Frederick M. Hoehn, 76, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Emilia “Amy” Hoehn. Loving father of Christopher and his wife Victoria and Jennifer. Proud grandfather of Ella, Chloe and Oliver. Dear brother of Carol Rumak and husband Peter and the late George Hoehn. Dear brother-in-law to Karen Perrucci , Roselle Perrucci and Jeannie Nabreszki,  Richard and Regina Elfers and Michael and Annette Perrucci and uncle to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. 

Fred was an entrepreneur and had been the founder of Able Rolling Steel Door Company in addition to his many other ventures.

Funeral services were private.

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Peter DeStefano “Pebo”, 86, of Tappan, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of 66 years to Dorothy (nee Rubbo). Devoted father of Donna Grasso and her husband Mario, Annette Ciallella and her husband Ricky, Pete DeStefano and his wife Alisa and Joe DeStefano. Proud Pebo to Nicole and husband Mike, Alexandra and husband Mark, Jessica, Marissa, Jenna and husband Dominic, Alexa, Jake, Sofia, Angelina, Jovanna and the late Richard. Great-grandfather of Cru, Penelope and Luca. Brother-in-law of Helen and Kathy. Predeceased by his sisters, Faustina Pagnotta, Mildred Prisco, and Marie DeStefano, brothers, Michael DeStefano and Joseph DeStefano.

Pete was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and a loyal friend to many. After graduating high school, Pete attended the NY School of Printing and opened his first business at the age of 21. He owned and operated Alpine Labels in the Bronx before retiring. Always active, Pete was a member of Rockland Country Club, Sparkill, Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176, Blauvelt, the Friars Club and the Nyack Hospital Foundation. He was also the founder of Bright Future Foundation for Autism as well as the Ron Greschner Foundation. Pete was also a passionate Thoroughbred owner and breeder for many years and loved animals of all kinds, especially his favorite dog Paulie. Pete was a masterful storyteller and loved jokes and kidding around, especially with his grandchildren. He was fun-loving, generous and touched the lives of everyone he met.

Visiting hours are Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 1-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, 199 Walnut Street, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Joe Raso Hospice, www.unitedhospiceinc.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Alice Keshian was a resident of Northvale, NJ dating back to 1961 when she purchased the home in town with her husband Charles Keshian. They discovered the house in Northvale from an advertisement in the NY Times soliciting buyers to the new development. Alice met her husband at an Armenian-American student association event in the 1950s. In 1957, they wed and resided in Charlie’s hometown of Paterson, NJ before moving to Northvale. Alice also briefly taught 3 rd grade in the local school district there.
Alice Keshian (Nishanian) was born on April 22, 1932 to parents Armen and Aznif Nishanian. They resided in Astoria, Queens with older daughter Virginia, who predeceased her. There are fond stories of the two sisters playing in the park underneath the Hell’s Gate bridge. Alice also has a younger brother Armen Nishanian who now lives locally in Westchester County, N.Y.. The family moved to Valley Stream, Long Island in 1939. Alice graduated from Central High School in Valley Stream in 1948 and obtained a bachelors degree from Hunter College (CUNY) in elementary education. After graduation, Alice worked at Guaranty Trust Bank in Brooklyn for a number of years.
Alice bore three children over the years, Brooke Ann Keshian, Allen Keshian and Paul Allen Keshian. She is survived by her son Paul A. Keshian and her brother Armen Nishanian, both of whom played active roles in her lifestyle in her later years.
Alice was a social spirit with different groups of friends from her upbringing in Long Island, to her Stonybrook Swim Club pool friends in Hillsdale, NJ to her myriad bridge groups in Cresskill, NJ, Tappan, NY and Oradell, NJ. She looked forward to playing bridge and credits the game to her health in her golden years. She learned the game from the neighbors that lived behind the house that subsequently moved away to North Carolina in the 1970s. She became quite proficient at the game. One of her partners commented that Alice was not afraid to “bid” aggressively upfront and that Alice & partner did indeed make the bidded hand on occasion! This partner liked that spirit about Alice; she played the game the right way, the way more seasoned players did in the country clubs. She attacked life that way as well. One time in Cancun she went parasailing as her husband Charlie watched meekly from the beach ( he did not like heights). She enjoyed Broadway plays and travelling all over the United States and World with Charlie in the 1980s and 1990s. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed books on all different topics. The books transported her to far-away places despite the fact that her body betrayed her in the later years.
Alice navigated the vicissitudes of life better than most and her inimitable good cheer did not go unnoticed by the people that both knew her and the challenges that she had faced at various stages of life. She had a unique wisdom that only life can teach over the years. The wisdom shed light on her joyous spirit which allowed her to both live “in the moment” as well as take a sincere interest in the lives of everyone she met. It is this calm demeanor that stood out. She never complained about anything or anyone. In her golden years, she lived her best life walking in the park, swimming, cooking, eating out, and participating in holiday events with the family as the elder stateswoman ( Easter, birthdays, Thanksgiving , Christmas). She was able to drive into her 90s and take care of herself into her 90s. She was fiercely independent. She was also able to converse with friends and strangers of all ages fluently (at the park, at the pool etc). She looked younger and she acted younger than her age. She lived on her own terms. She slept late. She ordered Scotch at restaurants and ate steak and ice cream in Piermont into her 90s. She walked around Lowes in the winter for exercise. She was innately social. She was lovely. She was a treasure to her family and friends and her indelible spirit will be missed. She lived a beautiful life.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 5 – 8:30 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, 209-15 Horace Harding Expwy, Bayside, NY. Internment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Maspeth, NY.

