Bridgeton High School Class of 1974

It is with sadness that we share that our classmate and friend Robert (Bob) Zimmerman has passed. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends💙

Robert Zimmermann, 70, passed on Thursday evening, June 11, 2026 at the Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, NJ after battling a period of declining health. Robert was born in New York, NY to the late Frances (Smolinsky) and William Zimmermann.
Robert worked for many years as a security officer for several casinos in both Atlantic City and later Las Vegas, NV before moving back home to the South Jersey area. An avid gearhead, he spent his free time riding motorcycles, tinkering in the garage, and turning project cars into labors of love. He was equally at home on the gun range, where he enjoyed competing in precision shooting tournaments.

Robert leaves his memory to be cherished by three brothers William, Richard, and Michael Zimmermann and a sister Joanne Zimmermann amongst a host of additional nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his late parents Frances and William Zimmermann.

Services will be held privately at the discretion of the family.

Don’t forget to let us know you are coming!

Thanks to Scott Sheppard. Does anyone have elementary class school photos to share?

With sadness, we have been notified that our classmate Mitzi has passed. Our sincerest condolences to her family.

Mitzi Capelli, 71, of Laurel Lake, NJ, passed away at home on Sunday, June 14, 2026 following a lengthy illness.

Mitzi was born in Bridgeton, NJ and was the daughter of the late Lawrence Capelli and JoAnn Taylor. She graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1974. She was employed at Owens-Illinois for several years after high school. She had also been employed at Vineland Kosher Poultry where she had been president of their union.

In her free time, she enjoyed thrifting. She was always looking for the best deals, often going to flea markets and yard sales. She also enjoyed working on word search puzzles and collecting butterfly decor.

Ms. Capelli is survived by; her long-time partner, John (Jack) Shields; two sons, Lawrence Ridgway and Daniel Ridgway; a sister, Vicki Daugherty; her nieces, Megan and Tonya, and her nephew, Joseph; and two great nieces and a great nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Capelli and JoAnn Taylor and her sister, Lisa.

Graveside services will be held at 12 NOON at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Lawrence Twp. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 11 AM to 11:30 AM prior to the graveside services. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.

Searching for two more classmates:
Joe Ilacqua
Nancy Homer Loatman
Looking for our 1974 Bridgeton High School classmate Betty March. If you know how to contact her please let me know. Her postcard for our 70th birthday celebration was returned undeliverable.
Thank you.

📢📢🎈🎈📢📢Mark your calendars and watch the mail for this card sometime after April 13th. 📢📢🎈🎈🎉🎉