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The Hammonton Gazette

OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . .. 31 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . .. 43

WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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OBITUARIES

Helen Macrie

Helen Macrie ( nee Donio ), 83 , of Hammonton , died peacefully on Saturday , May 14 , 2016 , at her residence .

Born in Stratford , she was a lifelong area resident . She formerly worked for Peoples Bank & Trust Co .

Helen was predeceased by her husband , Peter R . Macrie Sr . and her daughter , Elizabeth Macrie . She is survived by her son , Peter R . Macrie Jr . and his wife , Toni ; her daughter , Bernadette Rodio and her husband , Sam ; her sister , Mary Ruberton all of Hammonton ; her grandchildren , Sam Rodio Jr ., Michael Rodio , Carolyn and Jonathan Baske , Tabitha Macrie , Samantha Macrie , Jacob Macrie and Kenny Macrie .

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday , May 19 , 2016 , 11 a . m ., in St . Anthony of Padua RC Church , 285 Route 206 , Hammonton , where a visitation will be held from 9 a . m . until 11 a . m . Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery .

In lieu of flowers , memorial donations may be made to St . Jude ’ s Children ’ s Research Hospital , PO Box 1000 Dept . 142 , Memphis , TN 38101-9908 .

Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home .

Howard J . Dodson

Howard J . Dodson , 82 , of Hammonton and formerly of Tabernacle , died on Tuesday , May 10 , 2016 .

A graduate of the PA Military College and Monmouth University , Howard served in the U . S . Army Reserves . He was an instructor for Bell Telephone in S . Plainfield . Howard was a licensed HAM operator . He was an Adjunct Professor at both Stockton and Monmouth Universities .

Howard was predeceased by his brother , Richard Dodson and child , H . James . Howard is survived by his wife , Patricia ; his children , Elizabeth Dodson , Thomas , Andrew and Jennifer Dodson-Dubler , Stephen DeBiaso and Elizabeth DeBiaso ; his 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren .

Family and friends attended his Funeral Services on Monday , May 16 at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church , One Winchester Ct ., Tabernacle .

Memorial contributions in Howard ’ s memory may be made to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission , 2009 Bacharach Blvd ., Atlantic City , NJ 08401 . Arrangements made by the Lechner Funeral Home .

Kathleen Hildebrant

Kathleen Hildebrant ( nee Denneny ), 77 , died peacefully at her home in North Fort Myers , Florida , on Monday , May 9 , 2016 .

Born in Wilkes Barre , Pennsylvania , she was a longtime resident of Collings Lakes and recently North Fort Myers , Florida .

She is predeceased by her husband , Samuel R . Hildebrant ; her parents , Catherine and Edward Denneny ; her brother , Thomas Denneny ; her brothers-in-law , Donald Loder of Marlton and Louis Eadie ; her sister-in-law , Connie Denneny . She is survived by her three children , Maureen Kemler , Kevin Hildebrant and Deidre Hildebrant ; her sister , Barbara Eadie of North Fort Myers , Fla .; her brother , Edward Denney of Buffalo , NY ; her sister , Mary Collins Loder of Marlton ; and four grandchildren , Kyle Hildebrant of Mass ., Meghan Justine Borz of Buena , Taylor Morgan Borz and Brenna Ann Borz of Collings Lakes . There will be a private memorial and burial at sea . Arrangements made by the LeRoy P . Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory .

Maureen J . Narlis

Maureen J . Narlis , 80 , of Cherry Hill , died on Wednesday , May 11 , 2016 , surrounded by her family .

Born in New York , NY , she resided in Hamilton Square for 35 years before moving to Ventnor and later Hammonton . Maureen retired from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission , where she worked for 15 years as Principal Clerk . Earlier , she worked for Transamerica Delaval , located in Trenton , where her husband , a railroad conductor , would blow the locomotive ’ s horn every time his train passed on the tracks located within 50 feet of Maureen ’ s office window .

Maureen spent many years as a Masonic wife serving the Grand Lodge in Trenton and volunteering for numerous Shriner activities . A wonderful cook and an avid reader , she enjoyed romance novels and spending time with friends from her book club at Blueberry Ridge in Hammonton . She also took great pleasure in music , especially Engelbert Humperdinck , and enjoyed watching “ Dancing with the Stars .”

Maureen was predeceased by her husband of 42 years , Nicholas Narlis and her parents , Evelyn Behl and Joseph Regan . She is survived by her three children , Nicholas Jr . and his wife , Karen , Susan DeCurtis and her husband , Anthony , and Christopher and his wife , Alice ; her five grandchildren , Kaitlin , Elise , Jessica , Connor and Nicholas ; and her sister , Marie .

Family and friends celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday , May 16 at the St . John ’ s Roman Catholic Church , 1282 Yardville-Allentown Rd ., Allentown . Interment followed in Brigadier General William C . Doyle Veterans Cemetery , Arneytown .

In lieu of flowers , memorial contributions may be made in Maureen ’ s name to American Diabetes Association , PO Box 11454 , Alexandria , VA 22312 .

Arrangements made by the Peppler Funeral Home .

