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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 55
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 65
HAMMONTON
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WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Dolores R. “Lorie” DeMarco
Dolores R. “Lorie” DeMarco (nee Bilazzo), 68, of Hammonton died
on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at home with her loving family by her
side.
She graduated from Hammonton High School in 1969. Lorie and her
husband Ricky founded R.F. DeMarco Nursery in 1976, where she was
widely known and remained as an officer of the business until her retire-
ment. She was a loyal member of Victory Bible Church where she was
inspirational with the Prayer Chain. She was one of the founding members
of the Cruising Classic Cars. Lorie had a true love for horses; she raised
several over the years.
Lorie is predeceased by her parents, Rocco and Virginia Bilazzo;
brother, Rocco Bilazzo; sister, Joann Luca and brothers-in-law, John Fanelli and Harry Wolf.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ricky F. DeMarco; brother, John Bilazzo and sisters,
Bernadette Fanelli and Donna Wolf. She will be sadly missed by her mother-in-law, Susanna
DeMarco, along with many nieces and nephews.
Viewings were held Wednesday, December 4 and Thursday, December 5, all at the
Marinella Funeral Home, Hammonton. Services were held Thursday, December 5. Burial
followed in Oak Grove Cemetery, 500 N. White Horse Pike, Hammonton. Donations may
be made in Lorie’s memory to Victory Bible Church, 816 S. Egg Harbor Rd., P.O. Box 833,
Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
James W. Restuccio
James W. Restuccio, 72, of Hammonton died peacefully on Saturday,
December 7, 2019 at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees.
Born in Hammonton, he was a lifelong resident. He was the owner of
Jimmy’s Lakeside Garage in Hammonton for many years. He enjoyed
collecting antique miniature model tow trucks and cars. Jimmy had a heart
of gold and he would help anyone in need.
He is predeceased by two sons, Giacomo and Phillip Restuccio; his
parents, James and Helen Restuccio and two brothers, James P. and Phillip
“Fiji” Restuccio. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Restuccio (nee
McCallin); two daughters, Stacy Restuccio and Kimberly Lucca; four
sons, James W. Restuccio Jr., Mark Lucca, Anthony Lucca and John
Lucca; one sister, Barbara Nuneville Restuccio; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchil-
dren and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Viewings will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday,
December 13, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., both at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S.
Third Street in Hammonton, where funeral services will take place on Friday, December 13
at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemtery in Hammonton.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Felice Catalfamo
Felice Catalfamo, 85, of Hammonton died peacefully on Friday, De-
cember 6, 2019 at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees.
He was born in Vigliatore, Messina, Sicily, Italy and has been a resident
of Hammonton since 1961. He was a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
Parish and St. John the Baptist Society. He worked at W.B. Kessler Cloth-
ing Co. as a presser.
He is predeceased by his wife, Antonina and his parents, Francesco
and Anna Catalfamo. Surviving are his loving children, Franco Catalfamo
and Anna Catalfamo-Heritage; his brothers, Anthony (Tanina), Joseph
(Maria) and Salvatore Catalfamo (Lynn); his sisters, Santina Iacono and
Sarina Catania (Felice) and two grandchildren, Michale and Felicia Catal-
famo-Smith.
A viewing was held Tuesday, December 10, at the Marinella Funeral Home, Hammonton.
A Mass of Christian Burial was also held Tuesday, December 10, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
Parish - St. Joseph Church, Hammonton. Entombment followed in Greenmount Cemetery,
124 S. First Road, Hammonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The
Alzheimers Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave, Seventh Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Manuel Alfonso Rios-Roman
Manuel Alfonso Rios-Roman, 69, died on December 3, 2019.
He was born on October 29, 1950 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and was a long-time resident
of Hammonton. At a very young age, Manuel worked on a farm and in his spare time would
grow vegetables in his backyard; he also enjoyed telling jokes to his family and friends.
He is the son of the late Jose Rios Arroyo and Rosa Maria Roman. He is survived by his
four children, Milagros Rios-Concepción, Manuel Joel, Kelvin Omar and Karen Beatrice
Rios-Roman; eight grandchildren; five siblings, Jose, Luz Maria, Delia, Felicita and Julio
Rios-Roman; 15 nieces and nephews, and many more family and friends. He will be sadly
missed by all.
Funeral services were held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Carnesale Funeral
Home, Hammonton, where a viewing was also held.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
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The Sons of Italy have posted a Christmas message on their board outside their lodge on Third Street.
