Miscellaneous Atlantic County, New Jersey Obituaries - 2001

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Alice J. Bondiskey
Alice J. Bondiskey, 54, of Hammonton, died Friday, February 9, at home.
Born in Philadelphia, Bondiskey was a resident of Hammonton since 1985. She was the owner of The Black Rose in Hammonton.
Surviving her are: her husband, Joseph H. Bondiskey; two sons, John Pikart, of Mays Landing, and Edward Moore, of Ocean City; one daughter, Lisa West, of Williamstown; her mother, Alice Tomczak, of Hammonton; two brothers, Herman Benezet and his wife Kuo-Mei Change, of Winston-Salem, NC, and Stanley (Ben) Benezet and his wife Janet, of Del Haven, NJ; two step-children, Barbara Bondiskey, of Hi-Nella, NJ, and Carolyn Ann Seahultz, of Salem, NJ; and six grandchildren, Regina, Elizabeth, Alexis, Bryan, Timothy and Christopher.
Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements were made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.

John J. Valenti
John J. Valenti, 48, of Hammonton, died Saturday, February 10, at home. 
Born in Hammonton, Valenti was a lifelong resident.
Surviving him are: his mother, Sophie Valenti, of Hammonton; one brother and sister-in-law, of Louis J. and Carol Valenti, of Hammonton; and two nephews, Bryan John J. Valenti and Derek Valenti, of Hammonton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres RC Church on Park Ave. and S. Egg Harbor Rd. in Hammonton.
Viewing will be held Thursday, February 15, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S. Third St. in Hammonton.
Donations may be made to the Hammonton Rescue Squad, 300 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Chiappine
Elizabeth (Betty) Chiappine, 74, of Hammonton, passed away on Thursday, February 8, at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Born in Hammonton, Chiappine was a lifelong resident. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to sew at home, and she was a great cook. Her pride and joy was taking care of her two grandchildren, Patricia and Toni-Ann.
Surviving her are: her husband, Anthony J. Chiappine Sr.; two sons, Anthony Chiappine Jr. and his wife Pat, of Hammonton, and Richard and his wife Phyllis, of Hammonton; two brothers, Carmen Paollili, of Portland, Ore., and Peter Paollili, of Penns Grove; and four grandchildren, Patricia, Toni-Ann, Kathleen and Richard J.
Relatives and friends attended a Funeral Liturgy Mass on Tuesday, February 13, at St. Joseph's RC Church in Hammonton.
Burial followed at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hammonton.
Arrangements were made by the Landolfi Funeral Home.

David John Moore
David John Moore, 38, of Collings Lakes, died Tuesday, January 30, at his residence. 
Born in Vineland, Moore was a lifelong resident of Collings Lakes. He was co-owner of S & D Floors in Collings Lakes for the past two years. He was a graduate of Buena Regional High School class of 1981.
Surviving him are: his wife, April (Schank); his son, Michael David, at home; his daughter, Erika Elizabeth, at home; his father, David L. Moore, of Millville; his mother, Janet (Armentario) Moore, of Collings Lakes; his brother, Thomas Moore, of Boca Raton, Fla.; and two sisters, Crystal Petrucelli, of Hammonton, and Judith Smith, of West Palm Beach, Fla.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Friday, February 2, at the Marinella Funeral Home in Hammonton.
Burial followed at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made to the family in memory of David.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

John V. Grillo
John V. Grillo, 88, of Burlington, and formerly of Hammonton, died Thursday, January 4, at the Rancocas Valley Hospital in Willingboro.
Grillo was born in Philadelphia. He was a plumber for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Grillo was predeceased by his wife, Edna (nee Dunn), and his brother, Richard Grillo.
Surviving him are: a daughter, Gail E. and her husband Gary Bonsall, of Medford Lakes; brother, Stanley Grillo, of Egg Harbor Township; a sister, Kathryn Hollis, of Hillsdale, NJ; his grandchildren, Todd G. Bonsall, Dean J. Bonsall and Bonnie G. Hope; and five great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Monday, January 15, at the Lechner Funeral Home in Medford.
Internment followed at Locustwood Cemetery in Cherry Hill.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriners' Hospital, 3551 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140.
Arrangements were made by the Lechner Funeral Home.

