Elena Shiu Ki Lau, 71, of Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, after a long battle with multiple system atrophy, a movement disorder. Beloved wife of Robert Ewalt. Devoted mother of Allen Ewalt and husband Andrew Laing of Washington, DC.  Dearest sister of Mona Lau of Hartsdale, NY; Stephen Lau and wife Ella So of Hong Kong, China; and Lawrence Lau and wife Dinah Lau of Ponca City, OK.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ.

Harold E. Kline of Northvale, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 3, 2022. He was 87.   Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Spagnuolo). He is survived by his twosons; Gregory and his wife Margaret of Pearl River, NY and Douglas of Bergenfield, NJ. Proud grandfather of Brandon and Kerry.  He was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters; Robert, Paul and his wife Dolly, Miriam Schmidt and her husband Wilbur, Dorothy Kirshmer and her husband Al and Mildred Smith.

Harold was born in the Bronx, NY on January 1, 1935.  Harold and Marilyn were married in September 1961 and last year celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary.  They lived in Fort Lee, NJ for 5 years before moving to Northvale in 1966.

Harold was a U.S Army Veteran having served from March 1958 to March 1960.  Before retiring in 1997 he was a Controller for Penetone Corporation in Tenafly, NJ. He was a member of the National Association of Accountants, served on the Northvale Zoning Board and was a Little League coach. In 2011 he was the recipient of the Bergen County Historic Preservation Commendation for restoration of the Old Burying Ground Cemetery in Harrington Park, NJ. In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors and tending to his gardens.

Visiting hours are Friday, July 8, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

Burial will be Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

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Patrick Ryan Borzone, 35, of Norwood, NJ passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Beloved son of Patrick and Beverly, loving brother of Louis James, cherished grandson of Emma and Louis Benvenuto(deceased), Angela and Pat Borzone(deceased), adorning nephew of Jennifer Diceglie, Rochelle Benvenuto, Laura and Pat Benvenuto, Paula and Anthony Borzone, Mary Rosica-Kirchner and Bill Kirchner and by all his cousins.

Pat was smart, enthusiastic, and gregarious with a bigger than life personality. He attended Northern Valley Regional High School and Arizona State University. When he graduated with an accounting and finance degree, he worked in NYC for a year. Then he decided to join his dad in the carpentry business and worked with him until his cousin got him into the carpentry union in the city. He moved out to Arizona to be with his family and started a carpentry business there.

Visiting hours are Friday, September 9, 2022 from 11AM to 12:30PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale, NJ 07647. A funeral mass will follow at 1PM at St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St., Northvale, NJ 07647.

In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to donate in Pat Ryan’s name can send to: Teen Challenge of Arizona, 1515 Grand Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Louis Michael Infuso, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  Beloved husband of Mary (nee Cilio).  Cherished father of Marilou Villani and her husband Joseph, Janet Myer and Jackie Gattoni and her husband Stephen.  Proud grandfather of Benny, Anthony and fiance’ Aubrey, Rosemarie and fiance’ Daniel, Brandon, Anneliese, Nico and the late Shane.  Dearest brother to Carolyn Chapman, Joyce Schmidt and husband Paul, Diane Schott and husband Ray and Frank Infuso and wife Beth.  He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Louis was born and raised in the Bronx until his family moved to Harrington Park, NJ in 1954.  He graduated as part of the first graduating class at Northern Valley Demarest High School in 1956. After high school Louis enlisted and served in the U.S. Army.  

Following his service in the Army, Louis studied at John Jay College to become a lieutenant in the FDNY.  He retired from the FDNY as a lieutenant after 24 years of dedicated service and received “The Bravest” award and numerous certificates of merit for his heroic rescues.  He also served in the Coast Guard Reserve for several years consistent with his service to his family and country.

Louis was later involved in various business ventures and retired as owner and operator of Florian Fire and Safety Equipment which he ran for 20 years. He was also a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s church in Northvale.

