Obituary of Anna E. Ebinger

Anna Ebinger (nee Berenato), 85, of Hammonton passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Hospital of University of Penn in Philadelphia. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was a lifelong resident of Hammonton. Anna was extremely proud of the fact she enrolled in college and graduated after seven years of night school while raising her family. She was passionate about education and loved being a teacher. Before retiring Mrs. Ebinger worked as a School Teacher for Mullica Township School District for more than twenty five years, where she taught fourth grade and was an Enrichment Program Teacher. She was a member of the New Jersey Education Association. She was formerly a member of St. Martin DePorres R.C. Church, and it's Altar and Rosary Society. Currently she was a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish in Hammonton. Anna was an avid card player and she enjoyed playing cards at the Canoe Club in Hammonton, she also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino. She was an avid reader, loved doing the word jumble and all things associated with the stock market. Anna was a very self-driven, independent woman and she served as a role model to many, and she passed down those qualities to her family. She was also known for her amazing rice pudding. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Ebinger, her sister and dearest friend, Marie Dickinson, and her parents, Joseph and Emma Berenato. She is survived by two devoted daughters, Patricia A. Cafone of Berlin, and Brenda DiVirgilio (Michael) of Williamstown; three loving grandchildren, Alyssa and Kelsey DiVirgilio and Michael Cafone IV; one brother, Joseph Berenato (Beverly Wechsler) of Hammonton; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Friday, March 10, 2017 after 9:45 AM at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Church of St.Joseph's, 226 French Street in Hammonton, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent dePaul, 226 French Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037 or to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org.