Editing Gloucester Township, New Jersey (section)

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Gloucester Township, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Gloucester Township include:
* [[Jersey Bakley]] (1864–1915), was a [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] who was 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues in 1883 with the [[Philadelphia Athletics]]<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bakelje01.shtml Jersey Bakley], [[Baseball-Reference.com]]. Accessed March 19, 2014.</ref>
* [[Damiere Byrd]] (born 1993), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]] of the [[National Football League]]<ref>Forand, Rebecca. [http://www.nj.com/camden/index.ssf/2016/02/super_bowl_50_has_south_jersey_player.html "Super Bowl 50 'surreal' for Panthers players' N.J. family"], [[NJ.com]], February 5, 2016. Accessed April 25, 2016. "Damiere Byrd, 23 of Gloucester Township, will be on the field with the Carolina Panthers' practice squad at Super Bowl 50 Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016."</ref>
* [[Nick Comoroto]] (born 1991), [[professional wrestler]] known for his appearances with the [[professional wrestling promotion]]s [[WWE]] and [[All Elite Wrestling]]<ref>Flowers, Matt. [https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/10/19/monster-factory-wwe-training-school-pro-wrestling-south-jersey/73979902/ "South Jersey pro wrestling school expands"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], October 26, 2015. Accessed January 21, 2021. "Through pro wrestling, Comoroto took an interest in amateur wrestling. The Blackwood native wrestled for Gloucester Catholic High School as a heavyweight in 2009 and for Gloucester County College until 2011, when he decided to pursue pro wrestling."</ref>
* [[Mike Daniels (American football)|Mike Daniels]] (born 1989), [[defensive end]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]]<ref>Hodkiewicz, Weston. [http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2015/01/03/mike-daniels-motor-never-stops/21243437/ "Nonstop motor powers undersized Mike Daniels"], ''[[Green Bay Press-Gazette]]'', January 3, 2015. Accessed June 3, 2015. "Mike Daniels wasn't always built like this. Before he was 6 feet tall and 305 pounds, the Green Bay Packers defensive lineman was a small and somewhat scrawny kid growing up in Blackwood, N.J."</ref>
* [[John A. Dramesi]] (1933–2017), prisoner of war who had been held by the Viet Cong in the [[Hanoi Hilton]]<ref>Sipress, Alan. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120609120449/http://articles.philly.com/1990-05-30/news/25885934_1_congressional-seat-county-democratic-chairman-democratic-party/2 "Each Party Sees Chance To Seize Florio's Seat"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', May 30, 1990. Accessed July 20, 2011. "Also seeking the Democratic nomination is John A. Dramesi, 57, of Blackwood. A former prisoner of war in Vietnam, Dramesi said he was asked to run by senior citizens and fellow veterans."</ref>
* [[Kyle Hines]] (born 1986), professional basketball player who was the 6th player in NCAA history to amass 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 300 blocks in a career<ref>Narducci, Marc. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120913170915/http://articles.philly.com/2004-01-17/sports/25367644_1_timber-creek-hard-work-eighth-grade "Hines and his game have grown Spurned in eighth grade, he added 10 inches and lots of skill; today he's a star."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', January 17, 2004. Accessed September 9, 2011. "When Hines was in eighth grade at Mullen School in Gloucester Township, he was cut from the team.</ref>
* [[Dan Hutchison]], attorney and politician serving as a member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] for the [[New Jersey's 4th legislative district|4th legislative district]], since taking office on January 9, 2024<ref>[https://glotwp.com/employee/dan-hutchison/ Dan Hutchinson], Gloucester Township, New Jersey. Accessed December 25, 2023. "Dan Hutchison has been a resident of Gloucester Township since 1995."</ref>
