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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 51
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 67
HAMMONTON
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WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Carole Z. Donio
Carole z. Donio, 80, (nee zarrella), of Winslow, NJ died peacefully at
her residence on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Born in Camden she was a lifelong South Jersey resident. She was
the former Postmaster at Winslow Post Office and retired as Postmaster
at Waterford Post Office. Mrs. Donio also formerly worked as a secretary
for rCA. She was a member of the Winslow Vol. fire Co. Ladies Aux-
iliary. Mrs. Donio loved reading books, it was her favorite pastime.
She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony “Tony” Donio Sr.
Mrs. Donio is survived by her two daughters, Adrienne Donio Weiss
and her husband Eric, Valerie Donio fanelle and her husband robert; her
son, Anthony Donio Jr. and his wife Sharon; her brother, Anthony zarrella and his wife
Maryann and her grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, Emma rose, Alexandria Christina, Ayden
Anthony and Anthony richard.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in St. Mary
of Mt. Carmel Parish—St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hammonton. Burial followed in Oak
Grove Cemetery, Hammonton. in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St.
Vincent de Paul food Pantry, 226 french St., Hammonton.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home.
Vincent S. Brigandi
Vincent S. Brigandi, 89, of Winslow died peacefully at home on Sat-
urday, November 17, 2018.
Born in Winslow he was a lifelong resident there. Vince was an avid
hunter and he belonged to inskip Antlers Gun Club in Winslow and South
Jersey Beagle Club in Vincentown. He was a volunteer fireman for the
Winslow fire Department, and he was a member of the Holy Name So-
ciety, Sons of italy in Landisville, and the Knights of Columbus Council
No. 7774. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Vince worked as
a principal engineer for the State of New Jersey Department of Trans-
portation retiring in 1991. He enjoyed spending time outside working in
his garden, on his tractor and taking care of his grapes that his family used to make home-
made wine.
He was predeceased by his wife, Jean M. Brigandi; his parents, Salvatore and Mary Brig-
andi; and his brother, Joseph Brigandi. He is survived by three sons, frank V. Brigandi
(Cathy) of Atco, Sam Brigandi of Hammonton and richard A. Brigandi of Winslow; two
grandchildren, Jim Bompensa (Maria) and Joseph O’Neil (Theresa); three great grandchil-
dren, Mia, Jade, and Drew; one sister, Eleanor Greco of Vineland and one sister-in-law, Judy
Brigandi of Winslow.
A viewing will be held on friday, November 23, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Carnesale funeral Home, 202 S. Third Street in Hammonton, where funeral services will
take place at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hammonton.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home.
Ana Maria Torres
Ana María Torres, 83, of Philadelphia, Pa. died peacefully on Novem-
ber 14, 2018 in the hospital.
Ana was born on April 17, 1935 in Salinas, Pr to parents rosaura and
Juan Velez. At the age of 17 Ana married and shortly thereafter moved to
Doylestown, Pa. After living many years in Pa. Ana decided that she
would make the change to move to Hammonton, to have a better life for
her and her children. Once she established herself she then started to work
in various factories until she was able to land a job at Lenox China as an
inspector. She gave Lenox China 16 years of service and then retired.
Once retired she took care of her ill daughter, Yvette. Years later she then
returned back to Pennsylvania to now take care of her ill mother too. One of Ana’s most
memorable moments was going to the Puerto rican Civic Club where she spent many nights
dancing, something she really loved to do.
She was predeceased by her two daughters, Yvette ramirez and Miriam Torres. Ana
leaves behind one sister, Delvia Diaz (Julio Diaz) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; eight children, ruth
E rodriguez of Philadelphia, Margaret rivera of Atco, Agnes Hanna (William) of Maryland,
Edwin Torres Sr. of reading, Pa., Annette Stowers (Wayne) of Homosassa, fla., Anna
reveron (Bernard) of Philadelphia, Marilyn Nogue (Alberto) of Hammonton and Eduardo
Marrero of Philadelphia; 36 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren and three great-great
grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her children and many friends. You will forever
be in our hearts. Bendición Mami.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in St. Mary
of Mt. Carmel Parish— St. Joseph Church, Hammonton. Burial followed in Greenmount
Cemetery.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home.
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Monday, November 19, 12:58 p.m.
