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The Hammonton Gazette
OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 NOTICIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . . 49
Kenneth H . Robinson , 83 , of Hammonton , NJ passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday , September 14 , 2022 .
Kenny was born in Atlantic City , NJ and lived in Egg Harbor City for 20 years before moving to Hammonton where he spent 63 years of his life . He graduated from Egg Harbor City High School 1957 . He then proceeded to work for his father driving taxi ’ s and also being a surveyor . Kenny then was employed by Leek ’ s Boat Yard where he worked on yachts . Kenny then made a career change to Statewide Hi Way Safety where he worked for over 30 years . He constructed the beautiful Christmas scenes on Mays Landing Rd . in Folsom for years and was very proud of the displays . He began his love for NASCAR while he was fabricating sections for stock cars . He really enjoyed Tom Skinners building and the memories of him . Kenny made a diecast stock car with his number 659 on it . He loved his cats dearly . Kenny accomplished a lot in his life but the best accomplishment was being the greatest father to Diane . Kenny was proud and loved her dearly . Kenny enjoyed his diner gatherings , auctions , flea marts , Harley Davidsons , NASCAR racing and most of all spending quality time with his family . He also loved music by Willie Nelson , George Jones , Hank Williams , Tanya Tucker and his favorite Johnny Cash , the memories of him singing are priceless . He also loved hanging at the garage with Eddie and Ella at Eddies Foreign Cars . Kenny enjoyed conversations with his friends and family at the diners . He had a talent to be able to fix or construct just about anything . Kenny was a great friend to many and would help anyone with no second thoughts , if you needed him , he was there .
He is predeceased by his parents , Walter and Hazel ( nee Scarlet ) Robinson . Kenny is survived by his daughter , Diane Robinson ; her mother , Rosemarie ; sister , Ella ; brother , Joey ; brother-in-law Paul Caywood Jr ; and many loving nieces and nephews . A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date ; everyone will be welcomed . He will be missed dearly . In our hearts forever ! To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com Arrangements were made by Marinella Funeral Home in Hammonton .
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OBITUARIES
Barbara Ann Tomasello
Barbara Ann Tomasello ( nee Scarpine ), 66 , of Hammonton , NJ passed away peacefully Thursday , September 15 , 2022 .
Barbara was born in Vineland , NJ and was a graduate of Vineland High School . Over the years she held various jobs with Lucca ’ s Cold Storage , her families deli Scarpine Deli in Richland , Tomasello Trucking , Mannino ’ s Cannoli Express and most recently at Best of Life Park as a Receptionist . Barbara loved going to Atlantic City and the casinos , as well as going to the beach and family boat rides .
She is predeceased by her husband , Albert A . Tomasello Sr . and her parents , Anthony and Jettie ( nee Lawless ) Scarpine . Barbara is survived by her children , Albert A . Tomasello Jr . and his wife , Gabriella , Christopher Ryan Tomasello , Nicolette Sadie Tomasello and Stephen Fiocchi Jr .; her siblings , Debra Scarpine-Poltorak , Brenda DeCesero , Walter “ Scott ” Scarpine and Frankie Scarpine . She is the loving grandmother of Ava Renee and Amelia Marie .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation Friday , September 23 , 2022 from 9:30 a . m . - 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel-St . Joseph Church , at the corner of French and Third Sts ., Hammonton , NJ . A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a . m . Burial will be held at the convenience of the family . Floral arrangements by Passions Florist https :// passionsflorist . com / To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com Arrangements were made by Marinella Funeral Home in Hammonton .
L . Leon Rubba
L . Leon Rubba , 64 , of Hammonton passed away on Monday , September 12 , 2022 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia .
Born in Philadelphia he was a lifelong resident of Hammonton . Leon was retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers ( IUOE ) Local 825 . He enjoyed fishing , hunting , and tinkering with anything that had a motor . He was Chef of the House . He loved cooking the Thanksgiving turkey , and the infamous Christmas gravy aka ( anchovy gravy ) for the capellini . Leon loved all kinds of football , Hammonton High School , College and the NFL , and his snowmobile trips to Old Forge , NY and Canada . Every winter Leon couldn ' t wait for snow . His biggest enjoyment was taking out his quad to plow the driveway and clearing his neighbor ’ s sidewalks on N . Packard Street . He was predeceased by his parents , Marie and Leon Rubba . Leon is survived by his wife , Cindy ( nee McCann ); his daughters , Dezirae ( Fred Kuhn ) and Lexie ( Chris Dixon ); his sister , Leah Rubba - Lazarus ( Michael Lazarus ); his brotherin-law and fishing partner , Tom McCann ( Terry ); father and mother-in-law , Tom and Marge McCann ; his aunt , Christina Wuillermin and many nieces , nephews , cousins and close friends .
