Anyone who has spent more than five minutes in a Jersey diner knows most are Greek-owned. But why? Call it a Greek immigrant story, diner version. Many Greeks who came to this country in the 40s and 50s found jobs in restaurants, coffee shops and luncheonettes in New York City; it\’s what they knew. They started…
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Had was a 1954 graduate of Collingswood High School where he captained the varsity football and wrestling teams, was a member of the varsity baseball team and also served as class president. He retired as a pipefitter from PhillyShip in 1996. Had received the Brooks Irvine Award and was inducted into the Collingswood High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. He was a Master Mason and member of Collingswood Cloud Lodge #101. Had also was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers, AFL-CIO and volunteered for the Mercer County Miracle League.
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(CNBNEWS.NET) Monday evening around 10 pm there was an incident near Route 676 and Market Street, Gloucester City that involved several police departments. A faithful reader of CNB sent the following Tip via email Monday at 10:30 pm.
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DEPTFORD TWP. — Arson charges have been filed in a Deptford Township fire that injured three people and killed three pets Monday night, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor\’s Office. The fire at 1151 Lexington Drive tore through the home shortly after 9:30 p.m. Monday, leaving it completely destroyed. A resident of the house and two…
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Donald Trump (Credit: NPR) In a rather bizarre twist on the latest controversy surrounding Donald Trump – the one about his claims of seeing New Jersey Muslims cheer the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on America\’s soil – the Washington Post\’s own factchecker on the story was forced to explain his Pinocchio characterization of the presidential…
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xAn interesting look at some amazing animals that saved people’s lives. From dolphins saving a surfer that was attacked by sharks to an elephant protecting a little girl from a tsunami these are some incredible animals. I couldn’t help but be touched by the love and compassion that was shown by Jambo the gorilla towards the injured boy. Sometimes the animals are the ones who need saved so if you’d like to restore your faith in humanity take 4 minutes and watch this compilation of Amazing Animal Rescues filmed around the world.
source BIG GEEK DADDY…for the video of the day go here
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Robert C. Knecht, Sr., on November 26, 2015, of Bellmawr for 60 years. Age 89.
Beloved husband for 65 years of Barbara (nee O’Malley). Devoted father of Robert C. Knecht, Jr. (Deborah), Michael D. Knecht (Susan), Kathleen J. McCarthy (Timothy), and Steven J. Knecht (Donna). Loving grandfather of 9, great- grandfather of 6, and great-great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Shirley Cadier and the late William R. Knecht, Jr. and Doris McDonnall. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Robert proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the Brooklawn American Legion.
There will be a visitation from 8:30 to 9:30am Tuesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Memorial Mass at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr.
Inurnment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Holy Redeemer HomeCare and Hospice, 150 9th Avenue, Runnemede, NJ 08078 or St. Joachim Parish, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.
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