BERGERON, SALLY J. (IACONELLI) 65, - of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Atlantic City, she was a devoted wife and mother. After she raised her children, she entered the workforce. She recently retired from the NJ State Casino Control Commission after 23 years of service. She was highly motivated and self taught, and she used what she learned to teach others. An avid crafter, she belonged to South Shore Stitchers, a local quilter's club. If she saw it, she would do it until she did it with perfection. She enjoyed time with her family and taking day trips. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph, and brothers Joseph and Frank Iaconelli. Survived by her loving husband, Roger, children Roger and his companion Kim, Kenneth and wife Diane, Bonnie Jean Papadimitriou, and Stephen and wife Becki; grandchildren George, Stephanie, Kenneth Jr., Jennifer, Elizabeth, Matthew, Rebecca, and Salvatore; great-grandchild Noah, who was born 19 days ago and brightened her final days with us, all from Egg Harbor Township; mother Virginia Iaconelli, sister Carol Riley, brother Barry Iaconelli, all from Ventnor, and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 26, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Saint Katharine Drexel Roman Catholic Church, 6077 West Jersey Avenue, Egg Harbor Township. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Road, Northfield and again on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10: 30 a.m. Burial will be held at Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Sally's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.
17 year anniversary will be here in a four days. I know that Monarch was you when we were playing Mini golf letting us know you are still with us. Mom even though, I miss you both, my heart smiles that you and dad are together. Forever in our Hearts. ♥ Bonnie
Bonnie Papadimitriou
January 18, 2024 | Venice, FL | Daughter
15 year anniversary and still wanting to pick up the phone and call you and hear your voice. Missing you EVERY day Mom. Forever in Our Hearts ❤ Bonnie
January 20, 2022
So much change in the last 14 years. The great grandchildren with us that never got to be held by you. There was one when you left us there are now 10. They are growing beautifully. Our country seems to be in shambles right now. Praying everyday that peace will take over and the hate and violence will be gone. Miss you EVERY DAY and wish you were still here. Most importantly you are no longer in pain. Keep watching over us mom. Forever in Our Hearts
Bonnie Papadimitriou
January 24, 2021 | Venice, FL | Daughter
Sally, May God keep you in his care. Im sorry I didn't get to see you when you were sick. We (Bonnie, Leonora) had some really great times at the CCC! I see how much your family misses you so much! Its been 23 years since I lost my dad and it still seems like yesterday! Time is the only thing that helps in some way. Hold on to your memories and always keep her in your heart! Our loved ones are watching over us as God has them in his care!
Denise Foster
October 28, 2011 | EHT, NJ
Brooke(left)&Cheyenne(right),your great-granddaughters
Jennifer Bergeron
October 26, 2011
Noah(right),Justin(left),and Brooke(middle)
Jennifer Bergeron
October 26, 2011
They say time heals all wounds, but it's been almost 5 years and it hasnt made it hurt any less that youre gone. so many changes and nothings the same anymore. The last time anybody said anything on here,Noah was your only great-grandchild. But since then Noah had a little brother Justin 12/11/08 and Elizabeth blessed you with your first great-granddaughter 1/7/11,shortly after that another great-granddaughter Brooke Leigh graced us with her presence on 2/25/11. Three kids is tough all 2...
Jennifer Bergeron
October 26, 2011 | Mays Landing, NJ
Grandmom,
Thanksgivings on Thursday and it's going to be our first holiday without you. I still cant believe youre gone. Me, Daddy, and Noah went to your house last week and it seems so empty without you there. Grandpops put up a lot of butterflys and all those hooks that were on the wall in the living room seemed to disappear. Noahs getting so big now I wish you could see him. Hes crawling all over and getting into everything. He'll be walking soon. Daddys so good with him. He tries to...
Jennifer Bergeron
November 20, 2007 | EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ
DEAR IACONELLI AND BERGERON FAMILIES,
MY NAME IS ISABEL PERKINS. I WAS BORN IN ATLANTIC CITY, IN 1941 AND WAS ONE OF THE FIRST FAMILIES(CROSSLEY'S) TO LIVE IN PITNEY VILLAGE IN DUCK TOWN. SALLY AND HER FAMILY LIVED DIRECTLY BEHIND OUR FAMILY ON GEORGIA AVE. SALLY AND I WERE CHILDHOOD PLAYMATES FROM AN EARLY AGE UNTIL MY FAMILY MOVED TO MIAMI FL, DUE TO MY CHILDHOOD ILLNESS (RHEUMATIC FEVER)WHEN I WAS NINE YEARS OLD. I HAVE THOUGHT OF SALLY MANY TIMES THROUGH THE YEARS AND ON ON MY MANY...
ISABEL PERKINS
September 07, 2007 | PORT ST LUCIE, FL