all those who are sick and suffering in silence . To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com
Arrangements entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home .
Anna Florence Giacobbe
Anna Florence Giacobbe ( nee Rogowski ), 82 , of Hammonton , N . J . passed away from vascular dementia surrounded by her family on April 16 , 2023 in Freehold , N . J . Anna , born on July 9 , 1940 , was born in North Jersey and a long-time resident of Hammonton , N . J . Anna was a loyal employee of William B . Kessler Memorial Hospital in the laboratory for over 30 years . During her active years , Anna attended many band competitions with the Milazzo ’ s , school functions for her children including class trips , sports and other activities , as well as last minute road trips which brought her to new places and restaurants . Anna was active with a bowling league and spent many weekends at the Ocean City beach or in the Atlantic City casinos with Joe , Betty and her aunts . Anna enjoyed time with her family and friends , especially time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching their activities . In her later years , Anna enjoyed time outside in the sun and listening to the birds and seeing the beautiful flowers . This is how we will remember her and spend time with her spirit .
Anna was predeceased by her husband , Joe Giacobbe ( 2016 ); son , Joey Giacobbe ( 2020 ); mother , Gloria Rogowski ( nee Juliano ); father , Albin Rogowski ; stepmother , Margaret Rogowski ( nee Graham ); and brother , Sonny Rogowski . Anna is survived by her daughters , Gloria Burchill and her fiancée Greg Seres of Freehold , N . J and Margaret Matise and her partner , Matthew Latham of Raleigh , N . C .; her grandchildren , Jason , Eric , Joey ( Raquel ), Arianna ( Andy ), Tyler ( Kailey ), Anthony , Timothy , Jonathan , and Nicolas ; step-grandchildren , Zack ( Michelle ), Vass and Sage ; along with her great-grandchildren , Joey , Freya and Jenna . Anna held a special place in her heart for her extended “ family ”, the Milazzo ’ s of Hammonton , as well as many nieces and nephews and their families . The immediate family would like to thank everyone for always loving and respecting their mother , grandmother and friend . They would like to extend a special thank you to the excellent care and love given to Anna by Daisy Echevarria , Pikria “ Mika ” Botchorishvili , and Natia Chemia . The family extends their gratitude to Affinity Hospice for their loving care of Anna , as well as the memory care unit at The Jewish Home in Freehold , N . J .
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday , May 6 , 2023 , at 11 a . m . in St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish Church of St . Anthony of Padua RC Church , 285 Route 206 Hammonton , where a visitation will be held from 10 a . m . until 11 a . m . Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery , Hammonton . It was Anna ’ s wish that in lieu of flowers , donations be made in her name for the care of her grandson , Anthony Matise , to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Research Program , Duke Blood Cancer Center or directly to the family ’ s care Venmo account : “@ anthonystrong2021 ”.
Arrangements entrusted to Carnesale Funeral Home .
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They were both placed under arrest , transported to police headquarters for processing , and both were charged with criminal trespass and criminal attempt of theft , Friel said .
Both men were released pending a court appearance in Hammonton Joint Municipal Court , Friel said .
Friel said Cpl . Kyle Ambrozaitis was the investigating and arresting officer .
In other police news , police were dispatched to the Goodwill Store at Blueberry Crossing on the White Horse Pike at 5:56 p . m . on April 22 , Friel said .
Security personnel at Goodwill provided images of the subject , who was described as a black male wearing a black hat , black jacket , green camouflage hoodie and black pants , Friel said .
“ A gray backpack had been taken without payment ,” Friel said .
At 10:49 p . m ., in the prime block of Dogwood Lane , there was a report of a black male in a green camouflage sweatshirt who had entered a garage , Friel said .
The subject fled the area on a bicycle as police were responding , Friel said , adding that he was located in the area by patrol .
The subject was identified as Davon Duiguid , 19 , of Lyndhurst , Friel said . He was placed under arrest for burglary , criminal trespass and shoplifting , Friel said . He was placed in the Atlantic County Jail pending a court date in Atlantic County Superior Court , Friel said .
Friel said Heiser was the investigating and arresting officer .
This report is comprised of arrests and investigations made by the men and women of local enforcement . All suspects and arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law .
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