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Donald J. Perna, 83, of Hammonton, died Thursday, November 1, 2012, with his family by his side at the AtlantiCare Medical Center in Pomona.
Born in Rosedale, he was a lifelong resident of Hammonton. He retired in 1991 from the former Whitehall Labs in Hammonton. He also worked at the Glossy Fruit Farm in Hammonton. Donald was an Honorably Discharged E5 Sergeant serving in the New Jersey National Guard with 14 years of service. He was formerly president of the Hammonton High School Band Boosters, former member of the Assumption Society, and was involved with many functions of the Hammonton Centennial Celebration. Donald took joy and was an excellent cook and loved to cook for family and friends especially around the holidays and cooked for many gunning clubs in the area. He also enjoyed going to the casinos in Atlantic City with Betty.
Predeceased by: wife, Marie (nee Berenato). Surviving him are: devoted companion, Betty Scottino; daughters, Donna Patton (Charles), Debbie DiDonato (Steve) of Hammonton; brother, Joseph Perna (Helen) of Pomona; grandchildren, Stacey Arena (Matt), Amy Heggan (Ricky), Christina, Matthew DiDonato; great-grandchild, Tyler Heggan.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 5, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, St. Joseph Church followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
The family requests memorial donations to the Hammonton Fire Department, P.O. Box 838, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Landolfi Funeral Home.
Gladys Marie Heggan (nee Storey), 85, of Blue Anchor, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at home.
Gladys worked for over 25 years at the Braddock Frosted Foods (Mrs. Pauls) and for the Winslow Township Board of Education for 16 years.
Predeceased by: husband, Elwood C. Heggan; parents, Herbert and Helen Storey; brother, Herbert Storey; sisters, Aurelia DiMeo, Ruth McKay. Surviving her are; daughter, Ellen Curcio and her husband Frank of Winslow Township; son, Theodore Heggan and his wife Cindy of Forked River; sisters, Bette Phero of Winslow Township, Alice Engle of Pottstown, Pa.; grandchildren, Frank Curcio Jr., Jennifer Curcio, Kevin Curcio, Ryan Heggan, Kristy Robinson; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Curcio, Aidan Heggan, Kevin Curcio, Savanna Curcio, Isabella Curcio, Colton Robinson; many half brothers and sisters.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Monday, November 5, at Grace Union United Methodist Church followed by burial at Greenwood cemetery.
Donations may be made to Foster and Adoptive Family Services, P.O. Box 518, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home
Jean Perna (nee McCallin), 58, of Collings Lakes, died Monday, October 29, 2012.
Born in Philadelphia and formerly of Hammonton, she lived in Collings Lakes for the past 26 years. She was employed as a Crew Supervisor Building Maintenance Worker at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital for 23 years.
Predeceased by: father, Joseph McCallin; brothers, Alexander, Howard McCallin. Surviving her are: husband, Milton “Butch” Perna Sr.; children, Milton “Butchie” Perna Jr. of Collings Lakes, Carol Canale (Joseph) of Cedar Brook, Sherry Perna of Wilmington, Del.; Christina Cahill (Kevin) of Collings Lakes; mother, Rose McCallin of Blue Anchor; brother, Joseph McCallin Jr. (Patricia) of Blue Anchor; twin sister, Barbara Berghof (Frank) of Collings Lakes; sisters, Rosemary Restuccio (Jimmy), Bettyann McCallin of Hammonton; grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Anthony Jr., Brandon Caruso, Alexis Perna, James, Hared DeHart, Isabella Perna; great-grandchild, Rahlan Landry.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Saturday, November 3, at the Marinella Funeral Home followed by entombment at Greenmount cemetery.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Andrew C. “Henry” Amedio, 86, of Hammonton, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Division
Born in Hammonton, he was a lifelong resident. He worked for several different clothing factories in Hammonton. Mr. Amedio also worked at Lake Lenape Park in Mays Landing and Resorts in Atlantic City as a clam opener. Mr. Amedio was a member of St. Joseph Wildcatters for over 50 years. He was awarded the “Fidelis Award” by the Wildcatters for being such a great supporter.