Family and friends loved Louis’s amazing sense of humor, he enjoyed playing pranks on those he loved and sometimes with complete strangers! He had the gift of gab and could strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone.  Louis’s gregarious laugh and ability to take over a room with his story telling will be missed by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Louis’s memory may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St, Northvale, NJ 07647 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. www.pizzifuneralhome.com

John Richard Durso, 69, of Bronx, NY, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Beloved father of John Anthony Durso and wife Erika of Tappan, NY, Michael Durso and partner Margaret of Congers, NY and Danielle Durso and partner Dionis of Nanuet, NY. Proud grandfather of Isabella, Anthony, Chloe, Dominic, Macie, Mikayla, Dionis, Dion and Daniel. Cherished brother of Charlotte Occhuizzo, Nanette Corriere, Michael Durso and the late Ronald Durso. Also survived by Frances Durso.

John was the owner/operator of Durso Transportation in the Bronx along with his wife Frances. He was a hard worker, a loving father, a proud and devoted grandfather and a good friend – “Keep on trucking!”

Visiting hours are Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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Peter Alaimo, 69, of Montgomery, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was the loving father of Daniel Poulakis and his partner Stephanie. Loving brother of Vincent Alaimo and his wife Maureen, Josephine Giordano and her late husband Gaetano, Joseph Alaimo and his wife Lucy and Rosemarie Carollo and her husband John.  Also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and other dear relatives and friends.

Peter was a US Army veteran. He was a controller for Simon & Schuster. Born in Sicily, later immigrating to NYC along with his parents and four siblings in 1960. He attended the prestigious Brooklyn Tech for High School. Peter was the first member of his extended family to attend college, Baruch College, as an accountant major.

Visiting hours are Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 11 – 12:30 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Memorial Mass will follow at 1 PM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, 523 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY.

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

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Martin K. O’Dea, 75, of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Beloved husband to Kathleen A. (nee Friery). Loving father of Peter and his wife Kelly of Worcester, MA, Christopher and his wife Carrie of Dobbs Ferry, NY and Bryan and his wife Denise of Ramsey, NJ. Proud grandfather of Katie, Liam, Maggie, Kevin, Mary, Finnegan, Jane, Keira, Aerin and Rory. Dear brother of Joseph (late Dolores),Ann James (late John), Eileen Riordan (Daniel) and the late Maureen Flood (late Frank) and late Clare Grothe (late Harry).

Marty grew up in the Bronx and was a devout student who believed that the quantity of schools attended would help balance out his attendance in the school of hard knocks. A graduate of St Simon Stock and All Hallows in the Bronx, Marty continued his journey in higher education with a handful of detours, graduating three decades later from St Peter’s college. 

Marty dedicated his life to service.  He was drafted to the US Army at the age of 19 in October 1966. He was deployed to the Vietnam War from September 1967-August 1968. After he returned home from the Army, he worked for General Motors for a time. He and  a friend would take the train downtown to 59th Street and that is where he met Kathleen Ann Friery. It took many trips on the train to work up the nerve to finally speak to the most beautiful girl on the train. They were married in September of 1970. 

Martin was hired by the Port Authority Police Department in July 1973. He was a police officer at the George Washington Bridge. He enjoyed being a cop and had many great friendships with his fellow officers.

Marty’s dedication to his family, friends and community was unquestionable. Whether it be through coaching every sport imaginable, enjoying extended ‘lunches’ with friends and vacationing with his bride in Aruba, Saratoga or the beach.  He never missed a St Patrick’s Day parade or Thanksgiving dinner with his extended family of 100+.  Marty lived a full lifetime despite leaving us too soon.

These days, the word legend gets thrown out casually but how many can say they went to the Seminary, guarded Lew Alcinder and went to Vietnam all in the span of 5 years!

Visiting hours are Friday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the next time you see a nurse, doctor, police officer or fireman, tell them ‘thank you’ or buy them a drink.  Marty would have loved that.

