OBITUARIES

Mark A. DeMarco, 76, a prominent southern New Jersey attorney and lifelong resident of Hammonton, died January 16, 2008, peacefully in his sleep.
Born on March 18, 1931, Mark was the eldest child of Anthony R. “Tony” DeMarco and his wife Gladys. He graduated from Hammonton High School in 1948 and received his undergraduate degree in economics from Villanova University in 1952. From there he continued his education at Dickinson Law School in Carlisle, Pa., where he received his L.L.B. in 1957, and was admitted to the N.J. Bar in 1959.
During his lifetime, Mark was many things: a lawyer, a writer, a politician, a gastronome, a farm owner, a horse racing aficionado, an expert in land use and municipal law, a friend, a husband, a father and a grandfather. As a devoted public servant, Mark was a Town Solicitor and Planning Board Solicitor for over 100 cumulative years for the following municipalities: Hammonton, Woodland Township, Bass River Township, Mt. Laurel Township and Mullica Township. He won a significant case in 1976 in front of the N.J. Supreme Court on behalf of Woodland Township regarding the appropriate zoning of senior citizen housing, and argued nine cases successfully before the N.J. Appellate Court.
Mark was a past President and General Counsel of the New Jersey Thoroughbred Breeders Association. He was passionate about the thoroughbred racing industry, and was an acknowledged expert in the lineage and handicapping of horses throughout the country. Mark also owned horses for a number of years including the stakes winners Dry Stream and Carolyn Diane. Of particular importance today, Mark wrote the original study on off-track betting submitted to the New Jersey Racing Commission in 1976.
Mark was devoted to southern New Jersey, specifically the municipalities of Chatsworth and Hammonton. The town of Chatsworth was special to Mark because it was the place where his father began the farming, produce brokerage, and trucking concern that later became A.R. DeMarco Enterprises and Chatsworth Cranberry Association. ARD/CCA was one of the largest suppliers of cranberries to Ocean Spray until its sale in December 2003. Mark was a part owner and officer of those businesses during its years of operation.
In Hammonton, Mark was a faithful public servant, both in terms of his work for the municipality, as well as his Chairmanship of the local Democratic party for many years. He was also past President of the Hammonton Exchange Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
In his later years, Mark spent much of his time pursuing creative writing. By the time of his death, he had written one novel, two screenplays and a play.
Mark married the love of his life, the former Lucy Falciani, on August 27, 1960. She survives him as does his four children and six grandsons. They are Anthony and Jennifer DeMarco of Lancaster, Pa. and their sons, Roman, Noble and Alexander; Barbara DeMarco of Princeton and her son Christopher Reiche; Kathleen and Emory Van Cleve of Chestnut Hill, Pa. and their sons Jackson and Emerson; Mark A. DeMarco of Winchester, Va.
Relatives and friends received visitors at Mark’s home in Hammonton on January 18. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on January 19 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial was private.
Donations may be made in honor of Mark to the Hammonton Rescue Squad, 231 Fairview Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08307, or to the charity of their choice.
Arrangements made by D’Anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall.

Thomas A. Tell, 93, of Hammonton, died January 15, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Hammonton, he was a lifelong resident. He was a boiler fireman at the Eastern Brewery of Hammonton for 50 years and retired 25 years ago. Mr. Tell was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and hunting. He was a member of the N.R.A. and a parishioner of St. Joseph’s R.C. Church.
Surviving him are: beloved wife of 67 years, Grace (nee Giordano); son, Thomas C. Tell and his wife Immaculate of Hammonton; grandchildren, Thomas C. Tell Jr. and his fiancée Donna, Joseph Tell; sister-in-law, Lena Moffa of Elmtowne; several loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on January 19 at St. Joseph R.C. Church followed by burial at Greenmount Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Caring Hospice, 102 Gaither Drive, Suite 2, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.
Arrangements made by the Landolfi Funeral Home.

