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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . .. 21 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . .. 57
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Guy F . Bucci
WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
ObITuARIES
Guy f . Bucci , 88 , of Hammonton , died on thursday , July 14 , 2016 , in atlantiCare regional Medical Center .
Born in Hammonton , he was a lifelong resident . He was a longtime member of the Hammonton exchange Club where he once served as president . He was a member of Hammonton High School Class of 1946 . Mr . Bucci was an army veteran of the Korean War . He was a Sealtest milk distributor for 25 years . He loved working in his garden and took great pride and joy in the fruits of his labor . He enjoyed riding around on his tractors and plowing the neighborhood out when it snowed . His greatest joy was his grandchildren and their accomplishments .
Mr . Bucci was predeceased by his parents , George a . and Stella Bucci and his brother , anthony S . “ Buddy ” Bucci . He is survived by his wife of 65 years , Henrietta Bucci ( nee Schairer ); his daughter , Christine ferrigno and her husband , David ; his son , Guy f . Bucci , Jr . and his wife , Linda ; his grandchildren , Lynn Bucci , Lauren Bucci , Guy P . Bucci , David ferrigno and Lindsay ferrigno ; his brother , John Bucci and his wife , Maria of richland ; his sisters and brother-in-law , Miriam Bucci , roberta franchetti , Margie Walters , Louis and Judy Schairer , and Stanley Grillo . a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on tuesday , July 19 , 2016 , in St . Mary of Mount Carmel Parish Church of St . Joseph ’ s , 226 french St ., Hammonton . Burial followed in Greenmount Cemetery . arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home .
Robert Frank Presti Sr .
robert frank Presti Sr ., 52 , of Hammonton , died peacefully in his home on Monday , July 11 , 2016 . robert was an incredible son , brother , father and friend . He was a man of great passion and spirit that was contagious to anyone in his presence . He was an avid hunter and carpenter , and he enjoyed watching football and spending quality time with his family . He owned and operated B . D . Pole Barns and was truly a jack of all trades . His smile and laughter could light up a room . He was a genuinely caring man that would be there for anyone in need at the drop of a hat . He will truly be missed . robert is predeceased by his father , Samuel N . Presti Sr . He is survived by his mother , antoinette Presti ; sister , Cynthia Presti ransom ; brother , Samuel N . Presti Jr . and wife , Lynne Presti ; sons , robert f . Presti Jr . and Dominic Presti ; daughter , Danielle Presti ; mother of his children , Sheila Umosella Presti ; nephews , frank ransom and Bryan ransom , and many nieces , nephews , extended family and friends . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on friday , July 15 at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . Joseph Church , third and french streets Hammonton , NJ . Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , 124 S . first rd ., Hammonton , NJ . in lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the Cystic fibrosis foundation . www . cff . org . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .
Dolores “ Dee ” Liberto
Dolores “ Dee ” ( nee deSantis ) Liberto was born on New Year ’ s Day 1933 in Hammonton .
She moved to Philadelphia as a child and graduated from West Catholic Girl ’ s High School . She would eventually settle back in southern New Jersey and called Hammonton , Blue anchor and Ventnor home for most of her life . She was known to be light on her feet ( she won many a dance contest in her youth ), had a formidably sharp mind ( she made a habit of finishing the Sunday New York times crossword puzzle ), and had a lightning quick wit . Woe to anyone who tried to best her at cards , trivial Pursuit or “ Jeopardy ” ( her favorite show ). Dee was renowned for her meatballs and gravy , which garnered “ best ever ” accolades from coast to coast . Dee had boundless love for her family and was the sun around which they all orbited .
She was predeceased by her husband , rudolph Liberto ; parents , romolo DeSantis and assunta Musero ( nee Matro ), and her two sisters , rita Marino and Gloria DellaPeruta . Dee is survived by her sister and longtime housemate / gambling partner , Marie Mammucari ; sister , Barbara “ Lorraine ” and husband , Dan fedeli ; son , anthony and his wife , Susan ; son , Stephen and daughters , Diana and Lydia ; grandchildren , Grayson , tony and wife , Sasi ( with a great-grandson on the way ), Lauren , austin , Steven , alessandra , rocco , Michael , Sonny ; sisters-in-law , Josephine Liberta and Jean Liberto ; brother-inlaw , David Liberto and many loving nieces and nephews . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday , July 18 at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . anthony of Padua Church , 285 rt . 206 , Hammonton , NJ . Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family . in lieu of flowers , donations may be made in Dolores ’ s memory to the Kennedy Krieger institute 707 North Broadway Baltimore , Maryland 21205 , attn : Office of Philanthropy or http :// helpkids . kennedykrieger . org / ways-to-give / tribute-giving . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .
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Marsha Ann Oropollo
Marsha ann Oropollo , 59 , of aldan , Pa ., died on July 14 , 2016 , in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family .
Marsha was born on January 22 , 1957 , in Gettysburg , Pa ., the daughter of Dorothy and Lee reinecker . Marsha was a 1975 graduate of Biglerville High School . She then graduated from Widener University in 1979 with a B . S . in Nursing . While attending Widener University , she helped lead the Women ’ s Swim team to numerous all-american accolades . in 2014 , she was inducted into the Widener Pride Hall of fame for her illustrious swimming career . Marsha was affiliated with the health care industry her entire career . She was employed by Crozer-Chester Medical Center for 39 years , until her most recent retirement .
