South Jersey Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 56

03/03/2025

On February 20th, Lodge 56 welcomed new members to the lodge and recognized Brother Mike Canaris as the 2024 member of the year.

01/22/2025

On Saturday January 18th, President Branagan was joined by Lodge Brothers Matt Buchhoffer, Jason Hina, and Kody Smith to participate in the annual Polar Plunge which supports the Special Olympics.

01/21/2025

On January 16, 2025, South Jersey Lodge 56 swore in new executive board officers and welcomed 2 new members to the lodge.

Congratulations to the newly elected executive board members

President-Kevin Branagan
Vice-president-Dean Fillari
Corresponding Secretary-Charles McManus
Recording Secretary-Wayne Bonfiglio
Treasurer-Howard Black
Sergeant-at-arms-Matthew Buchhofer
Chaplain-John Geisel
Trustees-David Childs, Gary Gubbei, and Anthony Luceri
Delegates-Kenneth Barrett, Wayne Bonfiglio, Donald Brown, Matthew Buchhofer, Kenneth Buck, Dean Fillari, John Geisel, and Michael Sexton.

Welcome to the following new members:

Retired Camden County Prosecutor's Office Detectives Charles and Janene Farrell.

12/07/2024

The members of South Jersey Lodge 56 extend our gratitude to all the soldiers, sailors, and Marines who fought and were injured, and those who gave their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. We will never forget your heroism and sacrifice to protect and preserve our freedom. We are forever grateful and will never forget your heroism.

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11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all our members and their families and to all of our brothers and sisters in our professions who cannot be with their families today while they protect and serve our communities in our State and our great Nation. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

11/11/2024

South Jersey FOP Lodge #56 expresses our thanks & gratitude to all our Military Veterans for their service, honor, dedication, and commitment to preserve our liberty and freedom. We are forever grateful for your service and sacrifice. We must also honor and recognize the families of our Military Veterans, for they too serve and endure hardships while their family members protect us.

11/10/2024

South Jersey FOP Lodge #56 would like to say HAPPY 249th BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS and to our fellow officers who are U.S. Marines!

10/30/2024

On October 26, 2024, the South Jersey FOP Lodge #56 held our 4th annual Cigar Fundraiser. Attendees enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of great food, desserts, camaraderie, and great ci**rs.

10/30/2024

On October 25, 2024, the South Jersey FOP Lodge #56 had the privilege of hosting Talk Radio 1210WPHT Philadelphia, Kayal & Company Morning Radio Show from our lodge. The Kayal & Company presented the "Great Mock Debate" featuring Shawn Farash as Donald Trump, and Estee Palti as Kamala Harris.
This event was organized by the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation and Chief Wayne Bonfiglio (Ret. Berlin Twp PD). Members of the public who purchased tickets to this event were treated to a spectacular breakfast catered by Stellato's Market. Lodge #56 bartender Anthony Bonfiglio provided Bloody Marys and Mimosas for those in attendance. A special thank you to Lou Hannon, president of Camden Superior Officers Lodge #144 who whipped up a batch of his special Cajun grits for this event, and to Lodge #56 photographer, Ken Barrett.

10/14/2024

Talk Radio 1210WPHT Philadelphia, Kayal & Company Morning Radio Show will broadcast live from the South Jersey FOP Lodge 56, 235 Pine Ave, West Berlin, NJ 08091, on October 25, 2024, starting at 6:00 a.m. Kayal & Company will also present the "Great Mock Debate" featuring Shawn Farash as Donald Trump, and Estee Palti as Kamala Harris.

This event is organized by the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation. Tickets are $12.10 and it includes Breakfast, with all proceeds benefiting the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation [ https://www.fbbcf.org/ ].

Click on the flyer to register and purchase tickets.

Friday, October 25, 2024, 6 - 10 AM | FOP Lodge #56, West Berlin, NJ

10/07/2024

Tickets are now available for our 4th Annual Cigar Night at South Jersey Lodge 56 being held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. Contact information for tickets is listed below.

09/29/2024

On September 26th, Lodge 56 renamed our lodge after retired Berlin Township Chief and lodge 56 charter member Joseph Batten and honored deceased members with bricks to be placed at our police officer memorial.

09/29/2024

South Jersey Lodge 56 welcomed Faith Majette, Ryan Fullmer, and Dylan Juengert as new members of the lodge at the September meeting.

09/21/2024

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09/18/2024

South Jersey FOP Lodge 56 would like to remind everyone of the upcoming SOUTH JERSEY SHOWDOWN III, featuring the Camden County Warriors Ice Hockey Team vs. the New Jersey State Police Ice Hockey Team, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Please take a look at the attached flyer for event details. This is a great event that supports the Michael R. McCausland Foundation. Bring out the entire family for an afternoon and evening of fun and great ice hockey. Gift basket raffles and a 50-50 will take place after the hockey game.

09/11/2024

The members of South Jersey FOP Lodge #56 extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and Officers of the Philadelphia Police Department and Philadelphia FOP Lodge #5 on the passing of Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who succumbed to injuries on September 10, 2024 after being shot in the line of duty in June of this year. Rest Easy Brother.

08/23/2024

The members of South Jersey Lodge 56 express their condolences to the family of Joseph Tindall and the members of the Hi-Nella Fire Company.

View Joseph Richard Tindall's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/14/2024

Tickets are now available for our 4th Annual Cigar Night at South Jersey Lodge 56. Contact information for tickets is listed below.