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Obituary: Thomas R. Rapa
Thomas R. Rapa passed away on Sept. 28 at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Margaret Rapa (nee Campbell); loving father of Lauren Rapa Guzzo (Louis) of Marlton, N.J.; Patrick Rapa of Philadelphia, Pa.; and Michael Rapa (Christina) of Philadelphia, Pa. Thomas was also the dear brother of Maryann Rapa of West Deptford and the late Joseph Rapa (Robert Jones); son of the late Joseph and Margaret Rapa; and proud pop-pop of Ava Guzzo, Julia Guzzo, and Luca Rapa.
Community Invited To Car And Bike Show, Fall Festival
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken community is invited to attend two popular public events: the Car and Bike Show, held on Sunday, Sept. 10, and the town’s Fall Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 14.
“This is a great time of year for public events in Pennsauken; our annual Car and Bike Show and our Fall Festival are right around the corner,” said Pennsauken Mayor Vince Martinez. “Both events are wonderful opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy a great time with our neighbors. We hope you come out and join us!”
Pennsauken’s Annual Car And Bike Show Returns September 10
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken’s 31st annual Car and Bike Show will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of classic cars and bikes will be on display along part of the “Maple Mile,” starting at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, the co-sponsor of the event located at 7111 Maple Ave., and extending towards Union Ave.
NJ TRANSIT Issues Service Alert For River LINE
Citing operational challenges, NJ TRANSIT has announced significant changes to the River LINE service schedule. The River LINE stops at the Pennsauken Transit Center on Derousse Ave.
“Due to continued operational challenges, River LINE weekday service will temporarily operate every 30 minutes throughout the service day,” the agency posted in an online statement. “The impact of this temporary adjustment is limited to weekday peak hour frequency, as the River LINE’s regular weekday schedule operates every 30 minutes outside of peak periods. Saturday service will also operate on the Sunday/Holiday schedule.”
GoFundMe Helping Pennsauken Resident After Medical Emergency
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Family and friends are raising funds to help a Pennsauken resident recover after a serious medical emergency.
Vincent Iannuzzi of Pennsauken suffered a massive stroke while driving to work along Maple Ave. on July 27. The sudden loss of consciousness resulted in Iannuzzi crashing his vehicle, resulting in other serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries. He is currently at the Trauma Center at Cooper University Hospital, where he is receiving intensive medical care.
First Responders Sharing The Importance Of Service To Community
By Vince Martinez, Mayor of Pennsauken
Last month, Pennsauken’s first responders held both a Junior Police Academy and a Junior Fire Academy. Each summer, young people receive an up close look at the roles of these dedicated men and women in a fun and educational environment. Both academies are extremely well attended, and our police officers, firefighters, and EMTs do an amazing job. We can’t thank them enough for what they do to make these programs possible.
Obituary: Mary K Kirwan
Mary K. Kirwan (nee Fenerty), age 81 of Pennsauken, passed away at her home on July 18, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of 58 years of Walter “Wally;” devoted mother of Kevin, Katie McAninley (Chuck), Kristie Enoch (Don), and Brian (Kim); loving grammie of Colleen, CJ, Ryan, Bailey, Patrick, Maeve, Brendan, Drew, Aidan and Quinn; dear sister of Bill (late Kathy), Dennis (Harriett) and the late Timothy. She was also the beloved daughter of the late William and Helen Fenerty.
Mary K. was a math teacher at Sacred Heart Academy in Philadelphia; she later worked as a substitute teacher at St. Peter’s School in Merchantville and then as an aide in the Pennsauken School District. She enjoyed her many summers on the beach in Sea Isle City and Ocean City and attending thousands of events for her children and grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Monday, July 24, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, July 25, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Pennsauken Funeral Home, 6600 N. Browning Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill.
Property Appraisers Begin Revaluation Inspections
By now, Pennsauken residents should have already received a letter regarding the start of the revaluation of properties, which has been ordered by the Camden County Board of Taxation and under the approval of the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation.
In the accompanying graphic is a photo of the ACTUAL staff from Professional Property Appraisers, Inc. who will be coming to our neighborhoods for revaluation inspections. Each one is registered with the Township of Pennsauken Police Department, carrying a letter from Pennsauken’s Assessor, wearing a Professional Property Appraisers shirt, and will be able to present a photo identification badge. Their job is to conduct both exterior and interior inspections of Pennsauken properties, as well as measure all buildings on, and improvements to, the land. These individuals are only collecting information for the revaluation process. They will not be making any judgments on properties.
Any resident who has a concern about the validity of a person at your home for the revaluation process can contact 856-665-1000 ext. 112 or 116, or the Pennsauken Township Police Department at 856-663-1234.
Rising Basketball Star Headed To Notre Dame
Pennsauken’s Hannah Hidalgo, a talented 18-year-old basketball player hailing from the Bloomfield section of town, is making waves in the world of basketball. Having started playing the sport at the tender age of four, her passion for the game has only grown stronger over the years. Now, the senior at Paul VI is on the cusp of embarking on an exciting journey at the University of Notre Dame.
Merchantville Woman’s Club’s “A Taste Of Pennsauken” Returns On May 23
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville is once again sponsoring “A Taste of Pennsauken.” The event will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. Come out and sample the delicious cuisine of many local restaurants! Tickets are just $20 per person; and a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Food Bank of South Jersey, other local charities, and our annual scholarship awards to deserving students.
To order tickets, or for more information, call Ruthann Mertz at (856) 665-1543, or Geri Tabako at (856) 665-5468.
