Albert J. Frangione, 92, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (nee Zacchea). Loving father of Gary and wife Geraldine, Thomas (Lisa), John and wife Marcy, James and wife Little Star, Stephen and wife Lisa, Michele Mazzola and husband Craig and Christopher and wife Rebecca. Adored grandfather of ten grandchildren; Anthony, Timothy, Allison, Nicholas, Alexander, Samantha, Benjamin, Jake, Jackson, and Evie. Predeceased by four sisters and one brother.

Al was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War and belonged to the Northvale VFW, Norwood American Legion and the DAV. He was a devoted and active parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and lector. Al belonged to the Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council. He was also a Scout Master for Troop 324 for seven years. Before enjoying retirement, Al worked for the NYC Transit Authority in Brooklyn for over 25 years.  

Visiting hours are Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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

https://boxcast.tv/channel/albert-j-frangione-funeral-mass-lwgwjfhhmfzd8h3rldww

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

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Hankil Chung, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Keunsook (Koh) Chung. Loving father of Michelle Han and her husband Alex and proud grandfather of Jesse, Peter and Jason. He is also survived by many other loving relatives both in the US and overseas.

Hankil was a graduate of Seoul University School of Commerce and received his MBA from Baruch College in NYC. He was a successful computer programmer for many years before retirement.

Visiting hours are Friday, October 13, 2023 from 6-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A service will be held at 7 PM. On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11 AM a service will be held at the funeral home with committal service and interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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Pozo, Dorothy C. (nee Bonovitch), passed away on October 5, 2023. Wife of Robert. Adored mother of Melinda and Carlie. Chrerished grandmother of  Keaton and Norah. Loving daughter, sister and aunt..

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. 

Barbara H. Leddy (nee Brophy), 87, of Old Tappan, formerly Norwood, died peacefully on Sept. 29^th, 2023. Barbara was born in Weehawken, NJ on10/18/35 to Helen and Nick Brophy. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her especially her six children Kathy Leddy, Kerry Malawista (Alan Heilbron), Carol Duffy (Bill Duffy), Maryellen Hanley (Joe Hanley), Karen Leddy (Mike Pilsbury) and Bobby Leddy.

She lived a full and interesting life. She grew up in Weehawken with her sister Maureen DiStaulo (Cozy) and brother Jim Brophy (Bev); living in a multifamily house with her Kinsey cousins who she loved like brothers. She attended nursing school where she would meet some of her lifelong friends, including Mary Weinstein.  At 24 she married Joe Farrell, an Exxon Executive. In1964 she and Joe had a daughter Maryellen. She was widowed in 1965 at the age of 30 and then at 38 (1973) she married Bob Leddy, a home improvement contractor, gaining 5 more kids- Kathy, Kerry, Carol, Karen and Bobby. Highlights of their life together included the many large family gatherings at their house in Norwood as well as the numerous  family jaunts into NYC for dinner out and a Broadway show. They traveled the world and often bought along their children and their spouses as well as their grandchildren. She embraced her blended large family and that love also extended to her nieces and nephews; Joanne (Fred), Chuck (Natalie), Sharon (Jared) and Cory (Paul).

Throughout her adult life she continued with her nursing career and transitioned to the role of a school nurse, retiring from Harrington Park school district in 1999. But her most joyful role in life was being a grandmother to her 17 grandchildren Sarah, Billy (Suzy), David (Alexis), Meaghan, Anna (Dani),  Hannah, Ryan, Nellie, Peter, Myles, Emma, Rhys, Jack, Liza, Ella, Ian and Emmett. She adored her 1-yr old great-granddaughter Isabelle and looked forward to the arrival of a second great granddaughter due this February. For the last 18 years she proudly drove a car with the license plate 17GRDKDS. 

She had many hobbies and interests. She loved playing tennis in her younger years and continued to enjoy watching the sport live or on TV.  She loved mahjongg and taught the game to many. When she became ill 20 months ago her grandkids joined her for weekly mahjongg games via ZOOM. She played canasta and always had a good book to read. She enjoyed going to Ocean Grove with friends and family. She was always on the go, which often included spending time with her sister Maureen, lunching and traveling with her life-long friends and wintering at her home in Florida. Her family and friends will remember her for her warm smile, her unwavering love, and her ability to shop.

Services are planned for Saturday October 21.

Visitation from 1:30 – 3:30 PM,

Memorial service at 3:30 PM

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Thomas J. Hoey, Sr., 78, of Long Beach, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn in 1945 and married Marie Russo in 1964. Together they had three children, Yolanda Hoey, Thomas J. Hoey, Jr. and Rose Coste (Peter). Tom was the proud grandfather of Thomas III, Preston Ty, Marie Rose, Stephanie and Melissa and great-grandfather of Samantha, Julian and Sophia. He was also a beloved uncle and Godfather and brother-in-law.