Monday, December 9 at 11:57 a.m.
Second Street theft being investigated by HPD
POLICE, from Page 1
with any information about this
incident or any related incidents
should contact the Hammonton
Police Department at (609) 561-
4000, Friel said.
Officer Anthony Paulsgraf was
the investigating officer, Friel
said.
In other police news, a warrant
arrest was made at 3:54 p.m. on
December 5 at the corner of Front
Street and 12th Street, Friel said.
Friel said he was on patrol and
observed a subject who had an
outstanding warrant.
Gabriel Luna, 19, of Hammon-
ton had an outstanding warrant
from Mullica Twp. for $250, Friel
said.
He was arrested, processed and
released with a new court date
from Mullica Twp., Friel said.
“Community members have no-
ticed people loitering in the area
and panhandling so we have been
investigating that,” Friel said.
Friel was the arresting officer,
he said.
In other news, police are inves-
tigating a theft on Second Street
that was reported at 10 a.m. on
December 2 on the 300 block of
N. Second Street, Friel said.
Friel said the complainant said
unknown actors entered her prop-
erty in the overnight hours,
opened her mailbox, took out her
mail and left it strewn across the
yard and stole a lawn sign she had
on her front lawn.
Detective Sgt. Jared Baglivo
was the investigating officer, Friel
said.
James N. Cappuccio
James N. Cappuccio Jr., 62, of Hammonton died on Thursday, Decem-
ber 5, 2019.
Born in Camden, Jimmy was a Hammonton resident all his life. He
worked as a dishwasher for various casinos in Atlantic City and last
worked at the St. Joseph School in Hammonton.
Surviving are a son, Thomas Cappuccio and sister, Cathy Lee Cap-
puccio.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Sat-
urday, December 14, 2019, 11 a.m. at the Landolfi Funeral Home, 237
Bellevue Ave., Hammonton. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to
11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will take place in Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery, Hammonton.
Arrangements made by Landolfi Funeral Home.
Rita Herbert
Rita Herbert, 64, of Mullica Twp. died on Friday, December 6, 2019
at AtlantiCare Medical Center in Galloway Twp.
Born in Somers Point, she was a lifelong resident of Mullica Twp. She
was the owner of Lord’s Blooms Flowers in Mullica Twp. She was an
active member of Victory Bible Church, and was a member of the
women’s ministry. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking, arranging
flowers; but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Theodore Herbert; two sons, Walter
Lockwood (Filiany), Jeremy Herbert (Misti); three daughters, Mishelle
Perona, Reeda Nicholas (James), Rebecca Herbert (Julio); 11 grandchil-
dren, Kaylyn, James, Steven, Jessica, Joshua, Carly, Madilyn, Bryanna,
Andrew, Giavanna and Noah, three great-grandchildren, Madison, Katrina and James; two
brothers, Kenny Davis (Judy) and Norman Davis and niece, Kelly Finkbeiner (John).
A viewing was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Victory Bible Church, Hammon-
ton, where funeral services also took place. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Ham-
monton.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Inferrera’s
Market
EVERYBODY’S STORE.
Anyone with any information
about this incident or any related
incidents should contact the Ham-
monton Police Department at
(609) 561-4000, Friel said.
HPD seeking
Class II officers
by Gabe Donio
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
HAMMONTON—The Ham-
monton Police Department is
looking for Certified Class II Of-
ficers for part-time employment,
Hammonton Police Chief Kevin
Friel told The Gazette.
“At this point, the Hammonton
Police Department is looking to
replace Class II Officers who we
have lost to other agencies. People
can come in and fill out an appli-
cation so we can continue to keep
our community as safe as possi-
ble,” Friel said.
Friel said the Class II position
would handle court security and
patrols.
“It’s a great way for someone
who has recently tested and will
be on the civil service list to give
us a show of their talents and
skills,” Friel said.
Operation Good
Scents Dec. 13 & 14
HAMMONTON—Thomas G.
Southard will be hosting “Opera-
tion Good Scents” on Friday, De-
cember 13 and Saturday, December
14. The program provides fresh
greens for the Christmas season to
veterans. The event will be held at
451 Pleasant Mills Road.
For more information contact
Southard at (609) 561-2545 or
(609) 457-7860.
436 N. 3RD STREET - HAMMONTON 561-1061
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