Socrates G. Dimataris, 82, died on Monday, April 15, 2013.  Beloved husband of Lena (nee Chakonas).  Devoted father and father-in-law of Gregory and Ali Dimataris, Pericles Dimataris and Despina and Joe Rizzo.  Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Gregory, Matthew, Melissa, Lena, Socrates, Pericles, Joseph, Joey and Nikole.  Dearest brother of John and his wife Bonnie and brother-in-law of Pauline Karalis and Stephen Georgian.  Loving uncle of Billy, Cathy, Stephanie, Fred and Ellen and great-uncle of Elizabeth, Kristina, Freddy, Stephen, Alexa and Stella.

Mr. Dimataris, along with his wife Lena, owned and operated Northvale  Florist for many years before retirement.  He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran and belonged to the American Legion.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 11:00 AM at St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-8 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

Memorial donations to the Norwood Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 8, Norwood, NJ 07648 would be greatly appreciated.
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Louis M. Benvenuto, 88, of Norwood, began his journey to heaven Saturday, April 13, 2013 at home with his devoted wife Emma Marie (nee Sanzari) and his family by his side.

A lifelong resident of Norwood, Louis is remembered for his courage, sense of humor and inexhaustible love for all.  He worked as a carpenter for Local 15 in Hackensack until he retired in 1987.  In those many years he built many rec rooms, pool tables and bowling alleys as well as heading a team of novices to build and repair pews for church.  It seemed he could make or fix anything.

Louis was a WWII hero who served in the US Army from 1942-1944.  He fought at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart.  Proud to be an American but also proud of his Italian heritage, Louis is predeceased by his parents Genoeffa and Pasquale Benvenuto, his sister Margaret Martini and her husband Vincent and sister-in-law Josephine Benvenuto.  He was a devoted brother to Sabino Benvenuto.

His children, Jennifer Diceglie, Rochelle Benvenuto, Beverly Borzone and Patrick Benvenuto will miss him greatly.  Also beloved are Michael Diceglie, Patrick Borzone, and Laura Benvenuto.  He adored his grandchildren, Christopher and Jamie Diceglie, Danielle and Patrick Benvenuto, Patrick Ryan and Louis Borzone, and great-grandchild Zoe Page.  He will also be missed by his beloved Maltese, “Cody”, who was always by his side to comfort him.

Louis belonged to the Sons of Italy, Norwood American Legion Post 272 and Redmen Half Moon Tribe 233.

Louis was an inspiration to all of us, showing love, humor, hospitality, generosity and a joy-filled spirit wherever he went.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednseday 10:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Norwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 453 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648 would be appreciated.

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Thomas Reid, 80, born in Glasgow, Scotland and came to the US in 1947.  He has lived in Northvale for over 50 years and passed away at home on Friday, April 12, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Rita.  Loving father of Robert Reid and his wife Deborah of Bergenfield, Debra Reid of Elmwood Park, and the late Edward.  Adored grandfather of Randall, Daniel and Heather.  Dearest sister of Margaret of CA and Jeanette of FL.  Also survived by many loving cousins,nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Mr. Reid was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  He  was a plant manager at Hoke Inc. in Cresskill for 35 years before retiring.  Tom was a 52 year member of the Alpine Tilden Masonic Lodge in Tenafly, a 23 year member of the Closter Elks Lodge 2304, served 17 years as Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 327 in Northvale, belonged to the Northvale American Legion Post 366, was a 5 year member of the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps and was a strong advocate of better education for the children of Northvale.

Family will receive friends Monday 5 – 8 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  A Funeral Service will be held at 7:30 PM.   Interment Tuesday 11 AM at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ 07647 in Tom’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

Margaret E. LoPresti, 90, of Northvale, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Samuel  J. Loving mother of Maria Richards, Philip LoPresti and Nina Luongo and mother-in-law of Scott, Nancy, and Vincent.  Adored grandmother of  Raquel, Miranda, Joseph, Vincent, and Anthony.  Dearest aunt of Johanna and Charles Keating.  Predeceased by five brothers and sisters.

Mrs. LoPresti worked in the cafeteria at Northern Valley Old Tappan High School for over 10 years.  She was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church and a member of the Northvale Senior Center.

The family will receive friends on Saturday 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Angels of Hope Foundation at www.aoh-nj.org would be greatly appreciated.

