Garry Leo Lazarewicz, 72, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was the beloved uncle of Mark Svevar and his wife Ashley of Charlestown, MA; Lynn Svevar and her fiancé Peter Canigiani of Port Washington, NY; and Grace Accardi of Newark, NJ. Proud great-uncle of Vivienne Svevar of Charlestown, MA. Brother of Deborah Svevar of San Antonio, TX.  Also survived by many other loving friends and extended relatives.

Garry was born to Leo and Margaret Lazarewicz on December 20, 1948 in Queens, NY.  He grew up in Middle Village, graduating from Christ the King High School in 1966.  He studied business administration, earning a bachelor’s degree from Baruch College in 1971 and later a master’s.  Garry lived in Edgewater, NJ before settling in Northvale in 1979.

Following a distinguished career in the IT industry, Garry retired in 2015.  He had most recently served as Vice President of IS and Chairman of the Security Committee at Infocrossing, Inc. in Leonia, NJ.  There, he was responsible for the development and support of internal systems and customer applications, integration projects with the global parent company, and corporate security.  Garry joined Infocrossing in 1995 upon the acquisition of MCC Corporation where he was Vice President of Corporate Research and Development. At MCC, he directly supported the company’s largest client, a multi-billion dollar Japanese transportation company. Prior to joining MCC, Garry was Director of MIS for Global Terminal and Container Services.

A lifelong sports fan, Garry embraced the free time that retirement afforded him by attending countless high school, college, and professional events.  He was especially fond of horse racing and the Yankees, though he also indulged niece Lynn’s preference for the Mets.  He enjoyed dining out, film, and conversation.  His trusty Fitbit tallied many long walks in pursuit of 2,500 miles each year—a goal Garry handily exceeded.  Above all, Garry was generous and kind, always ready to help family and friends in any way he could.

Visiting hours Friday, April 16, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). Burial will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11 AM at St. John’s Cemetery, Queens, NY.

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Frances D. Semler (nee D’Aloia), 102, of Closter for 57 years, formerly of West New York, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Beloved wife of the late George J. Semler for 61 years. Devoted mother of Mary Paul, George, Mark and wife Alexis, Paul and Susan. Loving grandmother of Claire Mey and husband Mark and great-grandmother of Lydia, Cecilia and Julia. Dear sister of the late Ciriaco D’Aloia, Lucille DellaPietro, Olga Semler and Frank D’Aloia.

Mrs. Semler was a graduate of Mt. St. Dominic Academy, Caldwell and Georgian Court College, Lakewood and later obtained her teacher’s certificate from Jersey State Teacher’s College. She taught at Burnet Street School in Newark for over 20 years. She was a professed Third Order Carmelite for more than 20 years, still actively participating as a formator. A devout Catholic and daily communicant, she was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Closter and taught CCD, served on the Parish Council and established the RCIA program. In her later years she attended daily mass at Our Lady of Victories, Harrington Park. Mrs. Semler was a member of White Beeches Golf & Country Club, Haworth for over 50 years.

Mrs. Semler became an avid Yankees and baseball fan in her mid-80’s and enjoyed going to games and meeting the players for many years.

Mrs. Semler enjoyed a long and healthy life and remained extremely active right up to the day she went home to the Lord. She will be greatly missed.

The family will gather at Our Lady of Victories Church, Harrington Park on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 9:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady of Victories, 150 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640, would be greatly appreciated.

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Ida E. Bajakian (nee Pacione), 92, of Bergenfield, passed away at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.  Devoted wife of the late Nishan. Beloved mother of Mark of San Diego, CA, Deborah and her husband Dean of Norwood, NJ and William and his wife Wendy of Norwood, NJ. Also, her son, Brian who died in infancy. Proud and loving grandmother of Nicholas and Tyler.  Dearest late sisters, Goldie Cancro and Gloria Shaw.  Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. 

In addition to being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Ida’s working career started by tailoring models’ clothing in NYC. Throughout life she continued to pursue her interest in women’s clothing at several stores in Bergenfield. 

Along with loving her family, Ida enjoyed making pizzelles for her two grandsons.

