Archives for October 2011

  Mary Gioia (nee Benowitz) 95, of Haworth, formerly of  Englewood Cliffs, passed away
peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 28, 2011.                    .  
She is the devoted mother of John and his wife Judy of Rutherford, Louis and his wife Jane of Haworth and William of Toms River. She was predeceased by her husband Louis, her dear brothers, Bernie and Benny, her sister Kazia, and her daughter Joan Bochese.
She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-granchildren, nephews and nieces.
  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart RC Church, Haworth.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (www.pizzifuneralhome.com).
  In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Haworth Volunteer Ambulance Corps., 300 Haworth Ave, Haworth, NJ 07641.

   Concetta “Tina” McSweeney (nee Senna), 86, of Monroe, NY, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011.  Beloved wife of Leo J.  Devoted mother of Thomas and his wife Cynthia (nee DeGloria) of Norwood and Nancy Biscottini of Middletown, NY.  Adored grandmother of Michele, Christine, Ryan, Kyle, and Sean and great-grandmother of Justin and Conor.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at Our Lady of Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY with interment to follow at George Washington Mem. Pk., Paramus.  Visiting hours are Friday 6-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (pizzifuneralhome.com).  Donations to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. in her memory would be appreciated at www.alz.org.

   Marion G. Ruggieri(nee Caruth), 78, of Northvale, passed away at home on Monday, October 24, 2011.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas.  Loving mother of Gail Ruggieri of Northvale, Thomas R. and his wife Lisa of Hillsdale and Robert of Park Ridge.  Cherished grandmother of Dominick, Kristen, Michael, Matthew and Gianna.

    A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 10:30 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

  Donations may be made to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze St. Northvale, NJ 07647 in Marion’s memory

   Charlotte Ihrig (nee Sieron), 79, of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011.  Beloved wife of the late Richard.  Cherished mother of Sharon Bieszard and her husband Peter of Midland Park, Richard Ihrig of Northvale, Lorna Scully and her husband Tom of Montvale and Charlene LeMoine of Ridgewood.  Adored grandmother of Andrew, Matthew, Michael, Brian, Alexander and Kevin.

   Charlotte was a wonderful and caring mom to her 4 children and doting grandma to her six grandsons.  She always made time to share in their accomplishments. 

   She loved to attend sporting events, musical concerts or plays that they were a part of showing her support.  She even took on technology to keep in touch with them via email.

   Charlotte was a past president of the Northvale Golden Age club.  She enjoyed organizing trips and social events for the group.  She thoroughly enjoyed “girls” getaways, dinners, movies and chat sessions with her Northvale special friends. She was a friend to many both young and old and will be greatly missed by all that came to know and love her and her generous caring ways.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at the Garden of Memories, Washington Twp.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (pizzifuneralhome.com).  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Northvale Volunteer Amulance Corps., 196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ 07647.

   David P. Moncalieri, 56, of Harrington Park, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011.  Beloved husband of Irene (nee Molchanoff).  Devoted father of Anthony and Andrew.  Loving uncle of Amy and Dave Fisher and Dawn and Nick Simons.  Dearest nephew of Aunt Hannah and Aunt Doats.  He will also be dearly missed by many cousins, relatives and friends.

   David worked for FedEx for over 30 years.

   A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 10:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.  www.pizzifuneralhome.com.

   Maria Pulice, age 64, of Harrington Park, New Jersey, passed away Friday morning, September 30, 2011, in Englewood Hospital.  Born and raised in New York, Maria moved to New Jersey in 1981.  Maria was a dedicated teacher with the Fort Lee School System for 42 years.  She also served tirelessly as the President of the Fort Lee Education Association.  She earned many accolades during her education career including Teacher of the Year.  She will be remembered as a loving and caring person.  Maria was predeceased by her husband, Antonio Pulice.  She was the devoted mother of Derek Pulice, of Harrington Park, and dear sister of Camille Mailman of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, Valerie Guido of Naples, Florida, and John Battiato of San Antonio, Texas.  Maria is also survived by 9 nieces, 6 nephews, 5 great nieces and 7 great nephews.  The family will receive friends from 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM on Tuesday at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, New Jersey (www.pizzifuneralhome.com).  A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at 11 AM on Wednesday at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her name to the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital.