Barbara Ann Hartman (nee Simon), 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Devoted mother of Michael of Duncan, SC, Patricia Schaefer and fiancé Barry Bradshaw of Apex, NC, Stephen and wife Robin of Old Tappan, Eileen LaRosa and husband Thomas of Tomkins Cove, NY, Mary Jordan and husband Joseph of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY, Suzanne Aluise and husband Ted of Castleton-On-Hudson, NY and Andrew and wife Deborah of Garrison, NY.  Cherished grandmother of fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Dearest sister of Francis Simon of WA. Barbara was an amazing mother and we will always carry her memory in our hearts.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Barbara would be greatly appreciated.

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Dolores Alfis (nee DeRienzo), 67, of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Beloved wife of the late David. Devoted mother of David Jr. of NYC and Tracy Littlewood and her husband Thomas of Arlington, TN. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Tyler, Todd and Troy. Dear sister of Lenny DeRienzo. Loving aunt of Alexis, Dustin and Sally. Also survived by her extended D’Ercole family as well as many other loving relatives and friends.

Dolores was a selfless, giving woman who dedicated many years to the residents of Northvale. She worked at the James F. McGuire Senior Center since 1991, first as an office worker and volunteer, becoming director in 2002. She also could be counted on to organize annual Christmas Tree Lightings, Easter Egg Hunts and other community events. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Dorothy A. Hunihan (nee Stasco), 83, passed away peacefully at Cabrini of Westchester, NY and entered into eternal life on December 8, 2015.  Born in Bridgeport, CT on October 14, 1932, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Dorothy Stasco.  Predeceased by her beloved ex-husband Andrew Hunihan and her beloved brother and sister, William Stasco, Jr and Isabel Variano. 

   Dottie is survived by her dear friend Frank McNevins.  She was the devoted mother to her loving daughters Diane and Rick Hulswit of Danbury, CT, Linda and Mike Casey of Norwood, NJ and Teresa and Tom Terino of Atlantic Beach, NY.  She was the ‘Nana Dot’ of Brian and Shannon, Christian and Tommy, Pete, Michelle and Karen.  Dorothy is also survived by her dear sisters Pat Dannenburg, Judyann Fatacanti and MaryLou Collon

   She resided in Newtown, CT before moving to Mt. Kisco, NY.  Prior to her retirement, Dorothy was the Office Manager at Mt. Kisco Supply Co for many years.

   A funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Mt. Kisco on Thursday, December 17 at 10am.

   An expression of sympathy may be sent in her name to:  Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester, 1025 Westchester Ave, Suite 200, White Plains, NY  10604.

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Catherine F. Lesica, 83, of Blauvelt, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Lesica. Adored mother of Carol Conklin-Spillane and her husband Brian of Old Tappan, Ronald Lesica and his wife Lisa of Blauvelt, Linda Bertoncini and her husband Robert of Centerville, OH and Richard Lesica and his wife Jeanette of Lecanto, FL. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren.

Catherine, along with her husband, Charles, owned and operated Pearl River Lanes for 40 years. She was very active in the Bowling Proprietors Association for many years on both the State and National levels and once received an award for Proprietor of the Year.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 AM at St. John’s RC Church, Piermont with interment to follow at Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery, New Hempstead. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

Donations in Catherine’s memory may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton OH 45420, www.hospiceofdayton.org.

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Lillian “Lily” Rathbun, 84, of Hillsdale, formerly of Dumont, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Cherished mother of Donna Rathbun of Dumont, Michael Rathbun of Pt. Pleasant, Constance Rathbun of Hamburg and Tina Bryson and her husband Christopher of Hillsdale. Adored grandmother of Coreen, Daniel, Sarah and the late Andrea. Loving great-grandmother of Julia, Gina and Joseph. Dearest sister of Mary Schults, William Luciano, Nancy Rybicki and the late Joyce, Ralph and John.

