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The Hammonton Gazette
OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 29
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 39
HAMMONTON
FAMILY EYECARE
WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Earle Edward Patton
Earle Edward Patton, 85, of Hammonton, died on Saturday, April
22, 2017.
He was born in Hammonton and was a lifelong resident. Earle
was a 1949 graduate of Hammonton High School and received an
associate degree in 1972 from Atlantic Community College. He el-
evated himself through hard-work to the position of supervisor at At-
lantic City Electric, where he retired in 1983. He served as a corporal
in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Earle was a member of
Presbyterian Church of Hammonton. Earle’s greatest pleasure was
deer hunting.
He was predeceased by his parents, George and Helen Patton. He
is survived by his sisters, Marjorie McGuigan of Galloway and Laura
DiDonato of Hammonton.
Family and friends attended his Funeral Services on Thursday, April 27 at the Marinella
Funeral Home, 102 N. Third St., Hammonton. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery, Ham-
monton.
Donations can be sent to Presbyterian Church of Hammonton, 326 Bellevue Ave., Ham-
monton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
Lillian D. Dorsey
Lillian D. Dorsey, 70, of Egg Harbor and formerly of Hammon-
ton, born October 2, 1946, died on Saturday, April 22, 2017, in At-
lantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City.
Born and raised in Hammonton, to the late Clifton H. Dorsey Sr.
and Sadie Grays-Dorsey, she attended the Hammonton school system
and graduated in 1966. Lillian moved to Atlantic City in 1969, where
she worked at Resort Casino for seven years. Moving her career to
a higher level, she went to Bally’s Park Place Casino as a security
guard for 20 years. She then relocated to Egg Harbor City in 2014.
Lillian was an avid member of Second Baptist Church of Atlantic
City for 10 years. She later began attending Hosanna’s Way Sanctu-
ary until recently. She had several civic affiliations throughout the
years.
She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Lillian was the older sister, and
she had her own special relationship with her younger sister, Lorraine Crowder, and loved
any and all contact with her brothers. She had a fiery and sassy attitude that would always
make you laugh. She was a strong willed woman with a great heart and personality. She
had a special relationship with family. She was very supportive, the love she had for her
grandchildren, who kept her smiling with joy. She loved to dance and enjoyed her music
and the passion she felt for the Lord.
Lillian was predeceased by her parents, Clifton H. Dorsey Sr. and Sadie Grays-Dorsey,
and her brothers, Clifton Dorsey Jr., Robert Grays and William E. Dorsey. She is survived
by her children, Jacqueline Dorsey of Egg Harbor, James Dorsey of Camden, Lloyd Dorsey
of Egg Harbor, Robert A. Dorsey of Vineland, Robert T. Turner and Racquetta Turner of
Egg Harbor; her two brothers, Henry Dorsey of Hammonton; Ronald Dorsey Sr. (Levini)
of Mays Landing; one sister, Lorraine Crowder-Johnson (Russell) of Egg Harbor; her
grandchildren, whom all brought her joy and happiness, and many nieces, nephews and
cousins, whom are like daughters and sisters.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Carnesale Funeral Home,
202 S. Third St., Hammonton. Burial followed in Winslow Methodist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.
Brianna Lynn Aragona
Brianna Lynn Aragona, 28, of Hammonton, died on Monday,
April 24, 2017, at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center in Pottstown,
Pa.
Born in Atlantic City, she was a lifelong resident of Hammonton,
where she attended Hammonton High School. When Brianna was
younger, she was a cheerleader for the Hammonton Hawks football
teams and the Hammonton Seals.
She was predeceased by her brother, Victor Aragona, and her pa-
ternal grandmother, Dianna Aragona. She is survived by her daugh-
ter, Olivia; her mother and stepfather, Denise M. and Steven Cramer;
her father, Victor Aragona Jr.; three sisters, Allie Aragona, D.J. Arag-
ona and Rochelle Cramer; two brothers, Cole Aragona and Steven
Cramer; her paternal grandparents, Victor (Pop -A-D) and Terri Arag-
ona; her maternal grandparents, Edward and Janet Kouser; and her aunt and godmother,
Jennifer Pesotski.
Family and friends attended Funeral Services on Monday, May 1 at the Carnesale Fu-
neral Home, 202 S. Third Street in Hammonton. Burial followed at Greenmount Cemetery
in Hammonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses would be greatly
appreciated, c/o Denise M. Cramer, 317 Twelfth Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.
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(Left to right): Volunteers Deb Adams, Kaelyn Milasso, Ryan Smith, Claudia DiBlase and Elisa Salbador worked
to cleanup areas around town including the area adjacent to ShopRite during the 2017 town-wide community
cleanup. Saturday, April 29, 10:27 a.m.
Harry Ramos
Harry Ramos, 47, of Blue Anchor, died on Wednesday, April 19,
2017.
Harry was the owner and master trainer of South Jersey K9 Solu-
tions. Harry’s passion for dogs was like no other. He was a certified
canine instructor who bred and trained dogs for military, police, res-
cues and civilians. He is also an accomplished Schutzhund Sport
competitor and trainer. In his spare time, Harry enjoyed being sur-
rounded by family and friends. He was a dedicated Yankees fan who
enjoyed fishing and traveling. Harry will be greatly missed by many.
