Joseph M. Torres, 75, of Northvale, formerly of Upper Saddle River, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018. He was the cherished son of Aurea and the late Manuel Torres. Devoted father of Lisa Harden and husband Burt of Northvale, Adriane Duffy and husband Jack of Montvale and Joseph Torres of Long Island. Dearest brother of Hector Torres and his partner Karen Drazin of Baltimore, MD. Adored grandfather (Pop-Pop) of Bryan, Daniel, Morgan, John, Tyler and Erin.

Joseph was a mortgage banker and the owner of JMT Consulting. Prior to that he founded First Residential Mortgage in Passaic and then Residential Home Funding in Ramsey.  In 2004, he was actively involved in creating a high school reunion for his beloved Morris High School in the Bronx.  He was a devoted Yankees fan and enjoyed reading, golfing, traveling and going to the beach.  He enjoyed watching episodes of Seinfeld.  He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and watching their sports activities.  

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp., NJ. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, www.themmrf.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Mary Policatti (nee Purgatorio), 91, of Old Tappan, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Devoted wife of the late Andrew Policatti. Cherished mother of Michael A. Policatti and his wife Eileen of Monroe, NY. Dearest sister of the late Michael Purgatorio and Pasqua “Dolly” Purgatorio.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp., NJ. Visiting hours are Friday 7-9 PM.

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Gregory J. Bozdech 54 of League City, Texas, formally of Norwood, NJ passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Lori (nee D’Agostaro) and loving father to Joseph Frank. Greg was born on September 11, 1963 to Lillian (nee Stubits) and Joseph C. Bozdech (deceased). Beloved brother to MaryLee and Michael McGoorty, Mark Bozdech, and Jody and Peter Calabrese, Jr. Son-in-law to Lauretta and Frank (deceased) D’Agostaro, and brother-in-law to Louis and Cheryl D’Agostaro. Also, survived by his nieces and nephews, along with many loving relatives and friends.

Gregory grew up in Norwood, NJ where he was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church and served as an altar boy. Greg attended Immaculate Conception School, where he played basketball and was a Boy Scout. Greg also attended St. Joseph’s Regional High School and later he received a degree in Dairy Husbandry at Delaware Valley College.

As a teenager, Greg began his career as a volunteer in the Norwood Ambulance Corp and the Norwood Fire Company #1. Greg also worked at the A&P in both Norwood and RiverVale, NJ.

Greg moved to League City, Texas and began to volunteer at the League City Fire Department in 1997. Greg started working for the City of Pearland and in 2007 became the Deputy Fire Marshal. Later that year, he accepted a full time Deputy Marshal position, which he held until his promotion in April 2016 to head Fire Marshal. Greg was instrumental in implementing Pearland’s Accelerant Canine Program and was the handler for the first canine team with his beloved partner, Buddy. Greg held many advanced certifications as a Structure Firefighter, Fire Inspector, Fire and Arson Investigator, Fire Service Instructor III and Fire Officer II. He was also a licensed Peace Officer and Certified Emergency Medical Technician.

All are invited to give thanks with the Bozdech Family for the life well lived of Battalion Chief Fire Marshal Gregory Joseph Bozdech on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11:00AM Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood, NJ.

Glenna Cucchiara (nee Nelson), 89, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Beloved wife of 68 years to Frank J. Cucchiara, Jr. Cherished mother of Donna D’Ercole and husband Joseph of Norwood and Frank J. Cucchiara III of Westwood. Cherished grandmother of Dawn, Kim, Frank IV and Joseph. Adored great-grandmother of Sean Jr, Jake, Jordana, Ashley, Shaylin, Shane, Siena, Frank V and Mia. Dearest sister of the late Shirley O’Brien and Lea Mulrane.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday Oct. 10 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Rina Carbonaro, 57, a resident of Spectrum for Living in Closter, Glen Rock and Rockleigh since 1987 passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Rina was predeceased by her loving parents, William and Josephine (nee Gimino) Carbonaro. Cherished sister of Theresa and Charles Brown, Amelia and John Lauria, Antoinette and Charlie Berger and Peter and Mary Carbonaro. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.

Rina worked at the Fair Lawn Opportunity Center for many years.

