Rosemary “Rosie” Ward, 80, of Haworth passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 7th, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late William Charles Ward. Loving mother of William Michael Ward and his wife Heather Nottingham and Christine Ward-Diaz and her husband Oscar Diaz. Cherished grandmother of Erica Diaz and Alexis Diaz. Dearest sister of the late Charles Smyth. 

Rosie was well known for her kind heart, her positive attitude, her sense of humor, and her incredible selflessness and inclination to always put others needs before her own.  She was a dedicated systems analyst at Pascack Valley Hospital for over twenty years where she met the work friends that became like family to her. She cherished her friends and enjoyed meeting and talking to new people wherever she went.  It could be said that she never met a stranger.

She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church and had tremendous faith, watching mass online throughout COVID and even up until her last week on earth.  In the years to come, we will all draw inspiration from Rosie’s wonderful example of humor, faith, grit, and eternal positivity.

Visitation is Monday, February 13, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 102 Park Street, Haworth with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. www.pizzifuneralhome.com

David Mastropasqua, 43, of Nutley, NJ, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Daniela Munoz and the loving father of Emily. Cherished son of Terry and the late Patricia Mastropasqua. Dear brother of Jackie Monico and her husband Louis and proud uncle of Connor and Logan. He is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

David was an IT specialist for Dini Communications in Edison, NJ. He had many passions;  Subarus, the Dave Matthews Band, fish, Looney Tunes and was an excellent bowler. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 2-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations to benefit David’s baby daughter, Emily, would be greatly appreciated.

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Thomas P. “Red” Scollan, 87, of Lakewood, NJ, formerly of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Duffy). Loving father of Eileen Scollan, Thomas Scollan and his wife Eileen, Karen Nevins and her husband John and Maureen Alden. Proud grandfather of Ashley (Korey), Maegan, Jamie, Paige (Joshua), Cole, Patrick, Brianna, Shayna, and Brendan. Dear brother of the late Veronica Roache, John, James, and Emmett.

Tom retired from the FDNY Ladder 29 in the South Bronx. He then worked for the New York Post as a production manager for many years. He was a great basketball player and loved to play bocce. Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and especially loved to travel with Eileen and enjoy life.

Visiting hours are Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the hospice program at Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, NJ.

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Lorraine Wilks (nee Andreoni), 84, of Norwood and Northvale, NJ passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late George Wilks. Cherished mother of Kimberly Vann and her husband Robert of Nanuet, NY. Loving sister of Arlene Jahoda and her late husband Rudy. Dearest aunt of Bruce, Randy and the late Darryl and also was a great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Lorraine worked for Tom Fields Inc in Northvale for many years. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed travelling, Disney World, going on cruises with her mother and was also talented at needle point and embroidery. She will be missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.

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Robert “Bob” Ross Gullo of Califon, New Jersey, entered into eternal life on February 1^st, 2023. He is survived by his son Rob, mother Joan, sister Debbie, loving girlfriend Jill, and beloved dog Esa.

Bob was born on March 16^th, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York to Joan and Ross Gullo. Growing up in Sayreville, New Jersey, with his loving family, he made many beautiful friends and memories. From dirt bike riding in the brick quarries to wrestling with his buddies in high school, he was always up to something that he enjoyed. Bob made sure to spread those joys to his son, Rob, who grew up dirt bike riding in Bob’s backyard and wrestling from an early age where his dad was always there cheering him on.

Bob was also a successful business owner; he founded Electronics Design Group in 1987 and proudly served as its president until his retirement in 2022. But his business came second to his son and family, as making memories with them was the most important thing in his life.

Bob also had a deep passion for wrestling; anyone who knew him knew how much he cared about the Pearl River wrestling community and the time, sweat, and tears he contributed to the program. Bob sought to inspire younger generations to get involved with wrestling at an early age because of the many life lessons the sport teaches. Despite not ever having lived in Pearl River, he made a lasting impact on the community and the young athletes of the town.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 10^th at 11 AM at the Church of Saint Margaret of Antioch in Pearl River, New York, with a Celebration of Life party to follow for his friends and family.

Just as Bob sought to make a difference in young athletes’ lives through the sport of wrestling, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Beat the Streets National, an organization that does just that.

Raymond C. Spinella, 72, of Northvale, NJ, formerly of Bergenfield, NJ, passed away at home on Monday, January 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Linda A. (nee Boccher). Loving father of Laura. Dear brother of the late Mary, Larry and Paul.

Ray worked in the HVAC industry for many years.

