Harry R. Thomas, Sr., (Coach), 65, of Egg Harbor Township, was called home on July 14, 2014 surrounded by his beloved wife, daughter, and grandkids. Raised in Oceanville, he was a graduate of Oakcrest High School, and Manager of Hess gas station of West Atlantic City for several years. Harry was well known for hanging drywall. He proudly served in the United States Army and volunteered in his community all of his life. He umpired baseball in Galloway and EHT for 30 years, was the head wrestling coach and refereed in Galloway and EHT for 35 years. Harry is survived by his life-long sweetheart, his wife Betty Thomas; daughter Diana Thomas; grandchildren: John Rosario, Angel-Lee Rosario, Michael Thomas-Urbanek, Franklin Thomas, Harry Thomas III; great granddaughter Aubrie Rosario; three sisters and five brothers. He was predeceased by his son, Harry Thomas, Jr. He treasured his family, adored his children and grandchildren, and spent his entire life helping people. For those who would like to pay respects to Coach Harry Thomas, Sr., his viewing will be on Saturday, July 19, from 1-3 PM, at the Milmay Christian Church, 1022 Tuckahoe Rd., Milmay, NJ, where services will begin at 3 PM. Burial, with military honors, will be on Saturday, July 26, 3 PM, at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery, Estell Manor Park, Route 50 in Estell Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Aubrie’s Angels CHD Fund c/o TD Bank, or to the EHT Christian Church, P.O. Box 2115, Vineland, NJ 08362-2115.
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Valentine Nowak
Valentine Michael Nowak, 81, of Mays Landing, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2014. Born in Yonkers, NY, he was one of three children born to William and Pearl Nowak. After college, he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Hornet during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the National Weather Service at NAFEC for over 40 years until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the South Jersey Astronomy Club, the Model Aviators Club, and the Wounded Warriors Project, as well as several other charities that were important to him. In his leisure time he enjoyed building model airplanes, attending air shows, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Ann his parents and siblings. He is survived by daughter June Day and her husband James; two grandchildren: Laura Day and Jennifer Robertson; and five great-grandchildren: Karlie, Julianna, Connor, Christian, Madison, and Chase Michael (due soon). A viewing will be held on Saturday, July 19, from 3-4 PM, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be held at 4 PM. Burial with military honors will follow at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery in Estell Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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Janice Foster
Janice Foster, 83, of Laureldale and formerly of Philadelphia, P.A. went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Janice worked at The Famous Zaberer’s Restuarant for over 20 years and retired at the age of 74 after another 20 years at the Hilton Casino. She was an avid reader who enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She was well known for her wit, knowledge, humor, and generosity. Her heart as well as her home was open to everyone. She was well loved by everyone who met her and will be missed by all. She is preceded by her parents William and Martha Cornia and brother William Cornia. She is survived by and a proud mother to Shelly Foster-Steelman (Bill), Karen McCutcheon (John), Debbie Kalai-Kienzle (Bruce), Wayne Kalai (Rose), William Kalai (Midge), Lisa D’Ambrosio (Daniel Sr.), and Tony Smith. She is also survived by her grandchildren Shawn (Joy), William, Jessica, Daniel Jr. (Joia), Bruce Jr., Shannon, Alicia (Chris), Karli, Michael, Christina, Mia, and great granddaughter Catelynn. In addition, she is survived by many extended family and close friends. A viewing will be held on Friday, July 18, from 6-9 PM at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 11 AM, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 5021 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, where a viewing will be held from 10 AM until the time of the Mass. Burial will follow the Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests that those who desire send memorial contributions to the Hamilton Township Rescue Squad or Laureldale Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company.