Ida was an active parishioner of St. John’s RC Church, of Bergenfield.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11 AM at St John’s Church, Bergenfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ida’s memory may be made to a soup kitchen of your choice.

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Our beloved “Jimmy” Jaime Cuellar was born on August 28, 1922 in Honduras, Central America, and ascended into heaven on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus, NJ. Upon his arrival to the United States of America, he joined the armed forces and established a 50-year longevity with them. He became a Merchant Marine, and that’s how he met his cherished wife when he travelled to Cuba. They arrived in the United States of America in 1960.  His last place of residency was Hillsdale, NJ.  He is survived by his cherished wife Helia R. Cuellar, and his daughters: Lourdes C. Salazar, Maria E. Cedeño, Inais Vazquez, and he was predeceased by his son, Carlos D. Cuellar in 1995. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather to eleven grandchildren, and sixteen greatgrandchildren. His love, compassion, and generosity will live in our hearts forever.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 75 N. Church Road, Sparta, NJ 07871.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

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Timothy Fitzpatrick, 51, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Riverdale, NY and Tappan, NY, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Cherished son of Margaret Fitzpatrick and her husband Patrick Dowling. He was predeceased by his father Thomas Fitzpatrick. Loving brother of Patrick Fitzpatrick and his wife Tara of Little Silver, NJ. Proud uncle of Michael, Meghan, Alana and Kevin. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visiting hours are Friday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:30 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly, NJ. The mass can be viewed through the church website, www.olshtappan.com, or through the link below:

https://olshtappan.com/

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tim’s memory may be made to Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue through the link below:

https://www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org/info/contact

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Joseph Gregory Fernandez, “Joe”, 23, of Old Tappan, NJ, was taken away from us suddenly on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Survived by his proud and loving parents, Joseph and Crystal Fernandez and sister Jennifer. Cherished grandson of Ruby Salerno (late Gregory) of Norwood, and Joseph E. Fernandez (late Joan). Beloved nephew of Jennifer Gilligan and husband Martin and Lesley Fernandez. Dear cousin of Brian and Bradley.

Joe was a graduate of Northern Valley Old Tappan High School and attended the University of Rhode Island before becoming an electrician and working for USIS in Pearl River, NY.

Joe was a funny, sincere, kind, and generous son, brother, and loyal friend. He especially loved time around a fire with family and friends. He will be terribly missed.

Those who feel comfortable are invited to pay their respects on Thursday from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Valley Program Foundation 200 Summit Street Norwood, NJ 07648. 

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Anne Negri (nee Ciuffo), 76, of Valley Cottage, NY, passed away at home on Friday, April 2, 2021. Beloved wife of Frank C. Negri. Devoted mother of Deborah Mazur and her late husband Michael of Congers, NY and Frank A. Negri and his wife Michelle of New City, NY. Proud grandmother of Michael, Anthony, Frank, Joseph and Thomas. Dearest sister of Mary Musto and Arthur Ciuffo.

Funeral services were private.

Those who wish may make a donation in Anne’s memory to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, www.komen.org.

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Annunziata Poggiogalle (nee Graziano) “Bella”, 89, of Northvale, NJ since 1955, passed away at home on Monday, March 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Devoted mother of Bettino and wife Christina of FL, Rosanna Piccinich and husband Umberto of Greenwood Lake, NY, Gianni and wife Patricia of Hillsdale, NJ, Felice of Northvale and Roberto of Northvale. Cherished grandmother of Celina, Brittany, John William, James Angelo and Umberto, Jr. Dearest sister of Joseph Graziano and wife Elisa of Old Tappan, NJ, Peter Graziano and late wife Maryanne of Haworth, NJ and the late Maria Giovanna DiRese and Gerdina Tullio.

Annunziata was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister devoted to caring for her family. She had also been a seamstress in Dumont, NJ for many years before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing at home and playing with her grandchildren too.

She wanted us to know we have all learned from her ways, and that we have respected her every wish and need. Heaven awaits her arrival, especially Angelo, our great father who had worked so diligently to see our mother’s wishes and needs fulfilled. They will all be waiting for her arrival at the table of our Lord, to eat fish, break bread, and drink wine, welcoming our mother, Annunziata Poggiogalle, who was the greatest mother we will ever know. Hugs and kisses, never enough in my family in heaven, never enough.