Surviving him are: wife of 59 years, Patricia Amedio; daughters, Patricia Ann Haines and her husband George of Cape May, Kathleen Mary Smick and her husband Kevin of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Anthony Amedio of Hammonton; grandchildren, Matthew Smick (Lindsey), Marc Smick, Jason Haines (Alison), Jenn Haines; several great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Saturday, November 3, at the Carnesale Funeral Home followed by burial at Germania cemetery.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Eleanor Jean Bush, 73, died Thursday, October 18, 2012, in Chesapeake, Va.
Born in Johnstown, Pa., she traveled the world, married, had children, and found her home in Voorhees and her career in Hammonton.
Predeceased by: parents, Daniel and Anna Pasquerilla. Surviving her are: daughters, Stephane Kaelin and son-in-law, Gary Kaelin, Victoria Marr and her husband Kevin Lew; brother, Daniel Pasquerilla and his wife Gina; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristina, Matthew Kaelin; niece, Alysah; nephew, Nicholas Pasquerilla.
Services will be private.
Arrangements made by Family Choice Funerals.
Joseph A. Maressa Sr., Esquire, 89, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012, peacefully surrounded by his family in Berlin after an extended illness.
He was always proud of his Italian American heritage. A lifelong resident of Camden County, Mr. Maressa had a highly distinguished and successful career in law, public service, health care, and charitable works that spanned nearly 70 years. Prior to the outbreak of World War II, Mr. Maressa was enrolled in the ROTC program at Franklin & Marshall University where he was also a winning Division I wrestler. He joined the United States Navy during the war and was deployed in the Pacific theater where he served as a mine disposal officer, Lt.Jg. After the war he completed his undergraduate degree at Temple University and became a New Jersey State Trooper, Badge 888. With the initial intention of joining the FBI, he entered the Rutgers School of Law, Camden, and then decided to go into private practice in 1952. In his legal profession, he was a skilled trial attorney and for well over 40 years he served as the solicitor and counsel for a significant number of southern New Jersey school boards, boroughs, and authorities. In 1972, he was elected to the New Jersey State Senate, representing the Fourth Legislative district and was selected as the Majority Whip and Chairman of the powerful Judiciary Committee. A lifelong champion for the residents of southern New Jersey, the signature legislation that he sponsored during his 10 year term in the New Jersey legislature was Senate Bill 1540, which created the New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine – The Southern New Jersey School of Medicine. Senator Maressa’s substantial expertise in medical education and public health care was extremely valuable in his later service as a Board Member, a Chairman, and a Trustee to the Kennedy Health System, as well as his work as a Trustee and member of the Executive Board of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Always humble about the importance of his efforts, he was nevertheless honored with many awards, citations, and tributes by local, state, and national organizations for his advocacy and contributions to the health care profession. Among his accolades was the 2009 New Jersey Hospital Association’s Healthcare System Trustee Award, and being named a 2010 recipient of the Kennedy Health System’s Beacon Award.
A man of great faith and conviction, Senator Maressa was bestowed into “The Order of Saint Gregory” in 2001, in recognition by the Vatican of his distinguished loyalty to the Holy See and for his dedication and support of the church by his virtue and piety. Throughout his professional life, Senator Maressa also donated countless hours of his time and provided financial support to numerous charitable causes and organizations, far too many to list, but each of importance to him in the development and well-being of southern New Jersey families and communities. For all of his innumerable accomplishments however, Mr. Maressa was first and foremost a man completely dedicated to the love and welfare of his family.
Predeceased by: wife, Josephine (Tomassone). Surviving him are: devoted children, Anthony (Bette), JoLynne, Joseph Jr. (Linda), Julian; grandchildren, Josephine, Joseph R., Matthew, Caitlin, Joseph A III; loving companion of over 30 years, Muriel Mansmann. Mr. Maressa was the last member of the eight children of Antonio and Josephine Maressa; Jacob, Mabel, Louis, Frances, Frank, Leah, Stella; many nieces and nephews from his very large and extended family.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 5, followed by burial at Gate of Heaven cemetery.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Kennedy Cancer Center for Health and Hope, 900 Medical Center Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 or the Senator Joseph A. Maressa Endowed Scholarship at the UMDNJ – School of Osteopathic Medicine, One Medical Center Drive, Suite 305, Stratford, NJ 08084.
Arrangements made by LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home.