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Joseph Pagano
Joseph M. Pagano, “Half Moon”, 77, of Mays Landing, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2014. Joe was born and raised in Mays Landing and was a 1955 graduate of Pleasantville High School. After graduation he served with the US Army in Europe during the Korean War. Joe retired in 1987 from the NJ Division of Transportation after 29 years of service. After his retirement he moved to Sevierville, TN for 23 years. While in TN, he began his own landscaping business which he continued until recently moving back to Mays Landing. Throughout his life he was also a house painter. Joe was an avid hunter and fisher and a long standing member of the Mays Landing Sportsmans Club. He was also a past Volunteer with the Mays Landing Vol. Fire Dept. and a member of St. Vincent DePaul Church. Son of the late Angelo and Rose Pagano, Joe was one of 10 children. He was predeceased by his 4 siblings, Nick, Lou “Moon”, Margaret and Cathy and his daughter Leslie Straub. Joe will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his three daughters, Helena, Darlene, and Polly Jo Ellison (Tom), his eight grandchildren; Carl, Amanda, Megan, Hannah, McKenna, Jake, Luke, and Tommy, his five sisters, Lena, Anna Mae, Rosemary, Florence, and Shirley, and numerous other relatives and friends. A celebration of Joe’s life will be shared on July 25th from 10am-12noon, at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be shared at 12noon. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery of Mays Landing.
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Carole Maguire
Carole Sophie Elsie Corn Maguire, born on September 17th, 1937, went to heaven on July 14th, 2014 at the age of 76. Carole was a selfless and beautiful soul who is survived by her children- Robert M. Maguire, Sharon M. Ireland, John R. Maguire, Sr. and Jennifer R. Maguire. Her legacy also lives on through the lives of her 6 grandchildren- John R. Maguire, Jr, Tiffany R. Ireland, Zachary G. Maguire, Mariah G. Cook, Ciara J. Cook and Vanessa R. Cook; as well as through her great-grandchild, Aubrey S. Maguire. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 5 PM, at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ where family and friends may gather starting at 4 PM. In lieu of donations, the family requests that attendees take home flowers provided at the service and plant them in honor of Carole’s life.
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Linda Krasowski
Linda Krasowski, 55, of Galloway, passed away at home on June 26, 2014. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Stephen and Eleanore Krasowski. Linda was a lifelong resident of Galloway and a 1977 graduate of Absegami High School. She was a game supervisor for Caesars Casino for 21 years. Linda was known for her giving nature and love of animals. She is survived by her sister Eleanore B. Leuci, many friends and her two cats, Sam and Harley. Linda will finally be joining her beloved Yorkies, Gemini and Snuggles in Heaven. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to: Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741 (bestfriends.org).
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Robert Main
Robert Main, 82, of Laureldale on July 31st, 2014, after a brief illness said goodbye to all of us who he leaves behind to remember him fondly. He was a loving husband married to Marion Main for 62 years; a loving and caring father to Robert and wife Roxanne and to daughter, Cheryl, lost to us in February 2012; a wonderful grandfather to Robert, Justine, Audrey, Rachel, and Ian; and a great-grandfather to Cameron, Robert and Cianna. He also leaves behind a brother, James Main and wife Hazel, sister Nancy May and husband Ted, sister Alice Bennett, and a host of nieces and nephews. He worked at Wheaton Plastic Coat as a machinist for 30 years and belonged to GBBA, Glass Bottle and Blowers Association. He was a lifetime member of the Reliance Hose Company of Mays Landing. Bob enjoyed working with hands making numerous woodworking projects. He enjoyed going to Nascar races and camping out with family and friends. He also leaves his passion for barbequing and his “secret” family recipes to his many relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 7, his 83rd birthday, at 12:30 PM at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where family and friends may gather from 11 AM until the time of the service. In Lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to: Gilda’s Club of NJ, 700 New Rd., Linwood, NJ 08223.
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Francis Irvine
Francis J. “Frank” Irvine 66 of Somers Point passed away on June 22 2014, after four and a half years fighting lung cancer. He was with family and friends when passing. He was a wonderful and caring person to everyone and will be surely missed. Frank always loved cars, working for Burke Motor Group in Cape May Courthouse as the comptroller. He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia and attended Temple University. He also served in the U.S. Army in Korea in the late 1960s. He is survived and remembered by his friends, co-workers, and family, two sisters and four brothers. A funeral mass will be held at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point on August 4th at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beacon Animal Shelter.
