OBITUARIES

John D. (Jack) Fognano, 54, of Waterford, formerly of Hammonton, died Friday, February 19, 2010, at home.

Jack was a graduate of Hammonton High School Class of 1973, St. Joseph’s College 1977 and Widener University School of Law 1985. Jack had a passion for the Phillies, Eagles and all sports in general. He welcomed spirited debate on such topics as sports and politics.

Predeceased by: parents, Lt. John T. Fognano and Jean Fognano. Surviving him are: sister, Linda Kryvoruka and her husband Kenneth; brothers, Rick Fognano and his wife Susan, Kenneth; nephews, Rick (Jaclyn), John Fognano, Steven, Alex Kryvoruka, Austin; niece, Haille Fognano.

Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Saturday, February 27, at the Marinella Funeral Home followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Association of Former New Jersey State Troopers Educational Fund, 18 Sheri Way, Pine Hill, NJ 08021-6816.

Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.

Rita E. Delessio (nee Vettese), 85, of Hammonton, died Monday, February 22, 2010, at Virtua Hospital in Berlin.

Born in Hammonton, she was a lifelong resident. Rita worked as an assembly person for Whitehall Lab and American Home Products for more than 15 years. She was a graduate of Hammonton High School and a member of the Hammonton Historical Society.

Predeceased by: husband, Carmen. Surviving her are: children, Donald and his wife Pam of Mullica Hill, Darryl and his wife Debbie of Hammonton; grandchildren, Jason, Jeffrey, Carmen, Kyle Delessio, Andrea Branco, Brandon Bethune, Nathaniel Hinkle; great-grandchild, Aurora.

Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, February 26, at St. Martin de Porres R.C. Church followed by burial at Greenmount Cemetery.

Donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.

Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.

Jennie A. “Chippy” Novella (nee Rodio), 84, of Rosedale, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, peacefully at home.

Born in Rosedale, she was a lifelong resident. Jennie attended Lower Camden Co. Regional High School. She retired from W.B. Kessler Memorial Hospital where she was a Dietary Aide. She was a member of St. Joseph Church Choir and Altar Rosary Society.

Jennie was the youngest of 12 children.

Predeceased by: husband, Frank; parents, Joseph and Marie Grace Rodio; grandson, Frankie Novella; many brothers and sisters. Her family was her greatest joy, and she will be missed very deeply by all of her children and family. Surviving her are: children, Sylvia Wooton of Charlestown, N.H., Shirley Breil (Thomas) of Canton, MI, Joann Fritsche (Thomas) of Winslow, Frank Novella of Williamstown, Ann Marie Cicatiello (Alan) of Hammonton; sister, Louise Boyer of Hammonton; grandchildren, Jennifer Escala (Conan), Michael Wooton (Monica), Craig Breil (Todd Brown), Erin Hart (John), Aimee Pacheco (Philip), David, Gwendolyn, Patrick Fritsche, Staci Novella, Alan, David, Alyssa Cicatiello; great-grandchildren, Conan, Jacob, Cassandra Escala, Ella Hart; two on the way.

Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, March 1, at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.

Nancy A. Ruggerio, 98, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at home in Ocean City.

Mrs. Ruggerio was a homemaker, and lived in Ocean City for 40 years.

Predeceased by: husband, Joseph B. Ruggerio; son, Russell “Bo” Ruggerio; brothers, John Alizzo, Joseph Alizzo; sisters, Marie Puccio, Jennie Rodio, Angela Lamonte, Anne Venuto. Surviving her are: close friend, Mary Jane Swift.

Relatives and friends attended a memorial service on Friday, February 26, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Russell B. Ruggerio Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1324 Belmont Avenue, Suite 401, Salisbury, MD 21804.

Arrangements made by The Burbage Funeral Home.

Sandra (San) Villari, 59, of Hammonton, went to join God along with her mom and dad. After a brief but very painful battle with cancer she passed away on February 22, 2010 at Virtua Hospital in Berlin.

Sandra loved to crochet and sew, but the happiest and most important even that happened to her was the day her son Sam was born. He was the joy of her life and to those surrounding Sandra. He will miss her deeply as well as the rest of her siblings.

Predeceased by: parents Samuel and Mamie (nee Rosano) Villari; brother, Samuel Villari. Surviving her are: son, Sam; brothers, Rocco Villari and his wife Lorraine of Evening Shade, Ariz., Peter Villari and his wife Barbara of West Berlin; sisters, RoseMary Lepera of New Port Richey, Fla., Margaret Ebinger, AnnaMae Pratzner and her husband Michael both of Hammonton; many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends attended her funeral services on Sunday, February 28 at the LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, N.J. Interment was private.

Arrangements made by LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home.