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BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 27
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 51
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WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Anthony F. Capella Sr.
Anthony F. Capella Sr., 83, of Hammonton died peacefully on Oc-
tober 20, 2019.
He was married to Nina, deceased, for 56 years and was a lifelong
resident of Hammonton.
Surviving him are four children, Anthony Capella, Jr. (Lisa), Rev.
Fr. Joseph Capella (Rector, Camden Catholic High School), Paul
Capella (Coleen) and Annlouise Capella (Francis) and several grand
and great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Friday,
October 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish-St. Joseph
Church, 220 Third St., Hammonton, with funeral Mass to follow at 7
p.m. at the church on Friday evening. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a second
visitation with the family on Saturday morning, October 26, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the
church with closing prayers and burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery, Hammonton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Camden
Catholic High School, 300 Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002 to be used for Catholic
education in Anthony’s name.
Arrangements made by Eugene J. Zale Funeral Home Inc.
Eileen “Angie” Shulman
Eileen “Angie” Shulman (nee D’Angelo), 68, of Shamong died on
Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Cooper Medical Center.
Born in Lemoyne, Pa., she graduated from Trinity High School in
1968. Before retiring she worked as a Registered Nurse at Virtua
Health System in Marlton. She was a former member of the Shamong
Township School Board and the Shamong Township PTA.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 46 years, Gene
Shulman; son, Eric (wife Katie and grandson Jaxson); daughter, Elysia;
brothers, Mike D’Angelo (Janet), Tom D’Angelo (Julie-deceased), Jim
D’Angelo (Deb); her sister, Kathy (deceased) and brother, Bob D’An-
gelo (Gail); her nephews and nieces, Michael D’Angelo, Tony D’An-
gelo (Chris), Michele Minter (Shane), PJ Lippi, David D’Angelo (Caitlyn), Marie Schult
(Andrew), Becky D’Angelo, Tori D’Angelo and “many loving friends and neighbors,
(you know who you are).”
A visitation was held on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Carnesale Funeral Home,
Hammonton, where a celebration of her life was also held. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK
73123
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Ismael Mercado
Ismael Mercado, 85, of Hammonton died peacefully with his family
by his side on Monday, October 14, 2019 at AtlantiCare Regional Med-
ical Center in Galloway Twp.
Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, he lived in Hammonton for more
than 50 years. He formerly worked as a chef at Caesar’s Hotel & Casino
in Atlantic City and Geet’s Diner in Williamstown. He enjoyed garden-
ing, playing dominos and singing, especially Christmas carols.
Mercado is predeceased by his wife, Monserrate Mercado and his
daughter, Aida. He is survived by his son, Edwin Mercado; two daugh-
ters, Lillian Mercado and Elizabeth Mercado; one sister in Puerto Rico,
11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A viewing was held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Carnesale Funeral Home,
Hammonton. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 19, 2019
at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Church of St. Joseph’s, Hammonton. Burial followed
at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 124 S. First Road, Hammonton.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Amanda Brooke-DeStefano
Amanda Brooke DeStefano (nee Brining), 33, of Folsom died sud-
denly on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
She was born in Washington Twp. and was raised in Collings Lakes.
Amanda loved to travel, along the way working at Mocha Joe’s Coffee
Shop in Jacksonville, N.C., and Wal-Mart in Maryland and in Ham-
monton. She loved camping, BBQs, hanging out with her family, es-
pecially her nieces, nephew and cousins.
She is predeceased by her father, Robert Brining. Surviving are her
husband, John Edward DeStefano, Jr.; her daughter, Madison DeSte-
fano; her mother, Catherine McConkey and husband Scott of Glen
Burnie, Md.; brother, Robert Brining of Folsom; maternal grandparents,
Young and James Dwyer of Georgia and Ismael Santa of North Carolina. She will be
sadly missed by her loving nieces, nephew and her extended family and friends.
Private services will be held by her family.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
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Two injured in Oct. 17 accident
HAMMONTON—Two people
were injured, with one ejected
from the vehicle, as a result of an
accident that was reported at 12:54 a.m. on October 17 at the intersec-
tion of Moss Mill and S. Egg Har-
bor Roads, Hammonton Police
Chief Kevin Friel said.
