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The Hammonton Gazette
OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 NOTICIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . . 51
CORRECTION : In an article in the November 2 issue of The Gazette , the owner of Rodio ’ s Kitchen was incorrect . Sal Rodio is the owner of Rodio ’ s Kitchen , not Michele Rodio ad reported . Also , the hours of Rodio ’ s Kitchen are 8:30 a . m . to 2:30 p . m ., Wednesday through Sunday . They are closed Monday and Tuesday . The Gazette regrets the error .
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 61 WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 www . hammontongazette . com
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OBITUARIES
Emily Christine Gollihur
Emily Christine Gollihur , 15 , of Hammonton passed away peacefully with her parents by her side on Tuesday , November 15 , 2022 . Born in Voorhees , she was a lifelong resident of Hammonton and attended the LARC School in Bellmawr with many friends and a caring faculty and staff . Emily had an infectious smile and laugh , enjoyed music and loved spending time with her family .
Emily is survived by her loving parents , Geoffrey and Aimee Gollihur ; her brothers , Andrew , Carter , and Gray ; her Grandparents , LaMonte and Wendy Magnan and Joanne Gollihur ; her aunts and uncles , Mark Gollihur , Rebecca Gollihur , Evan Gollihur , Mary DePasquale , Nicole Caruso , and Joseph Caruso ; Cousins , Sierra Caruso , River Caruso , and Cora Gollihur ; and Special Caregivers , Clarissa , Christina , Sharon , and Ann . Emily is predeceased by her Grandparents , Judith Gollihur and Robert Gollihur .
Relatives and friends were invited to a visitation on Tuesday November 22 , 2022 from 10 a . m . -11 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . A Celebration of Life will begin at 11 a . m . at the funeral home . In lieu of flowers , Emily ’ s family requests that donations be made to any of the following organizations that have supported Emily throughout her life : The Rotary Club of Hammonton , N . J ., PO Box 811 , Hammonton , N . J . 08037 , Children ’ s Hospital of Philadelphia , or Give Kids the World Village . To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home , Inc .
Paul F . Terruso
Paul F . Terruso , 93 , of Williamstown and formerly of Hammonton , passed away on Tuesday , November 15 , 2022 in Jefferson Hospital Washington Township . Born in Philadelphia he grew up in Hammonton and lived there until moving to Williamstown in 2017 . Paul was a self-employed master mechanic for over 50 years . Paul loved his country and proudly served in the U . S . Marine Corps and the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion with service in Vietnam . He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion F . A . Funston Post 186 in Hammonton , The Marine Corp League of Vineland , Vietnam Veterans Association ; Second Marine Division Association and the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 ( MCB40 ). Paul was an integral part of the Terruso Racing Team with Mario “ Junior ” and Richie .
Paul was predeceased by his parents , Catherine and Mario Terruso ; and his brothers , Anthony , Mario , Jr ., and Richie . Paul is survived by his partner of 48 years , Donna Hamernick ; his sons , Michael and Mario , Sr .; and his daughters , Paula Bellone and Cheryl May ; 7 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren . Funeral Services were held Monday November 21 , at the Carnesale Funeral Home , 202 S . Third St ., Hammonton , N . J . Burial was in Brig . Gen . William C . Doyle Veteran Cemetery , 350 Province Line Road , Wrightstown , N . J . 08562 . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CHOP , Shiner ’ s or St . Jude ’ s Hospital .
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home .
Toni M . LoSasso
Toni M . LoSasso , 71 , of Hammonton , N . J . and formerly of Mullica Twp . passed away Sunday November 13 , 2022 . She was born and raised in the Hammonton area . She graduated from Oakcrest Regional High School and attended classes at Atlantic Cape Community College . After graduation , she worked in the telephone industry with Bell Telephone , Lucent Technologies , Expanets and retiring from Tricomm Services Corporation in Hammonton , N . J . Toni loved the outdoors especially being on the water boating and waterskiing . Toni was quick to make friends and opened her home to everyone . Living on the water , Toni had such joy in taking people out on her boat on the Mullica River . A fabulous cook , she loved to entertain and spend time with her family and friends . She was full of life . Toni was very active in the community calling Bingo for St . Martin and St . Joseph Churches . For thirty years , she ran the Beer Garden for St . Joseph Church during the week of the Feast of Our Lady of Mt . Carmel .
Toni is predeceased by her parents , Mary and Anthony ( Dauet ) Sasso , and her two nephews , John A . LoSasso , Jr . and Jason LoSasso . Toni will be sadly missed by her lifelong partner , Rosie Rainer ; her brother , John LoSasso and his wife Theresa ; her nephew , Stephen LoSasso and his wife Stephanie ; great nephew , Gianni LoSasso and many friends .