Joseph Ranieri
Joseph Ranieri, 94, of Hammonton, died Wednesday, February 21, at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Hammonton.
Born in New York, NY, Ranieri lived in Philadelphia until 1985, at the age of 76, when he moved to Hammonton. He spent most of his working years at the J.K. Birch Fabric Co. in Phila. in the shipping department. In his youth, he was an assistant trainer for lightweight boxers in Phila. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Ranieri was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Lucy Leone; and his stepdaughter, Katherine DelVecchio Continisio.
Surviving him are: his grandchildren, Lucille Jerue, of Absecon, and Joseph Continisio Jr., of Hammonton; and four great-grandchildren, Paul and Steven Jerue, and Cara and Joseph Continisio III.
Funeral services and burial were held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made to the Hammonton Rescue Squad, 300 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

John (Jack) M. Super
John (Jack) M. Super, 75, of Lake Wales, Fla., and formerly of Hammonton, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, in Lake Wales, where he lived since 1994.
Super was born in Pleasant Mills, NJ, and was a postal worker retiring as Assistant Postmaster of Hammonton, after being employed for 40 years. He was a member of the Elm Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII.
Surviving him are: his wife, Lily (nee Valaster); and one brother, J. Nelson Super, of Hammonton.
Private services were held in Florida.
Local arrangements by the Landolfi Funeral Home.

Joan E. Patten
Joan E. Patten, 58, of Bulltown, died Thursday, February 22, at Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton.
Born in Northfield, Patten was an area resident most of her life. She previously worked at Deer Park Bakery in Hammonton.
Patten was the wife of the late Deloyed N. Patten Sr.
Surviving her are: three sons, Deloyed Patten Jr., of Bulltown, Jason Patten, of Bulltown, and James Patten and his wife Mary, of Cherry Hill; two daughters, Geraldine Kelly and her husband Joseph, of Hammonton, and Barbara Heisler and her husband William, of New Gretna; three sisters, Arlene Mick, of West Virginia, Doris Crean, of Little Egg Harbor Twp., and Emily Hakes, of Little Egg Harbor Twp.; many nieces and nephews; and she was the loving grandmother of Joseph and Shawn Kelly and Michael Brown.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Tuesday, February 27, at the Marinella Funeral Home in Hammonton.
Burial followed at Greenbank Cemetery in Greenbank.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

James Raso Sr.
James Raso Sr., 77, of the Rosedale section of Winslow Twp., died Sunday, February 25, at his residence.
Born in Blue Anchor, Raso was an area resident all his life. He retired in 1983 as a conductor for Conrail, formerly Jersey Central Rail Road. He founded Rosedale Nursery in 1946. He was a member of the NJ Farm Bureau of Nurserymen Association. He was a member of the Hammonton Chapter of Deborah, the St. John the Baptist Society, and the Hammonton Senior Citizens, and was an usher at St. Joseph's Church in Hammonton. He was a charter member and founder of the 3H Gun Club, and also founded the Alabama Slammers.
Surviving him are: his beloved wife of 55 years, Thelma (Delfino); his three sons, James Raso Jr. and his wife Linda, of Hammonton, Frank Raso and his wife Kelly, of Hammonton, and Robert Raso and his wife Lisa, of Hammonton; one brother, Joseph Raso, of Blue Anchor; and he was the loving grandfather of seven: Denise Testa, James Raso III, Gina Raso, Gabrielle Raso, Kelsey Raso, Robert Raso and Brandon Raso.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 1, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church on N. Third St. in Hammonton.
Entombment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton.
Viewing is tonight after 6 p.m. and Thursday, March 1, after 8:30 a.m. at the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 N. Third St. in Hammonton.
Donations may be made to: the Hammonton Chapter of Deborah, C/O Madge Codone, 102 N. Third St., Apt. B., Hammonton, NJ 08037; St. Joseph's Church, 226 French St., Hammonton, NJ 08037; or to St. Anthony of Padua Building Fund, Rt. 206, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

Carmine A. Christopher
Carmine A. (Reds) Christopher, 73, of Rosedale, Winslow Twp., passed away on Friday, March 9, at Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton.
Born in Hammonton, Christopher lived in Rosedale all his life, and was a graduate of Hammonton High School. He was the transportation coordinator for the Hammonton Public School System, retiring in 1989 after 22 years. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, and a member of the VFW Passalaqua Post No. 1026 in Hammonton and the American Legion Post No. 398 in Elm.
Surviving him are: his wife, Helen R. (nee Scordo); one brother, Tommy Christopher, of Blackwood; five sisters, Angie Tomasella, of Elm, Rita Christopher, of Rosedale, Marie Tamaccio, of Philadelphia, Delores Ricca, of Hammonton, and Patty and her husband Bill Ordille, of Hammonton; a brother-in-law, Bill Scordo, of Rosedale; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a Funeral Liturgy Mass on Tuesday, March 13, at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Rt. 206 in Hammonton.
Burial followed at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hammonton.
Arrangements were made by the Landolfi Funeral Home.