Tom was a successful business owner in the produce industry for many years. An amazing father, Tom was kind, generous, hard-working and selfless. He cherished his family and loving living near the ocean in Long Beach, playing pool and bowling with friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Friday, October 6, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Paul’s RC Church, Congers, NY with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Catholic Charities of NY, www.catholiccharitiesny.org.

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Orlando Rodriguez, 92, of New York, NY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Beloved husband of Carmin (nee Carrillo). Cherished father of Orlando, Ivette, Maria and Grisel. Proud grandfather of Orlando, Eric, William, Mia and William.

Orlando was born in Havana, Cuba October 19^th, 1930 and emigrated to NYC at the age of 17 where he established his life. He married Carmin on May 29^th 1959 and they celebrated their 64^th anniversary this year. Orlando was an avid Mets fan and enjoyed watching games with his grandchildren. Carmin is a dedicated Yankee fan which led to lively discussions during Subway Series.

Initially employed by the US Postal service, Orlando eventually retired from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority after many years and resided in River Vale for the last 6 years. Orlando will be most remembered for his quick wit, hilarious sense of humor and love for his family.

Visiting hours are Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

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Henry Carmelo Rubano, Jr., 80, of Tappan, NY, passed away at home on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Russo). Loving father of Enrico Rubano and his wife Johanna and Christina Rubano-Lau. Proud grandfather of Angelina, Nicholas, Ricky and Scarlett. Dear brother of Joanne Rubano and beloved uncle of her sons Thomas and Paul Campanella.

Henry was a proud US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He served on the USS Long Beach and USS Hissem as a Radar man in the South Pacific. Before retiring Henry was a computer technician for Western Union International in NYC. He was a member of the DAV in Bergenfield and the Orangeburg Senior Center.

His smile and his laugh where infectious he loved telling stories about his life .

He loved food and music of many different kinds and loved talking to people were ever he went .

His kind, jovial and gregarious spirit will be missed dearly by many especially his family and close friends.

Visiting hours are Friday, September 29,2023 from 3-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale, NJ with interment to follow at Loescher Veterans Cemetery, New Hempstead, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Northern Valley Chapter 32, 8 Veterans Plaza, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.

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GOULDSBURY, Charles W. “Chuck”, a gentle soul, 69, passed away on September 23, 2023.  He was pre-deceased by his adoptive parents William and Catherine. He is survived by his stepmother, Anne of Northvale, NJ.  Beloved cousin of Kathleen (John) O’Hara (Farmingdale, NJ), Jane (Brian) Farrell (Edison, NJ), Richard (Lisa) Gouldsbury (Wantagh, NY), and several other family members and friends, especially Anthony Borzone, his life-long friend.  Charlie spent most of the past 20 years living with his newfound friends at The Waterfront in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.  He enjoyed music, classic TV, movies, and spending time with family.  Christmas was his favorite Holiday, and he spent several months picking out gifts for every family member.  A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 14^th, 10:30 am at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, NJ.  The service will be followed immediately by interment at Rockland Cemetery, Orangeburg, NY. 

Violet “Ljubica” A. Frka (nee Pericich), age 95, formerly of Rutherford, NJ passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born in Dragove, Croatia.  In 1935 Violet moved to Hoboken, NJ. There, she met the love of her life Martin Frka. They married on January 12, 1947 and moved to Rutherford in 1954.

Violet was predeceased by her husband Martin, daughter Diane, and brother Marijan Pericich. Cherished mother of Carol and her husband Eric Hoth of Harrington Park, NJ. Proud and loving grandmother of Brielle, Dawn, and Jacqueline. Dear sister of Nicholas Pericich.

Violet was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to cook, sew, and knit. For many years, she worked in the butcher department at A&P in Closter, NJ.

Visiting hours are Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 3-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 25, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, Rutherford, NJ with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst, NJ.

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

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John Harley Simpson Jr, 62, of  Harrington Park, NJ  passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 13, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1960 in Yonkers, NY to John & Louise and raised in Manhattan, NY before moving to Bergenfield, NJ as a teenager. John took up the trade of HVAC and worked as a lead engineer for over 30 years. He married his wife Vickey in 1987. During his free time John loved to be surrounded by nature in the Adirondacks going deer hunting and fishing. He was also an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the New York Mets, New Jersey Devils and New York Giants. Some of John’s favorite bands were Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

He was survived by his wife of 36 years Vickey, his daughter Kristi Simpson, his sister and brother in law Carol & Joe Ventimiglia and many loving cousins, aunts and uncles.

Visiting hours are Friday, September 22, 2023 from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park, NJ.

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