Family and friends were invited to attend her viewing Saturday November 19th from 10 a . m . to 11 a . m . at St . Mark and All Saints Church 429 S . Pitney Rd . Galloway , N . J . The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a . m . following the viewing . Interment to be at a later date . Donations in Toni ’ s memory may be made to St . Mark and All Saints Church , 429 S . Pitney Road , Galloway N . J . 08205 . To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home Inc .
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Painters working on the building that houses El Nuevo Mariachi Loco restaurant at the corner of Bellevue Avenue and N . Egg Harbor Road . Wednesday , November 16 , 1:29 p . m .
9-week-old puppy was drugged
POLICE , from Page 1 ence to a canine having a medical emergency . Upon arrival , police found a nine-week-old puppy wrapped in a blanket being held in the arms of an employee of the store ,” Friel said .
The owners of the dog were standing nearby , Friel said , and one
Claire Pistone
was holding another dog .
“ The puppy [ in the arms of the employee ] appeared to have difficulty breathing and was unconscious ,” Friel said .
The owners were identified as Clint Danks , 58 , of Hammonton and Kristina Myers , 36 , of Hammonton , Friel said .
Claire Pistone , 88 , of Hammonton , N . J ., passed away peacefully Friday November 18 , 2022 at home . She was born in Camden , N . J . and grew up in Medford before moving to Hammonton over 60 years ago . Claire worked in the food and beverage department at Resorts Casino of Atlantic City .
She is predeceased by her husband , Albert Pistone Sr .; daughter , Teresa Scott ; and sisters , Janet Pinkerton , Peggy Frampus , and Lois Weisman . Claire is survived by her son , Albert Pistone Jr . ( Nitza ); and her daughter , Maryann Pistone . Loving grandmother of Mike Pistone ( Meghan ), Brian Pistone ( Misty ), Lynn Wynters ( Jon ), Kyle Scott ( Jenna ), Matthew Scott ( Karla ), and Justin Scott . Also , a Great Grandmother of 8 .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday November 25 , 2022 9 a . m .– 11 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . A Service will be held at 11 a . m . at the funeral home . Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 124 S . First Rd . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . Donations may be made in Claire ’ s memory to the St . Vincent De Paul Food Pantry Third and French St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home Inc .
Nancy “ Karole ” Luciano
Nancy “ Karole ” Luciano , 63 , of Folsom , N . J . passed away peacefully Wednesday , November 16 , 2022 . Karole was dedicated to her family and faith . She was passionate about supporting efforts to cure Cystic Fibrosis . Karole loved nothing more than her children and grandbabies and creating new memories with them every chance she got . She was a wonderful Grammy and she will truly be missed .
Karole is pre-deceased by her beloved son , Steven Davis ; and is survived by her daughter , Tara Luciano ( Ryan Hill ); her mother , Nancy ( Charles ); father , Sam ; sister , Joanlynn ; her grandsons , Michael Davis , Zachary & Garrett Hill , and many cherished Cousins and Friends .
Relatives and friends were invited to attend her viewing Tuesday , November 22 , 2022 , from 1:30 p . m . -3 p . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home on 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . Service began at 3 p . m . at the funeral home . Burial will be held at the convenience of the family . In lieu of flowers , donations can be made to the Boomer Esiason Foundation . Please carry-on Karole ’ s memory by helping support those living with Cystic Fibrosis like her grandson Michael , so that one day CF will stand for Cure Found . https :// www . esiason . org / donate / ( https :// www . esiason . org / donate /) To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com
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Myers stated that one of her friends may have had a controlled dangerous substance in her hands as the dog was licking her , Friel said .
“ The dog ’ s pupils were pinpoint and naloxnone was administered to the dog ,” Friel said .
Officer Kyle Ambrozaitis provided rescue breaths to the dog , and the puppy regained consciousness after several moments , Friel said .
Both Danks and Myers were placed under arrest for a charge of animal cruelty , Friel said .
Danks was found to be in possession of three small orange plastic vials filled with a white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine , Friel said .
Friel said the canines were seized as per the Atlantic County Prosecutor ’ s Office and turned over to the Atlantic County Animal Control .
Danks was charged with possession of cds methamphetamine and cruelty to animals , Friel said . Myers was charged with cruelty to animals , Friel said . Both subjects were released pending a court appearance in Atlantic County Superior Court , Friel said .
Friel said Officer Matthew Heiser was the investigating and arresting officer .
This report is comprised of arrests and investigations made by the men and women of local enforcement . All suspects and arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law .