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BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 25
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 45
WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Alfred A. Torres
Alfred A. Torres, 54, of Hammonton, died suddenly on Monday, Sep-
tember 18, 2017, in Mullica Twp., due to injuries sustained in a motor-
cycle accident.
Born in Vineland, he was a lifelong Hammonton resident. Alfred was
an operating engineer for River Front Recycling Company in Lumberton.
He loved playing softball in the men’s league.
Alfred was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Hilda Torres, and
his nephew, Keith Domicz Jr. He is survived by his sister, Michelle Es-
trella (Sandy) of Hammonton; three brothers, Robert Torres (Denise) of
Atco, Joseph Torres (Lisa) of Shiloh, Michael Torres (Stacy) of Buena;
his nieces and nephews, Frankie, Jared, Donavan, Sandy Jr., Teresa and
Nicole.
Memorial Services were held Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the Carnesale Funeral
Home, 202 S. Third St., Hammonton. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the
family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.
Michele Hagan Martin
Michele Hagan Martin, 39, of Hammonton, died suddenly on Sep-
tember 21.
Michele was born on November 26, 1977, and was raised by her
beloved grandmother, Nancy Hagan, in Atlantic City and Ventnor.
Michele is the daughter of Kathleen Threet of Shenandoah, Pa. Michele
worked in the food and beverage industry as a server and manager from
the age of 14 until devoting her life to raising her three children, Emma,
Michael and Sofia. She was a tireless caregiver to her grandmother in
her later years and her work ethic was unparalleled. Michele loved to
cook and take care of others as well as entertain and host dinner parties
for friends and family. She raised her two beautiful younger sisters,
Tara Ziegler of Atlanta, Ga., and Erin McGonigle of Brigantine. She loved TV mysteries
and movies and became an avid Yankee fan for her husband, Christopher. She was a dot-
ing aunt to her nieces, Ryann and Charlie, as well to as her nephews, Dutch and Grayson.
Michele is survived by her husband, Christopher; her three children, Emma, Michael
and Sofia; her mother, Kathleen Threet; her step-father, George McGonigle, and her two
sisters, Tara Ziegler and Erin McGonigle, as well as her nieces and nephews, Ryann,
Charlie, Dutch and Grayson.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.
Joanne Randazzo
Joanne (nee DeMatteo) Randazzo, died peacefully at her home on
September 19, 2017, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving
family.
Born July 14, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pa., Joanne grew up in South
Philadelphia. She met her husband, Chris, and together they opened Ran-
dazzo’s Bakery, which they owned and operated. It was there that they
started their family, having two daughters, Angela and Ann Marie. In
1981, Joanne and her family moved to Hammonton. She had four grand-
children, who were the light of her life. She did her best to spoil them
every chance she got. Her favorite activity was buying gifts of candy
and cookies for her grandkids, even after their parents told her to stop.
Her grandkids enjoyed spoiling her in return as they grew older, always
happy and willing to spoil grandma.
Joanne was predeceased by her parents, Anna and Ercole DeMatteo. She is survived by
her husband, Croce “Chris” Randazzo; her daughters, Angel (Phil) Sharp, Ann Marie (Leo)
Rizzo; her four grandchildren, Erica, Anthony, Christopher and Nicole; her sister, Sandra
(Frank) Ricchini; her brothers-in-law, Anthony and Joseph Randazzo; sister-in-law, Mar-
garet (Bernie) Capuano, and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all who
knew her and loved forever in the hearts of her family.
Family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, September 23 at
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish – St. Anthony of Padua Church, 285 Rt. 206, Hammonton,
NJ. Entombment was in Greenmount Cemetery, 124 S. First Rd., Hammonton, NJ.
Donations may be made to Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice, 5 Eves. Dr. Suite 300,
Marlton, NJ 08053.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
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Wednesday, September 20 2:48 p.m.
Hammonton man killed in Mullica Twp.
ously as the incident was dis-
patched, arrived within seconds of
the 911 call, the release issued by
Chief John C. Thompson Jr. said.
