Arthur J. Firestone, 86, of Palisades, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Schiano). Loving father of Mary Ellen Hart and husband Jay of Westport, CT, Arthur, Jr. and wife Brenda of Mesa, AZ and Ronald  and wife Deborah of West Nyack, NY. Adored grandfather of Lauren, Rachel and Carly. Dearest brother of Robert and wife Sandy of SC.

Arthur was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and belonged to the American Legion Perry Post, Sparkill for over 55 years. A graduate of Pace University, he was a controller/accountant in NYC for many corporations. After retiring he owned and operated King Arthur’s Sound Scene in Northvale for 17 years. He was an avid softball player. He also enjoyed poker nights at the Perry Post. He founded the Palisades-Sparkill Baseball League. Arthur was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours are Sunday 1 PM to 3:30 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 201-767-3050. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:30 PM at the funeral home.

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Ann M. Benardelli (nee Claps), 99, of Northvale, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Cherished mother of Carolyn Di Meglio and her husband Joseph of Northvale. Loving grandmother of John Di Meglio and wife Taylor of Warwick, NY and Kara Gee and husband Doug of Northvale. Adored great-grandmother of Addie, Amarie, Kaleigh and Kristin. She was predeceased by her husband Rocco Benardelli and brothers, Ludwig and Frank Claps.

Ann was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She worked in the garment industry in NYC for many years and was a “fitter to the stars”, working with many famous celebrities.

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

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Emily T. Patten (nee Maio), 88, of Tappan, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Patten. Loving mother of son, Joseph W. of Tappan and daughter, Bernadette Gaglione and her husband Joseph of Orangeburg. Adored grandmother of Joseph Ryan and Michael. Dearest sister of Evelyn Maio and predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.

Emily was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had been a supervisor at BSR in Blauvelt for many years.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A funeral service to be held at 10:30 AM with interment to follow at F.W. Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery, New Hempstead.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956.

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Charles L. Albanese, 97, born and resided in Northvale his entire life, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Agnes (nee Buonocore). Cherished father of Diane Duncan and husband Mitchell of Rockwood, ME, Michele Albanese of Northvale and Leonard Albanese and wife Grayce of Northvale. Adored grandfather of Leo Albanese and wife Meaghan of Littleton, CO and Charles Albanese of Northvale. Dearest brother of Grace Tirelli of Closter, Joseph of Northvale, Leonard of Closter and the late Antoinette Hallahan and Anthony. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.
Charles was a US Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II serving with the 318th Fighter Group on Saipan and was a proud member of the American Legion for 62 years. He, along with his brothers, owned Albanese Brothers Contracting which they began in 1945 and operated for over fifty years. After retiring Charles worked at the Rockleigh Golf Course for 22 years as ranger and starter. He served his community in many ways over the years; as a member of the Northvale Planning Board and serving for a time as its chairman, as Northvale Building Inspector, as a dedicated parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, as a member of the Lions Club International, founding member of the Northvale Rod and Gun Club and as life member of the Northvale Volunteer Fire Department.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ 07647.
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Mkrtich Tahmizian, 94, of Paramus, passed away at the Armenian Home on Thursday, May 12, 2016.  Beloved husband of the late Voski.  Loving father of Abram, Cirush and Armen.  Adored grandfather of five grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at St. Leon Armenian Church, 12-61 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 on Monday from 9 AM to 11 AM.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, NJ.

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It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Ilich Ovrutsky, 80, of Congers, NY, who passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Beloved husband of Margarita Ovrutsky. Loving father of Irina and husband Dimity Trembitsky, and Paulina and husband Eric Wienckowski. Adored grandfather of Max, Danny, Julia and Sophia.
Ilich will be forever remembered as a devoted husband, kind father, grandfather, brother, uncle and thoughtful friend. He always enjoyed fishing with his friends or tinkering with new gadgets in his garage. But most of all, Ilich loved spending time with his family and who can forget his legendary toasts! His positive attitude and optimistic outlook on life have touched us all. He will truly be missed.
Service will be held Friday 11:30 am at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to a Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery, Blauvelt, NY

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Florence Daher (nee Gulino), 83, of Hackensack, NJ and Nanuet, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Carol and George Papalambros of Tappan, Donna Kotcher of Milford, PA and the late Joseph Daher. Adored grandmother of Stephanie Kotcher Della-Vecchia and her husband William; Christina, Kaitlynn, Alexander, and Victoria Papalambros; and the late Kevin Kotcher and Gregory Papalambros. Cherished great-grandmother of Christopher and Alexis Della-Vecchia. Dearest sister of Mary Guterl and the late Bill, Joe, John, Rose Iozio and Frances Cielo. Also predeceased by her cousin, Tony Urato.

Florence was a secretary for Wright Aeronautics in Wood-Ridge, NJ for many years before retiring.

A Funeral Service will be held at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050) on Saturday at 10 AM with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack. Visiting hours are Friday 6-9 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956.

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Angela Fucci (nee Conti), 98, of Harrington Park, formerly of Fairview, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of John Fucci and his wife Linda of Harrington Park and Carl of Oradell. Cherished grandmother of Tara Savino and husband Joseph of Old Tappan and Jon-Paul Fucci and wife Kimberly of Hillsdale. Adored great-grandmother of Sophia, Lea, Emily and Nicole. Dearest sister of Anna Saltalamacchia and Eugene Conti. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Bart, Frank, Anthony, John, William and Joseph.

Angela will be remembered for her love of God and family as well as her amazing cooking. She will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 11:00 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Old Tappan with entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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

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Dorothy Ann Shafer (nee Everson), 80, of Dunnellon, FL, formerly of Hillsdale and Northvale, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Beloved wife of Ralph for 65 years this July. Devoted mother of Linda Ettinger and husband Harold of El Paso, TX, Robin Shafer of Greenwood Lake, NY, Mary Saffert and husband Duke of Old Tappan and Charles Shafer of West Kingston, RI. Adored grandmother of Michael Saffert, Daniel Saffert and wife Natalie, Meaghann Shafer, Abraham Ettinger and Benjamin Ettinger. Dearest sister of Madeline Hart, Bernard and Carol Everson, Eileen Williams and sister-in-law Sue Everson. Predeceased by her sister, Barbara Yannucci, brother, Peter Everson and brother-in-law, George Williams.

Dorothy loved life, always ready to help friends and family. She loved a good party, the first and last on the dance floor. She will be always loved and missed by all.

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 (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make memorial donations to Hospice of the Citrus County of the Nature Coast, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464.

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