Sheila K. Conway

Sheila K. Conway (nee Butler), 79, of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Loving wife of Richard J. Conway. Cherished mother of three sons; Richard B. and wife Lore of Tuxedo, NY, James F. and wife Charlene of Norwood and Sean C. and wife Wendy of River Vale. Adored grandmother of Richard, Else, Shauna, Holly, Emma, Mae, Kaitlyn and Brendan. Dearest sister of Patricia Casey, James Butler and John Butler. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Sheila will be remembered for her love of her family, especially her grandchildren, as well as her passion for singing, performing and tennis. She will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, NY. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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John Edward English

John Edward English, 84, of Northvale, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Alice M (nee Stears). Loving father of James and wife Patricia of Warwick, NY, Joseph of Tappan, NY, John of Old Tappan and Alice Lyman and husband John of Tappan, NY. Cherished grandfather of Jimmy, Joseph, Michael, Sean, Haley, Lauryn and Maya. Dear brother of Lillian Marrone and the late Carmel Casella and Agnes English.

Mr. English was an iron worker and life member of Local 40 in NYC. He also worked for the NYC Dept. of Buildings. Eddie was born with a passion for boating.  He especially enjoyed boating with his sons and grandchildren.  Eddie thrived on and enjoyed his family to the fullest. He also enjoyed his afternoon table at Dunkin Donuts, where he will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 11 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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

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John F. Foley

John F. Foley, 79, of Northvale, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Gena (nee Martinelli) for 55 years. Loving father of Lisa Keogh of Northvale, Daniel Foley of Norwood and Gena Barsa and husband James of Norwood. Adored Poppi of Nicole, Kerri, Kaitlin, Jamie, Kelly, Adrianna and Lauren. Also survived by his sister, Carol Casey of Queens, NY, sister-in-law, Mary DiPalma of Bronx, NY and many nieces and nephews.

John was a US Army Reserve veteran. He worked for Sears in White Plains as a TV repairman for many years before retiring. He had belonged to the Knights of Columbus in Bergenfield.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Donations in John’s memory can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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Concetta Carollo

Concetta Carollo (nee Damiani), 102, of Tappan, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Santo. Loving mother of Giovanni (John) and his wife Josephine. Adored grandmother of Santo and his wife Pauline and Tina and her husband Nick. Cherished great-grandmother of Nicholas and Daniella.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

Helen F. Lucas

Helen F. Lucas, (nee Bugler), 91, formerly of Paramus, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Devoted mother of John, Paul, Timothy and wife Michele, Christopher, Margaret Gordon and husband Michael, Matthew and wife Dana and the late Denise. Cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of two. Dearest sister of Anne Maxwell and her husband Gary.

Helen was a secretary for the Hackensack Public School System for over 20 years.  She will be dearly missed. Her funeral services will be private. Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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Charles J. Orlando, Jr.

Charles J. Orlando, Jr., 81, of Somesville, ME, formerly of Demarest, passed away surrounded by family in Harrington Park on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Cherished husband for 51 years of the late Barbara. Loving father of Alison Goerg and her husband Mark of Harrington Park, Charles III of Harrington Park and the late Elizabeth Zagorski and her husband Michael of Ohio. Adored grandfather of Alexandra and Victoria Zagorski and Nicholas, Nenagh and Francesca Goerg. Dear brother of Joan Geiselhart and family. He dutifully served Columbia Presbyterian Hospital as Assistant Treasurer for 34 years. He lived for his family and his warmth and integrity will be deeply missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

Florence A. Kinnally

Florence A. Kinnally (nee Yanni), 76, of Pomona, NY, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Loving mother of four sons; Thomas and wife Valerie of Old Tappan, Rick and wife Phyllis of West Caldwell, Mark and wife Lisa of Valhalla, NY and Steven and wife Carmela of Orangeburg, NY. Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Tracy, Elizabeth and her husband George, Dan, Pierce, Alexandra, Mark, Tom, Steven Jr., James and Julia. Dearest sister of Barbara Korongy of Mahwah and Virginia Hromulak of Hawthorne, NY.

A registered nurse, Florence worked at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for 25 years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:00 AM at St. Aedan’s RC Church, Pearl River, NY with entombment to follow at Ferncliff Mausoleum, Hartsdale, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 1-3 and 6-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence’s memory can be made to the Frances Pope Memorial Foundation at www.francespopefoundation.org.

