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BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 23
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 49
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WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Judy Damico
Judy Damico (nee Beebe) (the tag Lady), 77, of Hammonton died on Wednesday, May
30, 2018 at home.
She was known around town as the tag Lady. Judy was the owner of Damico’s auto tag
Service for 40 years. in her free time she loved scrapbooking with her friends.
Judy was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Blanche Beebe; her sisters, audrey
Schaak, Joyce Martelli and her brother, Peter (Bubby) Beebe. Judy is survived by her husband
of 57 years, fred; her daughters, Marion Damico, Brenda Damico-Kelly and her husband,
Michael; the love of her life, her grandson, ron Hungridge; her sister, Norma Caruso all of
Hammonton and many nieces and nephews.
funeral Services were held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Carnesale funeral Home.
Burial followed in Greenmount Cemetery, Hammonton. in lieu of flowers please make do-
nations to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society, PO Box 182, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home.
Joseph Pizzi
Joseph Pizzi, 71, of Hammonton died on Monday, May 28, 2018 in atlantic Care regional
Medical Center, Mainland Division.
Born in Hammonton he was a lifelong resident there. Joseph enjoyed the “Lawrence Welk
Show, listening to music and playing the piano.
He was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and rose (nee Giordano) Pizzi. Joseph is
survived by numerous cousins, including his caregivers, eugenia Donio, Joe Donio
(roseanne) and Natalie facenda (albert).
a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated thursday, May 31, 2018, in St. Mary of Mt.
Carmel Parish, St. Joseph Church. Burial followed in Greenmount Cemetery, Hammonton.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society, PO Box 182,
Hammonton, NJ 08037.
arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home.
Shirley Sampson
Shirley Sampson, age 66, of Hammonton died on May 29, 2018.
Shirley was born in Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High
School in 1969. She received her Ba in Music education from Westmin-
ster Choir College in Princeton. Shirley was employed as a clinical assis-
tant at WB Kessler Memorial Hospital for more than 31 years.
She is predeceased by parents, Joseph and Mildred (nee Benedetto) De-
Marco; her husband, Harry Sampson. She is survived by her twin sister,
Doris DiGiuseppe and her husband, raul; her son, Harry Sampson iV and
Mark richards.
a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on tuesday, June 5 at St.
Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish-St. Joseph Church, Hammonton. Burial was in Winslow
Methodist Church Cemetery. the family requests mass cards in memory of Shirley or dona-
tions to Marine Mammal Stranding Center, 3625 atlantic Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ
08203.
arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home.
Marilyn Bobertz
Marilyn Bobertz, 66, of Hammonton died on Wednesday, May 23, 2018
at the Virtua Hospital in Voorhees twp.
Born in elizabeth and formerly of Clark, N.J. she has resided in Ham-
monton for the past several years. Marilyn worked for the N.J. turnpike au-
thority in New Brunswick as a payroll administrator and was retired. Marilyn
enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, going to the casino and to the beach, but
especially enjoyed being surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her daughter, Lori r. Bobertz of Hammonton; two
brothers, Michael Bobertz of Westfield, N.J. and Joseph Bobertz of Pt. Pleas-
ant, N.J. and one grandchild.
relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service today, Wednesday, June 6,
2018 at 8 p.m. at the Landolfi funeral Home, 237 Bellevue ave. Hammonton, NJ 08037 where
a visitation with the family is to be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. prior to the service.
arrangements made by the Landolfi funeral Home.
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from the St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish concession stand. Sunday, June 3, 1:14 p.m.
by Gabe Donio
G azette S taff W riter
HaMMONtON—a one-car
accident occurred on the 100
block of S. White Horse Pike
(route 30) at 8:42 a.m. on May
30, Hammonton Police Detective
Sgt. edward Slimm said.
a red 2004 toyota Corolla
driven by Sarah Crane, 25, of the
Sweetwater section of Mullica
Geraldine M. “Jerri” Branca
Geraldine M. “Jerri’ Branca, 79, of Hammonton died Saturday, June 2,
2018 at the Villa Marie Claire Hospice in Saddle river, N.J.
Jerri was born in Hammonton and was a lifelong resident. Prior to re-
tirement, Jerri worked as a self-employed court stenographer and a self-
employed dance teacher. She enjoyed the beach, drawing, cooking— es-
pecially her homemade blueberry jelly which she was known for and
spending time with her loving family.
