Gary G Watermasysk, Brooklawn Volunteer Fireman, Zoning Board Member

On January 16th, 2020, Gary G. Watermasysk, age 68, passed away from this earth while surrounded by his family. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Stanley and Dorothy (Sing) Watermasysk, and his siblings Stanley, Russell and Dorothy. Gary is survived by his

four children Scott (Beata), Mark (Kim), Keith (Kristen), and Kristi-Lynn; his grandchildren Kylie, Kollin, Kendal, Kelsey, Jason, Emily, Kaylee, Caleb, Zachary, and Sophia; the mother of his children and friend Sandy Sheehan; and life-long friends Don and Kathy Ellis.

Gary was born on October 28th, 1951, at Audubon Hospital. He was the youngest of his siblings and spent the vast majority of his life living in Gloucester City and Brooklawn. He worked for A&P Food Markets, Fleming Foods, and retired from Wonder Bread. He served as a lifetime fireman for Brooklawn Volunteer Fire Company, where he also held several leadership positions during his tenure there. Gary served on the Zoning Board for both Brooklawn and Gloucester City. Without a doubt, Gary’s life passion was his children and grandchildren. As great of a dad, as he was, he was an even better Pop-pop. He would do anything for his family and was often found cheering them on from the sidelines of every sport or activity they had. He would spend full days hopping between games to see his kids or grandchildren play. Gary instilled his dedication to his family in each of his children and grandchildren. Gary was known for being genuine, caring, helpful, funny, and kind; however, his sarcasm and quick-witted nature will be remembered fondly. If there was a joke to be made, you could count on Gary to make it right up until his last moments. Gary loved to travel with his family and was able to go to places such as Switzerland to visit his son, Disney more times than we could count, and cruises to various beautiful locations. He was also an avid Philadelphia sports fan and was thrilled to see the Eagles pull off a Super Bowl win!

His loving family and friends will forever remember Gary. He did not want us to be sad, so his family asks that anyone who can share a funny or happy memory of him, please do so. He wasn’t a fancy person and did not want a lot of fuss made over him. For those joining us for his celebration of life, please feel free not to be too fancy as well. For those interested in doing so, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 1415 Rt. 70, #311 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

www.jdrf.org

as Gary longed for a cure to Type 1 Diabetes for his grandson. To all reading this- please spend time with your family, take a vacation or share a laugh in his honor. Those are the things Gary enjoyed most, and that is how we will all remember him.

Relatives, friends, firefighters and neighbors are invited to join Gary’s family on Saturday morning, January 25, 2020 between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm at Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes 700 Powell St. Gloucester City where a funeral and remembrance ceremony will begin at 12:30 pm. #crerancelebration #heartfelt

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gary G Watermasysk please visit our

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Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony Jan. 22

Camden County residents will be honored for their selfless contributions to improving their community at the 2020 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony on

January 22nd

. The award, created by the Freeholder Board in 2001, is presented to civic leaders who demonstrate the ideals and actions that reflect the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Every year since 2001, the Camden County Freedom Medal has been presented to honor extraordinary Camden County citizens who have generously contributed their time and effort to better their community while espousing the ideals indicative of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “These exemplary citizens have demonstrated significant contributions in the area of community service. They serve as a model to us all.”

The ceremony will take place at the Collingswood Ballroom, located at 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ. The reception will start at

5:30 PM

and dinner will be served at

6 PM

with the award ceremony immediately following. Tickets are available for $40 each. Please RSVP your attendance by clicking here or by calling or emailing Scott Petrozza at (856) 216-8217 or

Scott.Petrozza@camdencounty.com

2020 Freedom Medal Nominees:

Vedra Della Chandler

Leona Davis

Chief Harry Earle

Marc Goldstein

Bishop Anthony J. Harley

Abe Karetny

Mary Anne McFarland

Michael Mignogna

Ian Dublin Mosley

Orlando Pettigrew

Rubab Sameer Sarfraz

Dominic Vesper

Dr. Jubril Oyeyemi & The Cherry Hill Free Clinic Team, MLK Congressional Award

Click here

to read bios for each nominee.

Looking for A Forever Home: Meet Louisa

Meet Louisa. Louisa is looking for her loving forever home. An owner surrender, she is an even tempered girl. She gets along well with other dogs her size. She is friendly, affectionate and enjoys going for walks. She can be a little strong on the leash at first, but soon settles to enjoy a nice stroll. Please no homes with young/small children, small animals, small dogs or cats. Interested in adopting Louisa? Please visit www.huskyhouse.org today to fill out an application.

More about Louisa

Up-to-date with vaccinations

Not good with cats

Good with dogs

Available date: 3/17/2017

Birth date: 5/14/2014 (not exact)

Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Adoption and Rescue

Husky House\’s goal is to place our orphans in permanent loving homes as they already have been abandoned once before by their former owners. We strive to match the right dog with the right family based on the families needs and experience. All former Husky House orphans will receive a lifetime discount at the

Snowdog Lodge

Please visit our

Facebook page

for regular updates on Adoption Days at our facility in Matawan, NJ.

How do I adopt from Husky House?

We ARE NOT a walk-through facility. Adoptions are by approved appointments only.

Fill out a non-binding application

We will be checking your vet and personal references

Phone interview

Homevisit

Upon completion and approval of application & homevisit, come meet the dog(s)!

If you have any other questions regarding adoption please email us at

huskyhouseinc@gmail.com

Matawan, New Jersey

hh.applicationreviewboard@gmail.com

Pet Tips

Pets Are The Best

Lions beat Clearview

The local Lions boys team battled until no time was left to beat visiting Clearview 59-58 on two foul shot by Rasheer Fleming. In a wild last two minutes, Freshman Liam Gorman tied the game at 41, before Clearview increased the lead to 49-41 with over one minute left.

