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The Hammonton Gazette

OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . .. 23 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

Domenic A . Longo

Domenic a . Longo , 93 , of Hammonton , died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday , September 7 , 2016 .

Born and raised in Hammonton , he graduated from Hammonton High School class of 1940 . He enlisted and served in the u . S . army during the D-Day invasion landing on utah Beach at Normandy and served under General George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge with the Sixth army . He started working at the Hammonton Post Office as a letter carrier and then retired as Postmaster after 40 years of service . Domenic enjoyed sports and was a long time Hammonton Little League Coach . He was a member of Hammonton rotary and the american Legion Post # 186 .

Domenic was predeceased by his parents , Vito “ tony ” and Pauline Longo ; his son , Dennis ; his granddaughter , eva Longo and his sister , Grace Grasso . He is survived by his wife , Mildred ( nee Husta ); his two sons , Jeffrey Longo Sr . and his wife , Nancy , and timothy Longo all of Hammonton ; his grandchildren , Jeffrey Longo Jr . ( Kelly ), Matthew Longo ( Laura ) and Kevin Longo ; his great-grandchildren , Brett , emma , Sarah , Megan and Luke Longo . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday , September 12 at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . Joseph Church , third and french streets , Hammonton . Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , 124 S . first rd ., Hammonton .

Donations may be made to the Hammonton Little League , P . O . Box 1025 , Hammonton , NJ 08037 . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .

Anna J . Silipigni anna J . ( nee Mazzagatti ) Silipigni , 94 , of Hammonton , died on tuesday , September 6 , 2016 , with her family by her side .

Born and raised in Hammonton , she worked as a Sewing Machine Operator until 1970 , furlow ’ s 5 & 10 , and Hammonton elementary School in the cafeteria and playground until 1992 . She was a member of the Hammonton republican Club and Senior Citizens . anna was predeceased by her husband , ignazio ( Nantz ); her parents , Nicola and Josephine Mazzagatti ; her brothers , Carmen , Benny , Pete , Joseph Mazzagatti and Joseph Bartuccio . She is survived by her guardians , Joseph Mazzagatti and Joann Pino and many nieces , nephews , great-nieces and great-nephews . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday , September 10 at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . Joseph Church , third and french streets , Hammonton . Burial followed at

Greenmount Cemetery , 124 S . first rd ., Hammonton . Donations may be made to St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , 226 french Street Hammonton , NJ 08037 . arrangements made by the Marinella funeral Home .

Flu shots downtown beginning Sept . 27

HaMMONtON — in this struggling economy few people can afford to miss work or a paycheck . But seasonal influenza poses a serious risk . the highly contagious respiratory illness afflicts an average of 5-20 percent of the nation ’ s population each year resulting in 36,000 annual deaths and 200,000 yearly flu-related hospitalizations , according to atlantic County . to help residents protect themselves and their loved ones from seasonal flu the atlantic County Division of Public Health is once again providing public flu shot clinics for those 18 years and older beginning tuesday , September 27 in Hammonton . there is a $ 15 fee for flu shots ; however , there is no out-of-pocket cost for residents with Medicare Part B coverage who present their card at the time of vaccination .

Hammontonians can obtain a flu shot at 310 Bellevue every tuesday starting Sept . 27 from 10 a . m . to noon .

“ Because it may take up to two weeks for the antibodies to develop in your body , the sooner you get a shot the better . Protection lasts several months to a year ,” atlantic County Public Health Officer Patricia Diamond said . for additional information , call the Division of Public Health at 645- 5933 .

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SPORTS , from Page 1 throughout town . rivalry games between the two teams in other sports still draw large , intense crowds .

What is it that makes Hammonton such a football-oriented town , on top of its general love of sports ?

“ that ’ s an easy question . Hammonton is a special place with hard-working , passionate people who love their town . and that ’ s the game of football . Both football teams represent the town and its grittiness . Both teams are hardworking and passionate . St . Joe and Hammonton are known for their toughness and willingness to outwork their opponent . Just like our town ,” St . Joseph assistant coach ricky Mauriello said . each week , Mauriello represents thousands of fans on the sidelines . Having the honor to coach in a town like Hammonton is not something that he or his fellow coaches take lightly .

“ it means everything to our coaches and me . Our coaches take pride in continuing our winning tradition and try to instill it in our player ’ s year in and year out . Our players take on the attitude we have . that ’ s why they are tough , because we are tough on them . and that will continue with them through life after high school . We don ’ t make much , if anything , in terms of a stipend to coach . We do it because we love our program , the kids and our school , and take pride in making sure we stay on top ,” Mauriello said . a four-year starter during his

high school career , Jonathan ryker knows firsthand just how footballobsessed Hammonton is .

“ i think football is so popular , especially in Hammonton , because of the fact that the town has two of the best football teams in South Jersey in it . it makes it that much easier to be able to go to Hammonton and watch a game on friday night and then wake up the next morning to see a St . Joe game ,” ryker said . Like Mauriello , ryker feels a sense of pride in representing his town and his school on the field every week .

“ everyone knows that most of the time , at least for the players , that the football season sets the tone for the rest of the school year . football is not one of those sports where you get to play four games in a week . You only get 10 or 11 games in the entire season if you ’ re lucky , so you always have to be prepared . there are no do-overs . Nobody wants to be that high school that can ’ t win a game and the bleachers are empty every friday night ,” ryker said .

Jonathan ryker had the chance to play for both the St . Joseph Wildcats and the Hammonton Blue Devils throughout his high school career , something not many people do .

“ Coach [ Paul ] Sacco and Coach Pete [ Lancetta ] are two of the best coaches ever . for coach [ Jim ] raso ’ s first year to be as great as it was is truly a blessing ,” ryker

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A musical interlude during the Service of Peace at Veterans Park . Sunday , September 11 , 3:03 p . m .

Sports , football help define town

said . Professional football and high school sports , including football , are underway . the two local football teams are off to great starts , and while they no longer play each other on thanksgiving Weekend , the rivalry continues , both off the field and in other sports .

Rt . 206 one lane for construction

HaMMONtON — the following information has been provided to atlantic County by the New Jersey Department of transportation :

“ Beginning at 7 a . m . Monday , September 12 and continuing until late 2016 , an alternating traffic pattern will be in effect , weather permitting , maintaining one 11-foot travel lane utilizing temporary traffic signals on route 206 between Clarks Creek Bridge and the Sleepers Brook Bridge . Both bridges are being replaced , with the majority of the work being performed overnight to minimalize any inconvenience to motorists .” for a complete list of current traffic advisories on county roadways , visit www . aclink . org .

Thomas H . Costa

thomas H . Costa , 74 , of Hammonton , died after long illnesses .

He had been a Certified Public accountant for many years in an accounting firm that he established in Hammonton . He had graduated from the Wharton School of the university of Pennsylvania in 1964 and then went on to serve as a Lieutenant in the u . S . army in Korea . He also served locally as a Lieutenant in the u . S . army reserve . thomas was predeceased by his parents , Henry and Marie Costa ( nee Mento ). He is survived by a brother , Benjamin Costa ; a sister , Marie a . Costa ; an aunt , Josephine Domenico , and many cousins . family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday , September 12 in St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish , Church of St . Joseph ’ s , 226 french Street , Hammonton . Burial will be at the convenience of the family . in lieu of flowers , memorial donations may be made to the Hammonton tri-Vets , payable to the american Legion Post 186 , PO Box 223 , Hammonton , NJ 08037 . arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home .