June M. Groll (nee Reilly) “Mama June”, 81, of Orangeburg, formerly of Tappan, passed away at Joe Raso Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 5, 2017. June was the devoted mother of Kimberly Allen of Tappan, Richard Allen of Sparkill, Dana (Allen) Gabrielson of Sparkill and Rob Brennan and his wife Cheryl of Nebraska. She was the cherished grandmother of Kyle Boyce, and Sophia, Elizabeth and James Brennan. Dearest sister of Dick Allen of Ohio and the late Jack Reilly. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and was a “special mother” to Donna Brown.

June was a former Orangetown Councilwoman and a district manager for the County of Rockland for many years. June cared deeply for everyone she knew whether you were family, friend, or a member of the community and was always willing to help those in need.  She loved singing in St. Johns choir, her membership in Catholic Daughters, laughing with family and trips to Atlantic City.  She cherished living in the Hudson Valley and all the beauty it held.  Finally, she would not want you to stand by her grave and weep.  She is not there.  She is a thousand winds that blow, diamond glints on the snow, sunlight on the ripened grain, and the gentle autumn rain.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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William C. Patrico, 65, Of Warwick, NY, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Karen M. (nee Biss). Cherished father of Jeff and his wife Kim of Wyckoff. Proud and loving grandfather of Jake and Olivia. Also survived by his dear cousin, Mark Normyle of NC.
Bill was a veteran of the US Air Force. He owned and operated North East Fire and Safety in Northvale for many years. He was a devoted and active parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale, where he was a youth minister, Eucharistic minister and ran the Men’s Cornerstone. He had also been a member of the Northvale American Legion and the Optimist Club of Norwood.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the WarwickCommunity Ambulance, PO Box 315, Warwick, NY 10990, the Warwick Humane Society, 48 Public Works Rd. or St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St. Northvale, NJ 07647.
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Visiting hours are Thursday 11 AM – 12 Noon

A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon

Louis A. Lissi, 91, of Northvale died on Friday, January 20, 2017. Beloved husband of his late wife Lucy (nee D’Ercole). Devoted father of Donna and Louis, Jr. Predeceased by his sisters, Catherine Lissi and Mary Marcason, and brothers, Fred and Bruno.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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On January 19^th 2017 George Brueck, a 45 year resident of Harrington Park, went home to be with his Lord. Born in New York City in 1942 to German immigrants, he was a graduate of New York University, was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis and had a 35 year career as a Manager of the New York Telephone company. George was a lifetime member of the Harrington Park Ambulance Corps, where he volunteered as a Captain as well as an ambulance driver. While still working, he volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, where he served for 15 years as a member of the team of “Greyheads.” George and his loving wife of 52 years, Rosanna, were members of the Community Gospel Church in Northvale. George is survived by his wife Rosanna, his sister Suzanne of Orlando, Florida, many nieces and nephews, as well as his four children – Cristina of Monroe, NY, Elizabeth of Englewood, NJ, Paul and his wife Rosalin of Tuckahoe, NY and Michael and his wife Erin of Darien, CT. He was also a proud grandfather to his four grandchildren Jessica, Ryan, Ashley and Harlan. A wake will be held at the Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale on Sunday January 22^nd from 2-5pm. A funeral service will take place on Monday January 23^rd at the Community Gospel Church in Northvale at 11am.

Rocchitella “Roxanne” Fanelli (nee Motta), 80, of Norwood, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. Roxanne was born on July 7, 1936 in Laurenzana, Potenza, Italy and in 1958 she came to the U.S. after marrying her beloved late husband John R. Fanelli.

Roxanne was the loving mother to Frank A. Fanelli and his wife Cristina of Norwood, NJ and Salvatore Fanelli and his wife Marianne of Campbell Hall, NY. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Virginia, John and Francesca. Dearest sister of Maria Zarrella and her late husband Giuseppe, Carmela Arena and her husband Michael, Josephine Rusciano and her husband Vincent, Margaret Mazza and her husband Giuseppe, John Motta and his wife Vera, Maria Rosaria Ribaudo and her husband Tony. Devoted sister-in-law of Florence Fanelli and her late husband Joseph, and Jerry Fanelli and his wife Marie, and aunt to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Roxanne worked as a cafeteria aid at Junior High School 80 in the Bronx, NY. Once she moved to New Jersey in 1981, she worked as a cafeteria aid at Burns and Roe in Oradell, New Jersey. She also worked at Ingleside Nursing Home of Old Tappan, NJ as a dietary aid up until its closing. Upon her retirement, Roxanne worked as a crossing guard for over 20 years in Norwood, NJ near Holy Family Catholic Academy. Roxanne’s passions were cooking, sewing, gardening and spending time with her family.

Visiting hours are Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 4-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Norwood, NJ with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp.

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Barbara S. Deitmaring (nee Carlson), 62, of Norwood, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. Beloved wife of Thomas F. Deitmaring. Adored mother of Melissa and Robert. Dear sister of the late Rosemarie Walker. Barbara began her career in education teaching music as well as giving private piano lessons. Later becoming the district supervisor of elementary education for the West New York Board of Education. She dedicated her life to the promotion of music and education blessing many with a passion for learning. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Joseph P. Diglio, 78, of Orangeburg, passed away at home on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Perna). Devoted father of Virginia Bonardi and her husband Richard of Blauvelt and Anthony Diglio and his wife Denise of West Nyack. Adored grandfather of Joseph, Alexandra and Anthony. Loving brother of the late Camille Marinaccio and Joanne Del Vecchio. Dear brother-in-law of Angela Natelli and her husband Vincent and Marianne Alvino.

Joe dedicated his life to his family and his country. He was a US Army Veteran. He faithfully served the City of New York on the NYPD for over 32 years. Upon retirement he was a Rockland County Sheriff for 15 years. He most enjoyed time at home with his family and working out at the gym. He will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 AM at St. Catherine’s RC Church, Blauvelt with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

Donations in Joe’s memory can be made to St. Rita’s Church, 448 College Ave, Bronx, NY 10451 or the American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org.

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Olga Vretenar Mulroy (nee Mulinkova), of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Beloved wife of Thomas Mulroy. Cherished mother of Jana Vretenar of East Rutherford and adored grandmother of Hana.

Olga escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia several months before the president at the time, Alexander Dubcek, loosened up the borders just prior to the Prague Spring and subsequent Warsaw Pact invasion.

Olga had been a CAD operator for various engineering firms. She was a member of the Slovak Country Club in Sullivan County, NY.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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Philip Karp, 91, of Northvale, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Alek and wife Grace of Kinnelon, Denis of California and Catherine McLean and husband James of Washington State. Cherished grandfather of Sierra, Nicholas and Jake. Dearest brother of the late Stanley and Olga.

Philip was a WWII Navy veteran. Before retiring he was a tool and die maker for Swingline in Queens, NY.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

Arrangements by the Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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