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Client Spotlight: The Atlantic Pops Community Band

Client Spotlight: The Atlantic Pops Community Band

The Atlantic Pops was originally formed as the Atlantic County Symphonic Band in 1997 under the direction of retired Mainland Band Director K. Michael Skwarlo. The group was formed to provide an outlet as well as camaraderie for area musicians of all ages.

In 1999, the band changed its name to The Atlantic Pops, and in 2003 EHT Band Director Mark Kadetsky assumed the Music Director post. Through the years and regardless of name or director, The Pops exists to add to the cultural landscape in Atlantic County. In addition, all of the group’s efforts are geared towards helping others through benefit concerts as well as providing scholarships and lessons to area musicians.

Atlantic County Symphonic Band

The Pops is pleased to be the Ensemble in Residence at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center, and we are a collaborative partner with Cygnus Creative Arts Centré.

Promoting Accessibility for People with Disabilities:

Atlantic Pops only uses facilities that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and standards. Parking for the physically disabled and easy access ramps are provided. Seating for people using wheelchairs is available in a manner that allows seating with their family or friends.

The Atlantic Pops Community Band has greatly enjoyed its longstanding relationship with Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi. Their team has consistently demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to supporting organizations throughout our community. As a respected South Jersey firm with a long history of serving businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations, Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi has been a trusted partner whose expertise and guidance have been invaluable. Beyond their professional services, we appreciate their dedication to strengthening local organizations and helping them thrive. We are grateful for their support and look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come.

Client Spotlight: Bayview Garden Nurseries

Client Spotlight: Bayview Garden Nurseries

Bayview Garden Nurseries has been a trusted name in Southern New Jersey landscaping for more than seven decades. Founded in March of 1952 by Harry and Betty Cummings, the company began with a shared passion for plants and a desire to spend their days working outdoors while building something meaningful for their community.

The business was originally established in a Pleasantville neighborhood known as the Bayview Tract, which is where Bayview Garden Nurseries proudly received its name. As the company grew and demand increased, the need for more space became clear. In 1954, Bayview relocated to Northfield, where it continues to operate from its current location today.

After completing his studies in business at NJC, Harry Cummings applied his knowledge, work ethic, and vision to grow Bayview Garden Nurseries into a company known for quality, reliability, and personal service. Together, Harry and Betty laid a strong foundation rooted in professionalism and customer satisfaction—values that would shape the company for generations to come.

Harry and Betty retired in 1995, marking the end of an era but not the end of the Bayview story. On January 1, 1996, the second generation of the Cummings family—Bob, Bonnie, and Bruce—stepped forward to form Bayview Garden Nurseries LLC, proudly continuing the legacy their parents had built. Under their leadership, the company expanded into a full-service landscape design, build, and maintenance firm while remaining true to its family roots.

Bayview Garden Nurseries has always operated with the objective of being one of the most productive and profitable landscape companies in the Southern New Jersey market. This goal is achieved by meeting the needs of both customers and employees, fostering a strong team culture, and consistently promoting professionalism throughout the landscaping industry.

Today, the Bayview story continues with the third generation of the Cummings family. Five family members—Bobby, Jason, Kevin, Jon, and Bruce Jr.—now work at Bayview Garden Nurseries, preparing to carry the family tradition forward. Their involvement reflects a deep commitment to the values on which the company was founded and a shared responsibility for its future. “The team at Bayview has relied on the services of Capaldi Reynolds and Pelosi for decades. The Firm shares our commitment to excellence and has helped us grow our business at every stage of our development.”

The continued success of Bayview Garden Nurseries is driven by the dedication of its employees and an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. Bayview’s mission is to promote safety, company pride, professionalism, and security for employees, customers, and the public. By providing timely, high-quality services and products, Bayview strives to exceed expectations while honoring a legacy built on hard work, integrity, and family.

Today, Bayview Garden Nurseries stands as a living legacy—rooted in family, grown through dedication, and guided by a commitment to serve Southern New Jersey for generations to come.

