Allan F. Seebach, Jr.

Allan F. Seebach, Jr., 62, of Tappan, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Norma (nee Rufo). Cherished father of Allan F. Seebach, III, Kristyn Gelhaus and her husband Thomas, Matthew and Amanda. Loving son of Allan and Mary Seebach. Proud grandfather of Allan IV, Thomas, Joseph, Michael and Emma. Dear brother of John and wife Marsha, Michael and wife Vanessa, Candy Clay and husband Timothy and William. He is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

Allan was owner of The Old and Weary Car Shop in Tappan. He was superintendent of greens at Blue Hill Golf Course. Allan was a member of the O&W Historical Society. He had also worked at Rockland Country Club for many years.  Al was a devoted life member of the Tappan Fire Department for 44 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle and a loyal friend to all.  He will be dearly missed.

Funeral services are private. A proper celebration of Allan’s life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Al’s memory may be made to Direct Relief at www.directrelief.org.

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Elizabeth Rose Brady

Elizabeth Rose Brady (nee Keenan), 80, of Blauvelt, NY, entered into eternal life on April 21, 2020 with her loving family by her side.  Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she lived in Blauvelt for the past 50 years.  Liz was born on April 17, 1940 to John and Mary Flynn Keenan of County Leitrim Ireland.  She went to St. Thomas Aquinas grammar school in the Bronx NY and was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School.   After high school Liz worked for General Electric.  On April 29, 1961, Liz married the love of her life Daniel.  They were married for 58 years.   After spending many years as a stay at home mom, Liz enjoyed a rewarding career at Dr. Michael Kalvert’s office in New City, NY, where she retired from in 1999. 

Liz will be remembered for her infectious smile, love of her family, deep faith in God, and generous nature.  She had a way of making everyone she loved feel special.  Her favorite place to vacation with her family was Aruba.  She loved a good family party and was often the last person to leave.  Liz was everyone’s biggest fan and never missed a sporting event or special occasion for her daughters or granddaughters.  She was a dedicated parishioner of St. Catharine’s in Blauvelt, NY where she served on the Ladies Guild and Parish Council. 

Beloved wife of Daniel Brady.  Loving mother of Elizabeth Robinson (Daniel), Jean Marie Mohr (Richard), and Mary Santapaola (Salvatore). Cherished Nana to Elisa Mohr and Anna Robinson. 

Liz is survived by her sister Anne Madden, brother, Kevin Keenan (Barbara) sister-in-law Ann Keenan, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Edward and Alice (Brady) Henry, sister-in-law Josephine Brady, and sister-in-law Maureen Brady.      She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Matthew and Barbara Keenan, brother John Keenan, sister and brother-in-law Mary and Joe O’Brien, brother and sister-in-law James and Eileen Keenan, sister, Margaret Keenan, brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Patricia Keenan, brother Francis Keenan, brother-in-law James Madden, brother-in-law John Brady, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Dolores Brady, and sister-in-Law Mary Egan.   She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who she adored and many cherished cousins.  Liz was blessed to have many lifelong friends who meant the world to her.

Funeral services were private.  A memorial mass to celebrate Liz’s life will be scheduled in the future.  In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Liz’s name to St. Thomas Aquinas School C/O Ms. Jessica Perez-Maldonado, Principal, 1909 Daly Ave, Bronx NY 10460 or Push to Walk for physical therapy for her nephew Billy Keenan, please make donations directly into the account for Billy Keenan, Push to Walk, 100 Bauer Ave, Oakland NJ, 07436. 

Arrangements made by Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale NJ, 07647. 

Jennifer Gabrielle Davis

Jennifer Gabrielle Davis, 28, of Park Ridge, formerly of Harrington Park, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She was the cherished daughter of Jim Davis of Park Ridge and Caroline Davis of Northvale. Loving sister of Michael and his wife Pauline of Fair Lawn, and Jackie and her husband Chuck McCleary of Chicago. Adored granddaughter of Ralph Suarez. She is also survived by loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Jennifer was a graduate of Northern Valley Old Tappan High School. She gave more than she asked and touched the lives of many people with her warm smile and open heart. Jennifer will be forever missed by those who knew her.

Funeral services were private.

Those who wish may make donations in Jennifer’s memory to Shatterproof, https://www.shatterproof.org.

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Domenica Campanile

Domenica Campanile, age 89, of Sparkill, NY; formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born January 27, 1931 in Mola di Bari, Italy, the only child of Angelo and Antoinette Recchia. At the age of 19 she came to the United States, where she lived in Carroll Gardens and worked as a seamstress. In 1954, Domenica married Anthony Campanile, the brother of her lifelong friend Cecilia Grisanzio.

Domenica is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years. She was the devoted mother of Angelo and his wife, Samantha. She adored her grandsons Michael, Gabrial, Isaiah, and Ezra. She was predeceased by her dear son Sandy.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Entombment at Green-Wood cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations for The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill,  who were exceptionally caring and kind while she resided at Dowling Gardens.  

Maria “Mary” Gristina

Maria “Mary” Gristina, age 90, of Tappan, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 16, 2020.  She was born June 21, 1929 in New York, the first of the five children of Piero and Rosa LoBello. Mary was raised and lived in a small town Sciara, Italy where she met and married her beloved husband Giuseppe Gristina. After their wedding, Mary and Giuseppe moved to New York where they started their family and life together. 

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 70 years Giuseppe “Joseph” Gristina. She was wonderfully devoted to her two children the late Ross Gristina and his wife Josephine and her daughter Phyllis Battaglia and her late husband Ignazio (Sal). 

