Lucretia R. Berta

Lucretia R. Berta (nee Fusco), 82, of Northvale, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. Beloved wife of Charles J. Berta. Loving mother of Janice Berta of Bloomingdale, Marie DiFalco and husband Joseph of Kinnelon, Charles J. Berta and wife Debra of Norwood and Peter Berta and husband William Bonos of New Haven, CT. Adored grandmother of Christina Waldstein and husband Eric, Charles Berta IV, Jacqueline Berta, Cara Ojeda and husband Eddie, Joseph DiFalco, Jr. and Alexis Ruger and husband Chris. Cherished great-grandmother of Kaeli, Lauren and Aryana. Dearest sister of Nancy Patterson and the late Eleanor Hagerman.

Lucretia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org.

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Mary M. Brogan

Mary M. Brogan (nee McAneny), 91, of Paramus, formerly of Ridgefield Park, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016.  Beloved wife for 67 years to the late Bernard.  Loving mother of Mary Ann McDonald and husband Gerry, Joan Cooper and husband Steve, Joseph and wife Ginny, John and wife Lenora, Terance and wife Beth, Elizabeth Scanlon and husband Robert, Michael and wife Debbie and Bernard and wife Fran.  Adored grandmother of sixteen and great-grandmother of eight, soon to be nine.

Mary devoted her life to her husband and children. She was previously employed at the Ridgefield Park High School and for the Village of Ridgefield Park for many years before retiring.

On Wednesday, November 23rd at 11:30 AM a graveside service will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly.  Repast to follow at the Clinton Inn.

Donations may be made in Mary’s memory to Ridgefield Park Public Library, 107 Cedar Street, Ridgefield Park NJ, 07660.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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Garret S. Sytsma

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Garret S. Sytsma, 60, of Northvale, passed away Thursday, November, 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Nancy. Devoted father of Garret Thomas of West Point, NY and Kailyn of Northvale. Loving son of Sidney and his wife Vicky of Hawthorne. Cherished brother of Steven and wife Pam of Hawthorne, NJ, Julia Garcia and husband Ric of Hyattesville, MD and Robert of Hawthorne. Predeceased by his mother, Julia and brother, Thomas. Dearest brother-in-law of Patricia Barton and husband Albert of Washingtonville, NY, Mary Beth Daniels and husband Marc of Martha’s Vineyard, MA and Cynthia Cahn and husband Michael of Hopatcong. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Garry was a truck driver for Wilenta Carting in Secaucus. He spent most of his time on a field or court, coaching his son and daughter in football, baseball and basketball. He continued to coach in the Northern Valley Eagles Football program and the St. Anthony’s Friars Basketball program for many years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Monday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe account has been established, The Garret Sytsma Memorial Education Fund, to support Kailyn’s college education.

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Panagiotis Hasapis

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Panagiotis Hasapis, 98, of Karyes Lakonias, Greece passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Hristoula and caring father to the late Jimmy Hasapis. He is survived by his daughters Konstantina, Effie and her husband George. He is also survived by his grandchildren Peter, John, Miltos and his wife Raffaella along with many nieces and nephews.

A wake service will be held on Sunday from 3-6pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). The funeral will be held on Monday at 11:30 am at St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tenafly. Interment services will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

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Louise G. McArthur

Louise G. McArthur (nee Mitschke), 71, of Norwood and Naples, FL, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Beloved wife of Howard. Loving mother of Ann Capazzi and her husband Louis of Harrington Park and Thomas and his wife Christine of Chatham. Adored grandmother of Louis, Courtney, Michael, Ryan, Sean and Ava. Dearest sister of Martha Teague and husband Bill and the late Fred Mitschke.

Louise worked for Hewlett Packard in Paramus for many years. In retirement she and her husband enjoyed being a member of Forest Glen in Naples, FL. She was also a member of the Ramapo Ski Club for over 20 years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Old Tappan.  Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Donations in Louise’s memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org.

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Theodora Fakazis

Visitation Thursday 7-9 PM

Funeral Service Friday 1 PM at St. Athanasios G.O. Church, Paramus

Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus

Marie T. Erbeck

Marie T. Erbeck (nee Magrino), 99, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Jewish Home in Rockleigh. Beloved wife of the late Henry A. Devoted mother of Robert and his wife Rosanne of Oradell and Pamela Marcus and her husband Stanley of Farmingdale, formerly Old Tappan. Cherished grandmother of Michael Erbeck and wife Barb, Kriste Marcus, Loren Marcus and husband Ersin Borluca, Auri Marcus and husband Dave Gerardu and the late Gene Coppa. Adored great-grandmother of Nicholas, Ashleigh and Kayleigh Borluca. Dearest sister of Charles and Vera Magrino.

Marie was a saleswoman at Iurato’s Bridal Shop and then Bloomingdales, both in Hackensack for many years. In her retirement she enjoyed time spent with family and friends and going to the Tenafly Senior Citizens Center.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 AM to 12 Noon at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

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Rosemary Giordano

Rosemary Giordano, 73, of Norwood, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.  Beloved sister of Patricia Giordano of Port Charlotte, FL and Roseann Valerian of Bloomfield. Cherished aunt of Christopher Valerian, Brian Valerian and Alison Morgan. Dearest cousin of Anthony Valente III, Jane Hartman, Barbara Manning and Ann Marie Lane.

Rosemary was a math teacher at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending summers at the family shore house and travelling with friends.  She was also a member of the Warwick Valley Quilters Guild.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 211 Summit Street, Norwood.  The family will receive friends before mass at the church from 10-11 AM.

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

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Gerald Gene Poh

Gerald Gene Poh, 69, of Norwood, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Loving father of Adam Poh, Dustin Poh, Anthony Gangeri and Kimberly Faustini. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Zakariah and Isabella. Also survived by his former wife Christine Reinecke.

Gerald was a US Air Force Veteran of Vietnam. He was a letter carrier for the Norwood Post Office for over 30 years before retiring and becoming superintendent of Fox Hill Manor in Norwood and later a crossing guard. He was an active and dedicated member of the Church of the Holy Communion, Norwood.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Service will be held Friday 11 AM at Church of the Holy Communion, 66 Summit St, Norwood, NJ 07648.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to The Church of the Holy Communion.

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Dorothy Ruth Bradbury

Dorothy Ruth Bradbury (nee Morris), 87, of Closter, NJ for 60 years, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Bradbury. Cherished mother of Lee A. Bradbury of Closter, David C. Bradbury of Schoharie, NY, and Todd C. Bradbury and wife Sasha of Closter. Adored grandmother of Darrin Christopher Bradbury and Allison Jane Bradbury.

Born in the Bronx, to Henry Ivor Morris and Dorothy Rose Searing Morris, raised through the Depression/War time era. Graduate of Christopher Columbus High School. Worked at Gimbels Dept. Store, Manhattan while putting herself through Ballard Secretarial School. She began her career at Eastern Airlines as a sec’y to the Dept. Manager of Traffic then to Colonial Airlines as an executive sec’y to the VP. In the 50’s Dorothy worked as a PR Rep at Dudley Anderson Yutzy where she was the right hand of Kate Yutzy. They became lifelong friends. It was there she met the love of her life Robert, together they raised 3 children. Dorothy enjoyed spending free time in the water and beach of eastern long island. In her later years she enjoyed time spent at the Closter Senior Center.

A  Memorial Service will be held Saturday, 10/29/16 at 11:00 AM at the Community Church of Harrington Park, 1 Spring St., Harrington Park, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to The Nature Conservancy, Mashomack Preserve, P.O. Box 850, Shelter Island, NY  11964

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