OBITUARIES

Bruce I. Rosenwasser, 54, of Vineland, died March 11, 2008.
Born in Jersey City, Bruce received a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in 1975. He was the commissioner assistant for the department of energy. He moved to Vineland in 1981 to work for Miles Lerman. In 1987, he purchased Ideal Clothing in Hammonton. He was a two term president for Beth Israel Congregation and a member of its men’s club. He was past president for the Vineland Exchange Club and a columnist for the Cumberland News. He was devoted to his family and everyone in the community. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many.
Predeceased by: father, Jerald Rosenwasser. Surviving him are: wife, Linda (nee Tucker) Rosenwasser; daughter, Brooke Rosenwasser of Vineland; brother, Robert Rosenwasser and his wife Marion of New Brunswick; mother, Judith Rosenwasser of Delray Beach, Fla.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on March 14 at Beth Israel Synagogue followed by burial at Alliance Cemetery in Norma, N.J.
Donations may be made to Beth Israel Synagogue, 1015 Park Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements made by the Rone Funeral Home.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
 

Phyllis A. Pagano, (nee Moffa), 85, died March 12, 2008 at the Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded at the time of her passing by her beloved daughter Barbara.
Born in Waterford, Phyllis graduated from Lower Camden County Regional High School class of 1941 where she received an art scholarship. Phyllis worked for RCA in Camden as a government inspector. Later she worked for several clothing shops in the Hammonton area. She was employed by Whitehall Labs before retiring after 20 years. She enjoyed homemade baking and was a gourmet cook. She loved her close family and friends. She enjoyed the companionship of her daughter’s five cats but especially Tulip.
Predeceased by: husband, John; eight brothers where she was the only girl in the Moffa family. Surviving her are: daughter, Barbara Ann of Hammonton; sisters-in-law, Mamie Moffa of Egg Harbor Township, Olga Moffa of Phoenixville, Pa., Lena Moffa of Elm; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on March 15 at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the American Lung Association of N.J., P.O. Box 3154, Union, NJ 07083, the Foundation of W.B. Kessler Hospital, P.O. Box 437, Hammonton, NJ 08037, or the Hammonton Rescue Squad, 300 S. Egg Harbor, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.
 

Mildred Pieri, (nee Cozzi), 88, of Elmtowne, died March 7, 2008, peacefully at home.
Mildred loved to cook and listen to Frank Sinatra. She enjoyed playing poker and was extremely devoted to her family.
Predeceased by: husband, Henry P. Pieri; daughter, Linda Pieri. Surviving her are: children, Raymond Pieri Sr. and his wife Carrol of Braddock, N.J., Barbara Rehmann of Hammonton, Louisa M. Lepone and her late husband Anthony of Elmtowne, Joanne E. Pieri-Russo and her husband Glenn of Galloway Township; grandchildren, Raymond Pieri Jr., John Pieri, Jill Rehmann and her husband David Raup, Louanna Lepone, Nick Russo, Tammie Lepone; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Nicolette, Jordan Raup; son-in-law, Jack Rehmann.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on March 11 at St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Berlin.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mildred’s name may be made to Caring Hospice, 102 Gaither Drive, Suite 2, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.
Arrangements made by LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home.
 

Regina L. Rodriguez, 53, of Hammonton, died March 12, 2008, at the Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital.
Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, she was a Hammonton resident for 35 years.
Surviving her are: husband, Eduardo L. Rodriguez of Hammonton; sisters and brothers, Lea Lopez, Isabel Lopez, Iris Y. Rosario, Juanita Rosario, Edwin Romos, Vincente Rosario, Adalberto Colon.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on March 15 at the Carnesale Funeral Home followed by burial at Greenmount Cemetery.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.

Florence A. Rusnak, (nee Gabriel), 77, of Waterford, died March 15, 2008.
Born in Pomona, she was a graduate of Egg Harbor High School. Her greatest joy was her family and friends.
Predeceased by: husband, George. Surviving her are: children, George Rusnak Jr. and his wife Carol, Frank Rusnak, Linda Massaro; grandchildren, Diana Sabella and her husband Christian, Michael, Devin Massaro; great-grandchild, Christian Sabella Jr.; brothers, William Gabriel and his wife Marion, Earl Gabriel and his wife Rosemarie; sisters, Iola Gabriel, Pauline Stuckel and her husband Buzzy; cats, Brother and Sister.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mass today at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 436 Pennington Avenue, Waterford, N.J. followed by burial at Waterford Memorial Park.
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home.

Joanne M. Heggan, (nee Graham), 60, of Folsom, died March 12, 2008.
Predeceased by: sister, Debra Graham; mother, Theresa Graham. Loving MAMA to Lisa (Joseph D’Ulisse) Olmo of Laurel Springs, Edward B. (Jaclyn) Cavallaro Jr. of Blackwood, Thomas (Donna) Cavallaro of Deptford, Todd (Lori) Cavallaro Sr. of Blackwood. Proud Grammy of Cierra, Eddie II, Eric, Alyssa, Zachary, Todd Jr., Carolyn, and Emma. Big SIS to Barbara (Joseph) Panarello, Gail (W. Douglas) Pendleton; dear daughter of Thomas (EllaMae) Graham. Aunt Jo to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; very dear friend to many.
Relatives and friends attended her memorial service on March 17 at Calvary Chapel in Hammonton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Attention: Memorials.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.

Joseph A. Capp Sr., 94, of Hammonton, died March 17, 2008, at home in his sleep with his loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, he was raised in Winslow. Mr. Capp was a volunteer firefighter with the Winslow Township Fire Company. He worked as a cook and a night watchman at the Winslow Canning House. He also worked for Doughtery Brothers in Buena.
Predeceased by: son, Joseph Capp Jr. Surviving him are: loving wife of 63 years, Mary Capp (nee Jacobs); granddaughter, Mary-Claire Capp of Hammonton; grandson, Joseph Capp III and his wife Melissa of Chicago; twin great-grandchildren, Brandon and Ryan Capp; many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing today from 9 – 11 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at the Carnesale Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenmount Cemetery.
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home.