“As a patrol vehicle was driving
down South Egg Harbor Road, the
officer observed a tire in the road-
way and debris leading to a vehicle
POLICE, from Page 1
The complaint was sent to Harris,
who will be summoned to appear
in Atlantic County Superior Court, Friel said.
Officer Christopher Henshaw
was the arresting officer, Friel
said.
by Gabe Donio
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
Theft from business
George Robert Irizarry Jr.
George Robert Irizarry Jr., affectionately known as GJ, 42, of
Vineland, died suddenly on Friday, October 11, 2019.
GJ grew up in Williamstown and graduated from Williamstown High
School in 1996. He was a dedicated manager of Domino’s Pizza and a
beloved member of the T&L transportation family. He always enjoyed
spending time with friends and family. His passions were Alice Cooper,
camping, cooking, gaming, collecting POP! Figures and comic books.
His favorite characters were Batman, Joker and Venom. GJ will be
sadly missed by the many lives he touched.
He was the beloved son of Patricia Kintzel (Kurt) and George
Irizarry (Candace); step-son of Lillian Burns; dear brother of Patricia
Neyra (Joe), Michele Auxer (Chris), Julie Hines (Naafi), Tiffany Kintzel (John Ormsby)
and Kaitlyn Irizarry; superhero uncle to Aubrey, Gavin, Brandon, Tamayra, Shainna,
Dylan, Laila, Bobby and great-niece Savannah. He was adored by many aunts, uncles
and cousins, and was a wonderful, loyal friend to many.
A celebration of life and a service were held Tuesday, October 22 at the Franklinville
V.F.W., Franklinville, N.J. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Margaret “Marge” Calletta
Margaret “Marge” Calletta, 96, died and was reunited with her lov-
ing husband of 62 years, Russell J. Calletta, on Friday, October 18,
2019 in the Samaritan Center at Voorhees.
Marge was born in Manheim, Germany. She left there as a young
child and resided in Hammonton for 65 years. She worked alongside
her husband managing the family business, La Crest Cut Glass. She
was a diligent homemaker and took pride in raising her family and car-
ing for them.
Marge is survived by her son, Frank (Arlene); her daughter, Joyce
Perry (Bill); her grandchildren, Lynne Dougherty (Michael), Frank Cal-
letta (Michele), Lauren McBride (David), Kevin Perry and her great-
grandchildren, Madison, Mackenzie and Milena McBride, Colin, Ryan and Patrick
Dougherty and Cora Calletta.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Marge’s life celebration and gathering today,
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish,
Church of St. Joseph’s, 226 French St., Hammonton, where a Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Greenmount Cemetery, Ham-
monton. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her honor to St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 238105-9959.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
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that had run off the roadway,” Friel
said.
The vehicle, a 2009 Nissan Mu-
rano, which had been traveling
eastbound on S. Egg Harbor Road,
crossed over the center line for
some reason and left the roadway
in the westbound lane at the inter-
section of Moss Mill Road, Friel
said.
“The vehicle struck three poles
and roadway signage before im-
pacting with a large tree, which
overturned the vehicle. It came to
rest on guardrail adjacent to Moss
Mill Road,” Friel said.
The vehicle is believed to have
been occupied by two individuals,
one of whom had been ejected
from the vehicle, Friel said. Both
the driver and the passenger re-
ceived injuries, Friel said. One in-
dividual was sent to AtlantiCare
Atlantic City Division and was
treated and released by Atlanti-
Care, Friel said.
Friel said the other individual,
the one who was ejected from the
vehicle, was airlifted to Cooper
Trauma Center in Camden.
The accident is being investi-
gated by Officer Kyle Ambrozaitis
and the Atlantic County Prosecu-
tor’s Office, Friel said.
HPD: Theft
from vehicle
by Gabe Donio
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
HAMMONTON—A theft from
a vehicle was reported to police at
9:42 a.m. on October 17 on the 200
block of Union Road, Hammonton
Police Chief Kevin Friel said.
The owner of the vehicle re-
ported that his New Jersey
Firearms Card had been stolen and
stated he believed the break-in had
occurred three weeks ago, Friel
said.
Friel cautioned residents about
carrying certain identification
cards unnecessarily.
“Carrying your Social Security
Card and Firearms Card on your
person or in your car daily is not
necessary as the cards are fre-
See HPD, Page 3