Archives for August 2012

   Jessie Wagner, 93, formerly of the Bronx, Thurs, Aug 23.  Beloved mother of the late Michael Nieman.  Loving aunt of Robert and Joanne Wagner, Lois and Derek Connolly, Thomas and Terry Wagner, Lloyd and Fern Wagner, and Lisa Wagner.  Also survived by many dear great-nieces and great-nephews.

   Visiting hours are Saturday 4-6 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale. Burial Monday 2 PM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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   Anthony E. Orecchio, 82, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012.  Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Pigoncelli).  Loving father of Mark and his wife Barbara of Emerson, Suzanne Ohliger and her husband Richard of Philadelphia, PA, and Thomas and his wife Allison of Old Tappan.  Adored grandfather of Kristen and her husband Matt, Joseph, Jacob, Vincent, Matthew, Nicholas (Niko), and Alexander (Alex).  Also survived by three sisters and other loving relatives.

   Mr. Orecchio was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Before retiring, he worked locally many years in the HVAC industry.   He was past commander of American Legion Post 272, a volunteer on the Norwood Emergency Medical Services, a member of the Optimist Club, and a Boyscout Leader for Troop 272, all in Norwood.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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   Fu-Yen Chen, 71, of Harrington Park, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012.  Beloved husband of Theresa Yu-Ping Chen.  Loving father of Morgan Chen and his wife Katherine of Highland Park, NJ and Lynn Chen and her husband Abe Forman-Greenwald of Los Angeles, CA.  Adored grandfather of Tiberio, Isaac, Mella, and Hunter.  Dear brother of six siblings.

   Mr. Chen worked as an IT Professional before retiring.  He was also the Founding President of the Kunqu Society (1988-1996), ethnomusicologist (Wesleyan University, Ph.D., 1976), and a Woodrow Wilson National Fellow (1971-1972).  Mr. Chen was the architect and leader in establishing the Society as a leading Chinese Opera cultural-arts organization.

   A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, August 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, 150 Harriot Ave. Harrington Park, NJ.  Visiting hours are Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 3-6 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  Please visit www.pizzifuneralhome.com for more information.

   Ann I. DeSocio (nee Morris), 75, of Norwood, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Robert who died this past December.  Loving mother of Robert, Jr. and his wife Laurie of Warren Twp., NJ, Richard and his wife Melissa of Palmerton, PA, Michael and his wife Krista of Knoxville, TN, and Jeanine Dixson and her husband John of Dallas, TX.  Dear sister of Carol Ernst of Tacoma, WA.  Adored grandmother of Joseph, Matthew, Julia, Eli, and Nika..  Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

   Before retiring, Ann was a computer analyst for Dassalt Falcon Jet Corp. in Teterboro.  She had belonged to the Norwood Senior Center.

   Vsiting hours are Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.  A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-227-2345.

   Steve E. Fetcho, 78, of Northvale, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012.  Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Roberts).  Loving father of Steve and his wife Lydia of Ruckersville, VA, Daniel and his wife Carol of Columbia, IL, and Jenise Esposito and her husband Rich of Haworth.  Adored grandfather of Christine, Eric, Nicole, Jennifer, Jonathan, Keith, Christopher, and Ricky.  Dear uncle of Robert Korzi.

   Mr. Fetcho was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and had been a member of the Bergenfield VFW.  Before retiring he was a transit officer for the New York City Transit Authority for over 20 years.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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