* [[Jim Jackson (sportscaster)|Jim Jackson]] (born 1963), sportscaster for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] and [[Philadelphia Flyers]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070416194056/http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/team/broadcasters.jsp?c_id=phi#Jim_Jackson Broadcasters], [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. Accessed July 20, 2011. "Jim was born on March 23, 1963, and is a 1985 graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in broadcast journalism. He resides in Gloucester Township, N.J., with his wife Bernadette, daughter Deanna, and son Johnny."</ref>
* [[Hugh A. Kelly Jr.]] (1923/24–1999), politician who served in the [[New Jersey Senate]] for a single term representing [[New Jersey's 3rd legislative district|District 3B]]<ref>Hagenmayer, S. Joseph. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-obituary-for-h/166656424/ "Hugh Kelly Jr., 75, port executive and a former N.J. state senator"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', April 15, 1999. Accessed February 25, 2025, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Hugh A. Kelly Jr., 75, a member of the South Jersey Port Corp. board of directors and a former law enforcement official and New Jersey state senator, died Tuesday at his home in the Glenn Oaks section of Gloucester Township after a long bout with prostate cancer."</ref>
* [[Sandra Love]] (born 1945), served as a member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] from 2008 to 2010 and was Gloucester Township's mayor from 1994 to 2006<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081223074706/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/BIO.asp?Leg=269 Assemblywoman Love's legislative web page], [[New Jersey Legislature]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of December 23, 2008. Accessed July 20, 2011.</ref>
* [[David R. Mayer]] (born 1967), Mayor of Gloucester Township who served in the General Assembly from 2002 to 2008<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071223004921/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/mayer.asp Assemblyman Mayer's Legislative Website], [[New Jersey Legislature]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of December 23, 2007. Accessed July 20, 2011.</ref>
* [[Lyle and Erik Menendez]] (born 1968 and 1970), convicted murderers<ref>[http://www.biography.com/people/erik-menendez-10367586#jose-and-kitty-menendez-murdered Erik Menendez], [[Biography.com]]. Accessed August 7, 2016.</ref>
* [[Joseph Menna]] (born 1974), sculptor<ref>Mucha, Peter. [http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/Sculptor_Joseph_Menna_carves_heroes_villains_from_virtual_clay.html "Carving heroes and villains from virtual clay; Joseph Menna has worked on everything from Jefferson to Batman to the world's biggest statue."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', March 18, 2014. Accessed April 25, 2016. "So it's not surprising to hear Menna say his enthusiasm for art grew from his love of comic books, sci-fi and fantasy while growing up in Blackwood, Camden County, where he graduated from Highland Regional High School."</ref>
* [[Jeff Moore (soccer)|Jeff Moore]] (born 1980), retired soccer player<ref>Ralph, Matthew. [https://www.brotherlygame.com/2018/1/18/16904590/previous-mls-draft-picks-reflect-on-the-experience "Previous MLS draft picks reflect on the experience"], Brotherly Game, January 18, 2018. Accessed November 22, 2022. "Today, Moore teaches middle school science close to where he grew up in Gloucester Township and coaches the girls soccer team."</ref>
* [[Gabriela Mosquera]] (born 1977), politician, who has served in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] since 2012, where she represents the [[New Jersey's 4th legislative district|4th Legislative District]]<ref>Osborne, James. [https://web.archive.org/web/20151221231640/http://articles.philly.com/2012-01-10/news/30612196_1_residency-requirement-ruling-state-constitution "Appeals court says Gabriela Mosquera can take her Assembly seat after all"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', January 10, 2012. Accessed April 25, 2016. "Mosquera's residency came into question last month when Republican Shelley Lovett, who lost to Mosquera in November, filed a lawsuit contending that her opponent had moved to Gloucester Township's Blackwood section in December 2010."</ref>
