Monthly Archives: October 2021
Pennsauken’s Haunted Hayride Is TONIGHT!
Pennsauken Township’s annual Haunted Hayride will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Sponsored by the Township’s Youth Action Committee, the Haunted Hayride features ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and the walking dead providing scary fun for the whole family, as guests ride around in a hay wagon pulled by a tractor. It’s a great bargain, as the cost for the Haunted Hayride is just $2.00 per person.
In addition, Pennsauken’s first responders will be handing out Halloween candy to participants.
Remembering Longtime Pennsauken Residents
Frank J. Nardi, Sr., age 73 of Pennsauken, passed away on Oct. 23.
He was the beloved husband of Barbara M. (nee Cuneo) and son of the late Joseph and Rosina Nardi; devoted father of Barbara Hertline (Bill) and Frank J. Nardi Jr.; loving grandfather of Abigail and Isabel Hertline; dear brother of Marie Francesconi (Thomas) and the late Joseph Nardi Jr. (late Rita); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Nardi was an English teacher with the Camden City Board of Education for over 30 years. He also was a talented vocalist, performing throughout the local area for many years and singing with the Philadelphia Opera Company for 27 years. Frank loved music and all things Camden Catholic and St. Joe’s. He was also an avid Philadelphia sports fan.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Pennsauken Funeral Home, 6600 N. Browning Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon at the Church of Mary, Queen of All Saints, 4801 Camden Ave., Pennsauken.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd Street, Philadelpha, PA 19123; or to Mary, Queen of All Saints, 4824 Camden Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
Michael T. Niessen, Sr.
Michael T. Niessen, Sr. gained his wings on Friday, Oct. 22, at his home in Pennsauken.
Niessen is survived by his devoted wife, Gail of 35 years; his children, Michael Jr., Carol (Chris), Leiren and Victoria (Anthony); his grandchildren, Paul, Mikey, KC, Amber, Giovanni, Brianna, Johnny, Nathan, Katelyn, CJ, Devin, Dominic and Chloe and his grandpup, Blue. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Tim); his niece, Amanda, and various friends and family. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Eleanor.
Michael worked at AFG for over 10 years, Stretcher Limo for over 10 years, and finally at Cartun Hardware, where he recently retired after 40 years of employment. Mike loved spending time with his family, going down to his campsite, and all things Disney.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Healey Funeral Home, 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights; his funeral service will be held at noon. Entombment follows at Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson.
Pennsauken Artist Featured By In Touch Ministries
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Dressler Smith, a longtime Pennsauken resident and lifelong artist, is being featured in a special video piece produced by In Touch Ministries, an outreach initiative created by renowned pastor and televangelist Dr. Charles Stanley, whose programs – both radio and TV – are broadcast in over 50 languages throughout the world.
Haunted Hayride Held October 27
Pennsauken Township’s annual Haunted Hayride will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Pennsauken Police Investigating Fatal Hit And Run
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In a message shared via social media, the Pennsauken Township Police Department enlisted the help of the community to find a hit and run driver that killed a pedestrian in the early morning hours of Oct. 19.
“The Pennsauken Township Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and a single motor vehicle,” wrote Pennsauken Police via an online statement.
At 12:06 a.m. this morning, a vehicle described as a silver color SUV, believed to be a Mercedes-Benz between the model years of 2002 and 2005, collided with a pedestrian on the southbound side of Rt. 130 at the Drexel Ave. intersection. The victim, currently only identified as a 32-year-old male, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle experienced heavy front-end damage and fled the scene of the accident.
Anyone who has information regarding the crash or the fleeing vehicle involved in the hit and run is asked to contact Sgt. Kern or Ptl. J. Martinez of the Pennsauken Township Police Department’s Traffic Division at (856) 488-0080 x3301.
MPWC To Hold Special Meeting
Pursuant to the NJ Open Public Meetings Act, the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the G. Burton German Meeting Room, 6751 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken, NJ.
The agenda for this meeting to the extent known at this time is a discussion of a commission budget for 2022; whether to renew or change employee healthcare plans and providers for the coming calendar year; and any other action which may come before it. Formal action may be taken at this meeting.
Deadline For Pennsauken’s Halloween Home Decorating Contest Is TODAY
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The hunt will be on for the best Halloween decorations in town. Sponsored by Pennsauken’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Pennsauken Youth Action Committee, the annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest will recognize those homes that go all out for the spookiest time of the year. A team of guys and ghouls will be creeping around town to locate the most impressive expressions of Halloween spirit Pennsauken has to offer. Prizes will be given to the first, second, and third place winners.
In order for decorated homes in Pennsauken to be considered for this year’s contest, residents must submit their address using the form located at twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/halloween-home-decorating-contest. Registration runs through Monday, Oct. 18.
Help cause some friendly frights throughout our neighborhoods by decorating your home or visiting those who do! For more information, call Pennsauken’s Parks and Recreation Department at (856) 665-1000 x104.
PEA PRIDE Holds Drive-By Trunk Or Treat
The Pennsauken Education Association’s PRIDE division is presenting a Drive-by, COVID-Friendly Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 24. From 10:00 a.m. to noon that day, families can drive by the main entrance of Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., to pick up a Halloween treat bag.
Sign up to receive treat bags is required by Saturday, Oct. 16. To register your family for the event, visit https://bit.ly/PEATrunkorTreat2021 and fill out the easy-to-use form.
Pennsauken PRIDE is an ongoing campaign created to share the education successes of the Pennsauken School District with all Pennsauken residents and build strong community support for and involvement in our great public schools. As part of the Pennsauken PRIDE campaign, members of the Pennsauken Education Association, Pennsauken Support Staff Association, and the Pennsauken Association of School Secretaries embark upon projects that will bring the public schools out into the community and the community into the public schools. To that end, members of these respective groups will endeavor to become a unified force of volunteerism within the Pennsauken community.
Pennsauken Harvest Festival Held October 16
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township, in partnership with the Pennsauken Firefighters Association, will host the seventh annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16 (rain date Sunday, Oct. 17). This annual event, held from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex on Westfield and Bethel avenues, brings the Township community together with a family-friendly atmosphere.
Out Of The Darkness Community Walk Held At Cooper River Park
The American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide is hosting its Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Vista Deck at Cooper River Park. During the event, those affected by suicide – and those who support them – raise awareness and much-needed funds, strongly sending the message that suicide is preventable, and that no one is alone.
Held in hundreds of cities across the country, the Community Walks give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those they’ve lost to suicide. Day-of registration begins at 10:00 a.m. The walk ceremony begins at 11:15 a.m.
To register for the event, visit AFSP.org/Camden.
