Memorial
GUS CANTELMO 1914-2004
On April 5, 2004 Gus Cantelmo passed away, he was 90 years old. Gus had a long photographic
life. In 1951 Gus and I attended a meeting at the Suburban Hotel in Summit with
about 20 members of different camera clubs. This meeting was to plan and finalize
the forming of the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs. Gus represented Tri-County
Camera Club of which he was a charter member. He remained a very active delegate
from Tri-County of the NJFCC for many years.
Gus was an excellent Mono Printer, and he was a Master of a technique, which was
using a paper negative process. Many of the old school photographers used this process.
During the Cold Wars years Gus was invited to send 20+ prints to the Soviet Union
for a Traveling Exhibition that went all over the Soviet. He also has 20+ prints
in the PSA Permanent Print Collection. Gus enjoyed going to New England and the
Maritime Provinces of Canada to photograph Seascapes, of which he was a Master.
During his lifetime in the business world he was an Industrial Sales Representative
for Schafer Camera in Newark and later with Victor Camera on Bloomfield Ave. in
Newark. In 1992 Gus retired and he and his wife Helen moved to Toms River and Gus
became a member of the Ocean County Camera Club.
Gus is survived by Helen, his wife of 65 years, sons Andre and John and daughter
Amy, his brother Fred, and his sister Phyllis Ferrara, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
We will miss him.
Heinz and Dotti Otto, FPSA, NJFC
RAY ARMSTRONG - In Memoriam- 2005
Ray Armstrong, who was 72 in January, passed away on March 2nd from complications
of a massive stroke he suffered a few days earlier. His stroke was completely unexpected
and a shock to all who knew him because he was always so energetic and involved
in running his several businesses, helping others and participating in various organizations.
He always conducted himself with grace, energy, enthusiasm and dedication.
He is survived by his second wife Mary, and children Paul and Donald Grimes, Kathy
Potts, Teresa Redcay, Patricia Christopher and Joan Pleis and Steven Armstrong.
Ray is also survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ray and
Mary had met at a widows & widowers meeting and married in 1976. They would have
been together for 28 years this May.
Ray's contributions to the NJFCC were outstanding!
- 2004 Trustee
- 2003 Acting President
- 2002 Photorama Chair @ the Mount Laurel location
- 2001-02 President
- 1998-2000 Trustee
- 1993 Recipient of NJFCC Citation
- 15+years NJFCC Delegate for Maple Shade/Moorestown CC
In addition to his contributions to our organization, Ray used his time and many
talents to help his community, family, friends and others in need. He was, indeed,
a most generous man.
Ray's early interest and talent as a machinist began during his 3 years in the U.S.
Navy at Norfolk, Virginia shortly before the outbreak of war in Korea. After the
Navy, he worked at the AT&T Engineering and Research Center in Hopewell for many
years. He also worked for RCA and Research Tool & Die and finally had his own custom
machinist business.
He loved challenges and especially enjoyed jobs like making an intricate special
part for a working replica of a Gatling gun from the Old West for a customer. Ray's
interest in cameras and photography started after meeting Mary. Photography became
a passion and led to another of his businesses as a commercial photographer.
He was an active member of the Maple Shade Moorestown Camera Club, as well as, the
NJFCC. Ray started two family oriented events with his township at Easter and Christmas
and got his club to take family pictures at the township's events including another
one on the Fourth of July. Continuing to give of himself, Ray regularly donned a
"Spot- the Clown" costume of his own to entertain children with muscular dystrophy.
For years, he collected soda tabs for charity and was a regular blood donor to the
American Red Cross.
The last thing Ray initiated was a "Photorama type" Benefit Event for a fellow member
of the Maple Shade Moorestown CC. That member has an inoperable brain tumor and
his medical bills were becoming a family hardship. With the organization of the
event completed by Ray before his death, his fellow members of MS/MCC are carrying
out his plans for the benefit, which will be held on April 3, at the Maple Shade
Municipal Complex.
At the funeral home services attended by hundreds, there was a short video presentation
of photographs of Ray's life and his many activities. It started and ended with
the caption "Ray Armstrong, 1932-2004 "A life Well-Lived". That pretty much says it all. He will be long remembered and greatly missed
by all who knew him.
George Irving Hall – In Memorium – February, 2018
Somerville - George Irving Hall, a lifelong resident of Somerville, died January 28 at RWJUH at Somerset in Somerville.
Mr. Hall was a 1960 graduate of Somerville High School and then went on to Rutgers University to receive
his Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. He was a former lab technician for Johns-Manville for a total of
15 years. He later retired from Apache Corporation that manufactured corporation roofing insulation.
He had a love for music, photography and archery (especially the crossbow).
His concern for wildlife was foremost. A clarinet player since junior high school,
George was a member of the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band. He was a member of several
camera clubs and was awarded a Citation from the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs.
George attended the First United Methodist Church in Somerville.
George was a gentle and kind person who will be sorely missed.
Surviving are a cousin, William Van Nest (Marlene) of
Somerville and a dear and longtime friend, Marjorie Forrest of Teaneck.
Memorial donations may be made in George's memory to the National Wildlife Federation,
11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362.
Published in Courier News on Jan. 31, 2018
Marie Kane - In Memoriam- 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie M. Kane on Saturday November 2, 2019.
Marie Marian Kane was born on July 26, 1945 in Paterson General Hospital to Marian nee Benedict and Harold Arthur Kane.
She was a lifelong resident of Glen Rock, NJ. She attended Montclair State University where she studied Mathematics and Biology.
Marie became a Mathematics teacher at Ramsey High School and retired after 30 years of teaching.
She loved traveling and pursuing her love of photography.
Marie was a long term member of the Ridgewood Camera Club having joined in the 1970s.
She became its President in 1980 and served on its Executive Committee in many capacities in the decades following up to her passing.
Most notably, she Co-chaired and Chaired the Ridgewood International for nearly 20 years until 2018.
The International is an annual exhibition of photography sponsored by the Ridgewood Camera Club and Photographic
Society of America featuring photographic images submitted by photographers from around the world.
Additionally, Marie served as the Nature Chair for the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs for 13 years
and also judged image competitions for NJFCC member clubs for many years.
She was awarded the NJFCC Citation in 1996.
Marie was respected by countless fellow photographers as she was always willing to give of her time, energy and talent.
She was most recently awarded a Lifetime Membership in RCC in recognition of her great contributions to the club.
Marie will be sorely missed by many friends at RCC and NJFCC.
A year ago she was diagnosed with liver cancer at the age of 73. She died November 2nd peacefully in her sleep.
Marie is survived by many loving cousins and close friends who value her kindness and strength.
She appreciated every opportunity she had to visit with them, especially her last few months.
Lynn Ronan
November 2019