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Bernard Massara Obituary
AGE: 92 • Hammonton
Bernard J. "Benny" Massara age 92 of Hammonton, passed Monday March 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ben was a 1938 graduate of Hammonton High School. He served one year in the U.S. Army and four years in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as a 1st class radar man on the U.S.S. Collahan. Ben's favorite past times were gardening and riding his bike through the streets of Hammonton. He retired as a superintendent of the Hammonton Water Dept. after 38 years of service. Ben was notably honored with a lifetime achievement award from the South Jersey Water Professionals Assn. Ben was a life member of Hammonton Rescue Squad, (serving on the Executive Board for the past 12 years), and Hammonton Fire Co #1 for over 45 years being instrumental in many milestones achieved by both companies. He was the recipient of "Nice Going Award" from the Hammonton Chamber of Commerce; "Man of the Year" by the Kiwanis International Public Works; "Service Above Self Award" by the Rotary Club, and "Firefighter of the Year Award" in 1978. Ben served as a Hammonton Police Reservist in the 1950's, and was a member of St. Martin de Porres Church where he served as an usher.
Ben is predeceased by his wife Sue (nee DiLullo), parents Giacomo and Eleanor Massara and sister Nicolette Gazzara. Surviving are his children Ellie Maimone (Rocky Milano), Bernard (Mimi), James (Aggie) all of Hammonton and his sister Elizabeth "Betty" DeRico of Oaklyn. Loving grandfather of David and Darren Maimone, Jason Massara, Megan Scheer (Ryan), Lauren Goukler (Joe), Jacqueline and Susan Massara and great- grandfather of seven.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday eve. 6:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday 9:30-11:00am at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish - St. Martin de Porres Church S. Egg Harbor Rd. and Park Ave. Hammonton. Mass Saturday 11:00am at the Church. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 124 S. First Rd. Hammonton, NJ. Donations Hammonton Fire Co. #1108 Front St. Hammonton, NJ 08037. Arrangements entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. 3rd St. Hammonton, NJ. (marinellafuneralhome.com)
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Massara
March 24, 2013
Ben,Iknow you and charlie are in heaven talking about the good olds of the hammonton police res.my deepest sympathy to all the Massars family. marge mossop
John and Diana Wayrynen
March 15, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Massara family. Your Dad was a wonderful man. Many will miss him. May God give you all peace and comfort during this difficult time. We will be praying for you. (Jim and Aggie's neighbors.)
March 15, 2013
My condolences to the Massara Family. Growing up around the family, I can truely say that I've never met a more positive person and public servent. I'm proud to have known and have leaned from him.
Mike Rubba
john domenico
March 15, 2013
To the Massara family would like to say sorry for your loss he was a great man n comical to. never forget he rode his bike with the helmet an speedos till he was 85yrs or more God bless him may ride his bike in heaven love him John & JoJo Domenico
John J. Mangano
March 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the entire Massara Family. Ben and Sue were the Greatest!
March 14, 2013
Jim and Aggie,
Know I'm thinking about you two and your family.
With Love and Prayers,
Shelly
kathleen finch
March 14, 2013
Jim and family sorry for ur lost
Joe Murphy
March 14, 2013
My condolences to the Massara family. I remember Benny well. He was a high school classmate of my dad, Dave Murphy, and also a close friend of my father-in-law Joe Bartolone. Hammonton has lost a good man and a favorite son.
Tara Ritaldato
March 14, 2013
To the Massara family, my deepest condolences to all of you in your time of sorrow, please know that my heart is with all of you , and all will remain in my prayers
Dolores
March 14, 2013
Our sympathies to the family.
How very much everyone enjoyed the man and his wonderful flowers. I'm sure he
will be in charge of the gardens in Heaven - and loving every minute of it.
March 14, 2013
A beautiful person, never talking an unkind word about anyone. He always had a smile on his face. May you rest in peace. You will be missed very much...
Betty Stevenson (Restuccio)
Angel Mojica
March 14, 2013
Some people come into our lives, and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same, Benny Massara was one of those people... A TRUE Hammonton Legend.Though there no words to ease your pain, remember that Benny is now in heaven, in Gods loving arms where he is now at peace. My deepest
sympathy to the Massara family.
March 14, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. He was one of Hammonton's finest citizens and a great personal friend to my Dad. He will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Joann Capella Aach
Nancy Taylor (Migliaccio)
March 14, 2013
Massara Family: My sincere sympathy in the passing of your dad. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow...I have know Mr. Massara a very long time, I have never met a more compassionate kind man in my life. Very giving and caring. He now makes his journey to join his beloved wife in Paradise....Rest peacefully and may God's perpetual light shine upon you forever....
Janice Hawkins
March 14, 2013
So sorry to hear of his passing,he was such a gentle kind man.Will miss him.I send prayers and condolences to his whole family.
March 14, 2013
It was my pleasure to visit with Mr. Massara and to meet his caring & loving family
R.I.P. Mr Massara I know you will be missed.
Rose Jones (HONJ)
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