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John “Jack” Card of Harrington Park, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 9, 2022. He was 88.

Born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, John graduated from Laurel Hill Academy and served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956. He graduated from Columbia University in New York with a degree in Mathematics.

A prolific writer, John published manuals worldwide for clients such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and Johnson & Johnson. As the founder and owner of Corporation Behavior, he provided analytical development and managerial services to companies including the American Red Cross, Florida Steel, and Sperry’s Marine Division.

A passionate believer in public service, John was a Captain of the Harrington Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a member for more than 25 years. For 12 of those years, he also worked as a paramedic. In retirement, he continued his love of writing in the form of two mystery novels.

John’s love and pride for his family knew no bounds. Predeceased by Enid, his beloved wife of 48 years, John will be deeply missed by his four children, Jacqueline Christie, Diane Bise, Jennifer Card, and James Card; his grandchildren Charles, Stacey, Christine, and Natalie; and his great-grandchildren, Charles, Aubrey, and Ethan. He leaves behind many cousins, including Pauline LeStrange, Joan Janicelli, and Jane Grasgruber, who thought of him as their older brother.

The Master of Ceremonies for many family events, John is lovingly remembered for his mischievous humor, generosity, and kindness. Nothing made him happier than being surrounded by his loved ones, his dog Oberon, and eating ice cream from Lambs Dairy.

A service will take place on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at 10am at St. John’s Cemetery, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Harrington Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps, or the Susquehanna chapter of the American Legion Post 86.

July 20, 1935 – June 16, 2022

George Arthur Ross of Closter, NJ died peacefully on Thursday June 16th, 2022.  He was 86 years old.  Husband to the late Astrid Bradland Ross (passed 2002) and devoted father to George Ross (wife Jill Saydah Ross) of Northvale, NJ , Mark Ross (wife Monica Sehr Ross) of Northvale, NJ , Donald Ross (wife Christine D’Arecca Ross) of Westfield, NJ and Thomas Ross (wife Jeannie Wesel Ross) of Closter, NJ.  George was the patriarch of the Ross family and leaves behind his 9 grandchildren, Samantha, Bradland, Thomas, Brianna, Dylan, Julia, Catherine, Colin & Claire Ross.  He is also predeceased by longtime companion Linda Mazzeo (passed 2011).

George was born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn, NY.  As a young man, he served his country being stationed in Germany as part of the US Army.  George returned to the US, married his sweetheart Astrid and raised 4 boys while attending night school at New York University.  A 30 year resident of Closter, he was an active member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church. George ran the Data Processing Department for New American Library Publishing; which is now Penguin USA Publishing for 32 years before retiring in 1999.

George had a big smile, an unwavering positive outlook and a hearty laugh! Always ready for a new adventure and experience! Brooklyn raised, he never lost that “city kid” edge: he’d tell you how it was without holding back, but always had a heart of gold. A lover of sailing, George served as Commodore of the Harlem Yacht Club in City Island, NY, where he kept his beloved boat “The Traveller” for several years. He was also active in his Radio Club, conversing and connecting with people around the country.  He loved his family, travel, the beach, trying new restaurants & Sunday breakfasts! He is now sailing off into heaven’s sunset in God’s eternal grace and glory.

Visiting hours are Monday, June 20, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. Funeral Tuesday, June 21,2022 at 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home with burial to follow at 11:30 AM at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

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

Walter A. Plieninger, 86, of Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Magdalene for 47 years. Loving father of Marcus, Andrew, and the late Thomas. Also survived by his family in Germany. He was proud to be from his hometown of Lauffen am Neckar and told stories from his early childhood memories of World War II.

An adventurer at heart, he emigrated to America in 1960 after working 2 years in Guatemala as a textile engineer. He had a great love of music and fondly remembered playing guitar in a band called Kolibri with his brothers. Walter co-owned and operated Euro-Knit Corp. – a textile factory, in Brooklyn, NY – for many years before retiring.

Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, NJ