Gene was born and raised in Glassboro, NJ, and graduated from Glassboro High School’s Class of 1947. As a young man, he worked at his father’s Esso Gas Station. His passion for the business world along with his love of automobiles, led him to become the owner of Costa Motor Sales. Some of his many business ventures included the creation of the first \”South Jersey Message Center\” service system in South Jersey; the Glassboro Answering Service and the Woodbury Answering Service. Throughout his life he was employed at many Dealerships throughout the entire South Jersey area. Even after his retirement in 1991, his insatiable desire to work, led him to continue on in the Car Business. He was currently owner of Gene Costa Distributors, \”Hub Cap People.\” Gene was an avid gardener, and always took pride in his landscaping accomplishments. He loved watching TV, playing cards, and was a true Philadelphia Sports Fan. He thoroughly enjoyed playing the \”One-Armed Bandit\” at any nearby casino! Throughout his battle, he never complained and his sense of humor was always evident and appreciated by all who touched his life. \”How’s work?\” was a familiar greeting to all! He will truly be missed! At the request of the family, funeral services will be private.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his celebration luncheon on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 1 PM to 5 PM at Masso’s, 210 South Delsea Drive, Glassboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Gene’s memory to COPD Foundation: 2937 SW 27th Ave, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133 or to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation: 11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713. Please write in memo: Gene C. Costa. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Gene C. Costa. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

Marie\’s passion was making her family happy as well as anyone who entered her home. She welcomed everyone with hospitality, pleasant conversation and always had good food to offer. Marie loved to cook. She would cook for an army and everyone would leave her happy home content and with a care package. She was a devout Catholic and said her rosary multiple times a day. She prayed for everyone, and her prayers were always answered. One of her weekly highlights was receiving Holy Communion from Sister Mary and Eucharistic Minister Charles Reed. She was always found by her family watching the Mass, praying and singing the hymns. Mom was such a good person and an inspiration to everyone. She never had a negative attitude; she was always mindful of being positive in every aspect of life. She will always be missed and remembered by everyone she touched. As mom would always say to us, we say to you and everyone,\”God Bless You in Jesus\’ Name.\”

Born in Stratford, Frank was a longtime bartender at many establishments throughout South Jersey, most notably the Crab Trap in Somers Point. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Memorial Mass at 11 AM on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish: Saint Lawrence R.C. Church: White Pike and South Avenue in Lindenwold, NJ.

Starting Friday night, July 30, NJDOT will shift three I-295 northbound lanes to the right, two southbound lanes to the left and one southbound lane will be maintained on the northbound side between Route 168 in Mount Ephraim and Route 561 in Cherry Hill. The work zone will be located on the right (western) portion of the southbound highway. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place by Monday morning and remain in place until December.

This work is part of a $69 million effort to rehabilitate I-295 in Barrington, Bellmawr, Cherry Hill, Haddon Heights, Haddonfield, Lawnside and Tavistock in Camden County and West Deptford and Westville in Gloucester County. The existing roadway had become seriously deteriorated and was in need of a complete rehabilitation. The federally-funded project is also replacing five bridge decks along I-295.

Construction is scheduled for completion in summer 2012.