* [[Ann A. Mullen]] (1935–1994), politician who served in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] and as mayor of Gloucester Township<ref>Shabe, John D. [https://www.newspapers.com/image/177504411/?terms=%22Ann%2BA.%2BMullen%22%2BGloucester%2BAssembly "A changing 4th gives GOP hope"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', November 1, 1989. Accessed May 31, 2020. "Republicans Frank Reed and Philip J. Donohue have said that they will devote virtually all of their time if elected. More time than Democrats Anthony S. Marsella and Ann A. Mullen they have told voters.... Marsella is seeking his fifth term in the Assembly, while Mullen is the three-term mayor of Gloucester Township."</ref>
* [[Ray Narleski]] (1928–2012), [[relief pitcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]] who played with the [[Cleveland Indians]] (1954–1958) and [[Detroit Tigers]] (1959)<ref>Peticca, Mike. [http://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/index.ssf/2012/04/ray_narleski.html "Ray Narleski, 2-time all-star and part of Indians' great bullpen in historic 1954 season, dies at age 83"], ''[[The Plain Dealer]]'', April 2, 2012. Accessed April 25, 2016. "Narleski died of natural causes, his wife of 63 years, Ruth, said through the funeral home near the Narleski home in Gloucester Township, New Jersey."</ref>
* [[Billy Paul]] (1934–2016), [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Soul music|soul]] singer<ref>Chang, David. [http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Billy-Paul-Soul-Singer-Death-Philadelphia-Manager--376903281.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_PHBrand "Philly Soul Singer Billy Paul Dies at 81: Manager; Billy Paul died at his home Sunday after being hospitalized a week earlier following a cancer diagnosis, according to his manager."], [[WCAU]], April 24, 2016. Accessed April 25, 2016. "Philadelphia soul singer Billy Paul died at the age of 81 Sunday morning, according to his manager... He died Sunday at his home in Blackwood, New Jersey, according to Gay."</ref>
* [[A. Raymond Randolph]] (born 1943), [[United States federal judge|federal judge]] on the [[United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit]] who was appointed to the court in 1990<ref>[http://dcchs.org/ArthurRRandolph/ArthurRaymondRandolph_Complete.pdf Oral History Project - Arthur Raymond Randolph], Historical Society of the District of Columbia Circuit. Accessed October 1, 2015. "Mr. Prettyman: And where did you grow up? You were born in Riverside. Did you stay there during your childhood? Judge Randolph: No, we never lived in Riverside. We lived in a town called Palmyra, New Jersey, for a while, which is where my grandmother and my great-uncle lived, and then moved in 1950 to what was then a very small rural town called Glendora."</ref> 
* [[Lisa Regina]] (born {{circa|1961}}), actress, screenwriter, director, and acting coach<ref>Gross, Dan. [http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillygossip/Big_Pussy_defending_suit_from_Jersey_girl.html "'Big Pussy' defends suit from Jersey girl"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', February 26, 2009. Accessed December 14, 2013. "Vincent Pastore, who played Big Pussy on ''The Sopranos'' today began trial in the Supreme Court of New York over an April 2005 assault of former fiancee, Gloucester Township native, Lisa Regina."</ref>
* [[Dennis L. Riley]] (born 1945), politician who served in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]], where he represented the [[New Jersey's 4th legislative district|4th Legislative District]] from 1980 to 1990<ref>Staff. [https://books.google.com/books?id=quKHAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Mr.+Riley+was+born+Sept.+13,+1945,+in+Ottawa,+Ill.%22 ''Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey: 1987 edition''], p. 243. E. J. Mullin, 1987. Accessed September 13, 2016. "Dennis L. Riley, Dem., Gloucester Township - Mr. Riley was born Sept. 13, 1945, in Ottawa, Ill. He studied at Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati, and received his law degree at the Camden Law School of Rutgers University in 1972, the year of his admission to the bar."</ref>
* [[Joe Vitt]] (born 1954), interim head coach of the [[New Orleans Saints]]<ref>Staff. [http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/04/some_background_on_joe_vitt_in.html "Some background on Joe Vitt, interim coach of the New Orleans Saints"], ''[[The Times-Picayune]]'', April 12, 2012. Accessed November 20, 2012. "Vitt, 57, was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and grew up in Blackwood, N.J."</ref>