Obituary of Paul Ciarlante

Paul Ciarlante, Jr. 69, of Hammonton passed away suddenly at home on Sunday Jan. 4, 2015. Born in Hammonton he was a lifelong resident. He owned and operated Lante's Barber Shop in Folsom and Paul's Barber Shop in Hammonton for 35 years. Paul was an avid accordion player and played on the Ted Mack Show in Philadelphia. He was able to read music and he gave music lessons for many years. Back in his early years he was a member of a band. He was a member of the Philadelphia Mummers Brigade Satin Slippers. Paul loved the casino's and he had a passion for the "old" Atlantic City nightlife. He had many different alias, "Compy, Scissors, and Paulie" just to name a few. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Mamie Ciarlante and his brother Nicholas. Paul is survived by his wife, Myrna Santiago, his children, Paul Joseph Ciarlante, III, John Nicholas Ciarlante, Ernesto Morales, Jr.; Thomas Daniel Santiago, one sister, Julia Templeton; four grandchildren, Olivia Catherine Ciarlante, Thomas Daniel Santiago, Jr., Ava Isabella Santiago and Josiah Ernesto Morales, his faithful companions, Mica and Milo Ciarlante, all of Hammonton and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10:00am in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Church of St. Joseph's, 226 French St., Hammonton. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. A viewing will be held Wednesday 6:00pm until 8:00pm and again on Thursday 8:30am until 9:30am at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S. Third St., Hammonton. (www.carnesalefuneralhome.com)