Serafina Mancini (nee Fusari), 92, of Closter, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Philip Mancini. Cherished mother of Cynthia Purtill and her partner Mark and Virginia Hubbard and her husband Brian. Dearest sister of the late Marie Nashlenas and the late Salvatore Fusari. Also survived by nieces and nephew Mary  Jacobsen, Gigi McPartland, Alex Nashlenas  and multiple grand nieces and nephews.

Serafina graduated from City College of New York where she received her accounting degree. She worked for Hoke, Inc. in Cresskill, NJ for many years before retiring. Serafina enjoyed playing bingo, day trips with the seniors group to West Point, Atlantic City and other historical  places. She also enjoyed baking and cooking, but most of all loved being with her family.

Visiting hours are Monday, August 25, 2025 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack, NJ.

June 8, 1954 – August 20, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of our beloved, David Cahill. Whether you know him as Dave, Dave the Rave, “One More” Dave, King David, Mr. Wonderful, Coach, or his favorite names, Dad or Papa, to know him was to love him. 

Dave was born in Rego Park, Queens in 1954. He went to school at Resurrection Ascension, and attended Archbishop Molloy High School on a regents scholarship. The friendships he developed during these formative years became lifelong, cherished relationships.

After attending college at Manhattan College in the Bronx where he pursued a political science degree, he decided to put his academic acumen into practicing law. He attended Fordham Law School in Manhattan. 

While in law school, Dave married his lifelong friend, Ellen Palumbo, on October 1, 1977. They resided in Middle Village, Queens and had their three children. They moved their family to Blauvelt, NY in January 1989 and began a new chapter, making more incredible friends, building their life together, and welcoming their cherished niece Vicky into their home as one of their own. When Dave’s kids were younger, you could always find him coaching their sports teams. If he wasn’t coaching, he was a proud Dad in the stands. It was the joy of his life to watch his kids and their friends play sports.

Dave loved his summers spent at Sun + Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, NY, where friends became family. Life at the beach was other worldly, where time seemed to stand still and memories were made to last a lifetime. ‘Squire could always be found laughing with his back-row buddies, cocktail in hand and his famous smile on his face. 

Throughout his lifetime, Dave was a devout Catholic. From contemplating entering the seminary as a young man, to his pilgrimages to the Holy Land with his beloved friend, Father Ravi, Dave’s faith enabled him to live his life with a sense of ease in knowing that God has a plan for each of us.

As the first lawyer in his family (and neighborhood), Dave quickly found himself with a full book of pro bono business, which he always performed while looking for nothing in return. His career really began when he started working at Structure Tone in 1989. In his 34 years there as General Counsel, he helped grow the company into a top general contractor in the country, quietly providing countless hours of advice, and forming lifelong friendships.

We have been so blessed to have him in our lives, with his kindness, generosity, ability to put others at ease, and his humor. Dave had the uncanny ability to make everyone around him feel at home and part of the family. No matter how tense any situation was, Dave’s mere presence brought calm, peace and stability. His unwavering dedication to family, friends, and faith, and the rose-colored glasses he viewed the world through helped him handle challenges with grace and dignity. In this immensely difficult time, we pray that he has instilled enough of these qualities within each of us, to help us through with the same sense of grace.

Dave is survived by his wife Ellen Cahill nee Palumbo, his three children Lauren Breque and husband Dany, Greg and wife Christina and Jessica McGrath and husband Thomas, and the most recent blessings in his life, his grandkids Anna Rose, Emma Grace, Hailey Shea, Joseph John, Quinn Cahill and Baby McGrath coming in February 2026.

Dave also leaves behind James and Marie Cahill, MaryAnn and Billy Edler, Patricia Cahill, Carol Carroll, Richard Palumbo and Phillip Palumbo, and his 19 nieces and nephews and 30 grand-nieces and nephews. 

He is predeceased by his parents, Anna and Mickey, brothers, Mickey Cahill and John Cahill and sister-in-law, Vicky Cahill.

A visitation will be held at Pizzi Funeral Home at 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ on Sunday August 24th, from 2-6 pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Catharine of Alexandria Church in Blauvelt, NY on Monday August 25th at 10:30am. Interment will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

Stephanie Ann Wyman, 69, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Loving partner of Vincent Guarino. Dearest sister of Jacqueline D’Amico, William Wyman and wife Carmelita and Michael Wyman and wife Juanita. Cherished aunt of Robert, Christopher and Michael. Stephanie was predeceased by her beloved parents William and Ida Wyman.

