July 16, 1936 – April 29, 2022

Joyce Virginia Youngman of Orangeburg, NY for over 50 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 29, 2022. She reunited with the love of her life, Frank Youngman, who also passed away on the very same date in 2007.

The couple met on Valentine’s Day when she was 13 and he was 15 at the Happy Valley Home for Children. Despite growing up in an orphanage, Joyce was a smart cookie and excelled in school earning many honors upon graduation and was even featured on a radio show for gifted children. She was athletic as well, playing softball and basketball alongside her sisters at Spring Valley High School. She married her high school sweetheart upon his return from the Korean War and soon started a family. 

As a young wife, Joyce worked for the First National Bank of Sparkill, the original Tappan Zee High School in Piermont and celebrated Chef Joe Hyde. Joyce was a beautiful and classy lady and made many friends all over because of her warmth, friendly and giving nature.  

Joyce’s faith was a huge part of her life and guided how she lived it. She devoted her life to making a happy home for her family; it  was beautiful, organized, clean and welcoming to all. Joyce took what she learned from Chef Hyde and became an amazing cook and baker. Her family often reminisces about  “Mommy’s Sunday dinners” where gourmet meals were served at a lovely table set with her mother’s china and fresh flowers. She was a proud woman and if she did it, she did it well. Joyce was also a creative and talented artist. She sewed many of her children’s clothes growing up and crocheted beautiful blankets as gifts for many. She took the time to teach her children these important skills as well. One look at her blooming and fragrant gardens and you knew she took great pride in it. She taught herself how to play the piano and filled the home with music. Joyce and Frank danced beautifully together and memories of them on the dance floor will be cherished forever. Thankfully, after so many years of raising such a large family, Joyce and Frank were able to enjoy traveling the world together. 

Beloved wife of Frank D. Youngman. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Frank and Jocelyn of Pomona, Lee and Cathy of Suffern, Greg and Patricia of Walden, the late, Terry Youngman, Janice and Al Bishel of Suffern, Allyson and Michael Elliott of Chester, Donna and Jon Kennedy of North Carolina, and Sharyn and Kevin McTigue of West Nyack. Adored grandmother of Kimberly (fiancé Chris), Chris & Jessica, John (fiancé Paige), Lisa & Julian, Laura, Amanda & Timothy, Sarah (fiancé Austin), the late Jacklyn, Daniel, Patrick, Melani, Frank, Ryan, Austin, Madelyn, Taylor and Kelly. Cherished great-grandmother of Thomas, Tehya, Kayla, Jack, Ella, Aubrey, Ava, Addison, Peyton, Dominic and Christian. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Leslie V. Skow and Agnes M. Petry Skow; siblings Harold Everson, George Everson, Gerri Wolf and Maren Van Deilen; son Terry Youngman and granddaughter Jacklyn Mary Youngman. 

Her family would like to thank the Jewish Home of Rockleigh whose staff so lovingly cared for her as one of their own as she battled Alzheimers. 

Joyce and Frank shared a bond like no other. Their legacy of love and family will live on and remain unbroken. They will be united again when she is buried alongside her husband at Arlington National Cemetery. 

Visiting hours are Friday May 6th from 3-6 pm with memorial service from 6-7 pm at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). 

The memorial can be viewed online through the livestream link below:

https://boxcast.tv/channel/joyce-youngman-memorial-service-ltiexr6soy2s41upck7w

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Margaret Lynch, “Peggy”, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend died Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ. She was 89 years young and a resident of Old Tappan, NJ.

Peggy was born Margaret Mary Rahilly on September 23, 1932 in Toureen, Fineen, Rockchapel, County Cork, Ireland to parents Denis and Johanna Rahilly, both deceased. She emigrated to the United States in 1948 and lived in Paterson, NJ with her uncle, Thomas Rahilly. Peggy was a long-time resident of the Bronx, St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish and of Yonkers, St. Paul the Apostle Parish. She looked forward to spending Holidays and Feast Days with her family at these parishes.

Peggy was predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick and sons, Denis and Fr. Thomas, as well as her siblings, Eileen Gill, Joan Lane and Denis Rahilly.

