Joseph Peter Riccardi, 87, a long time Northvale resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and two daughters on Tuesday May 29, 2012. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Joan (nee Massa). Devoted father of Linda Shlemon and her husband Brian of Doylestown, PA, and Denise Bigelow and her husband, William of Easton, CT. Loving Papa of Christopher, Ryan, Jessica, Joseph, Allison and Davis. Dear brother of his five sisters and four brothers.

   A proud World War II veteran, he attended F.I.T. in NYC and had a long career in the garment industry. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church in Northvale and a member of VFW Post 162.

   Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue , Northvale (201-767-3050). A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at St. Anthony’s Church at 10 AM with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

   In lieu of flowers please donate to The American Lung Association, 1031 Rt. 22 West, Suite 203, Bridgewater,NJ 08807.

   Marie F.Di Giacomo (nee Lella), 97, of Homosassa, Fl, formerly a longtime Bergenfield resident, died on Thursday, May 31, 2012.  Devoted mother of Daniel Di Giacomo and his wife Theresa of Jupiter, FL, and Lucille Gibson and her husband Michael  of Homosassa, FL.  Dearest grandmother of Daniella, Dean, Michelle, and Leanne and great-grandmother of Daniel and Samantha.

   Mrs. Di Giacomo was a seamstress and also worked for Scholastic Magazines in Englewood Cliffs until she retired at age 70. She belonged to the Bergenfield Sr. Citizens.

   A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday at Noon at St. John’s RC Church in Bergenfield with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories in Washington Township. Visiting hours are Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

   In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of Citrus County, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL  33464 or American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX  75284 would be appreciated.    

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   Dorothy F. Gallagher (nee Bachman) 90, a longtime Northvale resident died on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Martin and also predeased by two sisters and one brother.  She is also loved by many nieces and nephews.

   Mrs. Gallagher worked for many years in the offices of Erika Labs in Northvale and the Musician’s Union in NYC.  She was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s R.C. Church, The James F. McGuire Sr. Center, The Golden Agers, and The American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 362 , all in Northvale. 

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.

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   Luz E. Winington (nee Nin), 68, a longtime Northvale resident, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.  Beloved wife of Louis for 49 years. Devoted mother of Lisa Stover and her husband James of Park Ridge, Lizette Donnelly and her husband James of Harrington Park, and Louis Winington and his wife Annmarie of Monroe, CT. Loving grandmother of Jimmy Jr., Alyson, Emily, Dean, Jade, and Lizzy. Dear sister of Alba Ocasio of Bergenfield, Eldi Gomez of CA, and the late Johnny Nin. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.

   A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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   Diamando “Toula” Seretis, 69, of Dumont, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012.  Beloved wife of John.  Cherished mother of George and his wife Pam of Logan Twp., NJ and Van and his wife Christine of Emerson.  Cherished grandmother “Yia Yia” of Jonathan, Zachary, Lexi, Caroline, Stephanie, Nicholas and Julia.  Loving sister George Golemis and his wife Angela, Bessie Arvanitis and Pauline Karamitos and the late Joann Dalistouris.  Dear sister-in-law of Angelo Dalistouris. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

   Mrs. Seretis, along with her husband John, co-owned Casa Hofbrau in Emerson for over 20 years.  She was Past-President of the Mothers’ Club of St. John the Theologian G.O. Church in Tenafly.  

   Toula will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, an excellent cook, a great gardener and a good friend with a wonderful sense of humor.

   A Funeral Service will be held Friday 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas G.O. Church, Wyckoff with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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

   Al Sruoginis, 88, of Norwood, on Saturday, May 26, 2012.  Survived by his wife Aldona (nee Simutis), children, Laima Sruoginis of Vilnius Lithuania, Kristina Sruoginis of NYC, Andrius Sruoginis and his wife Akane of Seattle, WA and Vincas Sruoginis and his wife Denise of Englewood.  Predeceased by sons Algis and Vilius.  Grandfather of Aurimas, Dainius, Saule, Dahlia and Leo.

Mr. Sruoginis owned Peripheral Computer Systems in Northvale.  He was a member of the Northern Valley Rotary Club and the Knights of Lithuania.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lithuanian Educational Assistance and Relief Foundation, 386 Hillside Place, South Orange, NJ 07079.

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   Jean Debbie Pugliese, 61, of West Nyack, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012.  Beloved wife of John Pugliese, Sr.  Loving mother of John Pugliese, Jr. and his wife Barbara of New City, Jeanne Pugliese of W. Nyack and the late dear son Anthony.  Adored grandmother of John.  Dearest sister of Thomas Mulvey of NYC and Arlene Basso of Tappan.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 11:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Arrangements by the Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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   Alma A. Brasile (nee Barbero), 68, of West Milford, NJ, formerly of Tappan, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Devoted mother of Joseph and his wife Anne of Glenshaw, PA, Theresa Brasile and her husband Thomas Imperato of Pelham Manor, Louise Feuerstack and her husband Edward of Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ and Frank and his partner Ric Brewer of Seattle, WA.  Adored grandmother of Kurt, Cassie, Kendall, Kaylie, Allison, Christopher, Olivia and Sofia.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.  Visiting hours are Thursday 6-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Donations may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation at www.ucp.org in Alma’s memory.

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   Jessica Rodriguez, 23, of Tappan, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012.  Cherished daughter of Bernard and Marjorie Rodriguez of Tappan.  Adored granddaughter of Bernardo and Isolina Rodriguez of Bronx and Gilberto and Ofelia of Tappan.  Loving girlfriend of Tyler Perrillo.  Jessica will also be dearly missed by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

   Jessica was a graduate of Tappan Zee High School and SUNY Oneonta with a BS in Biochemistry, intending to further her education in medicine.  She will be remembered as a happy, generous, adventurous free spirit, who loved life, family and friends.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers donations in Jessica’s memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org.

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   Mildred C. Prisco,  88, of Bergenfield, formerly of Dumont, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.  Predeceased by her husband Donald E. Mehegan.  Loving mother of Dorothy Dragwo and her husband Walter, Thomas E. Mehegan and the late Marion Finley.  Adored grandmother of Jody Finley, Deborah Gitto, Karen Cardamone, Lorraine Dragwo and great-grandmother of Isabella, Caterina, Alexa, Lilliana, Allesandra and Nicholas.  Dear sister of Joseph, William and Jean Rude.

   Mrs. Prisco was a member Dumont Hook and Ladder #2 Ladies Auxillary.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Friday 4-7 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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