Our beloved mom, grandma/nonna, and great-grandma “Gigi,” Dorothy Rubbo DeStefano, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 3, 2026. She was 86 years old.

Born in the Bronx on November 6, 1939, to the late Ida and Giuseppe Rubbo, and predeceased by her sister, Rita and brother Nicholas. 

Dorothy was the heart of the home and the matriarch of our family. She met the love of her life, Peter, at the age of 14. Peter preceded her in death in November 2024. They were together for 70 years and married for 66 years.

Together, Dorothy and Peter created a beautiful life centered on family, love, and laughter. They raised their four children — Donna Grasso (Mario), Annette Ciallella (Rick), Peter DeStefano (Alisa), and Joseph DeStefano (Dina) — in a joyful home where everyone felt welcomed, cherished, and loved. Their legacy lives on through the family they nurtured and the values they instilled.

Dorothy adored her grandchildren: Nicole (Mike), Alexandra (Mark), Jessica (Franco), Marissa, Jenna (Dominic), Alexa (Jarett aka Chad), Jake, Sofia, Angelina, Jovanna, and her angel in heaven, Richard. Her smile shined brightest when she spent time with her cherished great-grandchildren, Cru, Penelope, Luca, Violet, and Audriana, who brought endless joy to her life.

She also leaves behind her sisters-in-law, Kathleen and Helen DeStefano; her brother-in-law Salvatore Calisi; her beloved uncle, Mario Rubbo; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear lifelong friends.

Dorothy was a terrific cook and proudly hosted Sunday dinners for her family. Her kitchen was affectionately known as “Dorothy’s Meatball Palace.” Everyone would jokingly fight over who would get to eat the last meatball — one of her legendary specialties. She lovingly shared her famous meatball recipe and had a meatball making contest with her grandchildren, so her traditions could live on through future generations. 

Dorothy loved to shop until she dropped, playing mahjong, roulette and golf. She even hit a hole in one her first year playing! She loved traveling, reading and sudoku, and even rearranging the furniture just to keep things fresh. She led an active social life and loved to go out to dinner with friends. She was a die-hard Knicks fan, even naming her mini schnauzer, Mason, after one of her favorite players, “Mase in your face!” She loved her bling, dressing up, and having her hair and nails done. She brought fun, style, energy, and love wherever she went.

Above all, Dorothy was the heart and soul of our family. Her love, strength, and beautiful spirit will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. We take comfort in knowing she is now happily reunited in heaven with our dad, Pebo, the love of her life. 

Visiting hours are Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 12 – 4 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Paris Ave, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Joe Raso Hospice, www.unitedhospice.org (http://www.unitedhospiceinc.org/), would be greatly appreciated.

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Sharon Kathleen Hannigan, (née: O’Shaughnessy), passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at The Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving daughters just as she had always surrounded them with love throughout her life. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Sharon was the cherished daughter of the late Sinon and Margaret (née: Gallagher) O’Shaughnessy. She carried with her a deep faith, a kind heart, and a quiet strength that shaped the lives of everyone who knew her. Proud of her roots, Sharon held a deep and lifelong pride in being 100% Irish, a heritage that was close to her heart. Sharon was the devoted wife of the late Edmond Lyden Hannigan, with whom she built a life centered on love, family, and togetherness. She was a deeply devoted mother to Eileen Van Horn; Kathleen Hannigan (Ediberto Balatbat); Patricia Hannigan (Robert Lasser); Colleen De Pinto, and the late Corrado De Pinto; and Tara Servodio (Giovanni). Being a mother was her greatest purpose and her proudest role. Her love only grew with each new generation. She was a proud and adoring grandmother to Joseph, Erin, Emily, Nicholas, Patrick, Emma, Gianna, Ethan, Ryan, Ayden Elizabeth, Logan, Nathan, and Joshua, and a treasured great-grandmother to Patrick, Claire, Natalie, Elizabeth, and Evelyn. Nothing brought her more joy than time spent with her family. Her laughter, guidance, and warmth will forever remain in their hearts. Sharon’s happiest moments were centered around togetherness. She especially loved holidays, when her home was filled with laughter, food, and the presence of those she loved. One of her greatest joys was having a full house; her door was always open, and everyone was always welcome. Those gatherings created memories that her family will cherish forever. Sharon was also a loyal and dear friend to many, and she cherished the friendships she maintained throughout her life, always offering kindness, support, and a listening ear. Sharon was predeceased by her dear siblings Bridget Galvin, James O’Shaughnessy, Margaret Sheila O’Shaughnessy, Patricia Crowley, Michele Scibetta, and Michael O’Shaughnessy. She is also lovingly survived by many cherished nieces and nephews, who will remember her warmth, generosity, and enduring love. A woman of deep faith and quiet generosity, Sharon gave so much of herself to others. She was deeply involved in her parish community at St. Paul the Apostle, where she volunteered with the Parent Guild and Carnival Committee, the Rosary Society, and St. Paul’s School. She also dedicated her time to the Academy of Saint Aloysius High School. Her kindness and willingness to help others left a lasting impression on many.
Sharon will be remembered not only for what she did, but for who she was: a woman of beauty, warmth, grace, and unconditional love. She had a special way of making everyone feel at home, and her presence was a comfort to all who knew her.
Though her absence leaves a deep void, the love she gave so freely will live on in the hearts of her family forever. She will be deeply missed, always loved, and never forgotten.
“May her soul be at peace and may the love she shared return to those who cherished her. May the road rise up to meet her, may the wind be always at her back, and may she be held in the gentle embrace of heaven.”
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on June 6th at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 14 Greenville Avenue, Jersey City, NJ. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum in North Arlington, NJ.