She is survived by her sons: John Joe and wife Dolores, Patrick and wife Margaret, Timothy and wife Mary, Kevin and wife Maureen, and Maurice; grandchildren: Lara, Kerry Ann, Timothy, Laura and husband John, Patrick, Robbie, Jillian, Kevin, Aedan and Michael and her great-grandchildren: Audrey and John. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Peggy’s faith and love of family inspired all who knew her. She actively recited the Rosary every day and prayed for all of her loved ones. She enjoyed time with her family and friends, lighting up the room when she smiled and laughed. She enjoyed speaking on the phone with her friends and sisters. She was an avid Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune watcher and could often be seen with her dictionary in hand solving the daily jumble puzzle in the newspaper, eager to solve it before speaking with her sister Eileen.

Peggy loved being near the water. When her sons were young, she would take them to Orchard Beach, sandwiches packed for lunch. In her later years she enjoyed time with her family at the Jersey shore in Ortley, NJ. She welcomed all friends and family to spend time with her there.

In addition to lovingly caring for her seven sons, she worked in Eldercare where her wards became part of her family. She brought her grace, love and wit to fulfil her duties in this capacity. Later in her career she worked at St. John Neumann residence, where she was devoted to all who were entrusted to her care.

Peggy will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. She took care of anyone in need. In her memory, please recite the Rosary regularly as she was devoted to the Virgin Mary.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 4 – 8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Aedan’s Church, Pearl River, NY with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s memory be made to Edward Cardinal Egan Pavillion, 5655 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471.

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Louis B. DeGhetto, 90, of Saddle Brook, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Beloved husband of 61 years to Lillian (nee Labzda). Loving father of Lisa Piehler and husband Ed of Northvale and the late Donna Raphael. Proud grandfather of James and wife Lindsey, Alicia, Madison and Benjamin. Dear father-in-law of James Raphael and his partner Grianne.

Lou was a proud US Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as the General Manager of the Bergen Mall in Paramus.  After retiring, he worked part time at the Paramus Golf Course.  He was a parishioner of St. Philip’s Church and was a member of the Kiwanis International, both of Saddle Brook.

Visiting hours are Sunday, May 1 from 3 PM – 6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 2 at 10 AM at St. Philip’s Church, 488 Saddle River Rd, Saddle Brook, NJ with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lou’s memory may be made to the Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 93 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663.

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John DelJuidice 73, passed away suddenly at his home in Ft. Myers on April 8th. John was born to Thomas and Anna DelJuidice in the Bronx, NY. A graduate of the school of hard knocks, John was a tradesman, business owner, and real estate entrepreneur.   

A loving husband to Louise for 53 years, a mentoring father to his only son, Louis and embraced as his own daughter his daughter-in-law Selene. John doted on his two grandchildren Johnny and Victoria and regaled anyone who would listen about their accomplishments, from piano recitals to soccer goals.

John loved fast cars, a good laugh, great wine, delicious food, and his friends and family. He was a person who could light up a room with his presence, and the twinkle in his eye, and his warm demeanor will be sorely missed.

John is survived by his beautiful wife, his son and family, his brother Philip, sister-in-law Caroline, his in-laws Tom and Margaret, and his loving nieces and nephews, Carole Ann, Louise, Tommy, Michael and their families.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, April 30th at Our Lady of Victories Roman Catholic Church, 150 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, NJ at 10:00 am. A memorial ceremony will immediately follow at Saint Anthony’s Church Cemetery, 36 W Nyack Rd, Nanuet, NY.

Anthony D. Altomare , “Curly”, 92, of Blauvelt, passed at home on Monday, April 25, 2022. Cherished husband of the late Dolores (nee Ambrosini). Devoted father of Philip, Anthony, Jr. and Diana. Proud grandfather of Philip, Jr., Anthony, Rocco, Nicholas, David, Dominic, Douglas and Dolores and great-grandfather of seven. Dearest brother of the late Lillian Romano and her husband Vincent and the late Gennaro Altomare. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Anthony was a proud US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a Detective 1^st Grade for the NYPD before retiring and starting SIA Security Investigation which he operated for over 30 years. Anthony was a charter member and past president of the Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176, Blauvelt, a parishioner of St. Catharine’s Church, Blauvelt, a devoted member of Mt. Carmel Church, NY, NY and a lifelong devotee of St. Felice.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Apr. 28, 2022 at 11 AM at St. Catharine’s Church, Blauvelt. Interment Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.