Harry was predeceased by his brother, Carmelo Ramos. He is sur-
vived by his wife, Amanda J. (nee Froman); their children, Leah and
Evin Ramos; his firstborn daughter and son-in-law, Megan and
Michael Ortiz; grandsons, Michael and Greyson Ortiz of Carteret;
his parents, Carmelo and Elena (nee Hernandez) Ramos; siblings, Wilson, Efrain, Iliana
and Sarah Ramos and Mildred (Melvin) Santana.
A memorial service will be held at Harry’s home and business on Saturday, May 6, from
noon to 3 p.m.
Donations may be made in Harry’s memory for his children to:
https://www.gofundme.com/harry-ramos-memorial-services
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
Henry J. “Harry” Straus
Henry J. “Harry” Straus, 58, of Hammonton, died on Wednesday,
April 26, 2017.
Harry was a 1977 graduate of Hammonton High School. He
worked for Cappuccio and LaManna Farms as a young man. He
worked for Lenox China as a glazer and was a roofing carpenter by
trade where he worked for K. Hovanian Homes. Harry always gave
to everyone with a smile on his face. Even after the accident so long
ago that took so much of his abilities, he always smiled through the
pain.
Harry was predeceased by his parents, Henry “Harry” R. and
Mary A. Straus; his brother-in-law, Howard Macri. Harry is survived
by his siblings, Michael J. (Jeff) Straus, John E. (Melody) Straus,
MaryAnne (Charlie) DeStefano, Teri Macri, Trudy (Doug) Straus,
Susan (Jim) Petrucelli and Judy (David) Friedley; his dedicated childhood friend, John In-
gemi, “Harry O;” and many nieces, nephews and “his loves,” Kylie and Luca.
Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation Thursday, May 4 at 10 a.m. with
services at 11 a.m. at the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 N. Third St., Hammonton. Burial
will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hammonton.
Donations may be made to Hammonton Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1066, Hammon-
ton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
Anthony J. Rizzotte Jr.
Anthony J. Rizzotte Jr., 95, of Hammonton, died on Wednesday,
April 26, 2017.
Anthony served his country as a private first class in the U.S.
Army. He was employed by Highway Transportation Co. for more
than 40 years and also Coia Brothers for five years. He was a member
of Hammonton American Legion Post F.A. Funston #185, V.F.W
Passalaqua Post #1086, Atlantic City Lodge #216 and Teamsters
Local #676.
Anthony was predeceased by his parents, Anthony J. Sr. and Rose;
his wife, Patricia; sister, Angie Rodio and brothers, Cpl. Natale Riz-
zotte and Tom Rizzotte. He is survived by his son, Anthony J. Riz-
zotte and his wife, Denise; his grandchildren, Kimberly A., Anthony
M. and Michael L. Rizzotte, and his great-grandchildren, Ava and
Bella Ferris.
Family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, May 1 at St. Mary
of Mt Carmel Parish- St. Joseph Church, Third and French Streets, Hammonton. Burial
was in Greenmount Cemetery, Hammonton.
Donations may be made to Kingsway Learning Center, 244 West Rt. 38, Moorestown,
NJ 08057 or V.F.W Passalaqua Post #1086, 390 South Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ
08037.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
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Richard A.
Chiappine
Richard “Rick-
ster” A. Chiappine,
65, of Hammonton,
died on April 26,
2017, at home.
Born in Ham-
monton, he was a
lifelong resident
there.
Richard
worked
as
a
Chrysler Techni-
cian for Parisi Mo-
tors
in
Hammonton, then he worked as an Auto-
motive Technician for the South Jersey
Transportation Authority in Egg Harbor
City for 25 years before his retirement. He
enjoyed collecting Wheel Horse Tractors
and restoring classic Mopar muscle cars.
He was always handy and willing to lend
a helpful hand to family and friends espe-
cially with automotive repairs.
Richard was predeceased by his par-
ents, Anthony J. and Elizabeth Chiappine.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (nee
Eakins) Chiappine; one daughter, Kath-
leen Scardino (Michael); one son, Richard
Chiappine Jr.; one granddaughter, Ash-
lynne Scardino; and one brother, Anthony
J. Chiappine (Patty) all of Hammonton.
Family and friends attended a Mass of
Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 2, 2017
at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, Church
of St. Joseph’s, 226 French St., Hammon-
ton. Burial followed at Oak Grove Ceme-
tery in Hammonton.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale
Funeral Home.
Olga
Parks
Olga Parks, 98,
of Sewell, died on
April 26, 2017.
She worked at
Empire Savings
and Loan in Ham-
monton for many
years.
Olga was prede-
ceased by her hus-
band, Louis T.
Parks. She is sur-
vived
by
her
daughter, Judy (Fred) Rolando; her grand-
children, Steve (Diana) Rolando and
Stacy (Ray) Verrelle; her great-grandchil-
dren, Jill and Hailey Verrelle, and
Nicholas and Michael Rolando.
Family and friends attended a Mass of
Christian Burial on Monday, May 1 at St.
Mary of Mt Carmel Parish- St. Joseph
Church, Third and French Streets, Ham-
monton. Entombment was in New St.
Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.
Arrangements made by the Marinella
Funeral Home.
Toddler storytime
at the library
HAMMONTON—The Atlantic
County Library System/Hammon-
ton invites all children ages three
to five to a weekly storytime on
Saturdays, now through May 27
from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reg-
istration is requested. Each session
includes crafts, snacks, stories and
games. Please advise of any food
allergies. For more information,
call 561-2264.