A viewing was held on Monday , September 19 , 2022 from 10:30 a . m . - 12 p . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish Church of St . Joseph ' s , 226 French Street in Hammonton , where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12 p . m . Burial followed at Greenmount Cemetery , 124 S . First Road in Hammonton . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary , 6908 Railroad Blvd ., Mays Landing , NJ 08330 .
Arrangements by the Carnesale Funeral Home , in Hammonton . www . carnesalefuneralhome . com
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ACPO : 2 arrested in drug bust
Louis Tedeschi
ACPO , from Page 1
• Possession with the Intent to Distribute Five Ounces or More of Methamphetamine ( First-degree )
• Possession with the Intent to Distribute more than One-Half Ounce of Methamphetamine ( Second-degree )
• Possession with Intent to Distribute more than One-Half Ounce of Heroin / Fentanyl
( Second Degree )
• Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine ( Third-degree )
• Possession of Heroin / Fentanyl ( Third-degree )
• Money Laundering ( Third-degree )
• Possession of Hollow Point Bullets ( Fourth-degree )
Jason Cintron , was the target of a lengthy narcotics investigation initiated by the Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA Task Force . On June 16 , search warrants were approved for Cintron ’ s residence at 52 Jamestown Blvd ., Hammonton , his storage unit at Perfect Self Storage Unit located in Egg Harbor City , and the vehicle operated by the defendant , a Ford F-150 , the release said .
Prior to executing the search warrants , detectives were conducting surveillance on the defendant in Egg Harbor City , the release said . At approximately 12 p . m ., detectives observed Cintron park his vehicle , a 2014 Ford F-150 on Philadelphia Avenue . An individual , later identified as Jovani Rodriguez , walked up to the passenger side of Cintron ’ s vehicle and opened the front passenger door and conversed with Cintron , the release said . Believing they were observing a possible narcotics transaction , the HIDTA Task Force and ACPO Gangs , Guns , and Narcotics detectives approached Cintron and Rodriguez and verbally identified themselves as police officers , according to the release . Before detectives could arrest
Louis Tedeschi , 71 , of Hammonton passed away suddenly on Monday , Sept . 12 , 2022 at his residence . Born in Hammonton he was a lifelong resident . Lou was a self-employed mechanic . He was Vice President of the Pinelands K9 club .
He was predeceased by his wife , Rita A . Tedeschi ; his parents , Louis and Lena Tedeschi ; and his brother , Anthony . Lou is survived by his son , Phillip Tedeschi and his wife Debbie of Winterhaven , Fla .; his daughter , Nicole Tedeschi of Baltimore , MD ; his two grandchildren , Matthew and Isabella Tedeschi ; his nephew Anthony Tedeschi , Jr .; his sister-in-law , Lucia Farinelli ( Chris ); his brothers in law , Louis Mascolo ( Christine ); Joseph Mascolo ( Debbie ).
Services were held on Monday , September 19 , 2022 . Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , Hammonton . Memorial Donations may be made to the Pinelands K9 Club c / o K Carr , Treasurer 229 South Zurich Ave ., Egg Harbor City , NJ 08215 .
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Rodriguez , he fled which eventually resulted in Rodriguez getting into a struggle with a detective , the release said . That detective subsequently sustained injuries as a result of the struggle , according to the release . Recovered from the person of Rodriguez in Egg Harbor City was crack cocaine , crystal methamphetamine , and heroin / fentanyl , the press release said .
A search of Cintron ’ s vehicle revealed approximately more than one-half ounce of heroin / fentanyl , more thanone-half ounce of crystal methamphetamine , and $ 459 in U . S . currency , the release said . The packaging of the heroin recovered in Cintron ’ s vehicle was consistent with the heroin that was recovered on Rodriguez , according to the press release .
A search warrant was then executed at Cintron ’ s residence , 52 Jamestown Blvd ., Hammonton , the release said . A bag containing approximately one pound of crystal methamphetamine was recovered as well as a handgun magazine loaded with hollow point bullets , the press release said .
A search warrant at Perfect Self Storage in Egg Harbor City was then executed and detectives recovered a 2020 Can Am Spyder F3L registered to Jason Cintron , the prosecutor ’ s press release said . Detectives seized this vehicle believing that it was purchased with proceeds from narcotics trans-
See ACPO , Page 18