Bernard R. Malara (Bernie) was born in Yonkers, New York on July 6, 1932, the second of three children to Helen and Anthony Malara.   His family is saddened to announce his passing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026.  He was 93 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years Cathie, son Anthony, daughter-in-law Jessica and three beautiful, dynamic, grandchildren Jack, Liam and Margo. 

His late daughter Cynthia Malara passed away in 2006.

Growing up in Yonkers, in the 1930s and 40s, Bernie was an avid New York Giants fan (the baseball team), pitched for his High School, was a boy scout and worked at his father’s candy store.  After High School, he put himself through college at night while working at the Otis Elevator company.  He graduated from Fordham University in 1956, and then returned to Fordham, obtaining a master’s degree in physics in 1963.

He was a kayak and canoe racer, competing at the national level in the 1950s.  He remained an avid kayaker and lover of the outdoors well into his later years. 

After teaching high school in the Bronx, he moved to Long Island where he taught at the New York Institute of Technology prior to joining Physics Department at the State University of New York at Farmingdale in 1965.  In 1970, long before the computer became commonplace, he published an article advocating for their use as a standard within college level physics curriculums.  He was a proponent of the environment, and authored first of their kind courses on the environmental impacts of energy production and pollution in the 1980’s. He was a life-long educator, teaching for over 50 years before retiring in 2012.

He and Cathie raised their two children on Long Island, making frequent appearances at the beach, often with a kayak tied to the top of their car.  His daughter Cynthia shared, among other things, Bernie’s love for water and his remarkable aptitude for languages.  

Bernie and Cathie moved to Rockland County after his retirement, across the river from his native Yonkers, to be closer to the next generation of their family. 

Visiting hours are Friday, June 12, 2026 from 5-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Gabriels Church, Saddle River, NJ.  Following the mass, Bernie will be laid to rest next to his daughter Cynthia at the family plot in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, NY.

In memory of Bernard Malara in lieu of flowers please consider donations to:

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

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Riverkeeper

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Villa Marie Clair Hospice

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Alice M. Hennessy (nee Muller), 94, of. Norwood, NJ, passed away at home on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Alice was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Hennessy for 63 years, and a loving mother and friend to John and his wife Cheryl Hennessy of Mahwah, NJ and Kathleen Hennessy of Norwood, NJ.

Alice was born in Baguio, Philippines to John Muller and Laney Ngausi Muller.  She was one of their ten children.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Geraldine Muller of Tucson, Arizona, and her sister-in-law Sherry Hennessy Plevretes and husband George Plevretes of East Norwich, NY, and many wonderful nephews and nieces. 

When Alice was an infant in the Philippines,  she almost died.  The Igorot people – the indigenous mountain people in the Philippines  – held a Canao for her, a ceremony in which she was given a new name for her second chance at life.  And the name they chose was Vida which means life.  And what a full, rich,  and interesting life she had.

She had many occupations and experiences.  She was a reporter in the Philippines,  and a Catholic school teacher in New York.  But she says her favorite time in life was when she was a young mother,  caring for her husband Bob and raising her children. 

She was an artist who created beautiful paintings,  and wrote short stories about her family’s experiences during World War II.  She and her husband Bob studied clowning and ballroom dancing.

Alice had a very strong Christian faith and taught CCD religious education for almost 40 years.  She was extremely generous,  and always shared what she had.   She was known for always carrying and giving out candy – to her CCD students after each class,  to her friends,  and even to her doctors. 

Alice loved to laugh.   She loved travel, flower gardens, music,  theater,  casinos,  and anything she thought would bring her closer to the Lord.