Mary was a loving Grandmother to Michael and his wife Karolina, Maria Villani and her husband Michael, Danielle Ferraioli and her husband James, and grandson Joseph Gristina. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Julianna, Luca, Margaux, and Leo. 

The family expresses appreciation to all who comforted and cared for Mary in her last years, Antonia Vene and Orfie her devoted caregivers and Mindy Greene Bonodona her compassionate nurse. Thank you to Mary’s loving sister Josephine Woodley and her husband James, her brother-in-law Dominick Gristina and his wife Josephine and her brother-in-law Piero Scatena husband of her late sister Rose. She is also predeceased by her beloved brothers John LoBello and Dominick LoBello.

Mary was a parishioner of St. Catharine’s RC Church in Blauvelt, New York. She was a devout Roman Catholic who cherished family get-togethers. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, sewing, and shopping.  

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

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John J. Cahill

John J. Cahill, 67, of Norwood, NJ, formerly of Tappan, NY and Middle Village, NY, passed Thursday, April 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Palumbo). Cherished father of Katherine Feeney and husband Matthew of Waccabuc, NY, Kristin Brescio and husband Christopher of Bedford, NY, Jacqueline Foschi and husband John Paul of Glen Cove, NY, Patricia Russell and husband James of Pearl River, NY and Megan Cahill of NYC. Proud grandfather of Lucy, Johnny, Jack, Bobby, Michael, Annie, Teddy, Helena, Grace, Georgia and Liliana. Dearest brother of James Cahill and wife Marie of Pearl River, Maryann Edler and husband William of Tappan, David Cahill and wife Ellen of Pearl River and the late Michael and Vicky Cahill. He was a beloved uncle to seventeen (17) nieces and nephews. John was a devoted husband and father and a loving grandfather to his eleven (11) grandchildren. His legacy and love of his family and lifelong friends will live on forever.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

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Gerard & MaryAnn deBlasi

Gerard deBlasi and MaryAnn deBlasi, died on Sunday, April 12, 2020 and Monday, April 13, 2020, respectively, as a result of complications from the Coronavirus. They are the beloved parents of Gerard, Jr. and his wife Kristine, Rita Nolan, Anita Conlan, Linda Bartus and her husband George and Elizabeth deBlasi. Proud grandparents of 14 grandchildren:  Kristen, Grayson, Gerry, Samantha, Katie, Michael, Angela, Emily, Thomas, Justin, Danny, Kyle, Madison, and Luke, and one great-grandchild, Gerry. Gerard is survived by two brothers, Henry and his wife Virginia, and Philip and his wife Mirna. MaryAnn is survived by her sister, Jayne Benz.

Gerard and MaryAnn enjoyed spending countless hours with their grandchildren, and loved to be surrounded by their family. 

Gerard was a librarian at Iona College for many years. He received two Masters degrees from Columbia University.  He was an avid reader of history and religion, a student of many languages, and a scholar of Italian history.  He loved to play and watch tennis.  He enjoyed travel to the Southwest and Europe, and enjoyed working in his garden.  MaryAnn was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale, where she was very active and served in the past as a Eucharistic Minister.  For many years she was active in the community as a volunteer, in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sparkill Fire Department, as a Girl Scout leader, and with Thorpe Village.

A Memorial Mass to celebrate their lives will be held at a later date to be announced.

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Margaret DaSaro

Margaret DaSaro, 91, of River Vale passed away on Monday  April 13, 2020 . Devoted wife of the late Alphonse DaSaro cherished mother of Denise Caragliano & Roy Sheppard, Gary & MaryGrace DaSaro. Loving Nanni of Vincent Caragliano, Jessica DaSaro, & Nicholas DaSaro. Beloved sister of Rose Falco, Dominick Drago & the late Mary Darrin. Dear Mother-in law of Vinnie Caragliano. Also Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Margaret loved meeting people and loved to dance. She loved going to prayer groups and had a special love for Father Jerry of Saint Anthony Parish in Northvale.

Margaret shared a very special Bond with the Apple of her Eye her Grandson Vincent!!!

Due to the current world health crisis funeral services are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital .       

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Morris Joseph Annunziato

Morris Joseph Annunziato, 89, of Washington Township, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Louise (nee Cecchini). Cherished father of Mark and wife Roseann of Warwick, NY and David and wife Jeannette of Mahwah. Proud grandfather of James, Matthew, Mark Jr., Christopher and Alyssa and three great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Peter of Norwood and brother-in-law of Barbara Brenner. Morris was predeceased by his first wife Margaret and his brother Frank.

Before retiring in 1998, Morris, aka CFOMOE, worked as Chief Fiscal Officer & Administrator in the health care field for over 50 years.

A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale, NJ

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James R. Volk

James R. Volk, 73, of New Milford, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  Beloved husband of Linda (nee Gibson). Devoted father of Scott Volk and fiancé Bethany of Woodcliff Lake and Laurinda Ochse and husband Daniel of Northvale. Adored PopPop of Cassidy and Ryan. Dearest brother of Grace Wright and husband William and loving uncle of Hayley and Samantha. As well as his “adopted children” Kristen and Matt Caronia. He was also a loving grandfather to two grandpets, Shaymus and Daultry aka “Dumb Ass Cat”.

James was a manager at Shop Rite Liquors in New Milford and the Head Custodian of NMHS for many years before retiring. James was known for his sense of humor and his love of family vacations to Maine.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory may be made to Autism Speaks.

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