Visiting hours are Monday, April 5, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed through the livestream link below:

https://boxcast.tv/channel/annunziata-poggiogalle-nee-graziano-funeral-mass-335074

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, www.foundationforwomenscancer.org.

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David H. Layne, 72 of New Windsor, NY formerly of Jamaica, Queens peacefully passed away at home on April 28, 2020. He was survived by his loving wife, Maria Pippi-Layne and his beloved son, David H. Layne III. He was the proud grandfather of David IV and Zorianne. David was a devoted son, who lovingly cared for his parents, Ena and David all their lives.

David graduated from Norfolk State in VA in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

He worked for Pan American Airways in Rockleigh, NJ as a tariff specialist for most of his career. Pan Am gave him the opportunity to enjoy many trips to Germany, for Oktoberfest and the German Car show, as well as Japan and Hawaii.

His hobbies were bowling, biking, photography and working on his cars. After going to Germany for his “little car”, his 944, he joined the Porsche Club of North America.

He was always ready to travel with Maria whether it was domestic for work or to visit family and friends in Italy.

David was a parishioner at St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale, where he was warmly welcomed and felt at home. David’s faith was a major part of who he was.

He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s, 199 Walnut Street, Northvale, NJ 07647 and can be viewed through the livestream link below:

https://boxcast.tv/channel/david-layne-funeral-mass-826552

Those who wish may make a donation in David’s memory to St. Anthony’s Church.

Barbara Haynoski    February 21, 1938- March 24, 2021

Barbara Haynoski (nee Ziegler) a former New York city native and forty- five plus year active resident of Norwood, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24^th. Barbara was a loving, supportive, devoted wife and best friend to the late Benjamin T. Haynoski and the adoring mother-in-law of the late Andrew I. Rubinstein. Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Karen, and cherished, devoted grandsons, Benjamin and Aaron.  Barbara was so proud of her grandsons and took great joy and pride that her first grandson was named after her late husband, Benjamin.  Barbara is also survived by her brother, Robert Ziegler (Bobby) and his adult children, her niece and two nephews and their families.  When Barbara lived in her Norwood home she loved “grandson sitting” for baby Benjamin. Later, Barbara moved not too far from Norwood, to live with her daughter and grandsons. She relished in being able to share in both Benjamin and Aaron’s everyday lives from their learning to walk, starting school, martial arts practice, piano playing, bike riding and their many other activities and interests.

Barbara married Benjamin and they immediately bought their beautiful, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom dream home and moved to what was then called by city folks the “sticks” in Norwood, New Jersey in 1964.  She and her husband then completed their college degrees together from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  She enjoyed part-time teaching, shorthand and typing early on in her working life.  Later, she spent most of her working life in a law firm as a legal secretary on Wall Street and legal administrator and paralegal in patent and trademark law. She worked for CPC International for many years and made dear, life-long friends there. She then worked at SONY Corporation of America in the Intellectual Property Department where she again made strong bonds and life-long friends and eventually took early retirement from Sony to travel more with her husband.  Barbara was civic-minded and besides acting CEO of her household, was a Norwood Girl Scout leader for five years and an active charter member and executive board member for nine years of the Women’s Club of Norwood. She was appointed as councilwoman of Norwood to complete the term of a member who was no longer able to serve and then was elected and served as a councilwoman for another seven years and served as a liaison to the Norwood Board of Health.

Barbara also enjoyed hobbies like ceramics, knitting and gardening and was interested in the great civilizations of Latin America, the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas. She vacationed in many countries to learn about their cultures before it was even fashionable to travel to places like Peru and the Yucatan. Later in life she enjoyed the beaches of Sanibel Island, cruising with her husband and family to Panama, Alaska and Hawaii. She was a wonderful, devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister who always looked to the positive and avoided the negative.  She will be missed by all that knew and loved her, but we will take and try to abide by the many lessons she taught us to live our lives as civic minded, strong, loyal, and optimistic people.