Josephine Jacobellis (nee Cincimino), 80, of Orangeburg, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Charles.  Cherished mother of Charles and his wife Frances of Tappan, Dominick and his wife Michelle of Gladstone, OR, Paul of Tigard, OR, James and his wife Tammy of Highlands Ranch, CO, Peter and his husband Aaron of Brooklyn and Christine Barker and her husband Russell of Cary, NC.  Adored grandmother of Kim (Dominic), Daria (Edward), Allyse (Raymond), Margaret, DJ, Danielle, Anthony, Mario, Matthew, Nicholas and Christopher.  Loving
great-grandmother of Giavanna and Gabriella.  Dearest sister of Carrie Napoli.
Predeceased by three brothers and one sister.

Josephine was past president of the Romanesque Lodge in Blauvelt.  She was a member of the Catholic Daughters in Piermont and the Orangetown Senior Center.

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

Memorial donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at www.themmrf.orgof the American Heart Association at www.americanheart.org
would be greatly appreciated.
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Michael J. Clancy, Age 78, died on Sat. April 6, 2013. Born in NYC and raised in Washington Heights. Served in the United States Army. Lived in Manchester, NJ (Renaissance Section). Formally of Norwood, NJ.  Husband of Susan (Mongelli). Father of Martin (Donna), Colleen Pearl (Howard), Michael Jr. (predeceased by Mary Kay). Grandfather to M.P., Megan, Matthew, Marcus, Alexandra and Mikayla. Brother of Patricia Vardakas. Brother in law of Kathleen Spence and beloved Uncle of many Nieces & Nephews.

Retired from Bergen County Engineers. Served as Councilman in Norwood, Former Police commissioner & Liaison to the DPW.

Family and Friends may visit Tuesday April 9 2013 from 2pm-4pm
& again at 7pm-9pm at Pizzi Funeral Home. Mass at 10am, Wed April
10,2013 at Immaculate Conception, Norwood NJ. Internment at George Washington Cemetery Paramus, NJ.

Mae Canas (nee Mincieli), 92, of Toms River, formerly of Norwood, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Edward.  Cherished mother of Robert and his wife Maura of Norwood and Theresa Cozzupoli of Toms River.  Adored grandmother of Salvatore, Mark and Erica.  Dearest sister of Rose, Dorothy
and the late Nicholas, Pauline and Victor.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Compassionate Care Hospice, 21-00 Route 208 South, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, would be greatly appreciated.

Vera C. Pace (nee DiMassa), 93, of Englewood Cliffs, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Frank Anthony Pace.  Devoted mother of Robert Pace and his wife Mary of Hackettstown, Ann Marie Pace-Troyano and her husband Lawrence of Harrington Park and Thomas Pace and his wife Cindy of Montvale.  Adored grandmother of Lisa Ascolese and her husband Patrick, Andrew Troyano, Collette Troyano, Brian Pace, Alexandra Pace and Natalie Pace.  Predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

Before retiring, Vera was a communications engineer for AT&T in NYC for many years as well as Prentice Hall in Englewood Cliffs.

The family will receive friends Friday 5-8 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ  07647.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Monday, April 1, 2013 at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Englewood Cliffs P.B.A., 10 Kahn Terrace, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, in Frank and Vera’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

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Ralph E. Gaudio, 65, of Haworth and Creekill, passed away on Friday, March 15,  2013.  Loving father of Anthony Gaudio of Valley Cottage, NY and Nicholas Gaudio of Nyack, NY.  Dear brother of Mary Venditti of Old Tappan and Anne Pedone of Mahwah.  Cherished companion of Stella Iacchiarino of New Rochelle, NY.

Ralph was a history and military buff who enjoyed learning about the Civil War.  He had been a member of the Haworth Auxiliary Police Department.

Visiting hours are Tuesday 6-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. A Funeral Service will be held at Wednesday at 9:30 AM with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org would be greatly appreciated.

George F. Scolaro, 80, of Orangeburg, formerly of the Bronx,passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013.  Beloved husband of Maria (nee Gambino).  Cherished father of Christopher and his wife Lisa of Garnerville, Lauren Phillips and her husband Brian of Tuxedo and Jean Marie Scolaro of Congers.  Adored grandfather of Isabella, Ava, Christina, Davis and Peyton.  Dearest brother of Helen, Deanna and the late Mary, Vivian and Frances.

George was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.  Before retiring he was a data processing manager for the Salvation Army in West Nyack.  George was a parishioner of St. Catharine’s Church and a member of the Order of the Sons of Italy Lodge 2176, both in Blauvelt.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.  Visiting hours are Saturday 3-5 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (845-359-2323).

Memorial donations to the Sons of Italy Scholarship Fund, 46 Van Wyck Rd., Baluvelt, NY 10913 in George’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

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