Robert Joseph Garabed, 70, of Mahwah, formerly of Teaneck, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Loving father of Kimberly Thayres and her husband Edward of Lavallette and Robert Garabed of Jersey City. Beloved brother of Elaine and Ralph Young, Joseph and the late Bernadette Garabed, Glenn and Lisa Garabed, Janice and Kerry Bender and Cheryl and Kenneth Hauser. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Robert was a US Air Force Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a software sales representative for Innovation Data Processing in Little Falls.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday 12 noon at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are Friday 5-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Casper T. “Bud” Will, of Tappan, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. Born October 11th 1929 in Yonkers, NY. Retired executive of CIGNA Special Risk Facilities Inc. Attended St. Denis parochial school, Manhattan Prep, and New York University.He was predeceased by his wife, Helen (née Manix). He is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane Fick (Bob), Joanne Ciriello (Peter), Patricia Boyer (Steve), and Denise Pawlowski (Alex). He is succeeded by his eight grandchildren, Colleen, Kaitlin, Thomas, Kerri Anne, Matthew, Meghan, Jack and Daniel. Bud was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was active in community affairs serving as adjutant and financial officer of the John M. Perry Post American Legion and as president of Palisades Swim Club. He was also an active parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, serving in the capacity of lector, president of the men’s club, member of the pastoral parish counsel under Fr. Dale and Fr. Dwyer, and trustee.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Yonkers. Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).Those who wish may make donations in Bud’s memory may to the John M. Perry Post 1044, PO Box 311, Sparkill, NY 10976.www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Theodore Michael Saydah “Ted,” 93, of Closter, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Joyce (née Ontra). Devoted family man and cherished father of Gerard and wife Judy of Middletown, JoAnne Therese of Norwood, Jenifer Saydah and fiancé Kevin McGovern of Norwood, and Jill Marie Ross and husband George of Northvale. Adored grandfather of Erica Joyce DiMarzo and husband Rob, Michelle Saydah, Mary Gabrielle Saydah, Theo Saydah, and James Saydah. Dearest brother of Eleanor Sahadi of Demarest and the late Jim and George. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.Ted was a proud US Navy veteran of WWII, earning the American Theatre and Victory Medals. Educated at Trinity College and School of Visual Arts, he went on to a career as an Art Director in NYC before working for The Record newspaper as a manager where he retired from. Ted was very involved in local and county politics and was a Bergen County Committeeman for several years. He was an active parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Closter, was a lector, and along with his wife Joyce, taught CCD for many years. He loved sports and was an avid fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers, NY Mets, NY Giants, and NJ Devils. Ted also was a self-taught musician earning first-chair trombone in the Fort Hamilton HS band.Visiting hours will be Tuesday 11 AM to 1 PM, at which time a funeral service will be held at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. A charity close to Ted’s heart is the NJ Rett Syndrome Association. Donations in Ted’s memory may be made to NJRSA, www.njrsa.org. www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Joseph W. Vitale, 67, of Norwood, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Amelia (nee Gimino). Proud father of Samantha and the late Anthony. Loving brother of Theresa Smith and her husband Fred and the late Rose Brickwood. He is also survived by many other cherished family members and dear friends.

Joe was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. A devoted husband and father, Joe will be remembered for his love of family and friends, his passion for antique cars and his dedicated work ethic. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 1:30 PM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Friday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Stand Up To Cancer at www.standuptocancer.org.

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Erika L. Wittrock (nee Loerz, 76, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, formerly of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Beloved wife of Norbert. Devoted mother of Jonny and wife Amy of Chester, NY and Chris and wife Jennifer of Park Ridge, NJ. Adored grandmother of Sebastian, Brandon, Clara, Emma, Charlotte and Brooks. Dearest sister of Gretel Bunz and Walter Loerz and his wife Christl.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4-7 PM.

Those who wish may make donations in Erika’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Victoria Amanda Papalambros, 20, of Tappan, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Cherished daughter of George and Carol Papalambros. Loving sister of Christina, Kaitlynn and Alexander. Adored granddaughter of Angelo and Katey Papalambros and the late George and Florence Daher. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is also survived by her beloved cat Porsche.

Victoria’s smile illuminated a room.   Her laugh echoed. She was compassionate, loving and sympathetic to all people she encountered.   She loved children and would take the time to play and read to them. She will be one soul that will be sorely missed by many.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-9 PM.

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Hendra Wargo (nee Siegel), of Port Jervis, NY, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late John G. “Jack” Wargo.  Cherished mother of Lisa Mirakaj and her husband Matt of Tappan and Dawn Palazzo and her husband Michael of Port Jervis, NY.  Adored grandmother of Maria, Anthony, Angela, Jill, Diana, Michael and Mandee and great-grandmother of Logan, Kaylee, Aria, Victoria, Sophia and Mandelin.

Hendra always lived life on her own terms as a truly unique individual. She deeply treasured her journeys aboard her houseboat on the Hudson River for many years. She is now set free to join her husband for new adventures upon the river. As Hendra would say, “Take it from me, I know these things.”

Visiting hours will be Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Rabbi led memorial service will be at 1:30pm at Pizzi Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations dedicated in Hendra’s memory may be made to https://www.stjude.org/give.html 

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Burial will take place on Tuesday, 10 AM at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

Leona Neuscheler, 80, of Northvale, passed away November 24, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was the beloved wife of the late Norbert Neuscheler. She was the devoted mother of Lorena and her husband Anthony Russo of Ringwood, NJ and Richard and his wife Nancy LaIacoma of Stanhope, NJ. Stepmother to Laura Neuscheler of Wayne, NJ and Michael and his wife Joan Neuscheler of Stamford, CT. Loving grandmother to Davin and the late Miranda LaIacoma, Christopher, Dylan, and Corinne Russo, Kristin and Danielle Neuscheler, Travis, Christopher, and Jena Neuscheler.

Leona was employed as a medical assistant and raised her family in Harrington Park. She moved to Northvale in 1985 and worked at Inmac Computer Supplies until her retirement at the age of 62 after which she joined the Northvale Ambulance Corps as an EMT.

Leona had a passion for traveling, reading, and was an avid fisherwoman. She was a member of the Red Hats Club and Golden Age Club.

Funeral services were private.

Donations in her name may be made to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

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Azizeh F. Emami-Khoei, 90, of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Beloved mother of Maryam Arakelian and her husband Sam of Northvale. Adored grandmother of Lara, Andrew and Eric. Dearest sister of Negar Teymouraz, Guity Emami-Khoei and the late Danny Emami-Khoei.

Azizeh was a seamstress. She loved children and will be remembered as everyone’s grandma.

Visiting hours will be Friday 6-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 10 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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