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Loretta Applegate Obituary
APPLEGATE, LORETTA M., 71 - of Absecon, passed away Sunday morning at the home of her son, surrounded by her family. Born in Philadelphia, Loretta had been an area resident for over 60 years and an Absecon resident for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School, Class of 1955. Loretta was employed as a Senior Buyer at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City for more than 22 years and she was a volunteer at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Her love was her family, work and ceramics. Loretta is predeceased by he parents, John and Loretta Sharp and her beloved husband Robert. She is survived by two daughters; Donna M. Chojnowski (Husband John) of Churchville, PA., Debra A. Gitto (Husband Joe) of Ventnor, three sons; Robert A. (Wife Jacqueline) of Sewell, Andy (Wife Barbara) of Absecon and Patrick (Girlfriend Allison) of Mississippi, one sister; Joan Appleget (Husband Hap) of Egg Harbor Township, and seven grandchildren; Alexandra, Meghan, Jas, Drew, Bobby, Samantha and Sean. The Funeral Service for Loretta M. Applegate will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Absecon Presbyterian Church, 208 New Jersey Avenue, Absecon. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until time of Service at the Church. Burial will be in Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her memory to the Community Food Bank of NJ Southern Branch, 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, N.J. 08234. Arrangements by the Gormley Funeral Home LLC, 2706 Atlantic Avenue, AC.
Memories and Condolences
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Darlene Buddendorf
December 29, 2008
Dear Donna, John and Jas,
I was saddened by the news of the passing of your mom. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family at this time. May your memories always bring you comfort.
Darlene
Margie Figueroa
December 27, 2008
To the entire Applegate Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Loretta at the Purchasing dept for 11 years until I resided in Florida in "94. I visited the Purchasing office in 2001 and had the pleasure of seeing her one last time. Looking at the obituary for another person I stumble on both her name and another gentleman who also worked with Loretta (Andrew Magazzu). Both (2) wonderful human beings.
Margie
David & Stevie Champagne
December 26, 2008
Patrick & Alley, we are so sorry. Please know our prayers are with you and your family. We always wish there were words to make things like this easier but there are none. So just wanted you to know we are thinking of ya'll
Jimmy Waniak
December 24, 2008
Gate,
Words alone cannot express the sorrow I'm feeling over the loss of your Mom. Your Mom and Dad could only be described as my surogate parents when we were growing up and I'll never forget that. Whether it was playing hockey in the street or enjoying onion sandwiches and fried tomatoes over the holidays, I will never forget the love shared with your folks. Your whole family will be in our prayers during this sad time and I will have the best memories of growing up with them. I miss you Loretta and Arch. If your ever in the area try and get in touch with me.
Wan
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Dr James B. Much
December 23, 2008
You signed my "year book' with such grace. And said you'd hope we meet again in future times. And so we shall in God's own place with Bobby at your side!
Jim Much-class of "55"
Donna (Wilt) Christensen
December 23, 2008
Rob,
I wanted to offer my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Having lived on Church Street I got to know you and your parents - what a great family. I remember sitting in your mother's living room soon after I found out my mother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer listening to her kind words of compassion and comfort. She was truly a caring person. I just wanted to let you and your family know that my thoughts are with you.
Javier Landron
December 23, 2008
Pat & Andy, my prayers are with you guys. I remember all the kindness your mom always showed to the guys hanging in the basement. May she rest in peace.
James Hazelwood
December 23, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Beau Glenn
December 23, 2008
Dear Patrick, my deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I know your mother was the cornerstone of your family and instilled in you the quality of character that you have. Be strong for your family members as I know she would expect you to be. Again, my deepest sympathies for your loss. Please call me. Beau Glenn
Jim Miller
December 23, 2008
To the Applegate Family,
Sincerest sympathies from Jim and Betty Miller. I have many fond memories of when we were children. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
JOHN CONNORS
December 22, 2008
TO THE ENTIRE APPLEGATE FAMILY,
MY DEAREST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU!! SHE WILL SADLY MISSED!, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
R.I.P. MRS APPLEGATE
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
ANDY/PAT GIVE YOU SHOULD NEED ANYTHING AT ALL PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL!!
YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS "CREATURE"
Tiger Minetti
December 22, 2008
Andy , Pat and family,
Please give my regards to your family, I'm truly sorry for the loss of your mother.
Margaret Corcoran Adkisson
December 22, 2008
Rob and family, my prayers are with you. May the memories of your Mom help you thoough this hard time and may God hold you close and carry you.
Margaret (Corcoran)Adkisson
Nancy Rossiter - HSHS '55
December 22, 2008
I was sadedened to read of Loretta's death. I have fond memories of a great classmate in HSHS. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Donald Applegate Jr
December 22, 2008
To All of my cousins. I am saddened to hear Aunt Loretta passed. I know that she was a good woman. It is important to have family and friends to lean on and share the moments of sadness & the moments of joy. She will be remembered in my heart and prayers. In the days ahead I pray for the healing process to mend the family.
Steve Leeds
December 22, 2008
I have many, many fond memories of Loretta, Bob and the Applegate kids from when I was growing up across the street from them in Absecon. Donna, Debbie, Robbie, Andy and Patrick, my heart goes out to you.
Linda La Sala
December 22, 2008
Loretta was a wonderful, caring and special woman that I was fortunate to work with for many years at Caesars. She will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. God Bless
Michael Applegate
December 22, 2008
I want to share my deepest sympathies for the family, I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. It is difficult to lose a family member, especially at this time of year. I will pray for all of you and for Aunt Loretta.
PatMcHale Rogers
December 22, 2008
I was saddened to read today of Loretta's death. I hadn't seen her since our school days. I remember her dating Bobby Applegate who lived across the street from me on Sewell Avenue. Loretta was 2 yrs ahead of me at HSHS. For me she was a role model. She was one of, if not, the smartest girls at Holy Spirit. I wanted to be like her. I remember her being kind and loving and so pretty. I'm sure her loss is exceptionally painful at this Christmas time and I will keep you all in my prayers that you can be strengthened by your love for each other and your memories of Loretta.
Steve Sless
December 22, 2008
Bob - please accept my sympathies on the loss of your mother.
Karen Cross
December 22, 2008
I worked with Loretta for several years at Caesars. My husband had been diagnosed with a brain tumor 5 yrs. ago. Loretta was so supportive and helped me so much during that time. I will never forget her support and kindness when my husband passed away in Jan. 2006. She was truly a kind and caring person who will be missed very much.
Karen Cross and Family
Rich Galuppi
December 22, 2008
I will always remember working with Loretta and when my father was sick she sat with me every morning and asked me how he was and made sure I was ok. That was Loretta, a kind and caring woman and I will miss her.
DIANA BAITINGER
December 22, 2008
Loretta was a very lovely and special lady who was very much liked and admired by her co-workers at Ballys and Caesars.
It was pleasure to have known her.
My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Rick Yates
December 22, 2008
Andy&Family--please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. So many of our parents' generation are gone now--Absecon is not the same!
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