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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 25
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 55
HAMMONTON
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WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Dr. Leonard Streitfeld
Dr. Leonard Streitfeld, 97, of Hammonton died on friday, October
11, 2019 at NJ Veterans Memorial Home of Vineland.
Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Hammonton from 1950 to 2013.
Dr. Streitfeld was a U.S. army air Corps Veteran of World War ii. Dr.
Streitfeld graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, and
he was the owner of Streitfeld eye associates in Hammonton from
1950 to 2013. Dr. Streitfeld was very active in the Hammonton com-
munity and he belonged to many organizations: Hammonton Chamber
of Commerce and the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, VfW, american Le-
gion, and DaV, Mainstreet Hammonton, the revitalization Committee
where he served as President, the Hammonton Historical Society and
he served on the Hammonton School Board. He helped establish the Hammonton Chess
Club and other Chess Clubs throughout New Jersey, and helped to establish the Christo-
pher Columbus Park and the reagan rock in Hammonton. Dr. Streitfeld was awarded
three medals by Congressman frank LoBiondo (r-2nd) on april 18, 2006, according to
The Hammonton Gazette. the medals awarded were the air Medal with four Bronze
Oak Leaf Clusters, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the european-african-Middle east-
ern Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars. according to Dr. Streitfeld, he always
had the ribbons that represented the medals, but was never awarded the medals them-
selves, until then. “i got the ribbons during the war. they would place the ribbons on
our bunks after the missions, when we’d flown enough missions to earn the award,” Dr.
Streitfeld told rep. LoBiondo, as they chatted during the presentation according to The
Hammonton Gazette. Dr. Streitfeld chronicled the war memories in his 1994 memoir
Hell from Heaven. in that book, he drew from his experiences as a lieutenant in the 8th
air force’s 398th Bomb Group’s 600th Squadron. Dr. Streitfeld said he wanted to fight
for his country in World War ii, and his sights were set on the skies, according to The
Gazette. “i wanted to fly. i didn’t want to be in the infantry. My nature is excitement .
it just excited me to think of being in the air. i saw movies about flying as early as the
1920s. i wanted to be a fighter pilot, but was too tall to be in a fighter plane, i was six-
foot-one, six-foot two.” Dr. Streitfeld said. in a 2006 interview with The Hammonton
Gazette, Dr. Streitfeld shared how he loved to talk to young audiences about the experi-
ences, and he was asked many times to speak at area schools. “i remember being at the
school where i grew up, and they had an assembly with veterans. there were six Civil
War veterans there. i remember thinking to myself, “Wow, the Civil War is so long ago
in history. How could they be sitting up there? Well, now i’m in the same position.
that’s why i tell kids to talk to veterans while you have the chance. You’ll learn things
that aren’t in any book,” Dr. Streitfeld told The Hammonton Gazette.
He is predeceased by his wife, Mary N. Streitfeld (nee Nardo). He is survived by three
children, Dr. Stephen Streitfeld (andrea) of Hammonton, rick Streitfeld of Huntington
Beach, Calif., and Linda Johnson (Stephen) of Chicago, ill.; four grandchildren, Bryan
Streitfeld (Jenn), Lauren Wilson (Jon), Christopher Johnson (elizabeth) and Melissa John-
son and four great-grandchildren, Carlena Streitfeld, Colin Wilson, audrey Wilson and
arden Streitfeld.
Graveside funeral services were held on tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the atlantic
County Veterans Cemetery, 109 route 50, Mays Landing. in lieu of flowers donations
may be made to the town of Hammonton Clock Committee, P.O. Box 678, Hammonton,
NJ 08037.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
Richard B. Johnson
richard B. Johnson, 79, of Hammonton died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at at-
lantiCare Medical Center in Galloway twp.
rich was a graduate of Hammonton High School, class of 1958. He served four years
in the Hammonton High Marching Band as a trumpeter. His trumpet solo performances
during band concerts his final two years made his mother beam with pride. after high
school, rich enlisted with the 177th New Jersey air National Guard in Pomona. He was
called to active duty, serving as a mechanic during the “Berlin Crisis” of 1961.
rich was an active Hammonton businessman on Bellevue avenue nearly all his life.
Growing up in the family business, “Chester’s true Value Hardware Store,” rich was a
role model at providing service to his many customers, and looking after his employees
– all knew him more as a friend than a “boss.” rich was a member of the Hammonton
Chamber of Commerce, and rotary Club. He also served on the Board of trustees of the
first United Methodist Church of Hammonton. Not long after completing his service
with the air force, rich met the love of his life, Margaret “Peggy” (nee Johns). it was a
world-wind courtship and they married in 1962. they were a devoted couple for 57 years.
following the death of his father in 1968, rich assumed management of the family
business, working side-by-side with his mother, Jennie for many years. He loved retail
sales so much that after selling the business to Joe fondacaro and retiring, rich continued
working part-time in the store for many years.
He is predeceased by his parents, edmund Chester and Jennie Johnson. He is survived
by his loving wife, Margaret (nee Johns) and his three sons, Jefery of Hammonton,
richard of Mays Landing and robert and his wife elizabeth of Hammonton; his sister,
rebecca Christon and her husband Peter and two brothers, edmund and his wife Diane
and the Honorable Nelson C. Johnson and his wife Johanna all of Hammonton. He is the
loving grandfather of Jefery, Justin, Matthew, ryan and Sean Johnson and great-grand-
father of amelia, eva and Hudson Johnson.
a church viewing and services were held tuesday, October 15 at the first United
Methodist Church, Hammonton. Burial followed at egg Harbor City Cemetery. in lieu
of flowers donations may be made to the church.
arrangements made by Marinella funeral Home.