Drug arrests made by HPD
by Gabe Donio
G AzETTE S TAff W riTEr
HAMMONTON—At 5:01 p.m.
on November 13, Darius Clark,
37, of Atlantic City was arrested
near the area of the prime block of
12th Street on a warrant and was
found to be in possession of drug
paraphernalia, Hammonton Police
Chief robert Jones said.
The warrant was for $1,500 and
there was a second warrant for
$1,500, both from Hammonton,
Jones said. There was also a $350
warrant from Atlantic City, Jones
said.
Clark was charged with posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, Jones
said, adding that he was trans-
ported to the Atlantic County Jail
after failing to post bail.
Officer renzo Mendoza was
the arresting officer, Jones said.
in related news, at 5:16 p.m. on
November 14, two subjects were
arrested after a report of drug ac-
tivity on Applefield Loop in Ply-
mouth Place Apartments, Jones
said.
Police responded and after
Marcella C. Dougherty
Marcella C. Dougherty, 53, of Hammonton died peacefully at Samar-
itan Hospice on Thursday, November 15, 2018 with her husband at her
side.
Born in York, Pa. she resided in Hammonton for more than 25 years.
Marcy was a retail associate at Macy’s Department Store in the Hamilton
Mall, Mays Landing.
She is predeceased by her father, Nelson Leroy Stahl and her brother-
in-law, The Honorable Allen J. Littlefield. Marcy is survived by her loving
husband, Thomas A. Dougherty; her adoring children, Austin and
rachael; her sister, Kimberly Apostle (Tobias Sr.) and their children, To-
bias Jr, Theodore, Samantha; and Jacob of Williamstown; her mother-in-law and father-in-
law, Carmella and Tom Dougherty of Blue Anchor; her sisters-in-law, Karen Littlefield and
her sons, Matt and Michael of Hammonton, Colleen Dougherty (richard) and their children,
Chloe and Connor of Montclair; her brothers-in-law, Kevin Dougherty and frank Mazza
and their children, Andrew and Donovan of folsom; and her mother, Colleen Stahl of Cedar
Brook.
funeral Services will be held today, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the
Carnesale funeral Home, 202 S. Third St., Hammonton, where a viewing will be held from
9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Hammonton. in lieu of
flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hammonton Cancer foundation, PO Box
1066, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home.
Manuel Velazquez
Manuel Velazquez, 82, of Mullica Township died on Wednesday, No-
vember 14, 2018 in AtlantiCare regional Medical Center, Mainland Di-
vision.
Born in Carolina, Pr he lived in this area for many years. He formerly
worked as a custodian for the Atlantic City School District.
He is survived by his two daughters, Lizzette Velazquez and Michelle
Velazquez both of New Britain, Conn.; his lifelong partner, rosa Cruz of
Mullica; several brothers and sisters living in Puerto rico; six grandchil-
dren; three great grandchildren and many “adopted” grandchildren.
funeral Services were held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the
Carnesale funeral Home. Burial was private.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale funeral Home.
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checking a 2004 Hyundai, two ar-
rests were made: Elliott Thomas,
22, of Hammonton and zion
Schaffer, 20, of Hammonton,
Jones said.
According to Jones, they were
each arrested for possession of
marijuana, and Thomas was ar-
rested for possession with intent
to distribute and possession.
“There were three ounces of
marijuana seized, which is about
the size of a small pillow,” Jones
said.
Schaffer was charged with pos-
session of marijuana, Jones said.
Both men were released on their
own recognizance and Officer
William Kurz was the arresting
officer, Jones said.
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POLICE, from Page 1
Pease had a $500 warrant from
the City of Camden, Jones said.
According to Jones, while police
were checking the two subjects
from the car, two other subjects ex-
ited the Walmart pushing a shop-
ping cart. They were: William
Heffner iii, 20, of Williamstown
and ramon Gomez, 27, of Berlin,
Jones said.
K-9 Officer robert zbikowski
noted their items in the shopping
cart were not in a bag, Jones said.
“All four were together. it ap-
pears that the two individuals with
the shopping cart were shoplifting
from the Walmart while the other
subjects were in the car,” Jones
said.
Both Heffner and Gomez were
charged with shoplifting and
Gomez also had a $500 warrant
from the City of Camden, Jones
said.
zbikowski and Officer renzo
Mendoza were the arresting offi-
cers, Jones said.
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