Archives for June 2013

Frank A. Franklin, M.D., 84, of Norwood since 1957, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy.  Loving father of Karen McSherry and her husband Brian of Norwood, Theresa Franklin-Bond and her husband David of Northvale, Dr. James and his wife Annette of Nutley, John and his wife Carol of North Caldwell, RoseMarie Franklin and her wife Jill Scully of Succasunna and Francine Hoyt and her husband David of Glen Rock.  Cherished grandfather of Katie, Danielle, Matthew, Claire, John Anthony, Victoria, Kayla, Hannah, Jacob, Elizabeth and Elena.  Dear brother of the late Rose DeBenedetto.  Also survived by Catherine “Kitty” Schappert, his longtime office manager and dear family friend.

Dr. Franklin practiced family and occupational medicine in the Northern Valley
since 1957 and had just retired in March of this year. He was one of the founding physicians of Pascack Valley Hospital and for a number of years he served as Chief of Staff. Dr. Franklin also served the local communities by serving as borough physician for many years.

Besides his love of family, Dr. Franklin enjoyed owning and racing standardbred horses, mainly pacers.  He and his wife Dorothy loved to travel, especially to Rome, Italy where he received his medical degree.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northvale or Norwood Volunteer Fire Departments would be greatly appreciated.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday 3 – 9 PM.

Agnes L. Gugger(nee Smith), 90, of Northvale, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Robert.  Cherished aunt of Mark and Mary Kay DeMartini and their daughters, Megan and Madison of Northvale.  Agnes is also
survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.  She was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated today, Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood.  Interment will follow at Tappan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation at www.komen.org.

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Daniel F. Rosato, 96, of Closter, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013.  He was born April 17, 1917.  Daniel moved to Cresskill with his beloved late wife of 67 years, Matilda “Millie” and their three sons before settling in Closter.

Loving father of Frank and his wife Pat, Joseph and his wife Sandy and Daniel and his wife Patrice.  Cherished grandfather of Steven and his wife Danielle, Nicole, Joseph, Jacqueline and Alicia Mary and great-grandfather of Derrick and Gabriella.  Dearest brother of Frank and the late Dominick, Felicia and Filomena “Dolly”.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Daniel was a US Army Air Force Veteran of WWII and was a member of the VFW.  He was an inspector for General Motors in NYC for 38 years, retiring in 1974, and then was service writer for Stillman and Hoag Buick in Englewood for 10 years.  An avid bowler well in to his 90’s, Daniel also loved playing softball, which he did into his 70’s.  He was a true Yankee fan.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 10:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Villa Marie Claire Hospice, www.VillaMarieClaire.org, in Daniel’s memory would be greatly appreciated.