OUR CARING STAFF

1932-2022

John C. Marinella “Jack” was a 1951 graduate of Lower Camden County Regional High School, where he served as class president. He went on to graduate from Eckels School of Mortuary Science in Philaedlphia. Jack purchased Macri Funeral Home in 1962 and later changed the name to Marinella Funeral Home. Jack was a US Coast Guard Veteran where he served six years and was a former member of the Waterford Volunteer Fire Co. He has held many past President positions with the St. Joseph Parish Holy Name Society, St. Joseph High School Booster Club, Hammonton Rescue Squad, and the Hammonton Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Jack was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he served as a Grand Knight, 3rd Degree and a Faithful Navigator, the Winslow Twp. Lions Club, and Hammonton American Legion. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, where he was a church usher and a eucharistic minister. Jack, was as the funeral home, members of the Hammonton Chamber of Commerce. In 1995 Jack received the Chamber of Commerce “Nice Going Award” for his outstanding leadership and devoted service to the community.

NJ Lic. No. 2515

Steven J. Kincaid , CFSP, graduated from Delsea Regional High School in 1981 and was elected into the Athletic Hall of Fame for baseball and basketball in 2018. He continued his education at James Madison University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and played for the Dukes on the baseball team. After his time at JMU, Steve attended the Funeral Service Program at Mercer County Community College and received his funeral directors license in 1987. Steve currently resides in Hammonton with his wife Jackie and three children Branon, Allie, and Cassie. He is an active in the community where he is a member of the Hammonton Chamber of Commerce, Hammonton Lions Club, Hammonton Italian Sons & Daughters of America Lodge 123, St. Joseph Church Holy Name Society, and was on the foundation of the W.B. Kessler Hospital. Steve enjoys sports and the outdoors as a member of Hammonton Little League, a founding member of the Hammonton Blue Devils Blue Diamond Baseball Club, and Ducks Unlimited.

NJ Lic. No. 3874

*CFSP (Certified Funeral Service Professional) since 1996

Pre-Planning Consultant 

Nicholas B. LaGuardia, Jr. was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ. Nick was a 1993 graduate of Hammonton High School. He was a 1997 graduate of Stockton University in Pomona, NJ where he received a B.A. in Marketing and was a three year starter on the baseball team. He later attended and graduated Mortuary school from Mercer County Community College where he received his funeral director license in 1999. He is a Past President and member of the Sons Of Italy - Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge 1658 and also a member of the Knights of Columbus Pallotti Council 3471. Nick, his wife Tanya (Talavera), and their children Matthew, Mia, and Carmella reside in Hammonton.

NJ Lic. No. 4366

Pre-Planning Consultant & Specialist

Branon J. Kincaid was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ and a 2012 graduate of Hammonton High School. In 2016 he received his Bachelor's in Communication Studies from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia where he was a pitcher for the baseball team, collecting two conference championships and also an inaugural member of the college’s Ducks Unlimited Chapter. Following his time at Randolph-Macon, Branon went on to receive his Master’s in Sport Management from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. While at Springfield College, Branon was a Graduate Assistant coach for the baseball team. Branon is 2020 graduate of the funeral service program at Mercer County College, becoming a third generation funeral director. Branon is a volunteer coach for the Hammonton Little League, a member of the Hammonton Rotary Club and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America Lodge 123. 

NJ Lic. No. 5337

Monuments & Memorialization Consultant

Donald F. DeNucci was born and raised and still resides in Hammonton, NJ. He is married to Laura DiNote DeNucci. They have three children, Lori (Paul) Calderone, Gina (Leo) Hagerty and Donald (Molly) DeNucci. They have six grandchildren, Joseph Dominic and Jonathan Paul Calderone, Madison Lee and Morgan Lee Hagerty and Dominic Patrick and Francesca Tierney DeNucci. He enjoys watching his grandchildren in their activities which includes college softball, travel and little league baseball, golf and swimming. He attended the Hammonton school system and Rider College. He is a Viet Nam Veteran of the U.S.A.F Air National Guard. He was employed in the Banking and Mortgage Industry until retiring in 2008. He has been a dedicated employee of the Marinella Funeral Home since July, 2011.

Not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalm, or conduct funerals.

Arthur J. Sweeney was born and raised in Hammonton and was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School in Hammonton, NJ and Stockton University in Pomona, NJ. Art and his wife Roseann continue to reside in Hammonton. Before joining the firm, Art owned and operated an appliance store business in Hammonton and Cape May County for over twenty years, In his twenty years, he received many acknowledgements and awards from various appliance manufacturers for top sales, store presentations, and customer satisfaction. Art is active in supporting Lower Township’s Local Community Food Bank, Operation Yellow Ribbon that supports our troops abroad, and Lower Township Fire Companies. In his spare time, Art enjoys working outdoors, gardening, and boating on the Mullica River. He has been a dedicated employee of the Marinella Funeral Home since 2017.

Not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalm, or conduct funerals.

Allie Kincaid, was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ and a 2015 graduate of Hammonton High School. After graduation Allie attended Camden County Community College to further her education. She is the granddaughter of our Founder Jack, daughter of our Manager Steve and sister to Funeral Director Branon. Allie will be responsible for the day to day organizational tasks at the funeral home as well as other office tasks. In her spare time, Allie enjoys singing, dancing and spending time outside. She has an unmatched knowledge of music and movies.

Not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalm, or conduct funerals.

Lucy is a hypoallergenic Goldendoodle. She is currently in training to become the funeral home's certified comfort/therapy dog. Lucy brings a loving and comforting presence to those in grief. You can follow Lucy and her daily activities around the funeral home and other places on Instagram @ilovedoodlelucy