Stephanie was an office manager for a local podiatrist for many years. She was also a devoted lifelong parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 10 to 11:30 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale with a funeral mass to follow at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale at 12 Noon.

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Vienna Vega Clarke (nee Vega), 61, of Orangeburg, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 11, 2025.  Beloved wife of Michael Clarke.  Loving mother of Michael Clarke IV and his partner Erica, Dylan Clarke, and her dogs, Deedee and Layla.  Adored grandmother of Melody, Michael V, and Benjamin.  Caring sister of Marilyn Vega, Dolores Price, Victor Vega and his wife Cecilia, Jose Vega, and Kirk Vega and his wife Sandy.  Also survived by many other loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Dolores Vega and her brother Johnny Vega.

Vienna was a graduate of Albertus Magnus in 1982.  A resident of Orangeburg for the majority of her life, she served as a clerk for the Orangeburg Library for many years.  She will be missed by all who knew her.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY.  Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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John J. Laracy, 83, of Northvale, NJ passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Cirone).  Loving father of John C. Laracy.  Dear brother of Kathleen Kaplowitz and her late husband Bernard, Everett Martin Bush, and the late Karen Bush.

John was born in Nyack, NY grew up in Pearl River, NY.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne during the Vietnam War and later becoming an active member of the American Legion Post 366.  He worked as a machinist for FMC in Englewood, NJ for many years.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Joan Pauline (Townsend) Zerr, 89, of Norwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 2, 2025. Her husband of 70 years, Robert Joseph Zerr, preceded her in death this year. She was the beloved mother of Lisa Allgood and James P.T. Zerr, and the very proud grandmother of Dr. Meredith Allgood, Tyler Zerr and wife Nichole, Carly Zerr May and husband Chad, and Ashton Allgood Batten and husband John and son Kade. She dearly loved her great-grandchildren James Robert and Lilly Margit Zerr.

Joan was a paralegal for James Crawford, Esq., in Tenafly, and the Special Assistant to the President and Client Relations Officer for Alpine Associates. She was involved in so much in Norwood – on the Board of Foxhill Manor, the Norwood Public School PTA, and many other Norwood organizations. She was an avid tennis player, expert skier, voracious reader, and loved her church, Cornerstone. Her curiosity about life, her love of her family friends, and her willingness to help others (she often brought “strays” to family gatherings) marked her days.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

She will be dearly missed.

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Bernard “Buddy” Everson Jr., of Norwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, August 2, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (née D’Ercole), and a devoted father to Tara Pisano (Mike), Danielle Greco (Darren), and Danna Pisano (Gary). Known lovingly as “Poppy,” Buddy was incredibly proud of and cherished by his grandchildren—Michael, Justin, Garrett, Julia, and Aidan. He will also be dearly missed by his grand-dogs, Tucker, Macie, and Buck. Buddy was the loving brother of Madeline Hart and Eileen Williams, and was predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Shafer, Barbara Yannucci, and brother Peter Everson. He is also survived by many dear brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, and a wide circle of close friends whose lives he touched deeply.

Buddy was a proud union electrician with IBEW Local 363 until his early retirement in 1996, following a courageous battle with leukemia. Through the selfless gift of his beloved younger brother Peter, and by the grace of God, we were blessed with nearly 30 more years with him. He had a quick wit, colorful stories, and a gift for conversation. Never did he pass up a chance to stop and spend time with family or friends. His visits, often unannounced but always welcome, were a reflection of the love he carried for those around him. In his earlier years, he could always be found on the sidelines or in the bleachers, cheering loudly and proudly at his grandchildren’s sporting events. His spirited support made him a familiar face not only to the team, but to their friends and families as well. He quickly became a beloved fixture in the crowd, telling jokes, earning smiles, friendships, and even a playful ‘participation’ trophy, which he accepted with pride. For years, you could count on finding Buddy at Dunkin’ Donuts, his green van parked reliably out front. Inside, he greeted familiar faces with a smile and made countless new friends along the way. Tuesday mornings were reserved for his beloved ‘breakfast club’ with his buddies at Stateline Diner, gatherings filled with laughter, stories, and lasting friendship. Whether chatting over coffee or cheering from the sidelines, Buddy made every moment brighter. His presence will be missed dearly and remembered with love.

