Dolores Burzichelli

Dolores T. Burzichelli (nee Salvatore) age 75 years of Paulsboro died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 surrounded by her family in her home. Dolores was born in Camden and was a life long Paulsboro resident where she was a 1952 graduate of Paulsboro High School. Dolores worked as a Librarian at Loudenslager School and then as a Secretary at Billingsport School retiring after 23 years of service. She was the Immediate Past President and current Vice President of the Paulsboro School Board. She also volunteered at St. John’s School as Librarian and was co-owner and manager of La Roma’s Pizzeria. Dolores was a life long member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Paulsboro where she was President of the Altar and Rosary Society. An active community member, Dolores also was Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Billingsport Volunteer Fire Association; Coach for both Paulsboro Little League and the Recreation League Softball teams, and a member of the Paulsboro Wrestling Association. She was also Secretary for many years for the Paulsboro All Sports Banquet. Dolores lived her life with Paulsboro Pride and enjoyed trips to North Wildwood with her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Mayor John D. Burzichelli of Paulsboro; her children, Deputy Speaker, NJ General Assembly, and current Mayor of Paulsboro John J. (Janice) Burzichelli of Paulsboro, Theodore T. (Carolyn A.) Burzichelli of Paulsboro, Robert (Claudia) Burzichelli Esq. of Bridgewater and Cape May Point, Dominick (Karen) Burzichelli of Gibbstown; her grandchildren, Shannon L. (Tavia), Jessica, Melissa, Daniel, Corinne and Jaqueline Burzichelli; her Brother, Joseph Jr. and Clarita Salvatore of Mullica Hill. Mrs. Burzichelli was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Josephine Salvatore and her sister, Anita Cockrell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Monday November 8, 2010 in St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church, 7th and Beacon Aves., Paulsboro. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6 to 9 PM and Monday Morning after 9:30 AM in St. John’s Church. Interment New St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Swedesboro, NJ. Arrangements by McBride - Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in her memory to the Dolores Burzichelli Scholarship Fund at Paulsboro High School, 670 N. Delaware St., Paulsboro, NJ 08066. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Dolores Burzichelli

February 25, 1935 - November 3, 2010