Marsha is survived by her husband , Salvatore anthony Oropollo , a 1971 graduate of St . Joseph High School and a 1975 graduate of Widener University ( they would have celebrated their 37th anniversary on July 28 ); her four children , Gabriel Oropollo and his wife , Kristin of Westminster , Md ., Nathaniel Oropollo and his fiancée , emily Mixell of reading , Pa ., Siena Oropollo and Hannah Oropollo , both of aldan , Pa .; her two grandchildren , Chase Oropollo and Makenzie Oropollo of Westminster , Md .; her four siblings , Nancy Hendricks and her husband , erik of Gettysburg , Pa ., Susan Wallen and her husband , Michael of Hidden Hills , Calif ., Scott reinecker and his wife , Sarah of York , Pa ., ellen Sites and her husband , David of Gettysburg , Pa . and her sister-in-law , amy Oropollo of Waterford . family and friends attended a funeral Service on tuesday , July 19 , 2016 , in St . eugene Church , 200 S . Oak ave ., Primos , Pa 19018 . in lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the american Cancer Society , National Cancer institute or Crozer-Chester Cancer Center .
Luis Alvarado
Luis alvarado , 77 , of atlantic City , died peacefully on July 11 , 2016 .
Born in Villalba , Pr , he lived in south Jersey for more than 61 years . He formerly worked at Caesar ’ s Hotel and Casino as a waiter and cook .
Mr . alvarado was predeceased by his son , felix . He is survived by his five children , edwin alvarado , raul alvarado both of Berlin , Marisol alvarado , elvin alvarado both of atlantic City and enid alvarado ( Jeremias Crespo ) of florida ; one brother , Miguel angel alvarado of Pennsylvania ; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren . friends and family attended a Mass of Christian Burial on friday , July 15 , 2016 , in St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , Church of St .
Joseph ’ s , 226 french St ., Hammonton . Burial followed in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery . arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home .
Antoinette “ Anna ” Comunale
antoinette “ anna ” ( nee Parzanese ) Comunale , 89 , of elm , died peacefully with her family by her side on July 13 , 2016 .
Born in elm , she was a resident her entire life . the family would like to thank ruby and elsa for their compassion , friendship and assistance . antoinette is predeceased by her husband , Joseph and her siblings , Pauline DiMeglio , Josephine Marro , Clara Paolino , theresa Garofolo , Samuel , anthony , Salvatore and Joseph Parzanese . She is survived by her children , Carol Harvey and her husband , robert of Marlton , Barbara tremblay and her husband , Steve of elm ; grandchildren , Christine DiMattia ( edward ), Steven tremblay ( andria ), Carolyn Della Vecchia ( andrew ), Nicole Harvey ( fiancée Nicholas ) and Brooke Harvey ; great-grandchildren , anthony and
Krista DiMattia , and Louis and Benjamin tremblay . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday , July 18 at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . Joseph Church , third and french streets , Hammonton , NJ . entombment was in Greenmount Cemetery , 124 S . first rd ., Hammonton , NJ .
Donations may be made in antoinette ’ s name to St . Joan of arc School , c / o Sr . Patricia Pycik , 101 evans rd . Marlton , NJ 08053 . arrangements made the Marinella funeral Home .
Frances Leslie
frances ( nee Bunner ) Leslie , 81 , of Collings Lakes , died peacefully on Saturday , July 16 , 2016 , at home with her family by her side .
She was born in Pleasantville and raised in Ocean City and Philadelphia before moving to Collings Lakes in 1956 where she planted her roots and raised her family . She graduated from J . W . Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in 1952 . She retired in 1996 from South Jersey Gas Company in folsom as a company secretary for more than 23 years . She attended Our Lady of the Lakes Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters . frances loved traveling , attending the theater and enjoyed watching all Philadelphia sports along with being an avid tennis fan . frances was predeceased by her husband , Donald G . Leslie Sr .; her parents , Samuel and Loretta Bunner and sister , Patricia . She is survived by her children , Donald G . Leslie Jr . ( Sandra ), Steven Leslie ( Michelle ) and Diane Morgan all of Collings Lakes ; her sister , Peggy fennen of Sicklerville ; her grandchildren , Joey , Karen ( Matt ), Jackie ( Jason ), Shelly , Kristy , Jamie , Michael , Daniel ( Laura ) and eddie ( alicia ) and her 12 great-grandchildren . She leaves behind her faithful loving dog Buster . family and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday evening from 7 p . m . – 9 p . m . and thursday from 8 a . m . – 9:15 a . m . all at the Marinella funeral Home , 102 N . third St ., Hammonton , NJ . Mass of Christian Burial will be held thursday , July 21 at 10 a . m . at Our Lady of the Lakes Church , 19 Malaga rd ., Collings Lakes , NJ . Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , 124 S . first rd ., Hammonton , NJ .
Donations may be made in frances ’ s memory to the Lupus . org or Lupus foundation of america , inc ., P . O . Box , 96864 Washington , DC 20090 . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .
Dorothy E . Santora
Dorothy e . ( nee Gibbs ) Santora 96 , of Hammonton , died on Wednesday , July 13 , 2016 , at her residence .
Born in Camden , she was a lifelong Hammonton resident . She was a Hammonton High School graduate class of 1938 and last worked at Whitehall Labs in Hammonton , where she retired after a long term employment there .
She is survived by her daughter , alice Mazzagatti of Hammonton ; brother , edward Gibbs of Pa ., and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren . relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Wednesday , July 20 , 2016 , at 8 p . m . at the Landolfi funeral Home , 237 Bellevue ave ., Hammonton , NJ , with a visitation with the family starting at 7 p . m . Wednesday . in lieu of flowers , donations can be made to the Good Samaritan Center , c / o a Mazzagatti , 410 Passmore ave . Hammonton , NJ 08037 arrangements made by the Landolfi funeral Home .