Client Spotlight: Ozzie’s Luncheonette

Client Spotlight: Ozzie’s Luncheonette

If Longport could be said to have a landmark, that would be Ozzie’s. Ozzie’s opened in 1948 at the corner of 24th and Atlantic Avenue as a food market and a liquor store. Ozzie Lenzsch acquired the lots directly next door and opened the luncheonette in 1952. For decades Ozzie’s has been a gathering place and has remained a “Longport Tradition”.

Ozzie sold the property in 1969. The property went through quite a few owners before being restored in 1999 as a homage to 1950s Longport. Likie Nika purchased it in 2001. With the support of her husband George, she (a food service novice) took on this Longport tradition with a spin of her own. Ozzie’s, with its soda fountain, red vinyl and chrome seating, and checkered tile floor is filled with memorabilia of Longport history and cultural throwbacks. But, more than that, Likie cultivates a family atmosphere. She feels that every community needs a place that they can call their own.

From the time Likie purchased the property she always had limited outdoor dining. COVID was a challenge and almost put Ozzie’s out of business, but expanded outdoor seating saved them. Since then Ozzie’s has continued with outdoor dining year round. Even in the dead of winter, if it is a sunny day people have enjoyed their breakfast or lunch outside. Additionally, Likie said that without the guidance and support that she received from the staff, especially Lois Fried, at Capaldi, Reynolds and Pelosi she would not have been able to successfully complete all of the applications for the all of the federal government programs designed to assist small business during COVID.

During the summer months customers entering Ozzie’s are surprised to see two to three tables of women playing canasta. The ladies play cards, enjoy lunch, without any stress of having to cook or clean up, and then they return to playing until Ozzie’s closes at 3:00 pm.

Ozzie’s is open for breakfast and lunch from 7-3 all year except from January 2 until Valentine’s Day. The menu is ever-changing, mostly American but with some inventive Spanish dishes. The Greek Yogurt Bowl is made with authentic Greek yogurt from a Greek dairy farm in Canada that you cannot get in any of the local grocery stores. According to Likie, many of her patrons claim that Ozzie’s cream chipped beef is the best on the Island.

When you visit, be sure to introduce yourself to Likie. Ask her to show the picture of the first baby born in Longport.

Pleasantville Music Shoppe

Pleasantville Music Shoppe

Pleasantville Music Shoppe is one of the oldest mom and pop music stores in South Jersey.

My dad, Gaston Ragno, at 20 years old, purchased the business on a handshake and a promise to pay when he could from his boss who wanted to retire.

Over the years there were a few moves and some changes – but what remained constant was the belief in giving back to the community and the importance of music education in the schools.

I was lucky to work side by side with my dad for many years until his passing in 2015. Today, I am trying to continue his legacy.

We lend our support to students, music teachers and their programs. Jim and I try and attend as many of the school holiday and spring concerts as we can. We have helped with the music program, VH1 Save the Music as well as others of the like. The Food Bank of South Jersey, Veterans and the Marines Toys for Tots are other important  organizations that we support by collecting food and toys and holding yearly free concerts.

I’ve been running the Pleasantville Music Shoppe for the past 12 years with the help of my husband, Jim, and two key members of our team, Luis Gonzalez and Cynthia Ivey.  Our relationship with Capaldi, Reynolds and Pelosi has been a very important one. We have relied on their expertise in helping with all our business and tax needs.

Generations of families continue to patronize Pleasantville Music Shoppe. We love hearing all the stories of first instruments and memories of their musical journey.  It still makes me happy to hand a student their first instrument and see the excitement on their face.

Our customers are important to us and we try and give them the very best customer service.

I love what I do! Whether it is finding the right piano for a student, putting a guitar in the hands of a beginning musician or fixing a broken instrument…We are here for you!

Contributed by Joanne Schilling, Pleasantville Music Shoppe

Tilton Market: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Tilton Market: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

It’s not in Boston nor a bar, but in Northfield, NJ, there is one establishment where many of its customers frequent it regularly and everybody who works there knows their names. It’s that super friendly atmosphere and its high-quality foods that have become the signature features of the Tilton Market.