Visiting hours are Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church , Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

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February 27, 1927 – January 17, 2023, Frederick Laurenzo, 95 of San Antonio, TX and formerly, Little Egg Harbor and Norwood, NJ passed away peacefully in San Antonio after being in hospice after a short illness. Fred was born on February 27, 1927, on Governors Island, NY to Frederick and Ruth Laurenzo. After graduating from James Monroe High School & City College of NY, he entered the Army two weeks before WW2 ended. He then was employed by General Motors as an Overseas Operation Manager for over 30 years. Fred is survived by his wife Josephine Laurenzo of 71 years, his six children – Richard (Violet) of Ramsey, NJ, Fred (Therese) of Harrington Park, NJ, Steven (Patti) of Salem, South Carolina, Carolyn of San Antonio, TX, Bob (Lee Ann) of Park Ridge, NJ, Patricia (Peter) of Franklin, MA, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was a long-time parishioner at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and enjoyed retirement visiting his family/friends and spending time with his children and extended family. Fred was a devoted Catholic, NY Giants fan, avid bowler, loved reading and doing crossword puzzles.

There will be a mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Norwood, NJ on Saturday, March 11^th at 2:30 pm.

Barbara A. Gallagher (née Mullarkey), 79, of Blauvelt, NY passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in the Bronx to Mary and Patrick Mullarkey. She was the beloved wife of Frank J. Gallagher for 55 wonderful years. Devoted mother of John Gallagher (Kim) of Bluffton, SC, Barbara J. Holihan (Thomas) of New City NY, and Karen Morrissey (Raymond) of Pearl River, NY. Barbara‘s greatest joy was her 9 grandchildren, Ashlynn, Kailey, Maddie, Tara, Sean, Kevin, Michael, Liam, and Patrick. Nothing made her happier than time spent with them. She was the dear sister of Martin Mullarkey and wife Judy, Maureen Kelleher and husband Charles, and Eileen Hartigan and husband Kevin.
Barbara’s chosen life‘s work was in nursing, where her care and compassion touched many lives. She spent the last 25+ years of her career sharing her gifts at Saint Dominic‘s Home in Blauvelt NY. Barbara led a life full of laughter, love, and joy shared with countless family and close friends. She will be greatly missed by all.

Visiting hours are Monday, January 30, 2023, from 4 to 8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Saint Catharines RC Church in Blauvelt, NY.

On January 27. 2023 our beloved Mom, Antoinette, (Nettie) Rose Emering left this earth to receive her eternal reward with God. She passed away in peace after an incredibly long and fruitful life at the extraordinary age of 101. She was proceeded in death by her husband Edward John Emering, Jr and her beloved son Charles Anthony Emering. She leaves behind her 4 surviving children, her sons Edward John of Plano, Illinois, Anthony Vincent and his wife Janice of Livingston, NJ, Eugene Joseph and his wife Maria of Newton, NJ and daughter Carolyn Marie Young and her husband Alphonso of Closter, NJ. Some of her greatest joys were experienced with her 18 grandchildren at the Jersey Shore. She is also survived by 14 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. She would enjoy writing many stories about her adventures. Nettie’s second greatest joy was cooking for her family and friends whether it be breakfast with a hot cup of coffee or formal meals. Her home would be filled with clinking glasses and laughter. The driving force in her life was her commitment to her Catholic Faith which was the bedrock that formulated her decisions and drove her life forward. We will keep her in our hearts forever. She was a true treasure.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Magnificat RC Church, 2 Miller Road, Kinnelon, NJ.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or you can also donate online in her memory at STJUDE.ORG/DONATE

Anne Marie Swisher (nee Shapter) formerly of Northvale NJ,passed from this life into the presence of her Lord on Friday,January 20, 2023 at Fort Bayard Medical Center, Santa ClaraNM, she was 65.

Anne was born on December 1, 1957 to Peter and Catherine Shapter in San Diego CA. The youngest of four children, the tender-hearted one, the girl who loved all things kittens and puppies, babies, the color blue, needlepoint, Carman the singer, the music of the Monkees, her family, her life-long friends, and above all her God.

A graduate of St Anthony’s School in Northvale NJ, and Rosary Academy in Sparkill NY, Anne went on to a career in retail where her patience, gentle-spirit, and skill set were used to their fullest potential in customer service. Fondest of all were her years at K-Mart in Closter NJ.

Most of Anne’s life was spent in Northvale, and though the past 22 years were in New Mexico, Northvale is the place where her heart remained and still resides…the town, the people, and the memories.

She was an active member of Pascack Bible Church in HillsdaleNJ, and Community Gospel Church in Northvale NJ.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband Matthew Swisher, her parents Peter and Catherine Shapter, her brother-in-law Joseph Chiafulio, her brother Peter Shapter, and sister-in-law Bettye Shapter.

She was dearly loved and cherished and her memory lives on through her sisters Joan Chiafulio of Bowie MD, and Mary Johnston (Curtis Sr) of Fort Mill SC, her seven nieces and nephews Maria Hildebrand (Tony), Heather Stevenson (Darren), Michael Chiafulio (Michelle), Curtis Johnston Jr (Carol), Blake Birdsong-Smith (Josh), Matthew Shapter (Amber), Joshua Johnston (Jaclyn), her fifteen great-nieces and great-nephews, her one great-great-niece, as well as her step-children Nellene Ackerman, Kay Brick, Chris Van de loo, Matt Swisher, and Nathan Swisher.

Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in HawthorneNY. A family Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne’s memory may be made to:

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“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8