Those who wish may make a donation in Alice’s memory to Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, 209-15 Horace Harding Expwy, Bayside, NY 11364.

Not every man can turn a house into a home, but Frank George Mauro Jr. was born with the unique ability to do so. Gifted with a soul that could uplift any spirit, a stranger would quickly become family. No situation was too serious, nothing broken was irreparable, no frown would last forever. On November 7^th, 2024, Frank Mauro parted the world. But the impact he made in so many hearts will never be forgotten.

Born on August 7^th, 1944, Frank served many roles throughout his 80 years of life: son, devoted husband, loving father, “Pop,” uncle, friend, neighbor, councilman, police-commissioner, soda-man, handy-man, contractor, bodysurfer, brother, and so much more.

Frank will not only be survived by his wife, the love of his life: Ellie Mauro, his children: Elisa (& Adam), Frankie (& Jessica), and Joseph (& Heather), grandchildren: Vincent, TJ (& Dani), Victoria, Blake, Bella, and Frank III, and brother: Anthony Mauro; but by every heart he has touched over the course of his 80 years of life. Everybody loved Frank.

Visiting hours are Friday, November 15, 2024 from 2-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale NJ. A funeral Mass will be celebrated of Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Grace RC Church, 395 Delano Place, Fairview, NJ. Entombment will follow at Fairview Mausoleum, Fairveiw NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory to Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Pediatric Care Center, www.mskccc.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Despina “Diane” Proios (nee Roussetakis), 91, of Jackson, NJ, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.  Beloved wife of Steve Proios.  Loving mother of Nicholas and wife Julie, Jason and wife Mandy and the late Paul.  Caring grandmother of Ryan Proios.  Proud sister of Nicholas Russell and wife Myra and Corrine Helland.  Adored aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Diane was a secretary for Otis Elevator in Montvale, NJ for many years.  She was also an active parishioner of St. Anthony’s Orthodox Church in Bergenfield, NJ before moving to Jackson.

The family will be gathering at St. Anthony’s Orthodox Church, Bergenfield, NJ, on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:30 AM.  A Funeral Service will begin at 11 AM followed by burial at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

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Mark Fiedler, 66, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was the loving father of Kelly Zavodsky and her husband Chris, Jill Fiedler and Tyler Fiedler. Cherished brother of Cindy Schama and her husband Joe. He is also survived by his partner Carol Leeman.

Mark worked for the Old Tappan DPW and was due to retire this spring. He was a dedicated life member of the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department and was President and an Ex-Chief. He was a hard-working, honest man who was always the first to lend a hand in times of need. He will be remembered by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10 AM with entombment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s memory to Tunnel to Towers, www.t2t.org,  would be greatly appreciated.