Rina loved life fully and everyone she met. Her favorite sport was bowling and above all she loved singing and dancing.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visitation will be Wednesday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers donations to Spectrum for Living, 210 Rivervale Rd, Suite 3, River Vale, NJ 07675, would be greatly appreciated.

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Joseph Kraus III entered eternal life on August 21, 2018 a day after his 77th birthday. Formerly of Norwood, NJ, he resided in Deposit NY since 2006. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mildred (Gaglione). He is survived by his loving brother Thomas (Marcella), and nephews Thomas Jr. (Jennifer), Michael (Amanda), nieces Jennifer Rossi (Glenn) and Janet Kraus-Gaskill (Christopher), in addition to nine grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Soon after graduating NVRHS- Demarest in 1959, Joseph enlisted in the United States Air Force where he spent eight years as an aircraft mechanic and a member of the Strategic Air Command. He was stationed in Thailand and Viet Nam, as well as several bases in the United States. Joseph received a Medal of Commendation for meritorious service while stationed at Eielson AF base in Alaska. He was cited for outstanding professional skill and leadership in providing extremely effective Aircraft Maintenance, Scheduling and Debriefing for the 6^th Strategic Wings Mission. As a gifted craftsmen, artist, and photographer, he enjoyed spending time building model railroad buildings and bridges for his personal model railroad layout, drawing and painting, and with media credentials, getting up close and personal with many well-known Indianapolis 500 race car drivers. Joseph volunteered in various positions on the local, northern valley and district levels of the Boy Scouts of America. He personally received many adult awards including the Bronze Pelican, the Silver Beaver, the St. George’s Medal, and the Archbishop’s Medal. He was named Scouter of the Year in 1996. Joseph was a faithful parishioner and usher of the Immaculate Conception Church in Norwood. The family will receive visitors at the Immaculate Conception Church, 211 Summit Street, Norwood on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 10:30am. A mass of resurrection, to give thanks for, and to celebrate his life, will follow at 11:00am.

Internment Tappan Reformed Church Cemetery, Tappan, New York. Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, New Jersey

Anna M. Tiner (nee Ascolese), 82, of Emerson, formerly of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Beloved wife of William F. Tiner. Devoted mother of Donna Conte and husband John of Mahwah, Elizabeth Krapels and husband Jeffrey of Norwood and William M. Tiner of Emerson. Cherished grandmother of Jeff (Shari), John (Linsey), Justin (Michelle), David (Samantha), Marc (Nicole), Michael, Luka, Christian and Valentina and great-grandmother of Austin and Tucker. Dearest sister of Millie Logan, Joseph L. Ascolese and wife Joan and John Ascolese and wife Laura. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Anna was an active parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood for many years and was on the Parish Social Committee. She had also been a member of the Norwood Senior Center.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Memorial donations in Anna’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, would be greatly appreciated.

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John Quattrock, Jr., 85, of Hudson, FL, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018. Beloved husband of Gerry. Cherished step-father of Nick Sfraga and wife Rosanna, Gina Capuano and husband Philip and Salvatore Sfraga. Adored grandfather of Stephanie and husband Medi, Peter and wife Abby, Salvatore, Samantha, Angela and husband Michael and Meghan. Loving great-grandfather of Jadon, Sophia and Nicholas.

John was a US Air Force veteran during the Korean War. He was an engineer for the City of NY for many years before retiring to Florida with his beloved wife Gerry.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 11 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Viewing will be Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill

Marianne DiLuzio (nee Albanese), 67 of Tappan, originally from Northvale, died on Thursday, September 20, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael, and their daughter, Kristina. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen and Robert Miller of Tappan, Denise and Robert Wagner of River Vale, and Linda and Kenneth Kraus of River Vale. Marianne also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors whom she loved very much. She is predeceased by her parents Flora and Joseph Albanese of Northvale.

Marianne was known for her generosity and sense of humor. She loved to travel and spend time at the beach, to take photos, and to celebrate the holidays. Marianne was blind and throughout her life faced many serious health issues. Despite this, she had an optimistic outlook on life which served as an inspiration to all who knew her. During her last hours, she thanked her family and friends for all their help and companionship and wanted everyone to remember to enjoy themselves and live life to the fullest.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 12 noon at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-6 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Donations in Marianne’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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