Archives for July 2011

Lee DiGiovanni (nee Schwartz), 81, of Old Tappan, passed away at home on Friday, July 29, 2011.  Beloved wife of Dr. Leonard DiGiovanni.  Devoted mother of Dr. Robert DiGiovanni, Dr. Leonard DiGiovanni, Jr. and daughter Robin Fowler.  Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren.  Lee is also survived by many loving relatives and friends.  A service will be held at the Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Washington Township on Sunday at 12 noon.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Lustgarten Foundation at www.lustgarten.org in her memory would be appreciated.  Arrangements by the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Marie Kane of Valley Cottage, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the age of 77.  She was born to the late Raymond B. and Catherine (Killion) Churchill.  Marie was predeceased by siblings Rev. Fr. Raymond Churchill, Donald Churchill and Kathleen (Churchill) Gallagher.

In 1958 Marie married Jeremiah Kane and started a family. She is survived by three of her four loving children and their spouses: Mary Kane and Jack McMaster of Basking Ridge, NJ; Michael Kane and Loretta (O’Brien) Kane of Tappan, NY; and Susan Kane of Rye, NY; along with six of her seven grandchildren: Mike, Matt, Bobby and Danny McMaster and Danny and Christopher Kane; 14 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews.  She was predeceased by her beloved son Danny Kane in 1983, and grandson, baby Michael Kane in 1997.

Marie was a devout Catholic whose presence enriched the lives of so many.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family.   Marie particularly enjoyed sharing her passion for sports with her grandchildren.  She will be sorely missed.

For those who wish to visit, the family will be receiving friends on Sunday July 31, 2011 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home 120 Paris Ave., Northvale, NJ  07647.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Monday at St. Catharine’s Church located at 523 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY  10913.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery 650 Saddle River Road, Monsey, NY  10952.