Category: People

Famous or interesting people of Camden, NJ throughout the years.

Leonard Iannelli, about 1957
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Leonard Iannelli

Leonard Iannelli, born into a family of dedicated firefighters, followed his father, Frank Iannelli, who had lost his life as a member of Engine Company 9.

Three Firemen
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Frank Iannelli

The legacy of firefighting courage and sacrifice continued as Frank Iannelli’s two sons, Leonard and Carmen, also followed their father’s footsteps. Tragically, both would also make the supreme sacrifice.

Carmen Iannelli
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Carmen Iannelli

Carmen Iannelli was a Camden firefighter who, along with his father and brother, lost his life while on active duty.

James T McGrory
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James T. McGrory, Jr

James McGrory was a Camden firefighter, retiring in 1990. He remained dedicated to helping with fundraising and was active in a number of community events.

William H Deitz, Camden Firefighter
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William H. Deitz

William Harry Deitz was a Camden firefighter rising to District Chief. He suffered a fatal heart attack on scene, on November 14, 1962.

Firefighters Attacking a Fire - Stock Photo
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Judson K. Fish

Judson K. Fish was born in April 1851 in New Jersey to parents Amanda and Ezra Fish….

Josiah DuBois Jr
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Josiah DuBois Jr.

Josiah DuBois, Jr was born in Camden and was a direct influence to President Roosevelt’s creation of the War Refugee Board which helped save 200,000 lives.

Black and White Portable Fire Extinguisher - AI Stock Photo
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John Reilly

John Reilly was a firefighter for Engine Company 4 who was killed in the line of duty after his portable fire extinguisher exploded.

Emmanuel and Mary Schaeffer - Sept 1952
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Emmanuel Washington Schaeffer

Emmanuel began his career with the Reading Railroad in 1905. A year later, he transferred to the Atlantic City Railroad, which later became the Pennsylvania-Reading-Seashore line.

Arthur C. Dorrance
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Arthur C. Dorrance

Inspired by his brother’s success at Campbell Soup, Arthur joined the company and became an integral part of its growth and transformation. Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen, he played a pivotal role in expanding Campbell Soup’s reach and solidifying its position as a household name worldwide.

John T. Dorrance, inventor of condensed soup and making Campbell Soup a household name.
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John T. Dorrance

Dr. John Dorrance invented condensed soup, propelling Campbell Soup to global recognition, leading the company until his death in 1930.

Ethan P. Wescott
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Ethan P. Wescott

Ethan P. Wescott (1883-1954) was a lawyer in New Jersey, following in his father’s footsteps. Active in fraternal organizations, he had a successful legal career and later ventured into the dairy business. Buried in Camden, NJ.