Visiting hours are Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 4-7pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Buddy may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

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Edward Joseph FitzPatrick born July 10^th, 1930, died age 95. His parents Elizabeth and Arthur FitzPatrick were from County Down Ireland.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister Mary, her husband Joseph Byrne, Granddaughter Brenda, and devoted wife Kathleen.

Raised in the Bronx, he was an over 50 year resident of Blauvelt.

A graduate of Power Memorial HS, Iona College and Hunter College’s Master program, he earned his PH.D in educational psychology and guidance at Fordham.

In a 33 year New York City teaching career, he was guidance counselor, an Assistant Jr. HS Principal and math and continuing education supervisor. He was principal of St Anastasia’s K-8 school after retiring.

Concurrently and after retirement he served as Director of Student Teaching at St. Thomas Aquinas College and was Coordinator of Elementary Education at Iona College while teaching education and psychology. He taught psychology at Rockland Community College.

He served honorably in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 6 years.

Through the grace of God he participated in the A.A. program of recovery beginning on December 2^nd 1973. Credentialed as a Substance Abuse Counselor he had the privilege of working with recovering alcoholics for over 40 years.

A member of the Parish Council of St. Catharine’s in Blauvelt, he taught religious education, was a Eucharistic Minister, and participated in other parish activities. He was a historian for Div.5 AOH, a 4^th degree Knight of Columbus, and a life member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

He is survived by his children Edward(Karen), Deirdre, Maura(John), Daniel, Kathleen(Len), Oona, James(Monica) and his grandchildren Colleen, Margy, Eddie, Kyle, Brendan, Suzanne, Aimee, Kelley, Jed, Ciara, Lenny, Liam and Kaylie. His great grandchildren Maeve, Sean, Luke, Ryan, and Niall also survive him.

Visitation is Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 4 – 8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to Sisters of the Poor, Bronx, NY https://littlesistersofthepoorbronx.org/donate/.

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Catherine Nielsen Mays

November 4, 1953 – July 25, 2025

Catherine “Katie” Nielsen-Mays of Middletown, NY passed away at the age of 71 on
July 25, 2025 in Monsey, NY after a long battle with cancer.

Katie is survived by her daughters Kellyann Nielsen-Carney, Amy Nielsen-Lauer, and
Melisa Nielsen as well as her grandchildren Richard Wilson, Brian Marcus, Richard
Carney, Aidan Carney, Gavin Carney, William Kelius, Mackenzie Kelius and Jacob
Lauer. Preceding her in death were her parents Jens Christian Nielsen and Ruth
Currier, her siblings Claire Myszelow, Charles “Chuck” Nielsen and Carol Shaw along
with her husband, William Mays. She is survived by her sister Arline Rock.

Katie was a mom to not only her own children but to the whole neighborhood. If you
visited her home enough times you were put on the daily chore list. She loved to cook
and feed those she loved, constantly sending food home with you. However, if you
wanted to be fed again you best make sure to bring back her Tupperware!

In accordance to Katie’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Her remains will be
cremated and laid to rest next to her husband. Condolences can be sent to her family
at: 197 Washington Street, Northvale, NJ 07647

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Mary Angeline Scaringe (née Pensiero), lovingly known as “Angie,” passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Orangeburg, New York, on July 23, 2025, at the age of 97.

Born on October 5, 1927, in the coalmining town of McDonaldton, Pennsylvania, Angie lived a life devoted to family and an open door to all. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Scaringe, with whom she shared a life for 60 years.

Angie is survived by her cherished sister, Frances Sasso (99); her devoted sons James (Mary), John (Christine), and Jerry; and her treasured granddaughters, Danielle and Gabriella. She was predeceased by her son Joseph and her brothers Frank, Tony, and Daniel.

Angie will be remembered for the way she brought people together, especially around the dinner table. A true Italian mother, she was a wonderful cook who took joy in feeding both family and friends, always with a smile and a seat ready at the table. Her home was a place where everyone felt welcomed.

A fixture in the stands, Angie rarely missed an athletic event, always cheering on her sons alongside her sister Fran. Her support for her boys was unwavering.

She was a faithful parishioner of St. Catherine’s Church in Blauvelt, New York, and lived her Catholic faith with generosity and kindness. Angie lived for her family and for those around her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and neighbor. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the traditions she passed down, and the family who will forever hold her close in their hearts.

Visiting hours are Monday, August 4, 2025 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Joe Scaringe Memorial Scholarship in care of the Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176, PO Box 223, Blauvelt, NY 10913.

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