Thomas Edward Hams, 86 of Brookside Village, Harrington Park passed away peacefully on November 23, 2014 surrounded by his family at the Park Ridge Memory Care Home.

Born on August 21, 1928 in Union City, NJ, Tom lived in Union City until 1977 when he moved his family to Harrington Park.  After graduating from Union Hill High School, Tom entered Local 29 of the NJ Plaster’s Union.  In 1950 he proudly served his country in the US Army, 82^nd Airborne during the Korean War.  After his discharge he served 27 years as a Union City Police Officer.  Tom was a member of the Community Church in Harrington Park.

Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marilyn (Hansen), his son Thomas Hams II of Gilbert, AZ, his daughters, Barbara Ribar of Fort Myers, FL and Marilyn Stankiewicz of Harrington Park, and his son-in-law Jack Stankiewicz.  Tom’s greatest joy in life was his five Grandsons, Thomas Hams III, Christopher Stankiewicz, Robert Ribar, Nathaniel Hams, and Bryan Stankiewicz.   Tom also leaves behind his sister-in-law Helen Hams and brother- in-law Roy Meyer and three very special nieces.  Tom was predeceased by his brother Jimmy Hams and his son-in-law Bob Ribar and daughter in law Wendy Hams, and sister-in-law Evelyn Hansen.

Visitation Friday, November 28^th from 2-4 and 7-9 at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave. Northvale, NJ.  Funeral service will be on Saturday, November 29^th at 11:30 a.m. at the Community Church in Harrington Park, Harriet Ave., Harrington Park, NJ, followed by interment at George Washington Memorial Park 234 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ.  In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to the Community Church in Harrington Park, P.O. Box 185, 07640

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Carole Grappo, 67, of Bronx, NY, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014.  Beloved sister of Phyllis Cavalli.  Cherished aunt of Sergio Cavalli and Janelle Cassidy and their families.

Visiting hours are Tuesday 5-8 PM.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY.

John E. Marquart, 82, of Northvale, passed away at home on Saturday, November 22, 2014.  Beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Amodeo).  Devoted father of Lisa Furman of Monroe, NY, Joanie Milde and husband William of Monroe, NY and John Marquart of Charleston, SC.  Cherished grandfather of Michael Furman and wife Brittney, Meghan Furman, Matthew and Timothy Milde and was looking forward to being a great-grandfather this spring.  Also survived by a loving extended family of dear in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.  He will be dearly missed.

John was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Before retiring he was a draftsman for Roanwell Corp in NYC.  A devoted family man, he enjoyed time spent with relatives and friends as well as the occasional trips to Atlantic City and Pennsylvania.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

Memorial donations to St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St., Northvale, NJ 07647 would be greatly appreciated.

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Visiting hours are Monday 2-9 PM

Interment Tuesday Kensico Cemetery

Visiting hours are Saturday 4-6 PM.

Interment will be private.

Brooke Ann Keshian, 52, of Ridgewood, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.  Cherished daughter of Charles and Alice Keshian of Northvale.  Beloved sister of Paul Keshian of NYC and the late Allen.  Also survived by many loving cousins and extended family and friends.

Brooke was a graduate of the University of Maryland. She was self-employed in advertising sales.

A Funeral service will be held Sunday 1:00 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave. Northvale.  Visiting hours will be from 12- 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Brooke’s memory may be made to St. Leon Armenian Church, 12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.

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Mickey L. Otto (nee Hildreth), 72, of Northvale, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014. Beloved wife of Walter G. Otto, Jr.  Loving mother of Taryn L. Otto of Fort Lee and the late Walter G. Otto, III.  Dearest sister of Charles E. Hildreth and wife Kitty of Christmas, FL and the late John Hildreth and Danny Hildreth.

Mickey was an administrative assistant at Pryometer in Northvale. She was a member of the Tappan Reformed Church, the Northvale Senior Center and was active in local Parkinson’s disease support groups.  Mickey enjoyed spending her summers with family at Wanaksink Lake in Rock Hill, NY.

A funeral service will be held Monday 12 Noon at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Sunday 3-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

Donations made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 in Mickey’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

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Alexander A. “Nino” Prodigo, 90, a lifelong resident of Northvale, passed away at home on Monday, November 10, 2014. Loving husband of the late Phyllis (nee D’Ercole).  Devoted father of Ali Dimataris and her husband Greg.  Adored grandfather of Jessica, Gregory and Matthew.  Dearest brother of Janet Frohlich and husband Edward of Northvale, Loretta Hermann and husband Al of VA, Susan Essmann and husband Bill of Northvale,the late Frank Prodigo of Closter and the late Lucille Amorosso of VA. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Nino was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a member of the 6^th Naval Beach Battalion during the invasion at Normandy. Nino was a carpenter for Local 15 in Hackensack before becoming business agent, a position he held for over 30 years.  He was a member of the Northvale American Legion and had been a member of the Democratic County Committee.  Nino enjoyed hunting with friends and family.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps., 196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ 07647.

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Raymond Argenti, 81, a lifelong resident of Northvale, passed away at home on Monday, November 3, 2014. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Barbara (nee Cosseta).  Beloved father and father-in-law of Dan and Laurie of Rivervale, Caesar and Kit of Norwood, Raymond of Middletown, NY, Kathy Sajban and James of Butler and Pam Carpanini and Russell of Northvale.  Loving grandfather of Lea, Melissa, James, Chante’, Mark, Andrew, Joseph, Laura and Alex.  Dear brother of Albert and wife Denise of FL, Dolores Friedman and husband Roger of Northvale, Charles of VA, Marianne of Long Island and the late Daniel, Virginia Giardini and Antoinette Argenti.

Raymond was a retired carpenter who worked at Sterns in Paramus for Carpenters Local 15. His hobbies included hunting and fishing and his passion for gardening will continue to grow in our hearts.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St., Northvale, NJ 07647.

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AUTH, Gertrude Ann, (nee Wallace), age 86, of Old Tappan and more recently of Toms River NJ died on August 31, 2014, at the John-Paul II Rehabilitation Facility and Nursing Home, in Danbury CT  Born in New York City, the daughter of  David and Honora (Donlon) Wallace, she was a New Jersey resident for 62 years.

Gertrude was a graduate of St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School, Bronx, NY and the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School.  She worked as a secretary at the Revere Copper and Brass Company in New York City.

On September 9, 1950, Gertrude married William J. Auth and began a career as a wife, mother of four children, and homemaker.  The couple moved to Old Tappan in February of 1956 and resided there until they retired to Toms River, NJ in 1991. While a resident of Old Tappan, she served her community as a grammar school Class Mother, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and a member of the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary.  Gertrude was always proud of the fact that during the construction of the Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, she and her good friend Isobel Elliker prevented the construction crew from bull-dozing down the largest tree on the tract of land that became the girl’s softball field.  That giant pine tree still stands there today providing a nice piece of shade behind the diamond.

Gertrude was pre-deceased by her husband, Bill on December 24, 2013, and by her sister Marguerite Fox and brother George Wallace. She is survived by her children, William Jr., Thomas and his wife Marcia, Robert and wife Elsa and Nancy Schaub and her husband Warren.  Gertrude is also survived by her brother Frank Wallace, and her grand children Katherine Schaub, Eileen Schaub, and Maxwell-David Auth.

The family will receive visitors on November 7 from 3-5 PM and from 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her name to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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