She is survived by her two sons, anthony (Donna) Branca and Billy
Branca; her daughter, Desiree (Mark) Cinotti; a sister, eileen Bellantine.
Predeceased by her grandson, aJ and survived by grandchildren, Mark
anthony, John richard, Julia Grace.
relatives and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial thursday, June 7,
2018 at 10 a.m. at the St. Mary of Mt Carmel Parish— St. anthony of Padua Church, 285 rt.
206, Hammonton, NJ 08037 where a visitation with family will be held from 9:30 a.m. until
Mass. interment will be private.
arrangements made by the Landolfi funeral Home.
Kathleen Bonaparte
Kathleen Bonaparte, 91, of Coraopolis, Pa. and formerly of Hammonton, died on May
17, 2018.
She was born in Monessen, Pa., on June 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Michael and
elizabeth (Burke) Cummings. She was formerly employed by atlantic Community College
of Mays Landing as a receptionist and was a member of the Hammonton arts Center.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Bonaparte (1989) and her siblings, Bernard,
Vince, and Carol Cummings. She is survived by her children, Mark (Katty) Bonaparte, and
terry Bonaparte.
a memorial mass took place on June 4, 2018 in the St. felix Parish, freedom, Pa.the
family wishes contributions be made to the fisher Center for alzheimer’s research founda-
tion.
arrangements made by the Huntsman funeral Home and Cremation Services, inc.
Jeannette C. Albano
Jeannette C. al bano (nee frassetto), age 94, of Hammonton died on
tuesday May 29, 2018 at her home.
She was born and raised in Hammonton. She was member of the inter-
national Ladies Garment Workers of america while working at annette’s
fashions, Castleford Clothing and Chatham Dress. Jeannette was a mem-
ber of the redhats and the Hammonton Senior Citizens.
Jeanette is predeceased by her husband, Joseph D. albano. Surviving
are her children, Joseph albano of Hammonton, Joann Manera (richard)
of Vineland and Joyce albano Gorecki (John) of Hammonton. Brother of
Joseph frassetto (ruth) of elm, and anne tappen of Millville. Loving
grandmother of Christopher (agnes), richard, Jr and Kathleen and great-grandmother of
Christopher, alicja, Julia and Jocelyn Jeannette.
a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, June 2 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
Parish-St. Joseph Church, Hammonton. Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations
to Juvenile Diabetes research foundation,1415 route 70 east Suite 311, Cherry Hill,
NJ 08034 (jdrf.org) or St. Jude Children’s research Hospital, 262 Danny thomas Place,
Memphis, tN 38105.
arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home.
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twp. was the car involved in the
accident, Slimm said.
“a driver was traveling west on
route 30 in that area and was at-
tempting to make a right turn into
that address when she failed to
negotiate her turn. She drove over
the curb, over the lawn, hit a
handicapped parking sign and
struck the concrete base of a light
standard,” Slimm said.
Cpl. James Pinto was the inves-
tigating officer, Slimm said.
there are no charges at this
time, Slimm said.
in other police news, Michael
Sabat, 48, of Hammonton was ar-
rested on elm Street at 7:58 p.m.
on June 1, Slimm said.
Sabat was arrested on two out-
standing warrants, one from Mul-
lica twp. for $2,000 and one from
Camden for $1,208, Slimm said.
He was taken to the atlantic
County Jail after failing to post
bail, Slimm said.
Officer Kenneth O’Neil was the
arresting officer, Slimm said.
Police news
POLICE, from Page 1
a shed on the property, friel said.
a Stihl chainsaw, Stihl pole
saw and Stihl gas weed trimmer
were all allegedly stolen, friel
said.
friel said the theft occurred be-
tween May 26 and May 28.
Officer William Kurz was the in-
vestigative officer, friel said.
also, police received a third-
party call about two subjects
fighting in the parking lot on the
500 block of S. White Horse Pike
(route 30), friel said.
“One of the subjects was com-
bative toward police, was told to
stop while walking away from
police and was moving toward
oncoming traffic. the subject re-
sisted arrest and was charged
with resisting and disorderly con-
duct,” friel said.
robert Martin, 40, of Ham-
monton, was arrested by Officer
Gordon ellis iii, friel said.
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