Helen T. Cunningham
Helen T. Cunningham, 97, of Cortlandt Manor, died Thursday, March 1.
Born in New York, Cunningham was the daughter of Fredolin and Helen T. Erzer Mehler. She attended Evander Childs High School in NY. At St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Pelham, NY, she married Edward A. Cunningham, and they spent their years living in Bronx and Pelham. Cunningham moved to Peekskill in 1988. During her life, Cunningham was a communicant at St. Mary's Church in Bronx, St. Catherine of Sienna, Pelham, and Assumption Church, Peekskill. She was always very active in Girl Scouts as a troop leader, achieving lifetime member status after 40 years of service. In 1974, Cunningham was awarded the "Woman of the Year" award by the Greater NY Council of the Girl Scouts. She also belonged to the Peekskill Senior Citizens, the Sacred Heart League at St. Mary's, and was a CCD instructor and member of the Ladies of Charity at St. Catherine's. During the 1950s, Cunningham was active in the Women's Auxiliary of the Democratic Party of the Bronx.
Cunningham was predeceased by her husband, Edward A. Cunningham Sr.; one son, John F. Cunningham; two sisters, Constance McNulty and Colette Maloney; and one brother, Amos Mehler.
Surviving her are: three daughters, Maureen P. Tensfeldt, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Jean F. Mitrovic, of Hammonton, and Beatrice "Sue" Easton, of Camp Hill, Pa.; two sons, Edward A. Cunningham Jr., of Indian Lake, NY, and Dr. Ralph P. Cunningham, of Garrison, NY; 31 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Sunday, March 3, at St. Columbanus Church in Cortlandt Manor.
Entombment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY.
Donations in Cunningham's memory may be made to the Girl Scouts of America and the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were made by the Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home, Peekskill, NY.

Rose A. Caruso
Rose A. Caruso (Bertino), of Hammonton, died Saturday, March 10, at Bishop McCarthy Residence in Vineland.
Born in Hammonton, Caruso was an area resident all her life. She was a member of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union and worked as a sewing machine operator for more than 44 years until her retirement in 1962. She was then employed as a salesperson with Ideal Manufacturing Co. of Hammonton until 1993.
Surviving her are: one daughter, Marion Presti, of Hammonton; two granddaughters, Lynn and Jack Olivo and Lori and David Arena; four great-grandsons, John and Matthew Olivo and David and Alec Arena; her sister-in-law, Rita Bertino; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 13, at St. Joseph's Church. Internment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hammonton.
Donations may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 226 French St., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

Harry C. Brown
Harry C. Brown Sr., 61, of the Elwood section of Mullica Twp., died Saturday, March 3, in Hammonton.
Born in Philadelphia, Brown was an area resident for the past 28 years. He worked for Harrah's Casino as a bus driver and formerly for SEPTA out of the Frankford Depot. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Pallotti Council #3471 of Hammonton. He served on the Pastoral Council for St. Anthony of Padua Church. He was a huge Phila. sports fan and loved computers. He served in the Army Reserve.
Surviving him are: his wife, Pauline M. (Hutchins); two sons, Harry C. Brown Jr., of Hammonton, and Patrick Joseph Brown, of White Marsh, Md.; three daughters, Joan Marie Brown, of Hammonton, Mary Cathleen Brown, of Hammonton, and Christine Marie Brown, of Las Vegas; two brothers, Samuel Walace Brown, of Marlton, and William Brown, of Marlton; a sister, Anna Lance, of Marlton; and he was the loving grandfather of Aimee Leah Ruggerio-Brown and Christopher Michael Brown.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, March 9, at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial followed at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.
Donations may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Church Building Fund, Rt. 206, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home. 