A mad comeback was now in the makings, missed fouls shots by Clearview allowed the Lions to battle back from an 8 point defecit. Down 58-57 with 9 sec remaining the Lions pushed the ball to Fleming who missed the potential winning shot as time expired. The sound and hand waving by the referee indicated a foul was called on Clearview, putting Fleming on the foul line to be one of the heros of the night.

A picture is worth a thousand words

Pictured below Rasheer Fleming winning shot

Pictured below Freshman Liam Gorman

Joan M. Wood (nee Williams), of Williamstown, formerly of Gloucester City

Joan M. Wood (nee Williams), on January 15, 2020, of Williamstown, formerly of Gloucester City. Age 68.

Loving companion of Raymond “Skip” Bellows. Devoted sister of Frances Monahan (Phil), Donna Williams (Robert), Debra Williams (John) and the late G. Robert Williams, Lynda Thiel and Josephine Wiltsey. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Joan loved playing Bingo and going on casino trips.

There will be a viewing from 9 to 11am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home.

Interment Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Joan’s memory to American Lung Assoc., 55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

Feel like you’re stuck in a rut in life?

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 16, 2020)–Feel like you just don’t have what you need to live

the life God has called you too?

This years annual prayer & praise night theme is from 1st Peter 1:3, \”WE HAVE ALL WE NEED\” and will feature short testimonies of physical healing, healing from grief, recovery from financial ruin and homelessness, and freedom from anxiety and addiction.

Epiphany Church and Highland Park Church invite you to join us for our second annual night of prayer and praise 5 pm Saturday, February 22nd at Highland Park Church on Market and Baynes across from Cold Springs Elementary School.

“By his divine power the Lord has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of the one who called us by his own honor and glory.” 2 Peter

1:3

Pastor Joe Marlin

Epiphany Church of Gloucester City

(856) 432-2118

Anthony Michael Lombardo, Jr. of Blackwood, formerly of Audubon

Surrounded by his family, on January 12, 2020, at age 72. Of Blackwood. Beloved father of

Michael A. Lombardo and his wife, Lori. Cherished grandfather of Logan and Luke Lombardo. Beloved brother of Lena P. Butler, Pasquale Lombardo (Brenda) and Martin Lombardo (Rita). Loving companion of Patricia Dougherty. Cherished son of the late Anthony, Sr. and Matilda Lombardo (nee Mullër). Beloved nephew of Elsi (nee Mullër) or Mineral Point, MO.

Anthony was raised in Audubon, NJ and attended Camden County Vocational School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Anthony retired following 30 years of service from USPS in Bellmawr, NJ. He was an avid skier and proud member of the Fall Line and South Jersey Ski Clubs. Anthony could often be found riding his bike down the shore and living the beach life in Avalon.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Saturday, January 18

from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where his funeral service will be held at 3:30 PM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children, 127 26th St, Avalon, NJ 08202, in honor of Tony\’s love of the beach, and the memories and friendships he made in Avalon. Please memo, Anthony Michael Lombardo, Jr.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Anthony Michael Lombardo, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142

Raymond \’Mack\’ McNamara, of Woodbury, age 93

On January 7, 2020. Age 93. Of Woodbury. Loving and devoted husband of 59 years to the late Elaine McNamara (nee Conaty). Loving father of Raymond McNamara, Jr., Cathy Cesario and the late Timothy McNamara. Cherished grandfather of Devin McNamara, Alessandro Cesario, Marcello Cesario and the late Shane McNamara. Cherished great-grandfather of Shane McNamara, Jr. Beloved brother of Matthew McNamara, James McNamara and Eleanor Desposito.

Mack was born in Manhattan, NY on September 21, 1926 to the late Matthew and Mary McNamara (nee Keenan). He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, having received the American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, Victory Medal and Meritorious Mast. Mack retired as a supervisor for the Department of Sanitation for New York City.

Funeral services will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Raymond F. McNamara, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142.

Anna Green of Gloucester City, NJ

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Anna Green (Gloucester City, New Jersey), who passed away at the age of 78, on January 6, 2020.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her husband Walter E. Green; her son David E. Green; and her siblings, Julio DiCresenzo (Joan), Mary Weigner, Frances Shone, Emma Malin (Elwood) and JoAnne Piontkowski (Robert). She was also cherished by nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on January 13, 2020. Interment at the New St. Mary\’s Cemetery (515 W Browning Rd, Bellmawr, NJ).

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary\’s Church. 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, new jersey 08030

Robert W. J. Kain, 92, WW II Navy Veteran, KofC Council 674, GCHS Alum

Robert W.J. Kain (Bob/Beans) of Deptford, NJ died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2020. Age 92. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Brill). Loving father of Maureen Underwood (Harry) of W. Deptford, Theresa Kain-Henry (Tom) of W. Deptford, Vincent Kain (Beth) of Glassboro, Julie McHenry (Pat) of Gloucester, Ronnie Kain-Beckett (Pat) of Deptford, Edward Kain (Cathy) of Somerdale, Marie Poloney (Adam) of Pitman and the late Robert J. Kain. Robert was blessed with fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Robert was a 1945 graduate of Gloucester Catholic H.S. where he was captain of the basketball team. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a 1952 graduate and “Golden Hawk” of St. Joseph’s University. He was an Honorary Life member of Gloucester City Knights of Columbus Council #674. Robert worked at Koppens Beer Distributor for 25 years as an accountant and general manager before starting his own business – RJ Kain Fundraising. Robert loved his business and continued working well into his 90’s.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing Wednesday, January 15, 10am to 11:45am at St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial 12pm at the church. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gloucester Catholic Alumni Association, 333 Ridgeway Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

Arrangements by BOUCHER FUNERAL HOME, Deptford.