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Ethel Bianchi
Ethel H. Bianchi, 78, passed away on August 6, 2014. Mrs. Bianchi was a Registered Nurse and the owner operator of My Greenhouse located in Barnegat, NJ. Ethel is predeceased by her parents George & Helen Haug, and her son William Rallo. Ethel is survived by her husband Albert, brother George Haug, (Bridget) and sister Jackie Slingerland, (Gil) daughters Beverly Krai, Barbara Masker, (Nace) , her son Richard Rallo, (Susan), stepson Mark Bianchi, ( Sonja), and stepdaughter Elisa Bianchi-Smak, (Frank). Ethel is also survived by her grandchildren Licia, Kimberly, Edwin, Emily, Alex, Michelle, Heather, Keegan, Richard, and Jared. Great grandchildren include Emma, Giuseppe, Tyler, Carley, Mason, and Jackson. Ethel cherished spending time with her family and friends. The family asks that any donations be made to the AtlantiCare Cancer Center in memory of Ethel Bianchi. Services are private.
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Carlos Perez
Carlos R. Perez, age 77, of Linwood, passed away on August 5, 2014 surrounded by his family. Carlos was born on December 17, 1936 to Ramon and Victoria Perez in Villalba, Puerto Rico. He enjoyed reading, art, and computers, but his greatest enjoyment were his grandchildren. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Martha M. Perez. He will be lovingly missed by his daughter Tania Ruzzo (Matthew) and son Carlos Perez-Moreno (Michelle); and three loving grandchildren: Isabella, Sebastian, and Nicholas. A Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Sorrow Church, 724 Maple Ave., Linwood, where friends may gather from 10:30 until the time of the Mass. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. To make an on-line donation, go to: www.diabetes.org
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George Russell
George W. Russell, Jr., 87, of Mays Landing, passed away on August 10, 2014. George was born and raised in Worcester, Mass. and served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked for the City of Worcester Water Dept. until his retirement. After his retirement he moved to South Jersey and worked for the Atlantic City Race Course of Mays Landing. George enjoyed reading and trips to the beach and casinos. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his wife Pat, his son George III (Patty), his daughter Deborah Cosenza (Bruce), his step-sons Robert Meunier and David Meunier (Marcia), his step-daughter Christine Sykes, his brother John Russell (Pat), 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. A Christian mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 14th, 11AM, at the St. Vincent dePaul Church, 5021 Harding Hwy, Mays Landing, NJ 08330, where a viewing will be held from 9AM till the time of the mass. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the St. Vincent dePaul Church.
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William Bychick
William Joseph Bychick, 38, of Mays Landing, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 8, 2014. Billy was a lifelong resident of Mays Landing, and played soccer for Hamilton Twp. since he was 10 and also played on the traveling team. He was a 1994 graduate of Oakcrest High School where he was active with track and field and soccer. He worked for the Boro of Haddonfield Public Works. Billy enjoyed all outdoor activities including paintball, white water rafting, canoeing, street hockey, golf, and football. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and quick wit. He loved hanging out with his family and friends. Billy will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his father Joseph R. Bychick Jr., his mother Joanne Carroll (nee: Culleny), his paternal grandmother Anna McLaughlin, his sister Jennifer Sees (Justin), his two brothers, David Bychick (Spanky) and John Randall (Michelle), his four nieces Sarah, Kellilyn, Rebecca, and Alanna, his two best friends Josh Carpenter (Heather) and Rob Heisler (Marie), and numerous other relatives and friends. A celebration of Billy’s life will be shared on Monday, August 18th from 10AM-12Noon, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ where services and reflections will be held at 12Noon. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1581 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (www.cancer.org) or the Humane Society of Atlantic County, 1401 Absecon Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
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Elizabeth Michel
Elizabeth R. Michel-Hampton, “Betty” (nee: Hermesman), 87, of Buena Vista Twp., passed away on August 14, 2014. Betty was born and raised in Camden and graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1944. She was the owner and operator of Hamp’s Lunch Shop of Cramer Hill from 1961-1977. Betty moved to Estell Manor in 1975 and worked for Wheaton Plastic of Mays Landing and later worked as a lunch lady for the Estell Manor Elementary School. She is survived by her three children, five grandchildren, her sister, her caretakers from Holy Redeemer, and numerous other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 19th, from 10-11AM, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be held at 11AM. Burial will follow at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery of Estell Manor. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to: Holy Redeemer Hospice, 6550 Delilah Rd., Suite 501, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234.
