Local obituaries for Atlantic County & throughout New Jersey.
Michael Dimeo
Dec 22, 2009
Michael DiMeo age 93 of Hammonton, passed away Tuesday Dec, 22, 2009 at his residence. Born in Hammonton, he was a lifelong resident. Mike was one of the original owners of Columbia Fruit Farms, where he could be found from dawn till dusk. Even after his retirement he could be found in the fields with his faithful buddy Buster by...

Lioudmila Celler
Dec 19, 2009
Lioudmila Celler (nee Kossoroukova ) age 85, passed away Dec. 19, 2009 at Virtua Hospital in Berlin. Born in Leningrad, Russia, she resided in Lakewood, NJ and then lived with her granddaughter in Blue Anchor. Surviving are her husband Leon Celler of Lakewood. Her daughter Tanya. Granddaughter Lena Gurka and her husband John of Blue Anchor, NJ. Her loving great...
Margaret M. 'Bilazzo' Pizzico
Dec 17, 2009
Margaret M. Pizzico (nee Bilazzo) age 90 of Hammonton, passed away December 17, 2009 at her son's residence. Born in Hammonton, she lived in Hammonton all her life and was a graduate of Hammonton High School. Margaret was an active member of Hammonton Senior Citizens and the Nutrition Center. She was employed as a hair stylist until her retirement. Margaret...
Dianne Butler
Dec 17, 2009
Dianne Butler (nee DelGiorno) age 62 of Folsom, passed away December 17, 2009 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Folsom for 38 years. She was a 1965 graduate of Sterling High School. Dianne was a pharmacy technician for over 25 years for Bellevue Drug and was an avid tennis player. Dianne is predeceased by her parents Daniel...
Salvatore F. 'Bill' Amedio
Dec 16, 2009
Salvatore F. " Bill " Amedio, age 86 of Hammonton, passed away Wednesday Dec. 16, 2009 at his residence. Born in Hammonton, he was a resident his entire life. Bill served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Society and Hammonton V.F.W # 1026 and American Legion Post 186. Bill worked for...
Anthony C. 'Buck' Demarco, Sr.
Dec 16, 2009
Anthony C. " Buck " DeMarco, Sr. age 82 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Weds. Dec. 16, 2009 at his residence. Born in Hammonton, he was a lifelong resident. He was a retired Heavy Equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local 825 of Springfield, NJ. He also owned and operated B.J. Farm Market in Hammonton in the 1970's for over 10...
Rita Beniulis
Dec 11, 2009
Rita Benulis age 88 of Hammonton, passed away December 11, 2009 at Virtua Hospital in Marlton. Born in Duryea, PA, she was an area resident most of her life. Predeceased by her husband Bronys. Surviving are her children Benny Benulis of Hammonton, Beatrice Piccola of Jacksonville, Fla. and Maryann Benulis of Dallas Tx. Loving sister of Anthony Witek of Long...
Theresa Leahey
Dec 10, 2009
Theresa Leahey (nee Grosso) age 92 of Atco, passed away Dec. 10, 2009 at Kennedy Hospital in Stratford. Born in Phila., she moved to Clementon in 1955. Theresa is predeceased by her husband William. Surviving are her children Thomas of Ohio, Albert of Mystic Island, John and his wife Helen of Winslow, Donald and his wife Cindy of Gloucester Twp.,...

Paul Amatuzio, Jr.
Dec 8, 2009
Interment at: Seaside Crematory Thursday, December 10, 2009 Seaside Crematory Rt. 9 Palermo, New Jersey, United States 08223
Frank V. Maiese
Dec 7, 2009
Frank V. Maiese 84, of Blue Anchor, passed away December 7, 2009 at Virtua in Mt. Holly. Born in Blue Anchor, he was a resident his entire life. Frank worked for I.T.E. in Philadelphia as a tool and die maker. Frank is predeceased by his parents Antonio and Rose and his sisters Angie Mongo, Frances Good, Carmella LaLena, Mary Coculli...
James S. Oropallo, Jr.
Dec 5, 2009
James S. Oropallo, Jr., 63, of Williamstown, passed away December 5, 2009 at Kennedy Hospital in Washington Twp. Born in Hammonton, he was an area resident his entire life. Jim worked as a truck driver for Lucca's Bakery. Jim is predeceased by his father James S. Oropallo. Surviving are his wife Sandy Schreffler, his son Jason (Angela) O'Loughlin, stepson Frank...