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Avenue and Horton Street. Saturday, October 12, 4:52 p.m.
Man charged with resisting arrest
by Gabe Donio
G azette S taff W riter
HaMMONtON—at
11:19
a.m. on October 8, an officer was
called to the 300 block of N. Sec-
ond Street in reference to an un-
wanted person, Hammonton
Police Chief Kevin friel said. the
person fled on foot and was cap-
tured by police after a brief foot
Barbara G. Arkell
Barbara G. arkell (nee Lamey) of Hammonton died peacefully on
October 7, 2019.
She was born on april 22, 1936 in toronto, Ontario, Canada. after
graduating high school, she married her husband, Walter, and they
moved to the United States. Barbara was devoted to her husband, chil-
dren, grandchildren and the church. She worked in customer service
for various companies, helped establish the Cooperative Nursery
School of ridgefield Park New Jersey and volunteered as a hospice
worker in Bergen County, N.J.
Barbara is predeceased by her husband, reverend Walter G. arkell;
her father, Charles Lamey and her mother, isabel Lamey (nee Parring-
ton). She is survived by her devoted children, Heather DelBagno and husband anthony,
ann Calandriello (husband robert deceased), Jennifer arkell and husband robert, and
Jonathan arkell and wife Luz. Gema will be missed by her adoring grandchildren, Jacque-
line, Lauren, Courtney, Jessica, robert Jr., Katherine, alexandra, Jennifer, andrew and
Matthew. She is also survived by her loving siblings, Diane Ogilvie (husband alan de-
ceased), Douglas Lamey, Brenda Luksis and her husband Maris and many loved ones of
the arkell, Luksis, Ogilvie and Smith families.
a service was held on October 12 at Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Greenwich, N.J.,
with burial following in the church cemetery. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the charity of one’s choice.
arrangements made by Marinella funeral Home.
Joseph A. Simon
Joseph a. Simon, 59, of atlantic City died on friday, October 4,
2019.
Joseph was born in Hammonton and was a resident for more than
20 years. He worked for Mighty Joe’s Gas Station in Shamong and en-
joyed working on cars, riding his motorcycle and fishing.
Joseph is predeceased by his parents, John and Pauline Simon. He
is survived by his three children, Joseph J. Simon (Michele) of egg
Harbor twp., Melissa romaine (Charles) of St. augustine, fla., and
Marc a. Simon of Hammonton; and his brother, John Simon of Ham-
monton. He was the loving grandfather of Benjamin and Levi Simon.
a visitation was held friday, October 11 with funeral services fol-
lowing at the Marinella funeral Home, Hammonton. Burial was private at the conven-
ience of the family.
arrangements made by Marinella funeral Home.
Felix Cruz
felix Cruz, 80, of Mullica twp. died peacefully on Monday, October
7, 2019 at his residence.
Born in arecibo, Puerto rico, he lived in this area for many years.
Cruz formerly worked for Patriot Windows in Hammonton.
He is survived by his loving wife, Migdalia Cruz (nee Garcia); his
children, Magie Cruz, randal Cruz, isa Medina and Molly auciello;
four brothers, Jesus Cruz, ramon Cruz, Normando Cruz and Cruz
Cruz; three sisters, Nereida Sanchez, aurea Cruz, Sol Maria Cruz; six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
funeral Services were held friday, October 11, 2019, at the Carne-
sale funeral Home, Hammonton where viewings were held thursday,
Oct. 10, 2019, and again on friday. Burial took place in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
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pursuit, friel said.
David Bonanata, 35, of Ham-
monton was arrested and charged
on a NCiC “take into custody”
warrant from atlantic County and
was also charged with resisting ar-
rest by fleeing, friel said.
friel said Sgt. Jason rigby was
the arresting officer.
Arrest on
Giordano
Lane
by Gabe Donio
G azette S taff W riter
HaMMONtON—Police made
an arrest at 7:20 p.m. on October 8
on the 800 block of Giordano Lane
after receiving a suspicious person
call, Hammonton Police Chief
Kevin friel said. Police responded,
See POLICE, Page 13
Salvatore
Palmieri
Salvatore Palmieri, 93, of Hammonton
died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at
the Heritage assisted Living in Ham-
monton.
Sal served in the U.S. army during the
Korean War and later retired from Cen-
tral railroad after more than 30 years of
service.
He is predeceased by his parents,
Michael and Geraldine Palmieri and two
sisters, frances Palmieri and Mary
Staino. Surviving are his sister, Dolores
falciano of Mullica twp. and two broth-
ers, edward Palmieri of the Villages,
fla., and Michael Palmieri of Hammon-
ton. He was the loving uncle of Debra
Cottone, Patricia andersen, Donna efs-
tatos, Dina frederick, John falciano, an-
thony Staino and robert Palmieri. His
extended family includes 14 grand nieces
and nephews and two great-great niece
and nephew. a special thank you to the
nursing staff at the Heritage assisted Liv-
ing for the excellent care Sal received
from them in his final days. Sal’s family
also would like to send their sincere ap-
preciation and gratitude to Samaritan
Hospice, especially to Mary, Vivian,
Debbie, ann and arnitque who not only
made Sal’s journey easier, but comforted
his family along the way.
Visitation and Mass of Christian Bur-
ial were held Saturday, October 12 at St.
Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish – St. anthony
of Padua Church, Hammonton. Burial
will be private in Oak Grove Cemetery at
a later date. in lieu of flowers donations
may be made to the alzheimer’s associ-
ation, 225 N. Michigan ave. fL 17,
Chicago, iL 60601 or St. Mary of Mt.
Carmel Parish, 226 french St., Hammon-
ton, NJ 08037.
arrangements made by Marinella fu-
neral Home.