Month: November 2008

Philip M. \”Flip\” Verrecchio, of Mt. Ephraim; SJ Port Crane Operator

On November 24, 2008 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Age 49.

Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Sacchetti). Devoted father of Nicole Campanell (Mark), Katie Viall, Teresa Verrecchio and Philip Verrecchio. Loving son of Jean (nee Speno) and the late Domenic. Dear brother of Barbara Pinto (Vince), Joyce Sebaszco (Alfred), Stephen Verrecchio (Natale) and Dominick Verrecchio (Denise). Also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Flip worked as a Crane Operator for SJ Port in Camden for over 20 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Sunday evening from 5 to 8pm and Monday morning from8 to 9am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass Monday morning 10am Sacred Heart RC Church, Mt. Ephraim. Interment is private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Philip\’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com

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Mary Vasella, age 106, of Paulsboro, enjoyed trips of the casinos and her great-great-grandchildren


Mary Vasella (nee Iacovone) age 106 years of Paulsboro died after a brief illness Friday November 28, 2008 in her daughter’s home where she lived. Mrs. Vasella was born in Philadelphia and lived in East Camden for several years before moving to Paulsboro 30 years ago. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Vasella was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Paulsboro. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cryptograms and playing cards. Mrs. Vasella also enjoyed trips to the casinos and playing with her great great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Angela Clement of Paulsboro; her grandchildren, Stephen and Arlene Clement of Paulsboro, James and Cheri Clement of Gibbstown; her great grandchildren, Stacy Kanauss, Eric Clement, James Clement and Jacqueline Clement and her great great grandchildren, Luke, Alex, Kelsey, Ryan and Averie. Mrs. Vasella was predeceased by her husband, Frank Vasella.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Monday December 1, 2008 in St. John the Evangelist Church, 7th and Beacon Sts., Paulsboro. Friends may call after 9:30 AM in the Church until Mass time. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.

Arrangements under the direction of McBRIDE – FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, Paulsboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

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Hometown Hero: Joel Arends, South Dakota

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Joel Arends

  • Home State: South Dakota
  • Awarded: Bronze Star

The Story:

Then-1st Lt. Arends and his team of 30 soldiers operated in and around Baghdad from February 2004 to April 2005. They were responsible for catching a number of terrorists, including one carrying bomb-making materials, jidhadist propaganda and large sums of cash. The terrorist claimed to be a professor at a major university in the United States. They also captured one of Saddam Hussein’s personal bodyguards.

Another time, Arends’ team rescued Iraqi civilians from burning vehicles when insurgents attacked a checkpoint near their patrol area. Members of the team rushed into the flames and pulled several Iraqi civilians out of burning vehicles and administered lifesaving medical treatment.

For his efforts, Arends was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in March 2005. Arends is now a Captain in the Army Reserve.

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Ralph Giordano, \”The Breadman\” succumbs at age 98

Ralph Giordano our beloved dad and pop-pop, Ralph Giordano, of Carneys Point, NJ, passed away on November, 26 2008 at the age of 98. Born Raffaele in Salerno, Italy August 29, 1910 to the late Angelo and Maria Giordano, he immigrated to the United States via Ellis Island in 1913 later settling in South Philadelphia. At the age of 17, he crossed the river into Salem County, NJ where he lived and worked ever since.

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