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John R. Pizzi, 98, of Naples, FL, formerly of West New York and Garfield, died Sunday April 10, 2022 at his home in Naples. He was born in Garfield and was a member of the 1939 Garfield High School National Football Champions team. During WW II he served in the US Marine Corps and saw action the Asiatic Pacific Theater, Okinawa, South Pacific. John and his brother Angelo owned and operated Castle Lanes in West New York after which he went into a partnership with Al Santoniello opening The Edge in Fairview.

He is predeceased by six siblings, Joseph, Dr. Peter, Angelo, Frank, Louis and Terry

He is survived by his sister Angie Herina and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to recognize Hilda Lucero for the dedication and loving care she gave to John in the last years of his life, “She was his Angel”.

Funeral services were private.

Pizzi Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Vivian Smith (nee Mione), 80, of Lorton, VA, formerly of Tappan, NY, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. She was predeceased by two husbands, Louis Tomasello and Floyd Smith, her beloved son, Vincent Tomasello, her brother, Vincent Mione, dearest sister-in-law of Mary Ann Mione, and John & Gertrude Tomasello. Vivian is survived by her son, Gregory and his wife Michele of Tappan, NY and her daughter DanaAnn Sisson and her husband Christopher of Lorton, VA. She was the proud and devoted Nana of Vincent, Alexis, Louis and Nathaniel. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Vivian was an administrative assistant at Jawonio Inc, New City, NY. She was an active member of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Romanesque Lodge 2198 in Blauvelt, Catholic Daughters of America, Red Hat Society, and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan as well.

Visiting hours are Friday, May 20, 2022 from 5-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10 AM, with inurnment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Vivian’s memory may be made to support Parkinson’s research via www.michaeljfox.org.

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Janet Ann Abatta (née Murray), 84, of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles Anthony Abatta and cherished son, Anthony Abatta. She was the devoted mother of Kathleen Puglia and husband John of Northvale, NJ, Susan Pollack and husband Howard of Charlottesville, VA, Debra Ann Lupo and husband Vito of Maywood, NJ and Michele Stengl and husband Milan of Coraopolis, PA. Proud grandmother of Michael and wife Kate, James and fiancée Brielle, Amanda, Jessica, Toni-Ann, Nina and husband Christian, Eva and Luka. Dearest sister of Jacquelynne Nicholls and husband George, and the late Albert, Teresa and Joan. Loving sister-in-law of Carol Miller and late husband George.

Janet was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Although Janet was Irish and German, her family and friends will always remember her outstanding Italian cooking. She was also known for her sense of humor and sense of style. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed watching soap operas and playing cards, games and digital solitaire.

Visiting hours will be Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly, NJ.

Those who wish may make a donation in Janet’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Richard Schembri, 81, of Mesa AZ, formerly of Hackensack, passed away Monday, January 17^th, 2022. He was the loving partner of Linda Rosso. Cherished Father of Toni Vilardi & Rob of Dumont, Lisa Schembri & Bob of Fort Montgomery and Dean Schembri of Northvale. He was the proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren, Anthony, Jake, Maddie, Jada, Taylor, Dean & Joey. Dear brother of Joseph Schembri & Erin, & Chuck Schembri.  Also survived by Angela Schembri.
Rich was employed at Red Star Express and was a business owner before retiring to Arizona.
He had many hobbies but the two he enjoyed most were riding his Harley Davidson and drinking his coffee.

Visiting hours are Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 12 – 2 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rich’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Teresa Ann Schott (nee Powers), 94, of Hillsdale, NJ, formerly of Rockland County, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of JoAnn Hoffman (Ed Keegan). Cherished grandmother of Tonya Tardibuono (Joseph Janeiro) and proud great-grandmother of Reonna and Niko.

Visitation will be on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 12 – 1 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with a service to be held at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Teresa’s memory to Valley Hospice, www.valleyhealth.com.

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