This family-like atmosphere is no accident. Members of the Senese family have collaborated toward customer service and the corresponding success of this business for decades. Those family members who have worked in the business have developed an affinity for the residents of Northfield and surrounding communities, essentially considering many of them to be akin to an extended part of their family. read more…

Client Spotlight: Platt’s Beach House Furnishings

Client Spotlight: Platt’s Beach House Furnishings

Platt’s Beach House Furnishings is a multigenerational business that first began in South Jersey in 1946.  The business started as door-to-door sales in Atlantic and Cape May counties when Dave Platt Sr. moved his family from Philadelphia to Ocean City, NJ.   By 1950, he had a store on Asbury Avenue in partnership with family members where they sold appliances and TVs.

In 1954 he moved his store to Somers Point to open Platt’s Furniture and Appliances, but it was so much more than that since the store also carried carpet, window treatments, and even men’s clothing.  The store moved to its current location in 1958 and shortly thereafter, Dave Platt Jr. started working for his father in delivery and stock after his military service. Eventually he became the business administrator.

Dave, Jr. and wife Celeste bought the business in 1976 and are responsible for expanding the business into custom woodworking, reupholstery, and window treatments while also establishing brand name furniture galleries.  Dave Jr’s son, Dave III, who started in delivery and soon became warehouse manager, joined the ownership team in 2004.  It was then that the focus turned to the beach house and rental property market, and the business name changed to reflect that.

In 2014, the business passed to the third generation.  Dave Jr., Celeste, and Dave III officially retired, selling the business to Thomas Platt, Cheryl Platt, and Jeanette Mueller.  All three had worked in the business in many roles throughout their lives and were well-prepared to continue the family tradition.  They remain dedicated to serving the shore homeowner and visitor with unique products and personalized customer service, while capturing new trends in the coastal lifestyle.

“Capaldi, Reynolds & Pelosi team members have assisted Platt’s with accounting, tax, and business transition issues for almost two decades. They are trusted advisors who have worked with  us to help us achieve our long-term goals.”

Spotlight: Milton & Betty Katz JCC

Spotlight: Milton & Betty Katz JCC

For more than 110 years the Jewish Community Center has been a focal point of the Atlantic County community. We have been a place where families come together, Jewish culture thrives, children are cared for and their futures shaped.  The Atlantic County community has flourished in substantial part as the result of the JCC’s programs and services. While times have changed, the need for the JCC in Atlantic County has not.

Our JCC serves not only our Jewish Community but also the broader Atlantic County community with new and varied programs that reflect both the complexity of the Jewish experience and life in our modern world. Our children benefit in various ways from our Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Camp By The Sea. (more…)

Landsman Uniforms & Embroidery

Landsman Uniforms & Embroidery

Landsman Uniforms and Embroidery is excited to share the story of our business – a tale of resilience, passion, and a commitment to serving customers in Atlantic County for three generations.

The family business began in 1932 when William Landsman opened a general department store that evolved eventually into a menswear shop in the 1950s. Max, William’s son, and Cissy Landsman worked in the department store and, in 1962, also opened Landsman Uniforms out of their home. This new business venture was in addition to their job responsibilities at the department store. This entrepreneurial couple also had five children, one of whom now runs the business with her husband Dennis Smith. Janet Smith, Max and Cissy’s daughter, can remember opening packages of uniform shirts for this ‘cottage” industry at the ripe old age of six.

Eventually the uniform business outgrew its cramped quarters and moved into the menswear shop. By the time William Landsman retired (at age 85), the uniform business was thriving in Ventnor. Max and Cissy aimed to build a legacy deeply rooted in the local community, and that is what they did. What started as a small venture has blossomed into a cornerstone of our community. Landsmans Uniforms prides itself on quality products and unmatched service. Professionals from law enforcement and medicine and restaurant and casino employees have been the mainstay of Landsman Uniforms over the years, because here they can find quality garments with same-day monogramming, screen printing, computerized engraving and heat-sealing capabilities. Janet strongly emphasizes the importance of having imprintable technology on hand, because probably 9 out of every 10 garments sold are customized in some way. Needless to say, this in-house service is a major selling point, since most custom work can be handled on a while-you-wait basis.

