Frank W. Greco, Jr.

   Frank W. Greco, Jr., 70 of Orangeburg, NY, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012.  Survived by Jeanne Greco of Northvale.  Cherished father of Kevin and his wife Dana of Northvale, and Darren and his wife Danielle of Norwood.  Adored grandfather of Garrett and Julia. Loving brother of James of Palisades, N.Y. and Richard of Piermont N.Y.
   Before retiring, Mr. Greco worked in the Western Hat Industry including Stetson,  Resistol, and Hatco in Newark, NJ and Longview, TX.
   “If you knew Frank, you loved him.”
   Visiting hours are Friday 6:30 to 9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.
   In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Veterans-related charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
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Martha Battaglia

   Martha Battaglia, 89, of Norwood, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012.  Loving aunt of Frank Battaglia of Montvale and Christopher Battaglia of Portland, OR.  Dear sister-in-law of Beverly Gangeri of Montvale.  Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary, her brother Frank, and her sister Louise.

    Before retiring, Martha was an executive assistant at the Federal Reserve in NYC.  She was an active parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, and a member of the Norwood Senior Center.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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Frances D. Nesnadny

   Frances D. Nesnadny (nee Drazka), 76, of Norwood, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 5, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald S. Nesnadny, Sr.  Predeceased in death by her children, Karen A. McQuade and Ronald S. Nesnadny, Jr.  Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Nicole, Robert III, Christina, Danielle, Stephen, and Michael.  Loving sister of John J. Drazka and his wife Carole.  Dear mother-in-law of Laurie Nesnadny and Robert McQuade, Jr.

   Fran was a longtime member of the Norwood Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, a parishioner of Immaculate Conception RC Church, and was a lunch aide in the Norwood Public School for the past 17 years.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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Genevieve Luggiero

   Genevieve Luggiero (nee Granata), passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Avow Hospice in Naples, FL.  She was a resident and member of Glen Eagle Golf and Country Club, Naples, since 1991. Beloved wife of Raymond for 63 years.  Devoted mother of Richard and Rosa of New Foundland, NJ, and Mary Ellen Kucharik and  Peter of Glen Rock, NJ.  Cherished grandmother of Raymond and Dana, Richard and Shane, Jason and Jennifer, and Michael.  Loving great-grandmother of Joseph, John, Alex, Myla, and Ethan.  Dear sister of Nancy Scalia and predeceased by three brothers and one sister.        Genevieve was loved by many relatives and friends.  She was born in Lodi, NJ, attended Lodi H.S., and owned and operated a successful hair salon in North Jersey before retiring and moving to Florida.  She loved to golf, cook, play cards, and travel with her adoring husband, Raymond.  Genevieve was happiest when she was surrounded by and caring for her family.  She enjoyed entertaining, and was an expert at making people feel welcome.  Visiting hours are from 3-6 PM on Tuesday , September 4, at the Naples Funeral Home, 3107 Davis Boulevard, Naples  (239-775-4255).  A funeral service will take place at 5:30PM.  In lieu of flowers , please donate to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whipporwill Lane, Naples, Fl  34105 in Genevieve’s memory. “Genevieve was my strength and made me feel ten feet tall when I stood beside her”  Ray Luggiero.

Jessie Wagner

   Jessie Wagner, 93, formerly of the Bronx, Thurs, Aug 23.  Beloved mother of the late Michael Nieman.  Loving aunt of Robert and Joanne Wagner, Lois and Derek Connolly, Thomas and Terry Wagner, Lloyd and Fern Wagner, and Lisa Wagner.  Also survived by many dear great-nieces and great-nephews.

   Visiting hours are Saturday 4-6 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale. Burial Monday 2 PM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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Anthony E. Orecchio

   Anthony E. Orecchio, 82, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012.  Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Pigoncelli).  Loving father of Mark and his wife Barbara of Emerson, Suzanne Ohliger and her husband Richard of Philadelphia, PA, and Thomas and his wife Allison of Old Tappan.  Adored grandfather of Kristen and her husband Matt, Joseph, Jacob, Vincent, Matthew, Nicholas (Niko), and Alexander (Alex).  Also survived by three sisters and other loving relatives.