She will be greatly missed. 

Visiting hours will be Friday June 5, 2026 from 11 am to noon at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave.  Northvale,  NJ. (201)767-3050.  A Funeral Service will be held at 12 noon with internment to follow at the Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ.

Patrick James O’Connor, 76, of Blauvelt, NY since 1984, formerly of Parkchester in the Bronx, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Also known to his friends and family as Oakie/O’key, Patty or the Mayor. Beloved husband of Vanessa (nee Chizzolin). Proud father of daughters Danah and Tiffany. Dear brother of Connie McTigue, Regina Musumeci and the late Theresa, James and Geraldine O’Connor. Survived by many loving relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. 

Patrick was a stationary engineer and a dedicated and loyal member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for over 45 years. He worked at the NY Coliseum in NYC and retired from Yonkers Raceway Empire City.   

He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5343 and the Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176, both in Blauvelt.

An avid sports fan, especially of the New York Yankees and Duke Blue Devils. 

Pat loved playing cards, taking trips to the casino and volunteering for events. 

He also enjoyed spending time at the Jersey Shore with friends and family.

He took great pride in serving his community, lending a helping hand when needed and being a supporter of the St.Jude Foundation. 

Visiting hours are Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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BERGHUYS, MARGARET “Marge” (nee Baisley) Given by God Sept. 15, 1936, given back to God, May 17, 2026.

Predeceased by her loving husband, Henry, she was the adored mother of Henry, Dee, Kathleen Gaggin (Tom). Devoted grandmother to Corey (Joanna), Austin & Ash Berghuys (Carolyn) and Michael (Erin), Sean and Brianne (Joe) Winkel. Loving Great Grandmother to Rylan, Adriana & Hayley Berghuys, Iris, Brady & Rowan Gaggin & Everly Winkel.

Born into a typical Irish Family, she was the daughter of the late John & Dorothy Baisley and the sister to John Baisley, Dorothy Maher, Mary Sullivan, Helen Corker, William Baisley & Edward Baisley who predeceased her and her surviving syblings, Anna Marlow, Catherine Shea & James Baisley. She was also the beloved mother in law to Tanya, who predeceased her.

Mom met the love of her life in 1956 and married on September 27, 1958, beginning a loving partnership that spanned 49 years. Together they built a warm and lively home in Northvale, NJ for 27 years where they raised their three children, before retiring in Ocean Pines, Maryland.

Mom loved to cook, entertain, clean, sing Patsy Cline songs and could be seen on the dance floor doing the Lindy or Savoy with her sisters, always with a Coors Light nearby! They were blessed with many friends and truly had great times together whether they were traveling, sitting at the beach or enjoying a meal at a restaurant or each other’s houses.

Above all else, she treasured her family and found her greatest joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, all of whom brought immense pride & happiness to her life. Even the dogs would always make their way to her lap!

Visiting hours will be Friday, May 22, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will follow at 12 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026 at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Jude, The American Diabetes Association or your local foodbank is appreciated.

Richard Francis Harm, 75, of Northvale, NJ, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 14, 2026.  Beloved husband of Barbara (née DiFabio).  Loving father of Janine and her partner Adam, and Lauren Ritter and her husband Brian.  Caring and loving “Gramps” of Olivia, Juliette, and Charlie.  Proud brother of Raymond Harm and his wife Vicki. Beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Frances Harm, and his brothers, Michael and David Harm.

Rich was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, as well as a member of the Closter American Legion.  He spent over 40 years working in sanitation, first with DiRese & Sons, then Allied Waste, and retired from Waste Management as a route supervisor in 2016. 

He enjoyed watching sports and was a passionate Green Bay Packers fan. He could often be found cheering and yelling at the TV on Sunday afternoons in the fall. In the spring and summer, he followed the New York Yankees.

He loved spending time at his cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, where he gained a second family at the Deepwood Lodges complex. He spent countless hours fishing on the lake and was happiest when teaching his grandchildren the art of fishing. 

He was a devoted and loving husband and father. He volunteered his time to coach his daughters’ basketball and softball teams when they were growing up and never missed an important event. To his family and friends, he was known for giving detailed directions to any place in Bergen County. 

Above all, he loved his wife, daughters and grandchildren.

Visiting hours are Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, Closter, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Toys for Tots.

https://www.toysfortots.org

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Richard J. Iorio, “Bella”, 81, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Orangeburg, NY, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Loving brother of Robert Iorio and his late wife Marie. Loving uncle of Robert, Jr. and wife Cheryl, Christopher and wife Danya, Lisa Porco and husband Ralph and Daniel and wife Melissa. Cherished, great-uncle of Joseph, Samantha, Victoria, Jamie, Giuliana, Gabriella, Olivia and Christopher Daniel. He was predeceased by his parents, Prosperino and Livia Iorio.