As management was passed from one generation to the next, the family has maintained the commitment to quality products and the kind of service that comes with an on-premises owner. Landsmans offers the inventory of a large business with the personal touch of a family-owned and operated establishment. According to Janet, “It is the same formula used by my grandfather, father and mother and it works as well today as it did sixty years ago.”

“No business, including Landsman Uniforms and Embroidery, can be successful without a professional team to help manage growth. Our team is fortunate to include Capaldi, Reynolds, and Pelosi. Mike Reynolds has been an integral part of our growth and success.”

Client Spotlight: D’Arcy Johnson Day

Client Spotlight: D’Arcy Johnson Day

D’Arcy Johnson Day was founded in 2008 when the law offices of D’Arcy Johnson (Patrick D’Arcy, Andrew D’Arcy & Steven Johnson) combined with Christopher Day and Richard Albuquerque.  Both firms specialized in representing injured people and their goal was to combine forces to better serve their clients as well as launch their campaign to give back to the local communities.  With their shared resources, the Partners were able to commit over $100,000 a year to local charities and they continue to do so to this day.  Guided by the advice of Benjamin Franklin, DJD’s mission since 2008 has always been to “do well by doing good”.  According to Chris Day, “Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi has been instrumental in the growth of D’Arcy Johnson Day from the very beginning and has provided valuable professional accounting and business advice.  Their level of service is second to none.”

For more than 15 years, D’Arcy Johnson Day has been regarded as leaders, known for results, both inside and outside the courtroom. The firm is known for its high-profile cases, such as the lawsuit that helped intensify the investigation into the murder of April Kauffman and a case that spotlighted the treatment of injured professional athletes. DJD has also handled matters that may not have made headlines, but nevertheless have made a huge impact on the people involved – people like the police widow who, with the firm’s help, received past due workers compensation benefits nearly 46 years after her husband was killed in the line of duty. DJD regularly takes on drug companies, neglectful nursing homes, and other corporate behemoths to advocate for those who need protection. The firm’s clients have shown their appreciation, recognizing DJD with the Best of the Press Gold Award in the legal services category for nine consecutive years.

D’Arcy Johnson Day’s professional commitment to fight for justice is matched by its dedication to help the community. Each year, the firm has supported hundreds of local sports teams, schools, charity events, and nonprofit organizations with financial donations, sponsorships, and volunteer hours. From supporting a fundraiser to purchase new beds for a veterans’ nursing and rehabilitation facility to sponsoring multiple National Night Out events throughout Atlantic County, DJD can be counted on to make a difference.  After reviewing the firm’s extensive list of charitable efforts and the enthusiastic nominations submitted by at least a dozen nonprofit organizations, the Press of Atlantic City named the firm the winner of the 2017 Bailey Award.

D’Arcy Johnson Day’s philanthropic activities have not slowed since the firm received the Bailey Award. From sponsoring events that benefit the Donny Fund and the Hope Exists Foundation to honoring our local heroes by supporting the Atlantic City Police Athletic League, the John R. Elliott Hero Walk, the Wildwood Fire Department, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the firm remains committed to making an impact in the community. Supportive of area schools and educators, DJD sponsored numerous school activities and sports teams, donated Christmas gifts to families of a local middle school, and helped a local high school fund its first senior trip in 20 years. Whether they are helping those who need a strong advocate in their corner or helping the organizations that support and shape the local area, D’Arcy Johnson Day continues to honor their pledge to clients and community to “do well by doing good.”

Article submitted by John J. Moller, CPA.

Client Spotlight: DeSatnick Real Estate

Client Spotlight: DeSatnick Real Estate

Todd deSatnick began investing in real estate in 1996 when he purchased his first home in West Cape May.  After working with his family’s business, deSatnick’s Window Fashions, for a decade, Todd ventured into a full-time career in real estate in 2003.  In November of 2007, deSatnick Real Estate was opened on one tiny desk in the basement of The Historic Merry Widow on Jackson Street. read more…