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Anna M . Capelli

Anna M . Capelli ( nee Tanzola ), 89 , of Hammonton , died peacefully at home with her family by her side on May 15 , 2016 .

Born in Philadelphia , she lived in Hammonton for 71 years . Anna was a longtime member of St . Martin DePorres R . C . Church , where she served as an Eucharistic Minister . Anna was devoted to her family and community . She was an amazing woman of faith , love , strength , fortitude , kindness and generosity .

She was predeceased by her devoted and beloved husband of 68 years , Joseph J . Capelli Sr .; her daughter , Elizabeth Jane Hoopes ; her brothers , Robert and Anthony Tanzola , and her sister , Mildred Calise .

She is survived by six children , Joseph Capelli Jr . ( Geneva ),

Robert Capelli ( Linda ) all of Orlando , Fla ., Maria Clark ( George ) of Evergreen , Colorado , Joanna Capelli , Catherine Capelli Viers , ( Jeffrey ) and Patricia Capelli , all of Murfreesboro , Tenn .; her brother , Charles Tanzola of Philadelphia ; eight grandchildren , Ann Byers , Christopher Clark , Michael Capelli , Michelle Baros , Joseph S . Capelli , Jennifer Piacenti , Grace Viers and Faith Viers , great-grandchildren , Frank Byers , Gianna Byers , Michael A . Capelli , Palo Baros , Nicholas Capelli , Gianna Piacenti , Mia Piacenti and Siena Piacenti and Christina Capelli .

A viewing will be held today , Wednesday , May 25 from 9 a . m . - 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish Church of St . Anthony of Padua , 285 Route 206 in Hammonton , where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a . m . Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hammonton .

Memorial donations may be made to St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , 226 French Street , Hammonton , NJ 08037 or to Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund , P . O . Box 3265 , Margate , NJ 08402 .

Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home .

Dr . Engracio Celis Balita

Dr . Engracio “ Eny ” Celis Balita , 91 , of Hammonton , died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on May 15 , 2016 .

Engracio was born in the Philippines , graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Medical School in Manila and came to the United States in 1954 . Eny did his medical residencies in Prospects Heights , Midwood and Caledonia Hospitals in New York . He maintained a private practice for 30 years in Hammonton , worked in clinical and administrative positions at Ancora State Hospital , where he became Medical Director . He was Consulting Psychiatrist at Kessler Memorial Hospital and at several nursing homes and health care facilities . He was also Staff Psychiatrist at the Cumberland Guidance Center . Eny was a naturalized citizen who deeply loved America . He had a lifelong passion for music and was an accomplished pianist . He also enjoyed chess , electronics and debating politics . He is predeceased by his parents , Judge Engracio Sr . and Rosario Balita . He is survived by his wife of 59 years , Virginia ( Belek ); children , Susan Fox ( Joseph ) and Catherine Balita ( Daniel Bencivenga ); grandchildren , Joseph , Kevin ( Devin ), Kelli , Thomas , Gabrielle and Nina , and his sister , Rosario Carag .

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a visitation on Friday , May 20 , 2016 , 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish at St . Joseph Church , Third and French St . Hammonton , NJ 08037 . A Mass will immediately follow at 12:30 p . m . Burial will be at the convenience of the family .

Donations in Engracio ’ s name may be sent to AtlantiCare Hospice at PO Box 1626 , Pleasantville , NJ 08232 .

Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home .

great tradition honoring not just the town but also this great country . Hammonton has a lot of history that has been important for America , and this will be one of those special days to celebrate it ,” Harry Stafford , the committee ’ s chairperson , said .

The parade will begin at 11 a . m . at the corner of Egg Harbor Road and Bellevue Avenue . It will proceed north through the town ’ s historic downtown area to just above Third Street . It will be preceded by an interfaith service at 9 a . m . in Hammonton Lake Park and followed by a Community Picnic in the Park , complete with food , games , music and fireworks , beginning in mid-afternoon .

“ We are thankful to have the vital participation of Hammonton ’ s Fire Department , who are bringing in both current and historic fire trucks from around the region . They are also using their contacts to attract historic cars and other vehicles from every era of Hammonton ’ s history . We have a great line-up for the Community Picnic , and we ’ re really looking forward to having all interested groups and even individuals march along with us in this event ,” Bob Schenk , the committee ’ s business chair , said .

The committee says that groups and individuals can march in contemporary or historic costume , and organizational floats and decorated vehicles are encouraged .

“ Everyone loves a parade , and Independence Day parades traditionally hold so much meaning and significance to Americans . This year holds enormous meaning for Hammontonians , and we want everyone to come out and show their feeling for our hometown and country . The Centennial Parade in 1966 is still recalled by town residents , and the stories about it are still passed down to the younger generations . This is an opportunity for all of the terrific civic , religious and other community groups in our great town to come out , be recognized and be part of an event that will be similarly remembered ,” Dan Bachalis , the committee ’ s recording secretary , said .

Interested parties should contact the Committee at 561-7124 , through its Facebook page at www . facebook . com / hammonton150 or through email at hammonton150anniv @ gmail . com .