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Leonard Weissman
Leonard (Lenny) Weissman- 81 years old Born in 1933 in Bronx, New York Resided in Egg Harbor Township at the time of his death, and passed away peacefully at home with close friends and his beloved wife Judith at his bedside, on Friday August 15th at 7 PM. Leonard was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and good friend to all who knew him. Interment and services will be held at the Veterans Cemetery of Atlantic County, Estelle Manor, New Jersey. Condolence calls and visits will be accepted at his home on Tuesday August 19th between the hours of noon and 7 PM.
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Angela Esposito
Angela F. Esposito, 93, of Mays Landing, passed away on August 19, 2014. Angie was born and raised in North Jersey and moved to Millville in 1963. She worked for the Millville Public School for over 20 years. After her retirement she moved to Mays Landing in 1993. Angie enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family. She is predeceased by her husband Anthony F. Esposito, her parents Raphael and Rosina Annicharico, and her six brothers. Angie will be sadly missed but never forgotten by her daughter Toni A. Schenker and her husband Don, her grandson Christopher Wagner and his wife Claire, and many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Friday, August 22nd, from 10am-12noon, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ. A mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30pm, at the St. Vincent De Paul Church, 5021 Harding Hwy., Mays Landing. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park of Millville. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at www.alz.org.
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Timothy Rivera
Timothy John Rivera September 21, 1977 – August 18, 2014 Airman. Father. Husband. Brother. Son. Timothy Rivera was all of these things and so much more to those who knew and loved him. After a long battle with cancer, Tim passed peacefully from this world on August 18, 2014, he was surrounded by his family and friends. While taken far too young, Tim left a lasting mark in this world and an eternal impression on everyone who met him. Tim was born in Manhattan, and raised in Queens, NY, where he made friends who would last throughout his life. A prankster and early partner in crime with his sister, Mimi, Tim was always getting into trouble as a boy. With his quick wit and an ever sarcastic sense of humor, Tim might have found a little trouble when young but he always made life fun and funny for everyone. Tim enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1996, and traveling the world with the Corps was one of his greatest life experiences. After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Tim enlisted with the United States Air Force in order to pursue a military career with better bunks and chow. Tim was selected to be a Special Agent in the OSI and was once chosen OSI Agent of the Year, a great honor. While with the OSI, Tim served multiple tours of duty in locations he could not reveal to you without having to then kill you. Never a soldier, always an airman; Tim served his country with honor and distinction, he only left the military when illness forced him. Tim’s wife, Cely, stepdaughter Lexa, and his son Sebastian, were his world and he loved nothing more than to be with them at home. Tim’s marriage to Cely on April 23, 2005, was widely acknowledged to be the best decision he ever made. Their home was, and is, always full of laughter and love, food and fun… as well as cousins, in-laws and friends! Tim loved sci-fi and scary movies, Dungeons & Dragons and ESPN. Tim played video games of all kinds and thought it was important that Sebastian have an X-Box in his bedroom. As an avid New York sports fan, Tim was always ready to talk about the latest game, or argue the pros and cons of the latest draft or trade (just don’t ask which team he was actually a fan of). Tim loved to eat and held a true belief that hot sauce is a food group and therefore belongs at every meal. To share a good joke, a good meal, or a good game with Tim was to truly know him. Dominoes anyone? Capicu, bitches! Airman, Father, Husband, Brother, Son. You are forever in our heart. We are forever one.
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Frank Peters
Frank Peters, 82, of Mays Landing passed away on August 23, 2014, at his home. Frank was born and raised in Philadelphia. He served in the US Army during Korea and was a member of the VFW Post 2189 of Somers Point. Frank worked for PATCO for 26 years until his retirement in 1995. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his two children Frank Jr. and Stephanie, his three siblings Wayne, Joan, and Phyllis Nonamaker, his grandson Frank M., and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be private.
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