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Paul Russell Lawrence Bodrato

Paul Russell Lawrence Bodrato, 90, of Closter, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

Known to family, friends and in business as Russell or just Russ.  Born 14 Jan 1926 to Paul C Bodrato and his wife Molly nee (Meyerer).  Russ grew up in Northvale and Norwood.  He graduated Closter High School Class of 1943. He served in the US Navy WWII.  After the Navy, Russ attended Business school and joined his father’s business All Brands Tire Exchange in Hackensack. Russ and his brother Roger expanded the business to include All Brands Auto Sales, a leading independent used car dealership in Bergen County from 1948 to 1968. In 1968, Russ again expanded All Brands to include the new car line Datsun which became Nissan in 1981.  Russell and Roger became valued dealers in the Nissan franchise being awarded top sales and service honors throughout their 38 years with them. Over the course of these years, Russell’s two sons, Gary and Edward, along with Roger’s two sons, Glenn and Graham, joined the family business, so a customer never had to look far to have a family member help them.

Russell married Eleanor (nee Sella), the girl that always knew she was going to marry him in 1948. Russ and Eleanor settled in Closter and raised their two boys and daughter Chante’ there. They enjoyed an active life style, traveling the US and spending time at their home on Singer Island, FL. His favorite pastime included golf, card playing and deep sea fishing with his buddies.  His all day card games were something of a legend.

Russell sat on the Board of Directors for Midland Bank and Trust (now Valley National Bank) and held a seat on the Dealer Advisory Board at Valley. He was a long time member of White Beeches Country Club, a 64 year member of the Masonic Temple, a life member of the Elks, long time member of the American Legion Post 366 in Northvale and Honorary Member of PBA Local in Hackensack.

Pop leaves behind the love of his life Eleanor, his wife of 67 years; his children, Gary and his wife Mary of River Vale, Edward and his companion Kim of Dumont and Chante’ of Closter; his five grandchildren, Kelli and fiancé Tim, Molly and her fiancé Alex, Toni and her husband William, Paul and his fiancé Amy, Victoria and his great granddaughter Jasmin.  Also, his surviving cousins Elmo, Arty and wife Waldine, who called him every day to raise his spirits.

Russ now joins his mom Molly, father Paul, beloved brother and partner Roger, cousins Fred and wife Vivian, Joe and wife Fran and cousin Elmo’s wife, Yolanda at Rockland Cemetery.  Russ also joins his favorite Aunt Mildred and her husband Kermit Suits and Aunt Marie and Uncle Joe Guglielmo.  We’re sure there are more aunts and uncles and cousins we never met.

Pop had one thing that never changed in his life, the love of family.  Without a doubt his last hand was a Royal Flush.

Visitation will be at Pizzi Funeral Home 120 Paris Ave Northvale (201-767-3050) on Thursday February 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.  Funeral services Friday at 11 AM at funeral with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.

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Hector J. Caruso

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Hector J. Caruso, 83, of Ocean County, formerly of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Beloved father of Stephen and his wife Rosalie of River Vale and Denise Carnazza and her husband Guy of Old Tappan. Cherished grandfather of Kristen, Stephen, Alyssa, Sonni and Jean Marie and great-grandfather of Poppy Rose. Dear brother of Grace LoRubbio of Brooklyn and Albert Caruso and his wife Gina of CT. Loving uncle of Al, Michael and Robert. He is also survived by his companion Barbara Himich. Pre-deceased by his former wife Angelina.

Hector was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his career as a salesman for Hydro-Therm in Northvale, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service and owned a delicatessen in Brooklyn. Always the life of the party, Hector loved Jazz music and playing the piano. He will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:30 AM at St. Andrew’s RC Church, Westwood.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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Joseph A. Garofalo

Joseph A. Garofalo, 83, of Norwood, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Arcury). Cherished father of Marianna Perry and her husband Ben (B.J.) of Oakland and Vincent and his wife Colleen of East Brunswick. Adored grandfather of Melissa, Ryan, Jenna, Joseph, Sarah and Tyler. Dearest brother of Frances D’Andrea of Norwood.

Joseph was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a professor of textile science at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC for over 40 years and had been a trustee and treasurer of the Federal Teachers’ Credit Union as well as treasurer of the United Federation of Teachers.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the U.C.E. Scholarship Fund in memory of Joseph Garofalo, 227 West 27th Street, NY, NY 10001.

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