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Angela Marie Caserta (nee Valdinoto), 65 of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 – All Saints Day. Beloved wife of Gregg A. Caserta. Loving mother of Gregg and his wife Erin and Christopher. Survived by her younger brother Frank Valdinoto, her dear cousin Frank, and many other loving friends and family members.

Angela was a social worker at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC for many years. She taught CCD at Our Lady of Victories, Harrington Park when her boys were young, and volunteered as an ESL teacher in her community. Most of all, Angela was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She was a gentle soul who always put others first, and her heart and her home were open to everyone she knew.

The family will gather at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park, NJ on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will then be celebrated at 10 AM and entombment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village, NY.

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

On Friday, October 18, 2024, Anthony E. Naccarella passed quietly from this life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arcangelo and Marianina Naccarella as well as his siblings, Edith Giuriceo and Delio Naccarella. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his children, Michele Skop and Michael; and his step-children, Michael Jackson and Michelle Blanchard as well as his seven grandchildren, Lauren Jackson, Jenna Naccarella, Ryan Jackson, Michael Naccarella, Brett Jackson, Carly Skop, and Briley Blanchard.

Anthony served in the Army during the Korean War. Then he went on to a career as a senior designer / draftsman working primarily with Ebasco Services in the nuclear industry within Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and New York states and with Raytheon Engineers and Constructors in nuclear waste management.

Anthony loved family, social gatherings, traveling, and good food. He was a strong, self-disciplined, but fun-loving man who brought out the best in others. He was tremendously proud of both his Italian and American heritage.

We deeply mourn his loss.

Visiting hours are Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9-11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. Burial will follow at Rockland Cemetery,Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Anthony’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Lorraine Ann Vazquez (nee Lynch), 65, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Manuel Vazquez, her son, Connor Vazquez and her brothers, Edward Lynch and Stephen Lynch.

Lori was the beloved mother of Kristina Vazquez and Robert Vazquez and the loving sister of Barbara Shaw and her husband Richard. Cherished aunt of Karen Lorenzo, Tricia Naughton, Kerry Vlachou, Noelle Lynch, Kevin Lynch, Stephen Lynch and Sean Lynch.

Lori was an assistant treasurer for the Nederlander Theater on Broadway for many years. Her best times were pool parties on Yale Terrace, time spent with family, including her extended family, the Olcese and Kane families and of course her beloved dogs. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Visiting hours are Monday, November 4, 2024 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 10 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY.

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

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Kyle Christopher McSweeney, aged 37, of Norwood, NJ passed away suddenly. He is survived by his parents Thomas and Cynthia McSweeney (nee DeGloria), his older and younger brothers Ryan and Sean McSweeney, sister in law Lauren McSweeney, and nieces whom he cherished, Taylor and Madison McSweeney.

Kyle was an employee of the State of New Jersey as a Taxation Investigator for 14 years.  He was a graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School and later earned his bachelors degree at Qunnapiac University.  He was an accomplished wrestler starting at the age of 7 winning numerous tournaments and ultimately winning the State Wrestling Tournament as a freshman in high school. His success resulted in both his brothers to join him in this demanding sport.

Kyle loved spending time at the beach and driving his car wherever the road would take him. He loved music and played guitar from the time he was eight.  Kyle had the privilege of meeting his favorite band 311, and created a personal long-term friendship with the band’s bassist P-nut. Over the years, he attended over 60 of their concerts across the country.  The ultimate gift was playing backstage at Hammerstein Theater in New York City with the bassist P-Nut when he was 17. 

Kyle was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and traveled several times to Dallas to watch his favorite team play in their new stadium. He was there for the first wild card playoff when they prevailed over Donovan McNabb and the Eagles.   

In his spare time, Kyle would volunteer for Peace4Paws in Westwood and transport dogs to new adopted homes. Often, he would travel hundreds of miles to help transport dogs in need of new homes.  His dedication and contributions were recognized and awarded at their annual fundraiser.  

Services will be held at Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, NJ on Friday November 1, 2024 from 3-7 pm with a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Tappan, New York  on Saturday November 2, 2024 at 11 am.

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

https://stjohnnewman.org/livestreaming-mass

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peace4Paws in Kyle’s memory. www.peace4paws.org/donate

 Kyle will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. He will be forever in our hearts.