February 19, 1933 – February 26, 2019

MaryAnn, a long time resident of Norwood, NJ passed away from congestive heart failure, in Placerville, CA, where she moved in with her eldest daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, her parents Vera and Edward Miskovitz, and her brother Edward Miskovitz.  She is survived by her children, Deborah Blackman; Warren “Buddy” (Linda Sue) Clark; Bonnie (Wayne) Duty; and Nancy (Leonard) Noble.  She was a proud grandmother to Kelly Murray, Stephanie (Paul) Budinich, Shannon (Ryan) Yourkvitch, Amanda (John) Dilorio, Le-Ann (Guy) Griese, and Trevor Twist; as well as 8 great grandchildren, Cody, Ella, Julie, Charlotte; Charlie, Violet; Gabriel; Nicole. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, 16 March at 11:00 in the Community Church, 1 Spring Street, Harrington Park.  In lieu of flowers, instead, please consider a donation to your local American Heart Association, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, or CLAWS Adoption Center in Closter, NJ.

John Martin Straub, 40, of Norwood, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Beloved son of Stanley and the late Jacqueline. Cherished brother of Suzanne Whalen and her husband Jason of Park Ridge. Adored grandson of Muriel and the late Arthur. Loving nephew of Lillian and John Skoda of Norwood, Arthur and Charlene Straub of DE and the late John Straub. John was the proud uncle of William and Jack. Dear cousin of Julianne Skoda, Ashley Picaman and Kurt Straub. A friend to all, he will be missed for his quick smile and a kind word.

John has been a Realtor for many years, most recently working for RE/MAX in Closter. He was a member of the Norwood Volunteer Fire Department, served on the Norwood Board of Adjustments and was County Committee Member for the Norwood Republican Organization.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday 11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 & 6-9 PM.

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

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John E. Richardson, 93, of Piermont, NY, formerly of Montvale, NJ, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Beloved husband of Harriet (nee Lasting). Cherished father of Debra L. Richardson of Upper Grandview, NY and John E. Richardson, Jr. of Miami, FL. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Ada Richardson and his sister Lola Roberts and her husband Thomas. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

John was a US Army Veteran of WWII. He retired from the FDNY after 20 years of dedicated service. He had a passion for Real Estate and was successful at it for over 50 years.

John was a devoted husband and father and loved animals and being outdoors. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 10 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Gaetano Giordano, 63, of Blauvelt, NY, formerly of Sicily, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Alaimo). Devoted father of three daughters; Giovanna Williams and husband Brian, of Nanuet, Francesca Maniscalco and husband Salvatore, of Chantilly, VA and Dr. Stephanie Giordano and husband Lazar Nikolic, of NYC. Cherished son of Domenica and the late Francesco. Proud Nonno of Isabella, Sophia, Luca, Nathan, Marco, Brandon, Natasha and Austin. Dear brother of Maria Giordano and Sebastian. He is also survived by so many loving relatives and friends.

Gaetano immigrated to the United States from Castellammare del Golfo when he was 17 years old. There, he met the love of his life and they would marry and go on to build so much over their 46 years together. In their early 20’s, through hard work and a mastery of his craft, he created Panorama and turned it into a thriving jewelry manufacturing business in NYC.

Gaetano had a great love of the outdoors, which led him to a life of adventure and travel. He and his wife visited many places, climbed many mountains, walked many trails, rode many horses, and navigated many shores. Always together. No matter where their travels took them, simply being together was always their greatest passion.

He spent many days on his land, with his dog, creating and building. He saw possibility and opportunity when others couldn’t. He looked at a barren pasture and turned it into a family farm where countless memories were made and will continue to be made forever.

But perhaps the greatest thing he built was his family. He was a man of action and led by example. His girls learned life’s lessons by watching how he lived, with qualities like patience, a quiet generosity, forgiveness, and most of all, the importance of being together.

He will be honored and celebrated and missed by so many.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 11:30 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY, with entombment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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Joseph Michael Cerverizzo, 56, of Northvale, NJ, formerly of Howard Beach, NY, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019. Loving husband of Michelle C (nee Libertelli). Devoted father of Joseph Michael, Jr., Michael James and Christina Lynn. Cherished son of Joseph and Pietrina of Howard Beach. Dearest brother of Gerome and his wife Victoria of Florida and Christopher and his wife Leslie of Bellmore, NY. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Joe was an amazing dad with a huge heart and a quick smile. He was an iron worker for Local 580 in NY for many years. He will sorely missed by all who knew him.

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 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjudes.org.

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Geraldine Armetta (nee Gagliano), 88, of Sparkill, NY, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. Geraldine was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph son, Joseph, daughter Jean Ann Conway-Armetta and granddaughter Mallory Conway.

She is survived by her devoted sons, Anthony and fiancée Marisa Briggs of Pompton Lakes, NJ and Michael and wife Janet of Tappan, NY. Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Bryan, Jacob, Paul, Joseph and Alyssa. Adored great-grandmother of Alessia, Ariana and Luciana. Dear sister of the late Michael Gagliano.

Geraldine was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan and was a member of the Thorpe Village Senior Center.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 11 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan. Interment will take place at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, Punta Gorda, FL. Visiting hours are Monday 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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Edith M. Giuriceo (nee Naccarella), 88, of Tappan, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Beloved wife of Roger. Loving mother of Robert of Riverdale and Annemarie Castleton and husband Joseph of Orangeburg. Cherished “Nee” of Justina and Andrew. Dear sister of Anthony Naccarella and wife Margaret and the late Delio Naccarella. Also survived by her sister-in-law Maria.

Edith was a secretary for Volvo in Rockleigh. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and was a wonderful cook. She also enjoyed time spent with the Piermont Seniors.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday 11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at Loescher Veterans Cemetery, New Hempstead. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-5 PM.

Donations to the Visiting Nurse Association of America, www.vnaa.org, in Edith’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

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Victoria T. Cahill (nee Mazzucca), 73, of Blauvelt, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Mickey Cahill. Loving mother of Dina Wolleben and husband David of Blauvelt, Jennifer Cahill of Westwood and Michael Cahill and wife Angela of Orangeburg. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Mickey, Erin, Victoria, Antonia, Jake, David and Mikey. Dearest sister of the late Albert Mazzucca.

Vicky was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a member of Rockland Country Club for many years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 11:30 at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet. Visiting hours are Friday 6-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Elvira Caputo (nee Testa), 94, of Norwood, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Cherished mother of Jamie Getrajdman of Norwood and adored Nana of Joelle, Gina and Gregory. Loving sister of A. Edward Testa and wife Barbara and the late John Testa. Dear sister-in-law of Madeline.

Elvira was the Board of Health Secretary in Closter for over 30 years. She was a member of the Woman’s Club of Norwood/Northvale and belonged to the Norwood Senior Center. She lived an incredible life and will be truly missed by all who knew her.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Mildred Trainor (nee Drogo), 92, of Toms River, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Deborah Trainor of Toms River, John of Nanuet and Kevin of Northvale. Cherished grandmother of Michael and Lindsey Annichiarico, and Kevin Trainor and great-grandmother of Lucy Rose. Beloved aunt of John Compossa. She was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters.

Mildred was a member of the Northvale Golden Agers and Senior Center and was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale.

Mildred taught generations of family and friends the meaning of enjoying life. She treated those around her with fairness and love and will be missed by all who knew her.

Visiting hours are Saturday 2 – 5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). Interment will take place at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian, FL.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mildred’s memory may be made to the March of Dimes, www.marchofdimes.org.

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