Richard was a very accomplished hair stylist, writer and entertainer. He wrote, acted and performed in numerous productions, most notably “Arrivederci Papa”. For almost 50 years, he loved spending summers with family, friends and the Cherry Grove Community in Fire Island. A place where he created a piece of history bringing glitz and glamour to the stage, making audiences laugh and have a great time!

Visiting hours are Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY, at 10 AM with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed through the link below:

https://saintcatharines.org/livestream

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Honorable Judge Richard G. Ramsay, 91, of Piermont, New York and Estero, Florida passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1934 in New York City, to the late John and Helen Ramsay (Rowan). He married his beloved wife, Virginia Ramsay on November 19, 1960.   In 1963 they moved to Rockland County where they built a beautiful life for 48 wonderful years filled with love and laughter.

Judge Ramsay lived a distinguished life marked by dedication to his family, profession, and community.  He was a graduate of Teaneck High School where he was on the wrestling and football teams.  He then graduated from St. John’s University School of Law.  The Judge had a remarkable professional career spanning more than 40 years as an attorney and was a founding partner of Ramsay, O’Malley and O’Connor. He was also a Certified Public Accountant, real estate agent/broker, and instructor of taxation and accounting at Rockland Community College.

For ten years, Judge Ramsay proudly served as an honorable judge for the Town of Orangetown, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and residents alike. He was an active member of the Rockland County and the New York State Bar Associations.

Throughout his life, Judge Ramsay remained deeply involved in civic and social organizations. He was a member of the Rockland Country Club, Nyack Field Club, Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club, the Elks Lodge, Rotary International and an Honorary member of the Tappan Volunteer Fire Department. He also served proudly as a member of the Board of Directors at Rockland Cemetery for over 25 years including 15 of the years as their President. He was also a former President and Board Member of Tappan Library.

The Judge loved golf, travel and spending time in VanHornesville, NY at his favorite place that he named, “Top of the World Farm.”

He is survived by his loving partner, Gayle Grosso , with whom he spent 13 years enjoying travel to many places around the world. In addition, The Judge is survived by his children, Ellen Ramsay, Richard Ramsay Jr. and his wife Debra Ramsay, and son-in-law John Clarke. He was a proud and cherished grandfather to Christopher Ramsay; Jessica-Lee Ramsay and her husband Joseph Ruggiero, Devlin Clarke and his wife Rebecca, Dr. Virginia Logue, and Gabriella Ramsay and her husband Peter Pravata. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren, Lorenzo, Giovanni and  Antonio Ruggiero, and Vincenzo Pravata.

He is also survived by his brothers, Gerard Ramsay and his wife Regina,  Lawrence Ramsay and his wife Kathy, his sister-in-law Linda Ramsay and many nieces, nephews.

Judge Ramsay was predeceased by his loving wife Virginia Ramsay, his son Kevin Ramsay, his daughter Lynda Clarke, his sister Katheryn Badecker, and his brothers Robert, John and William Ramsay.

Judge Ramsay leaves behind a legacy of integrity, generosity, service and devotion to his family and friends and will forever remain in the hearts of all who had the pleasure to know him. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed.

Family and friends are invited to visitation on Monday, May 18, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. 

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Chapel, Route 340, Sparkill, NY followed by interment at Rockland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

St. John’s University Virginia & Helen Ramsay Scholarship Fund, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11430 Established by the Hon. Richard G. Ramsay

or to:

Joe Raso Hospice Residence, c/o United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956: https://unitedhospiceinc.org/donation/

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Joan M. Ascolese (nee Ahrens), 85, of Norwood, NJ, passed away on  Monday, May 11, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving mother of Janet Daly and Gregory Ascolese and his wife Yoshiko.  Caring grandmother of Kevin, Kara (Christopher), Miyako and Louis.  Proud great-grandmother of Layla and Christopher Joseph.  Joan is also survived my many loving friends and relatives.  She was predeceased by her parents Alfred and Ethel Ahrens, and her siblings Warren and Lois.

Joan had been a resident of Norwood since 1959.  She was married to Joseph for 63 years and loved traveling with him, especially up to Maine.  Joan was a lunch aide at Norwood Public School for many years.  In her free time, she loved music, dancing and cooking.  She was always upbeat and outgoing, and was a friend to all.  She will be deeply missed.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Washington Township, NJ.

In lieu of flower’s donations in Joan’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association: alz.org

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