A male, later identified as Alfred
Torres, 54, of Hammonton, was
found lying in the roadway de-
ceased with severe trauma to the
head, according to the Mullica PD
release. Investigation at the scene
revealed that Torres was operating
a motorcycle, an enduro style bike
that can be used on or off road, the
release said.
For reasons unknown at this
time, Torres lost control and was
ejected from the bike, the release
said. The motorcycle was located
by Gina Rullo
in woods approximately 100 yards
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
from Torres, Thompson’s release
said.
M ULLICA TWP.—On September
The cause of this collision is
18 at 8:24 p.m. officers were dis-
under investigation, there were no
patched to the area of Nesco Road
known witnesses at this time, the
(Rt. 542) near Richards Avenue in
press release said. This agency is
the Nesco section of Mullica Twp.
asking for the public’s assistance by
for a call of a man down in the
contacting the police department if
roadway, possible pedestrian motor
in fact anyone witnessed the colli-
vehicle accident, according to a
sion or can provide further infor-
press release from Mullica Twp.
mation about Torres, according to
Police Department.
the press release.
Ptl. Tara Wuko, who was pa-
The phone number to contact the
trolling the same area simultane-
police department is 561-7600.
Nesco Road was closed for approx-
imately two hours while officers
were on scene. Officers were as-
sisted on scene by the Nesco Fire
HAMMONTON—According to www.facebook.com/PuertoRican- Department as well.
CivicReliefEffortsforHurricaneMaria, the Puerto Rican Civic Associa-
tion (PRCA) is collecting donations to aid the people of Puerto Rico,
which was been devastated by the impact of Hurricane Maria earlier in
September. Items will be accepted Monday through Friday from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. at the Puerto Rican Civic Association Club building at 367 Old
Forks Road, Hammonton.
POLICE, from Page 1
PRCA Vice President Lilliam Pagan spoke about the relief efforts.
and Hamilton Twp. totaling $2,250,
“We have a large population of Puerto Ricans in Hammonton that still Friel said.
have roots in Puerto Rico and family there,” Pagan said.
Ambrozaitis checked the regis-
Pagan said the club is hammering out the final details for transporting tration and found the active war-
the items to the island.
rants, Friel said. The subject left the
“We are working with a company in Vineland,” Pagan said.
vehicle and entered the Wawa. Am-
Pagan said she has family in Puerto Rico and owns property there.
brozaitis approached the driver out-
As of September 24, all of her family members have been accounted side the Wawa; he advised him that
for thanks to a neighbor who went and checked. Several relatives lost he had warrants and handcuffed
their homes.
him, Friel said. Ambrozaitis then
Here is a list of the items the Puerto Rican Civic Association said on discovered the smell of marijuana
Facebook are urgently needed: Bleach; cleaning supplies; diapers (child in the driver’s vehicle, Friel said.
and adult); wipes; over the counter meds (aspirin, cold medicines, etc.);
K-9 Officer Kenneth O’Neil was
neosporin; peroxide; first aid kits; bug repellent; paper plates, cups, plas- able to discover two marijuana cig-
tic utensils; paper towels; personal care products; batteries; flashlights; arettes inside the vehicle with the
lanterns; baby food; formula; dog, cat and bird food; sheets and bedding; help of his K-9 partner Havoc, Friel
and clothes. (If donating clothes, please separate and label with gender said.
and size.)
Jeffrey L. Armstrong II, 28, of
Donations may also be dropped off at Salon 649, 649 N. White Horse Atlantic City, was arrested and
Pike (Route 30) in Hammonton.
charged with the following: Unli-
For more information, contact Pagan at 760-4294
censed driver, suspended driver’s
license, failure to exhibit docu-
ments, suspended registration,
uninsured motorist, unregistered
vehicle and possession of con-
trolled dangerous substance in a
motor vehicle (marijuana), Friel
436 N. 3RD STREET - HAMMONTON 561-1061
said.
He was also charged with pos-
session of marijuana under 50
grams, Friel said.
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Armstrong was placed in the At-
lantic County Jail in lieu of pay-
ment of the warrants, Friel said.
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PRCA collecting donations
to help Puerto Rico recover
HPD makes
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