Stephen L. Mazzeo Jr.
Stephen L. Mazzeo Jr., 64, of Hammonton, died Wednesday, March 14, at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point. 
Born in Hammonton, Mazzeo was a longtime resident here. Mazzeo formerly lived in Ventnor. Before retiring, he worked as a butcher at several supermarkets in the southern New Jersey area. He was a member of the Hammonton Little League World Champions of 1949. He was a longtime member of the Boot Hill Gun Club in Hammonton.
Surviving him are: two sons, Stephen L. "Corky" Mazzeo III and his wife Diana, of Hammonton, and Frank Mazzeo and his wife Denise, of Mays Landing; five daughters, Kathie Brown and her husband Kevin, of Absecon, Chris Fedo- Mazzeo and her companion Terry Lowe, of Hammonton, Stephanie Bates, of Hammonton, Beth Gavin and her husband Jim, of Folsom, and Susan Foster and her husband Joe, of Egg Harbor Twp.; and 16 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on March 17, at the Carnesale Funeral Home. Burial was private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements were made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.

Marie Merlino
Marie Merlino (Caruso), 88, of Hammonton, died Friday, March 16, at her residence.
Merlino was a member of St. Joseph's Church and the St. Rita Society, along with the Hammonton Senior Citizens. She was also a member of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union and worked in many local sewing factories. She owned and operated Sal's Market for 40 years.
Merlino was the wife of the late Salvatore Merlino, and the mother-in-law of the late Joseph Pino.
Surviving her are: her children, Beatrice Magazu and her husband Anthony, of Hammonton, and Ida Pino, of Hammonton; her brother, Joseph Caruso and his wife Tillie, of Hammonton; she was the loving grandmother of four, Patty Lolio and her husband John, Joseph Pino and his wife Debra, Doreen Berenato and her husband Dennis, Cheryl LoSasso and her husband Dominic; and six great-grandchildren, Tracy, Bobby, Denny, Michael, Rachele and Jenna.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on March 19, at St. Joseph's Church. Burial followed at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.
Donations may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 226 French St., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home. 

Carmen C. Kling
Carmen C. Kling, 78, of Hammonton, passed away on Saturday, March 17, at the Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton.
Born in York, Pa., Kling grew up and lived most of her life there, graduating from Wm. Penn High School. She worked as a weaver at the Tioga Textile Manufacturing Co. in York, retiring in 1981 after 30 years of service. She also worked at the Barleys Nursing Home in York from 1981 to 1984. She was a member of the Victory Club and the Eagle Club of York, and her favorite hobby was working with ceramics.
Kling was predeceased by her husband, Dana Kling, and her daughter, Judith E. Kohr.
Surviving her are: one son, David T. Witmer, of Collings Lakes; one brother, Wilbur Welch, of Wrightsville, Pa; eight grandchildren, Scott F. Kohr, of Hammonton, Steven P. Kohr, of Egg Harbor Twp., David Witmer, of Manheim, Pa., Todd E. Kohr, of Dover, Pa., Cheryl Demille, of Martinez, Calif., Amy R. Kohr, of Williamstown, Timothy Witmer, of Berlin, and Richard Witmer, of Collings Lakes; and nine great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Tuesday, March 20, at the Landolfi Funeral Home in Hammonton. Committal services and internment were private at the Mt. Rose Cemetery in York.
Memorial contributions may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society or to the University of Pennsylvania Oncology Dept., 3040 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Edgar Robinson
Edgar (Eddie) Robinson, 78, of Hammonton, husband of the late Maggie, died Thursday, March 1, at Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton. 
Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Robinson was an area resident for many years. He was a self-employed masonry contractor. He was a mason of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge and the Church of Christ of Hammonton. He was also an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Surviving him are: two daughters, Ruby Williams, of Milledgeville, Ga., and Beatrice Thompson, of Newtonville; one brother, Vincent Bartley, of Montego Bay; one sister, Linneth Gordon, of London, England; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on March 8, at the Marinella Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Galilee Cemetery in Fairchild, Ga.
Donations may be made to the Church of Christ, 410 S. Liberty St., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

Basil R. Giuffre
Basil R. Giuffre, 80, of Hammonton, husband of the late Rose (Santora), died March 23, at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Hammonton.
Born in Philadelphia, Giuffre was an area resident for many years. He retired in 1986 as manager for the Hammonton Investment Mortgage Company of Hammonton. He was a member of the American Legion Post #186 of Hammonton and the Hammonton Senior Citizens. 
Surviving him are: one daughter, Dorothy and her husband Gene Rodio, of Hammonton; three sisters, Caroline Jupin, of Elwood, Rose Benedetto, of Hammonton, and Marie Mills, of Hammonton; two granddaughters, Gina and her husband John Brigandi, and Michelle and her husband Rocco DiGerolamo; and one great-grandson.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial today at 9:30 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres Church on S. Egg Harbor Rd. in Hammonton.
Internment followed at Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home. 