   Mr. Orecchio was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Before retiring, he worked locally many years in the HVAC industry.   He was past commander of American Legion Post 272, a volunteer on the Norwood Emergency Medical Services, a member of the Optimist Club, and a Boyscout Leader for Troop 272, all in Norwood.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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

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Fu-Yen Chen

   Fu-Yen Chen, 71, of Harrington Park, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012.  Beloved husband of Theresa Yu-Ping Chen.  Loving father of Morgan Chen and his wife Katherine of Highland Park, NJ and Lynn Chen and her husband Abe Forman-Greenwald of Los Angeles, CA.  Adored grandfather of Tiberio, Isaac, Mella, and Hunter.  Dear brother of six siblings.

 

   Mr. Chen worked as an IT Professional before retiring.  He was also the Founding President of the Kunqu Society (1988-1996), ethnomusicologist (Wesleyan University, Ph.D., 1976), and a Woodrow Wilson National Fellow (1971-1972).  Mr. Chen was the architect and leader in establishing the Society as a leading Chinese Opera cultural-arts organization.

 

   A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, August 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, 150 Harriot Ave. Harrington Park, NJ.  Visiting hours are Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 3-6 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  Please visit www.pizzifuneralhome.com for more information.

Ann I. DeSocio

   Ann I. DeSocio (nee Morris), 75, of Norwood, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Robert who died this past December.  Loving mother of Robert, Jr. and his wife Laurie of Warren Twp., NJ, Richard and his wife Melissa of Palmerton, PA, Michael and his wife Krista of Knoxville, TN, and Jeanine Dixson and her husband John of Dallas, TX.  Dear sister of Carol Ernst of Tacoma, WA.  Adored grandmother of Joseph, Matthew, Julia, Eli, and Nika..  Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

   Before retiring, Ann was a computer analyst for Dassalt Falcon Jet Corp. in Teterboro.  She had belonged to the Norwood Senior Center.

   Vsiting hours are Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.  A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-227-2345.

Steve E. Fetcho

   Steve E. Fetcho, 78, of Northvale, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012.  Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Roberts).  Loving father of Steve and his wife Lydia of Ruckersville, VA, Daniel and his wife Carol of Columbia, IL, and Jenise Esposito and her husband Rich of Haworth.  Adored grandfather of Christine, Eric, Nicole, Jennifer, Jonathan, Keith, Christopher, and Ricky.  Dear uncle of Robert Korzi.

   Mr. Fetcho was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and had been a member of the Bergenfield VFW.  Before retiring he was a transit officer for the New York City Transit Authority for over 20 years.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to …                        would be appreciated.

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Angela Joan Renna

   Angela Joan Renna, 84, of New Milford since 1962, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony Renna.  Devoted mother of Patricia Segedin and her husband Richard of Old Tappan, Angela Casey and her husband Frank of San Francisco, CA, Paula Hewitson and her husband Joseph of San Francisco, CA, and Donna Zambetti and her husband Edward of Gulf Breeze, FL. Sister of Loretta Sutera, Josephine Vieitez, Larry Pitarresi, and the late Frances Ludwig.  Adored grandmother of Richard, Jane, Julianne, Jaclyn, Thomas, Robert, Brandon, Terra, Gioanna, James, Matthew, Andrew, and Alanna.  Predeceased by her grandbaby Joseph.  Cherished great-grandmother of Nick, Aidan, and Joey.

   “Angie” had an infectious laugh, a ferocious jitterbug and a beautiful smile.  She will be remembered for her love of boating, fishing, tending her garden, cooking and baking.  She will be dearly missed.

   Visiting hours are Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM with entombment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

   In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Name Home Hospice, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 in Angie’s memory would be greatly appreciated.