Lily retired from the Meat Cutters Union Local 464A in Little Falls. She worked at Stop & Shop in Closter for many years. She had also been a member of the Dumont Elks Ladies Auxiliary.

The family will receive friends Friday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050) with a service to be held at 6 PM.

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Joseph Francis Crowley, 45, who  grew up in Norwood, NJ, passed away suddenly early Wednesday morning December 2, 2015.  He was born in Englewood, New Jersey during a fierce spring blizzard on March 30, 1970 (his mother’s birthday) to John F. Crowley and Barbara Valentino Crowley (Baptiste).

 

He was a 1988 graduate of Bergen Catholic High School, where he served as Junior Class President.  He was also a 1992 graduate of Stetson University in Deland, Florida.  Joe’s wit and humor, combined with remarkable compassion for others, were the trademarks of his soul and spirit and will be long remembered by everyone in life who had the pleasure to know him.  His life long commitment “to serve and to protect” others carried through his career as a Baltimore Police Officer, and as a member of the United States Navy Reserve.  He comes from a family with a long history of police and military service.

 

When he was just four years old in 1975, Joe’s father, Englewood Police Sergeant John F. Crowley, died while on duty.  Joe’s mother Barbara raised him with great love, supported by her second husband and Joe’s stepfather, Louis Baptiste as well as Joe’s now deceased grandparents, Frank and Jeanette Valentino.

 

Joe leaves to this world the two most important people to him, his two beautiful daughters:  Hannah Barbara (aged four), and Emily Lea (one year old).  His mother, Barbara, survives Joe. His brothers, John F. Crowley of Princeton, NJ and Jason Louis Baptiste, of New York City, his sisters-in law, Aileen Crowley and Lauren Baptiste and his stepfather, Louis Baptiste, also survive him.  “Uncle Joe” will be especially missed by his nephews, John F. Crowley, III and Patrick Francis Crowley, both of Princeton and his niece, Megan Kathryn, a freshman at the University of Notre Dame.

 

He was the beloved nephew of Michele Valentino, of East Haven, CT; Englewood Deputy Chief of Police  (Retired) James J. Crowley, of Washington Twp., NJ; and Catherine Crowley Beneventano, of Medford Lakes, NJ.  Joe was very thankful for the friendship of his mother’s husband, Robert Moreus. And Joe had no better friend that his cousin, Baltimore Police Sergeant Jim Crowley.

 

Visitation will be at the Pizzi Funeral Home located at 120 Paris Avenue in Northvale, NJ from 4-8pm on Sunday.  The Funeral Mass will be at 10am on Monday at Sacred Heart Church located on 102 Park Street in Haworth, NJ.  Joseph will be interred beside his father’s gravesite at Mount Carmel Cemetery Tenafly, NJ immediately following the Funeral Mass.

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Bernard Anthony Rogan, 80, a longtime resident of Tappan, NY, passed away Wednesday morning December 2, 2015.  Born in the Bronx on February 17, 1935, he was one of four sons born to Edward and Lillian Rogan.

 

In 1963, he married Bridget Kennedy from Sligo. Bernie worked in the Bronx Supreme Court as a court officer for 32 years, after serving in the Navy, and before enjoying 18 wonderful years of retirement with the love of his life. He was an avid golfer who also loved to read and to continuously break his own record for completion of the daily crossword puzzle.

 

He and Bridget raised four sons in Tappan, N.Y.  Bernie leaves behind his wife, Bridget, four sons, Mike, Ed, Brian and John, seven grandchildren Sean, Eamon, Sydney, Caitlin, Connor, Brady and Ceili, and many nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his brother Sean and his sisters-in-law Susan and Ellen.

 

Visitation will be at the Pizzi Funeral Home located at 120 Paris Avenue in Northvale NJ on Friday from 4 to 8 PM. The Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church located at 120 Kings Highway in Tappan on Saturday at 10 AM. The burial service will be private.

Clinton Bernard “Bernie” Snyder, of Norwood, passed into internal life on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was 89 years old.

