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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​Mary H. Reisenauer – December 16, 1930 to April 9, 2022. Mary was born in Louisville, KY and spent her youth in Brooklyn. NY. She married George D. Reisenauer on May 10, 1953. They moved to High Falls, NY where they had a working farm for numerous years.   She had four children and always said that raising them was the highlight of her life.  She worked with a local company as their bookkeeper and office manager.  Later she moved to Norwood, NJ where she worked in the business office of T. Baldwin Demarest School, Old Tappan NJuntil her retirement. She was a talented artist receiving awards for her paintings, a gifted sewer, crocheter and embroiderer.  She was also a master builder.  She was a world traveler well into her 80’s. She was truly a renaissance woman.  Mary was a devout Catholic, attending Mass daily for much of her life. She is survived by her children, Eric Reisenauer of Owego, NY; Mary Pearson of Downingtown, PA; Lauren Reisenauer of Norwood, NJ and Elyse Reisenauer of Charlotte, NC; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Patricia Maloney (nèe Smith), 86, of Tappan, New York, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, surrounded by her family. 

Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Maloney. Loving mother of Anne Bondulich and John Maloney and his wife Kathy. Proud grandmother of Jennifer (Joseph), Kellyanne (Patrick), John, Jack, Ryan and Allison. Dear sister of Catherine Mikulsky, the late John Smyth, the late Bea Weinmann and husband JosephWeinmann. Also survived by her son-in-law John Bondulich and brother-in-law Michael Maloney (late wife Joan). Patricia was also adored by her nieces, nephews and cousins and will be fondly remembered and missed by all.

Patricia was born on July 16, 1935 in the Bronx. Patricia’s parents Patrick and Rose (nèe Ward) emigrated from Ireland, where they raised Patricia and her three siblings. In 1964, Patricia and her husband moved to Tappan to raise their family, where they met many lifelong friends. Patricia was a devout Catholic and a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan. She and her husband Jack loved spending winters at their home at Tiffany Pines in Naples, Florida and enjoying the sunsets on the beach.

Visiting hours are Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 3 pm to 6 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, located at 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.

Those who wish may make a donation in Patricia’s memory to United Hospice of Rockland (www.unitedhospiceinc.org).

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Cecilia Cassano (nee O’Donnell), 96, of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away on Monday, April 11th, 2022. Cecilia was a native New Yorker who grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn and later raised her family in Rosedale and East Rockaway, NY. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Cassano and devoted mother to her five children Robert (Lee) Cassano, Dean (Carol) Cassano, Valerie (Mark) Freemyer, John Cassano and Brian (Michelle) Cassano. She was a proud grandmother to Erin, Matthew, Nicole, Connor and Owen and great-grandmother to Luca, Isabella, Ryan and Kira. She was a dear sister of the late Kay McGowan, John O’Donnell and Margaret O’Donnell.

In celebration of Cecilia’s life, a Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park, NJ. Interment will be at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation in Cecilia’s memory to the Tuberous Sclerosis Association, www.tuberous-sclerosis.org.

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Henry “Hank” Padva, 91, of NYC, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Cynthia Padva (nee Mazzilli). Loving father of Susan Padva and wife Jill Salvino, Tracey Schryver and husband Matt, Robert Padva and wife Jen and Rona Narkis. Adored grandfather of Gaby, Francesca, Caroline, Jake, Abby and Amanda and great-grandfather of Mathilda.

Visiting hours are Monday, April 11 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). Interment Tuesday, April 12 at 11:30 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org.

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Rose M. Lucerino (nee Butrico), 97, of College Point, NY since 1952, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Rose was predeceased by her beloved husband Ernest, cherished daughter Joanne, sister Josephine Carillo and brother Pasquale Butrico. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and their families.

Visiting hours are Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Fidelis RC Church, College Point, NY with interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY.

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