Archives for September 2015

George Van Ausdall III, 84, of Montvale, formerly of Deer Park, NY and Haworth, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Gallagher). Loving father of George Van Ausdall IV and his wife Susan of Bridgewater, NJ, David Van Ausdall of Albuquerque, NM and Vicki Van Ausdall of Alameda, CA and grandfather of Vincent, Nicholas and Gina.

George was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for the Seim family of Rye, NY and Oslo, Norway for over 50 years in varying capacities including serving as V.P. Finance of Wallenius Lines of Woodcliff Lake. He was an avid golfer and a member of Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, NY.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 11 AM to 12 Noon followed by a funeral service at 12 Noon at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery of St. John’s Church in Cold Spring Harbor, NY on Friday.

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Kristien Adoree DeStefano (nee Barreto), 35 of Tappan, formerly of Palisades, died on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Jonathan, Madison and the late Jordan. Beloved daughter of Nilsa Barreto and granddaughter of Clara Lizardi. Cherished sister of Adrea, Laura, Valerie and Tyler. Dearest daughter-in-law of Joseph and Kathleen DeStefano and sister-in-law of Daniel and Robert DeStefano.

The family will receive friends Wednesday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Francesca “Frances” Duggan (nee Gravinese), 98, of Harrington Park, passed away at home surrounded by her children on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late George J. (2006). Frances is survived by her loving children Richard Duggan of Dayton, OH and Patricia Duggan of Harrington Park, granddaughter Anna of Dayton, OH and many loving nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Ciro Scala, Josephine Chiefalo, Madelaine Scala, Angelina Gallo, Pasquale Gravinese, and Anna Ruggieri.

Frances had a long career in retail sales at R.H. Macy of New York in the fashionable cosmetics department and worked for almost 30 years at the Closter Bootery. Fran was a past member of the Woman’s Club of Haworth and in her earlier years participated in league bowling at the “Taaz Bowl” in Closter, NJ. She was an avid reader and always loved a good mystery.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish to make a donation may send the donation in Fran’s memory to OLV, 150 Harriet Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640 or Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532.

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Jean Deborah Pugliese, 35, of West Nyack, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Cherished daughter of John and the late Jean. Loving sister of John Jr. and wife Barbara, Dominic and wife Valeria and the late Anthony. Beloved aunt and dear friend of many. She will be missed.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, 199 Walnut Street, Northvale, NJ.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Corvino (nee Viscardi), 90, of River Vale, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Augostino. Adored mother of Dorinda Colman and her husband Dermot of River Vale and Connie Ajamian and her husband Alan of Chester. Cherished grandmother of Alan Ajamian and Ashley Ajamian. Dearest sister of the late Salvatore and Christopher.

After Betty graduated school she worked at a prestigious law firm as a stenographer. Years later she worked side by side with her husband in a plastic manufacturing business.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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Michael T. Greenwald, M.D., 66, of Old Tappan, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 20, 2015 after a private battle with cancer. Devoted husband of Elizabeth (nee Egeland). Adored father of Justine Wanat and her husband Robert of Hoboken and Jocelyn Greenwald and her fiancé Joseph Carley III of Harrington Park. Cherished grandfather of Robert Michael Wanat II.

Dr. Greenwald served the community for over 35 years at Pascack Valley Hospital and his practice in Northvale as an OBGYN bringing countless lives and joy into the world.  In his own words, Dr. Greenwald “lived a successful life surrounded by loving family and friends”.  He leaves this world “with no regrets.”.  He will be dearly missed.

The family will receive guestsWednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. The funeral service will be on Thursday11:30 AM at Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Greenwald’s memory may be made to: Memorial Sloan Kettering, c/o David Solit M.D., Research, 353 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065 www.mskcc.org www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Russell H. Kunz, of Northvale, formerly of Cliffside Park, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Manganelli). Devoted father of Carolyn Ross and her husband Thomas of Closter and the late Cheryl Kunz-Mujica. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Courtney, Owen, Kaylee and Alexa. Dear cousin of Barbara Hopf-Rahelich of Rochelle Park.

Russ retired from Otis Elevator Company after 40 years where he was an Elevator Constructor. After retirement he was an Elevator Sub-Code Official serving numerous towns all over Bergen County. He also belonged to the Bergen-Passaic Municipal Inspectors Association and the Bergen County Construction Board of Appeals.

Russ also dedicated his life to community service. He served eight years in the US Air Force Reserves. He was a life member of the Northvale Fire Association as well as the NJ-NY Fireman’s Assoc. and the NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assoc.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Memorial donations to the Northvale Fire Association, 204 Washington St, Northvale, NJ 07647, would be greatly appreciated.

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Philip G. DeCola, 75, longtime resident of Pearl River, died on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. Survived by his wife Dolores, and sons, Patrick and Philip. Dear brother of Gregory and his wife Diane. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan with entombment at Ferncliff Mausoleum. Visiting hours are Thursday 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Anthony M. Carnevale, 94, of Old Tappan, met his Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hoboken on July 3, 1921 to Giovanni and Assunta; Tony was predeceased by his first wife Ann (Gioffi) and his brother, Michael. He is survived by his loving wife Ann Pacifico Carnevale and siblings, Gabe, Anna Vitulano and Filomena Olivari. Devoted father of John and wife Dee of Waretown, NJ, Judy Pacifico and husband Michael of Johns Creek, GA and Michele Carnevale of Hawthorne, NJ. Caring step-father to Kristine Luisi and husband Jim and Diana Morro and husband Dave. “Pop” to his grandchildren: Jeffrey Carnevale and wife Jennifer, Kevin Carnevale and wife Lauren, Lauren Pacifico, Matthew Pacifico and Paige Lazicki; and great-grandchildren Annie and Johnny Carnevale, Nathan and Aaron Carnevale as well as step-grandchildren, Michael, Christopher and Peter Luisi, Nicholas and Annie Morro.

Born and raised in Hoboken during difficult times, Tony grew up cherishing the Dodgers. When World War II waged, he served in the Pacific with the brave men of the US Air Corps. Returning, he supported his family and led a successful business career on Wall Street; even though he pined to make a blank canvas come to life. Always placing family first, Tony personified love: love of life, love of being, love for others. All those that had the pleasure of knowing Tony were like his blank canvases, fuller after his touch. Throughout life he loved what he did before doing what he loved, yet thankfully retirement granted him the peace to pursue his passions. Brush in hand he could capture any beauty and portray any moment.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held Thursday 10:00 AM at Church of the Presentation, 271 W. Saddle River Rd., Upper Saddle River with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Frances M. Schmitt (nee Reddington), 85, of Harrington Park, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Martin Schmitt, Jr. Loving mother of Grace Opperman of Greenwood Lake, NY, Catherine Plunkett and her husband Christopher of Harrington Park and Pauline Schmitt, also of Harrington Park. Adored grandmother of Robert, Kathryn, Tara, Matthew and Gregory and great-grandmother of Cooper Thomas. Dear step-sister of Maureen Taft. Predeceased by her sisters, Rose and Madeline and brothers, Jack and Thomas.

Frances was a parishioner of Our Lady of Victories RC Church in Harrington Park and enjoyed cooking, gardening and the challenge of jigsaw puzzles.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 11 AM at Our Lady of Victories Church in Harington Park with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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