Obituaries
Alena Marie Lombardelli (nee Donio), 40, died on March 26, 2020.
Alena was born in Lakeland, Fla., and lived in Hammonton for most of her adolescent and adult life. She attended Hammonton High School and Towson University where she received her B.S. in Graphic Design. Alena lived a life full of adventure and friendship, and always greeted the world with a glorious smile. She was the proud owner and operator of MiaLane Design, where she consistently demonstrated her creativity, work ethic and dedication for clients such as Saladworks, Rastelli’s Market Fresh, Maplewood Inn, Kim Clements Acupuncturist and Solid Training. While she found great success in her entrepreneurial endeavors, nothing rivaled the joy she found in the job she was most proud of: being Emma and Luke’s mom. Everyone who knew Alena was impressed by her devotion to help any of her friends at any time she was called upon. This was especially evident during her two-and-a-half- year battle with breast cancer in how she supported others undergoing similar treatment. Alena not only held herself with strength and grace, but she also held that space for others.
Throughout this time, she remained fiercely dedicated to her husband, Jason, and the loves of her life, Emma and Luke.
In addition to her beautiful family, she is survived by her parents, Annette and Michael Donio; brother, Denny Donio and his wife Katie; Godson, Denny Jr.; brother, Michael C. Donio; mother and father-in-Law, Rita and Joseph Lombardelli and brother-in-law, Joseph Lombardelli.
Services were held privately at Oak Grove Cemetery. A Memorial Mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alena’s memory to the Hammonton Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1066, Hammonton, NJ 08037, or Lisa’s Army, 8945 Ridge Avenue, Unit 8, Philadelphia, PA 19128.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Julia A. Wilson (nee Melora), 66, of Hammonton died peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, March 23, 2020.
Born in Hammonton, she was a lifelong resident. Before retiring she worked as a Nursing
Supervisor/Oasis Coordinator for AtlantiCare Home Health; prior to that she worked as a Nursing Supervisor at Wm. B. Kessler Memorial Hospital. Julia enjoyed going to the beach in Ocean City, N.J., traveling and going to the casinos, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Gary Wilson; her parents, John and Erma Melora and her sister-in-law, Susan Melora. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Wilson (Lauren); two grandchildren, Colin and Audrey Wilson; four sisters, Patricia Lioy (John), Sharon Sacco (James), Debbie Hood (Perry), Susan Puentes (Tom); three brothers, Anthony Melora (Mary), John Melora (Terri Shipe) and Benjamin Melora; her mother-in-law, Pat Otto all of Hammonton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Due to circumstances surrounding the coronavirus (COVID - 19) pandemic all funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hammonton Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1066, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Marie R. DeAngelo (nee Domenico), 95, of Hammonton died on March 24, 2020.
Marie was born in Hammonton, and lived in Haddon Heights for more than 50 years before moving back to Hammonton in 1991. She was a member of the Haddon Heights Sons of Italy along with her late husband Joseph. Marie loved her family, was always the last one to leave at any event and was the last sibling to leave this earth. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, horse racing, the casino, poker and slot machines.
Marie is predeceased by her husband, Joseph L. DeAngelo, Sr.; parents, Frank Domenico and Rose Domenico (nee Santora) and granddaughter, Jackie DeAngelo. She is survived by her son, Joseph L. DeAngelo, Jr. (Lori) of Mays Landing; daughter, Donna Metzcher (Scott) of Hudson, Fla.; Lu Starr (Jack) of Washington Twp. and grandchildren, Veronica DeThomas (Bill), Danny Bellamah, Jeff Lentz and Jason Lentz; great-grandchildren, Danny III, Layla, Gianna, Scott, Nickalena and P.J., along with her great-great grandson, Colton.
Funeral services and interment will be private to the family and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Dr. Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 or VITAS Community Connection, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Luigi Musto, 88, of Hammonton, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Cedar Grove Rehabilitation Center in Williamstown.
He was born in Naples, Italy, and moved to Hammonton in 1957 with his family. Luigi was a supervisor for the Monmouth County Racetrack for more than 10 years and also for the Atlantic City Racetrack for more than 15 years.
Luigi is predeceased by his parents, Angelo and Maria Musto; his wife, Elda (nee Uccerio) and his son, Angelo J. Musto. He is survived by his son, Jerry Musto (Nicole) of Lexington, S.C. He was a loving grandfather to Steven, Michael and Gianna.
Funeral services will be private to the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Sandra Jo Marie Brudon, 41, of Hammonton died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Galloway Twp.
She was born in Vineland, and lived all of her life in Hammonton. She was looking forward to completing her college degree this March. Sandra Jo previously worked for her brother at DCS Heating and Cooling in Hammonton.
She is predeceased by her brother, Sam Brudon; maternal grandparents, Sam and Mary Domenico; aunt, Patricia Langdon and uncles, Harry and Walter Langdon. Surviving are her sons, David Horan, Logan, Vincent and Noah; daughters, Brittany Hatcher (Dan) and Savanna Mesmer of Winslow; her brother, John Brudon (Chrissy) of Hammonton; her sister, Melliss Berggren (Ted) both of West Virginia; her father, John Brudon (Bernedette); her mother, Sandra Olsson (Alberta); numerous aunts and uncles as well as countless nieces and nephews and cousins.
Cremation and services will be held privately for the family.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Frank J. Piperata Sr., 97, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. He was an RCA TV repair technician for 37 years before retiring. He was a member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus Pallotti Council 3471 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1448.
He was the beloved husband of Bess (Cappello) Piperata and a son of the late Frank and Mary (DeCicco) Piperata. Frank was the loving father of Susan P. Unger (Bill), Janet Piperata, Denise Bayles (Lee) and the late Frank J. Piperata, Jr.; father-in-law of Carmen E. Piperata; loving grandfather of William, Gregory, Leon, Allison, Victoria, Maria and Sophia; brother of Robert Piperata and the late Victoria Piperata, Anna Marie Centurione and Edna Messina. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be private at the convenience of the family. A memorial Mass will be held in St. Peter Church, Fair Street, Warwick, R.I., followed by military honors in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick, R.I., at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick, RI 02888, St. Peter School, 120 Mayfair Road, Warwick, RI 02888 and Hospice Care, VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 will be appreciated.
Arrangements made by Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, Rhode Island.
