Norman F. Tomasello

Norman F. Tomasello of Winslow Township, NJ passed away on December 12, 2011 at the age of 89. He was married to the late Thelma (nee Tano) Tomasello for over 60 years. Loving father to Lee (Marcy) Tomasello and Ronald (Dorann) Tomasello. Proud grandfather of Ronald L. Tomasello, Bonnie Tomasello, Natalie Tomasello, and Norman Tomasello Jr. Also survived by his sister-in-law Constance (nee Tano) Goff. Norman was also the brother of the late Charles Caruso.
In his retirement, Norman loved to drive around area farms to check on the crops, eat breakfast at the Silver Coin Diner most mornings; go to Mister Green Jeans to visit and get flowers for his yard; and stop by the Winslow Township Municipal Complex to visit friends. When not doing that, Norman could usually be seen on his International Harvester 140 tractor mowing fields from early spring to late fall.
Norman was born and raised in the Elm section of Winslow Township. In his early years, Norman worked with his father on their family farm known as Sunny Brook Farms. Later, he owned and operated Ron Lee Fruit Farms for over fifty years. He is a graduate of Hammonton High School's Class of 1940, the last class from Winslow Township to attend that school. He served as both Mayor and Ward One Committeeman in Winslow Township for over a decade where he also served as Public Safety Director and as a member of the township planning board. He was serving as Chairman of the Camden County Agricultural Development Board at the time of his death. He also served as a member and chairman of the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission for many years, president of the Camden County Board of Agriculture for ten years and chairman of the Camden/Gloucester County Farmers Home Administration. He was a member and past director of the NJ Farm Bureau. Norman was a founding member of the Elm Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and a life member of the Winslow Township Fire Department. Norman recently retired from the NJ Pinelands Commission after serving fourteen years as the Camden County representative. He served as both vice-chairman and acting chairman during his tenure.
Norman loved to play golf and was the first club champion at Pine Crest Golf Course. As a youth, he was a member of the Elm Blue Eagles baseball team; played on a men's basketball team; and bowled in three different bowling leagues. He also enjoyed following the Philadelphia Phillies.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Hammonton, 326 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday evening, December 15, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 N. Third Street, Hammonton, NJ and Friday, December 16, from 9 am to 10 am at the Presbyterian Church of Hammonton 326 Bellevue Ave. where a service will be held at 10 am. Entombment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery, 124 S. First Road, Hammonton, NJ. Arrangements entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 N. 3rd St., Hammonton, NJ. ( www.marinellafuneralhome.com)

Funeral Service

Friday, December 16, 2011
Hammonton Presbyterian Church 326 Bellevue Ave Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037

Interment at: Greenmount Cemetery

Friday, December 16, 2011
Greenmount Cemetery 124 S. 1st Road Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037