Herbert B. Tietjen, 88, of Northvale, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Yanucci). Cherished father of Brian and wife Joanne of Monroe, NY, Michael and wife Mary of Northvale, Christopher and wife Gina of Northvale and Kathleen Fry and husband Kevin of Rumson. Cherished grandfather of Michael Jr., Elysia, Jessica, Brian Jr., Owen, Vanessa, Teagan, Declan and Eamon and  great-grandfather of Marilyn, Gerard and Evelyn. Beloved son of the late Frederick and Katherine and dear brother of John and the late Frederick, Eugene and Florence.

Proud veteran of the Korean War, Herb served as sergeant in the US Army in artillery corps and was a member of the Northvale American Legion Post 366. He was a plumber for Plumbers Local 24 in Hackensack for over 30 years and was a devoted Yankee fan.

Visiting hours are Friday 3-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with a service to be held at 6:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Herb’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, would be greatly appreciated.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Nella Bogaczyk (nee Giansetto) died peacefully in her home in Maryland on August 16, 2018 at the age of 75.

Nella was born in New York, NY to Leonardo and Clementine Giansetto. She graduated from Bergenfield High School in 1960. She married Robert Bogaczyk in 1971. During their 46 years of marriage Nella and Robert lived in Closter, NJ, Madison, WI, and Annapolis, MD.

In addition to her loving husband Robert, Nella is survived by her three children: Suzanne Hartigan and her husband Patrick, John Bogaczyk and his wife Kastury, and Joseph Bogaczyk; and two grandchildren, Gabrielle Hartigan and Luke Bogaczyk. Beloved sister of Joan Mullin.

A wake is scheduled for 3pm-5pm on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Pizzi Funeral Home (120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ 07647).

A funeral is scheduled for 10am on Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Church of St. Mary (20 Legion Pl, Closter, NJ 07624), with the burial to follow at George Washington Memorial Park (234 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652).

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Nella’s life.

Flowers and condolences may be sent to at Pizzi Funeral Home (120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ 07647).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Nella’s name to a charity of your choice.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Gloria Hoffer, 94 on Saturday August 11, 2018 in Vero Beach, Florida.  She is survived by her son George (Judi) of Toms River formerly of Ridgewood, NJ and her grandchildren Samantha and Patrick.  Visitation is Thursday from 6-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. Graveside Service Friday 10AM Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. For directions, condolences and more information, visit pizzifuneralhome.com

Anthony Vittiglio died peacefully on August 12, 2018 at his home in Apex, North Carolina.

He was 97 years old.

Born on January 1, 1921, in Cassino, Italy, of Filomena D’Alessandro and Luigi Vittiglio, he was the eldest sibling of Mary Cardillo and Jenny Rizzi. He married Mary Varlese in December 1949, who died in an earlier year of cancer. Prior to her death, Anthony spent many happy years with her in their former family home on Reeder Place in Rockland County, New York.

Anthony worked as a licensed operating engineer for a New York construction company, and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He later established a construction company of his own, Melvit Construction Corp., in which he served as president.

Anthony was also a proud veteran of the United States Army and was decorated for his military service during World War II, in which he took part in active duty in Europe. He was also decorated by the French Government for his role in the 95^th Division’s liberation of the city of Metz, France, and was particularly honored to take part in the memorial ceremony in that city honoring 95^th Division veterans, which was held on the anniversary of its liberation a few years ago. Anthony also looked forward to reconnecting with surviving veterans and their families at their Annual 95^th Division Reunions held in various major cities throughout the states.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Tina Fazio, and his four daughters and their families: Diana and Magdy Elshenawy, Laura and Patrick Benvenuto, Joyce and Claudio Rodrigo, and Janet and Raul Tersy; his grandchildren: Tarek, Samara, and Mariam Elshenawy; Danielle and Patrick Benvenuto; Cristina Rodrigo and Alyssa Walsh; and Julia, Anthony, and Alex Tersy. Anthony is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Zoe and Roman.

A wake will be held on Friday, August 17, from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647. Funeral services will take place at 11 am on Saturday, August 18, at St. Boniface RC Church, 5 Willow Tree Road, Wesley Hills, NY 10952 with interment to follow at Onderdonk Veterans Cemetery, Suffern, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

DonnaMarie Whelan (nee Malloy), 60, of Upper Saddle River, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. Beloved wife of Robert T. Whelan. Cherished sister of Lawrence Malloy and wife Priscilla and Virginia Curry.

DonnaMarie was a speech therapist for the State of NJ Department of Developmental Disabilities for many years before retiring.

The family will gather at the Church of the Annunciation, 50 W. Midland Ave, Paramus on Thursday at 11:30 AM with a mass to be celebrated at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Arrangements entrusted to Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (201-767-3050).

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Robert J. Naperschat, 76, of Point Pleasant, formerly of Rockleigh, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Maureen Naperschat (nee: Barba). Loving father of Theresa Butler and husband Thomas of Rockleigh, Lisa Sorrentino and husband Anthony of Englewood Cliffs and Brendan Naperschat of Tomskins Cove, NY. Adored grandfather of Anthony, Christopher, Michael, Katie and Thomas. Brother of Viola Thiessen.

Robert was an US Army veteran and an entrepreneur.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee. Visiting hours are Thursday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201.767.3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Fisherhouse Foundation at TheFisherhouse.org or 888.294.8560 would be appreciated.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Zenaida A. Cruz, 85, of Bergenfield, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Angel Jugo, Sr.  Cherished mother of Angel Jugo and wife Juliet of Northvale.  Proud grandmother of Lyza Quilalan and husband Sean and Lyzzette Grassi and husband Stephen.  Adored great grandmother of James, Liam, Daniel, Ryan and Skylar.  Predeceased by 17 brothers and sisters.

Zenaida was born on March 15, 1933 in Manila, Philippines. While living in the Philippines, she worked in a law firm. She emigrated to the United States in the 1970s and was an Administrative Assistant at the Closter Library. Prior she worked for Shop Rite in Northvale.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, August 7^th at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with inurnment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ.  Visiting hours are Saturday, August 4^th from 2-5 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201.767.3050).

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Lucy Barbieri (nee Lanza), 95, of Northvale, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Cherished mother of Sharron Brauer of Whiting, Linda Barbieri of Dennis, MA, Robert Jr. and wife Eileen of Southport, NC, William and wife Renee of Closter, Tina Stamato and husband Howard of Bridgewater and Jill Clubb and husband Brad of Manheim, PA. Adored grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of seven. Predeceased by three brothers and three sisters.

Lucy was a member of the Northvale Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary as well as the Democratic Club and the PTA.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Sunday 3-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northvale Volunteer Fire Dept, 204 Washington St., Northvale, NJ 07647.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Michael Sharon, 98, of Norwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Beloved husband of Olga (nee Barchewski) for 72 years. Devoted father of Andrea Sharon of Santa Fe, NM, Patricia Gallucci of Hewitt, NJ and the late Micaela Fitch. Adored grandfather of Christine Bradshaw, Janel Gallucci and Michelle Gallucci. Dearest father-in-law of Gary Gallucci and Frank Fitch. Predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.

Michael was a US Army machine gun operator during of WWII and had been a member of the Northvale VFW and Norwood American Legion. An avid gardener, he belonged to the Harrington Park Garden Club. He was a mechanical engineer for Stanson Chemical Co. in Bogota for 60 years before retiring.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 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 Michael’s memory may be made to the Paramus Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Dr., Paramus, NJ 07652.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com