Walter H. Langdon
Dec 4, 2009
Walter H. Langdon 68 of Hammonton passed away December 4, 2009 at Atlantic Care in Mainland. Born in Phila., Pa. he was an area resident for over 44 years. He retired in 2005 after 27 years of service as a custodian at Hammonton High School. Walter enjoyed attending the sporting events of his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife Patricia (nee...
Lillian A. 'Bonnie' Halfmann
Dec 4, 2009
Lillian "Bonnie" Halfmann (nee Russell) age 66, passed away Dec 4, 2009 at Virtua Hospital in Mt. Holly. Born in Shamong, she was an area resident her entire life. Bonnie was a 1961 graduate of Lenape High School and a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware. She was a member of the Red Hats Club and N.J.E.A. Surviving are her...
Anna C. Mortellite
Dec 2, 2009
Anna C. Mortellite, (nee Grandi) age 91 of Hammonton, passed away Wednesday Dec. 2, 2009 at Virtua Hospital in Berlin. Born in Landisville, she was a lifelong area resident. Anna worked as a machine operator for C & P Coat, Aggressive and National Garment clothing companies. She was a member of St. Rita Society and the Altar Rosary Society of...

Anne C. 'Anna C. Ruggeri' Ruggeri
Nov 28, 2009
Anne C. Ruggeri (nee Merlo) age 94 of Folsom, passed away Friday Nov. 27, 2009 at her residence.She was born in Ancora, and was a lifelong area resident. Anne was the past president and held many other offices for the Community Associates Volunteers for W,B. Kessler Memorial Hospital, where she achieved 17,000 volunteer hours from 1973-2003. In 2004, Anne was...

Geraldine E. Ricci
Nov 25, 2009
Geraldine Ricci age 73 of Minotola, passed away November 25, 2009. Born in Hammonton, Gerry was a 1954 graduate of Hammonton High School and 1958 graduate of Seton Hall University. She was an active member of Queen of Angles/ St. Michael's Parish in Minotola and also taught CCD for many years. Gerry was a high school teacher for 37 years...
Dolores F. Santo
Nov 20, 2009
Dolores F. Santo (nee Brooks) age 72, passed away Nov.20, 2009 at The Health Center at Galloway. Born in Camden and raised in the Fairview section she lived in Brigantine most of her life. She retired from Harrah's Hotel & Casino as a cashier and formerly worked at Spencer Gifts in Atlantic City. She loved to watch old time movies....
Robert W. Panichello
Nov 20, 2009
Robert W. Panichello age 80 of Atco, passed away Nov. 20, 2009 at Genesis Voorhees Center. Born in Atco, he was a lifelong area resident. He retired from Harrah's Hotel & Casino as a security guard. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid sports fan and loved driving to Cape May. Robert is...
John F. Zacchi
Nov 19, 2009
John F. Zacchi, Sr. 82 of Hammonton passed away November 19, 2009 at Cape Regional Hospital in Cape May Court House. Born in Manhattan, NY, he lived in Hammonton for many years before moving to Cape May. John owned and operated Zacchi Car Care in Hammonton for many years. He also worked for Boeing Helicopter in Ardmore Pa. and retired...
Genevieve Santilli
Nov 15, 2009
Genevieve Santilli ( nee Recentio ) age 85 of Hammonton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday November 15, 2009. Genevieve was predeceased in death by her husband Peter W. Santilli, her parents Alfred and Mary Recentio and her sister Lena Cross.Gen is survived by her son Peter R. (Barbara) Santilli, her daughter Mimi (Benny) Massara,...
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