Connie R. Farley (Maticic), 70, of St. Michael, Pa., died Monday, October 29, 2012, at the Pallitive Care unit of Windber Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born September 3, 1942, Connie worked for Amalgamated Clothing Union at William B. Kessler Clothing Factory and the Stineman Ribbon Company. Her favorite past time was listening to country music, needlepoint, and just being a homemaker, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to her family.
Predeceased by: parents, Joseph and Anne (Stiffler) Maticic; daughter, Tanya; sister, Connie Lorraine; in-laws, Robert “Bud” and Lottie Farley; brothers-in-law, Robert Cooper, Alexander Farley Sr. Surviving her are: husband of 49 years, Robert Farley Sr.; son, Robert Jr. (Tracy) of Hammonton; grandsons, Joseph, Ryan; sisters, JoAnn (Wendell) Wright, Marilyn Cooper, Debra Dibert, Donna (Larry) Boyle; brother, Robert Sr. (Loretta); many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a memorial service on Friday, November 2, at the Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home in Beaverdale, Pa. followed by inurnment at Dunmyer cemetery.
Arrangements made by the Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home.
Norman Clark Schroeder, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), 89, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
Born February 26, 1923 in Egg Harbor City to Fred and Mathilda (Grams) Schroeder, he was the third youngest of nine children. He entered the United States Army Air Corps in March 1941, earned his pilot’s wings in November 1942 and became an Aircraft commander of B17s in the 8th Air Force by June 1943. Shot down and missing-in-action on September 16, 1943, he evaded capture inside occupied France, crossed the Pyrenees into Spain in Mid-January 1944, and returned home safely to celebrate his 21st birthday with his family. He had already met Athelda Francoeur of Kankakee, Ill. while training at Chanute Field, Ill. They married in October 1944 and recently celebrated their 68th anniversary. Norman pursued a career as a Regular Officer, Command Pilot, in the Regular United States Air Force. His tours of duty overseas and home included assignments in Germany (Berlin airlift), France, the Netherlands, Turkey, Georgia, and Texas. After almost 23 years of Military service he retired to teach in the San Jose Unified School District until the fall of 1980 when he and his wife moved to Oroville, Calif.
Military awards received included the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, President Unit Citation, plus other service and longevity awards. Norman graduated from University of Omaha (U. of Nebraska) while in the military. He belonged to the 379th Bombardment Group, the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, and Valley Ridge Military Officers Association of America. He enjoyed traveling with his family, woodworking, and reading.
Surviving him are: wife, Athelda F. Schroeder of Oroville, Calif.; daughter, Jo Anne S. Roters of Germany; sons, Norman C. Schroeder Jr. of Los Alamos, N.M., Thomas C. Schroeder of Oroville, Calif.; grandsons, Jean Marc Roters, Tyson N. Schroeder, Casey D. Schroeder.
Relatives and friends attended internment with military honors on November 1, at the Sacramento Valley VA National cemetery in Dixon, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Arrangements made by Oroville Funeral Home.
Marie Theresa Myers, 93, of Hammonton died Sunday, November 4, 2012, at home.
Born in Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium, she was a resident of Hammonton for 66 years. She was a devoted mother and wife. Mrs. Myers was a homemaker and she enjoyed cooking and crocheting. She often gave her crocheted items away as gifts and donations.
Predeceased by: husband, Robert Myers. Surviving her are: daughter, Rita Myers of Philadelphia; many loving friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing today, November 7, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Church of St. Anthony of Padua where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Michael Cuci, 71, died Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees.
Mr. Cuci was a lifelong Hammonton resident who owned his own business, Cuci Custom Millwork for 30 years. He was a woodworker extraordinaire and did extensive work for the owners of the Irish Pub in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Michael was also a Journeymen Woodworker for LU 2098 of the UBC for over 15 years.
Predeceased by: brother, Frank Cuci. Surviving him are: wife of 52 years, Anna Marie/Nancy Cuci; son, Michael Cuci Jr. (Kelly); daughter, Annette Kaiser (Richard); son, Keith Cuci (Jamie); 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Anthony Cuci; sister, Loretta Cuci (Enz); sister, Kathleen Merlino.
At the family’s request, services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Cuci’s name to the organization of your choice.
Arrangements made by LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home.