George J. Rusnak, 76, of Waterford, died suddenly on January 14, 2008, at home.
Born and raised in Waterford, he was one of the founders of Rusnak Brothers Inc. since 1956. He loved his work and his garden.
Surviving him are: wife, Florence (nee Gabriel); sons, George Jr. and his wife Carol, Frank Rusnak; daughter, Linda Massaro; sister, Betty Woloszyn and her husband Frank; the late Bill and his wife Mary; grandchildren, Diana Sabella and her husband Christian, Michael Massaro Jr., Devin Massaro; great-grandchild, Christian Sabella Jr.; his loving cats, Brother and Sister.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass on January 19 at St. Anthony Church in Waterford followed by burial at Waterford Memorial Park.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
 

John Cruz, 51, of Hammonton, died January 14, 2008, in Hammonton.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a resident of Hammonton for 41 years. Mr. Cruz worked as a Sergeant for the Atlantic County Jail in Mays Landing. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 112.
Surviving him are: sons, Johnny Cruz Jr. of Puerto Rico, Chris Cruz and his wife Suzanne of Hammonton; daughter, Jessica Cruz of Hammonton; mother, Ana V. Cruz of Hammonton; sister, Sonya Bermudez and her husband Jesus of Hammonton; brother, Ismael Cruz of Puerto Rico.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on January 18 at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.
 

John “Mack” Maciolek Sr., 70, of Little Egg Harbor Township, died peacefully on January 8, 2008, with his loving family at his side.
Born in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia on April 22, 1937, he was a scholar athlete in high school and was a 1955 graduate of Roman Catholic High School. He went on to play football for Temple University. John was a long time executive with the McCafferty Auto Group and had ties with the organization for more than 30 years, up until the time of his passing. His passions for life were his family and playing with his grandchildren.
Surviving him are: wife of 49 years, Mary Maciolek (nee Dougherty); children, John and his wife Terri, Julie Petsis and her husband Anthony, Michael, Matthew and his wife Christine; grandchildren, Alex and Sara Petsis, Catherine Maciolek, Mary-Ann and Peter Maciolek; sister, Theresa Jaworowski Lalli and her husband Nicholas; many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on January 14 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church followed by burial at Westminster Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for Mass cards or donations to be given in John’s name to St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.

Virginia B. Blythe, 77, of Buena Vista Township, died January 20, 2008, at home.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a Buena Vista Township resident for 52 years. Mrs. Blythe enjoyed going to the casinos and was an avid supporter of the New Jersey lotteries.
Predeceased by: husband, Thomas K. Blythe; daughter, Jeanette Blithe. Surviving her are: daughters, Sharon Blythe of Egg Harbor Township, Merrily T. Blythe of Vineland; grandchildren, Natalie Augustine of Buena Vista Township, Henry R. Augustine III of Folsom, Hillary Ambrose, Patrick Ambrose, both of Milmay.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on January 26 at the Carnesale Funeral Home where a visitation will be held after 11 a.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 600 Highland Drive, Suite 624, Westhampton, NJ 08060.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.
 

Peter F. Barresi, 54, died suddenly on January 12, 2008.
He attended St. Joseph High School and was a lifetime resident of Hammonton.
Predeceased by: parents, Frank and Emma Barresi of Hammonton. Surviving him are: sister, Marie Grosset and her husband Walter of Washington Township; nephews, Brian Grosset of Williamstown, Darrin of Washington Township, Mark Grosset and his wife Lisa of Mullica Hill.
A private funeral service was held, and burial was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.

Dolores A. Dandrea (nee Macri), 72, of Vineland, died January 4, 2008, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.
Born in Hammonton, she graduated from the Hammonton High School class of 1952. Dolores moved to Vineland in 1958 after she married her husband Rocco. She had been employed for many years as a cashier at the Delsea Shop Rite Supermarket. She was also a part time cafeteria employee in several Vineland public schools. She enjoyed her family and friends, playing cards, going to the casinos, and browsing through Boscov’s department store.
Predeceased by: parents, Frank and Josephine (nee Caruso) Macri; sister, Jane Rodio and her husband Sal. Surviving her are: husband, Rocco M. Dandrea of Vineland; son, Jeffrey M. Dandrea of Vineland; daughter, Sharon Carlo and her husband George of Mullica Hill; sisters, Frances Catrambone, Lena Communale, Josephine Celona and her husband Paul, all of Hammonton; sister-in-law, Josephine Jackson and her husband Phil of Chicago; brother-in-law, Frank Dandrea and his wife Rosemarie of Plainfield; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends attended a funeral Liturgy on January 15 at Sacred Heart Church in Vineland followed by interment at Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery in Bridgeton.
Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements made by the Rone Funeral Service in Vineland.