Bernie was born in Hoboken, NJ to Clinton and Tess Snyder. He was a proud WWII Veteran and member of the United States Navy. Bernie graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University and served as a history teacher as well as an employee of the State of NJ in the social services office.

Devoted husband of the late Patricia Snyder. Bernie is survived by his cherished children, Susan and Michael Clifford of Old Tappan, Craig and Karen Snyder of Sparta and Cynthia Snyder of Norwood. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Kelly and Kevin Wilson, Michael and Katie Clifford, Craig and Kara Snyder, Kristen Snyder, Jonathan Sabella, Kaitlin and Kevin Van Saders, Kevin and Megan Snyder and Ryan Snyder. Adored great-grandfather of Reese, Patrick, Ellie and James.

Bernie, an avid reader, was also a devoted fan of the NY Mets, swing music and Al Jolsen. He will be greatly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are Monday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Charity, PO Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07691, www.scnj.org.

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Leonard “Lenny” Sullivan died suddenly on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2015.  Lenny was born in Nyack, NY on October 19, 1965 and was a lifelong resident of Tappan, NY.  Lenny graduated from Tappan Zee High School in 1983.  Lenny was a master carpenter and a trained stationary engineer who was an active member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #68.   Most recently, Lenny worked as Manager of Facilities for the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University in Palisades, NY.

Lenny served his community as a proud member, and former chief of the Tappan Fire Department for over thirty years.  He also served as a past president of the Orangetown Fire Chiefs’ Council. Lenny recently joined the Knights of Columbus and was a devoted Catholic and lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church.

Lenny married the love of his life Barbara (Quinn) Sullivan on October 18, 1996.

Lenny is survived by his loving wife, Barbara and his three beautiful daughters, Tara, Erin and Deirdre who meant the world to him. Lenny is also survived by his parents, Patrick and Kathleen (Giblin) Sullivan of Tappan NY, and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Patrick and Theresa (Moran) Sullivan of New City, NY, Brian and Cindy (Roper) Sullivan of Eagan, MN and Joseph and Jennifer (O’Brien) Sullivan of Tappan, NY.    He is also survived by his mother-in-law Noreen Quinn of Tappan, NY, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ann Marie and Kenneth Hallock of Tappan, NY, Michael and Helen (Baer) Quinn of West Nyack, NY and Mary and Frank Shine of Pearl River, NY.

Always with a smile on his face, Lenny will be most remembered for his kindness and generosity to others.  When something was broken or if anyone needed help or advice, Lenny was the first person his friends and family would call.  He was always first to lend a helping hand and he gave freely of his time and many talents.  Those who were fortunate to befriend Lenny had a loyal and trusted friend for life.  He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all of his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, countless number of friends and anyone lucky enough to have known him.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 29^th 1-8pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. (201-767-3050).  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday, November 30^th at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, NY.  Burial will follow at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill, NY.

In keeping with Lenny’s giving spirit, memorial donations may be made to the Tappan Firemen’s Welfare Fund 123 Washington St. Tappan NY 10983

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Jack W. Lewis, 61, of Bergenfield, formerly of Harrington Park and Norwood, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Jack was preceded by his parents Jack and Helen Lewis.  Loving brother of Patricia Sims of Melbourne, FL and Robert Lewis of Melbourne, FL. Dearest uncle of Tyrel, Cory, and Casey Keenan. He is also survived by Aunts, Marge,Carol,and Joyce  and uncles Kenny and Artie and many cousins. Dear friends Jennifer Baker and her daughter Asia (who knew Jack as grandpa) Vicki Morin and her three children Allajah, Logan,and Chole. Jack had many friends who will be missing him. He was a kind hearted, gentle, giving man who always had a smile.
Jack was a member of the Harrington Park Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He also worked in the borough of Harrington Park on the DPW in the Recycling Center.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Harrington Park Fire House.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis foundation of America, 733 Third ave. suite 510 NY, NY 10017.
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