Angeline Zollo
Angeline Zollo, 91, of Hammonton and formerly of Syracuse, NY, died Thursday, March 22, at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Hammonton.
Born in Syracuse, Zollo lived in Hammonton for the past five years. 
Surviving her are: one son, Joseph and his wife Marie, of Hammonton; a daughter, Carmela Zollo, of Oneida, NY; and she was the loving grandmother of Janelle.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, March 26, at St. Joseph’s Church in Hammonton.
Burial followed at Assumption Cemetery in Syracuse.
Donations may be made to the Hammonton Rescue Squad, 300 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammontonm, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

Joseph Aiello Jr.
Joseph Aiello Jr., 81, of Hammonton, died Wednesday, March 28, at Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton.
Born in Hammonton, Aiello was a lifelong resident. He retired in 1981 as a construction worker form Local 172 Heavy and General Laborers of Newark. He loved farming and was an avid hunter known as "Joe Rabbit".
Surviving him are: his wife, Mary P. (Napoliello); three daughters, Marie Amorelli, of Hammonton, Beatrice Galletta, of Hammonton, and Tina Domenico, of Hammonton; a brother, Edward L. Aiello, of Hammonton; and he was the loving grandfather of Joseph B. Amorelli, Kimberly Valentin, David Tomasello, Jodi L. Domenico, Robert Galletta and William Galletta.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 2, at St. Joseph's Church in Hammonton.
Burial followed at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hammonton.
Donations may be made to the Hammonton Rescue Squad, 300 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037, or to the Foundation of Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital, PO Box 437, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

John Giacoppo
John Giacoppo, 91, of Hammonton, died Wednesday, March 28, at Newcomb Hospital in Vineland.
Born in Hammonton, Giacoppo was a lifelong resident. He was a laborer for Local 172. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the Hammonton American Legion F.A. Funston Post #186 and the Hammonton VFW Passalaqua Post #1086, both for more than 50 years. 
Giacoppo was predeceased by his wife, Rose R. Ruggeri.
Surviving him are: a brother, Cosimo Gus Giacoppo, of Hammonton; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Saturday, March 31, at the Marinella Funeral Home in Hammonton.
Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hammonton.
Donations may be made to the Hammonton Rescue Squad, 300 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

Anna Valerio
Anna Valerio (Dessiccini), 93, wife of the late Anthony J. Valerio, of Hammonton, died Wednesday, March 28, at the Greenbirar Nursing Center in Hammonton.
Born in Egg Harbor City, Valerio was an area resident for 75 years.
Valerio was predeceased by her son, Jack Valerio Sr.
Surviving her are: one son, Anthony P. Valerio, of Blue Anchor; her daughter-in-law, Theresa Valerio, of Hammonton; six grandchildren, Brian, Richard, Michael, John, Terry Lynne and Toni Anne; and five great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 3, at St. Lucy's Church in Blue Anchor.
Internment followed at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hammonton.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

John J.B. Berenato
John "J.B." Berenato, 90, of Hammonton, died Monday, March 26, at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees.
Born in Hammonton, Berenato was a lifelong resident. He was a retired crane operator for Local 825 in Springfield, NJ. He worked for the Town of Hammonton as an electrical inspector. He joined Hammonton Fire Co. #1 on April 16, 1945, serving as assistant chief from 1960-1962 and as chief from 1978 - 1984. He was also a member of the NJ State Firemen's Relief Association.
Berenato was predeceased by his wife, Juanita Beane.
Surviving him are: a brother, Samuel Berenato, of Hammonton; two sisters, Mary Burns, of Haddon Heights, and Rose Springer, of Lawrenceville; his step-daughter, Shirley Smith; two step-grandchildren; a great step-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. 
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 31, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Hammonton.
Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hammonton.
Donations may be made to the Hammonton Fire Co. #1, 108 Front St., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements were made by the Marinella Funeral Home.


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