James R. Housley, 89, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on January 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  

Born in North Bergen, February 2, 1935, Jim was one of five: Mary (Stasi) Janet (Capozzi), Barbara (Dreiss) and Edith (Skudera). 

A dedicated and grateful family man, Jim is survived by Barbara (Casablanca), his wife of 65 years, and his sons James (and wife Celeste), John (and wife Heather) and Robert (and wife Jennifer). He was the proud grandfather of Jake (and wife Allison), Olivia, Jack, Grayson, Jordan, Alexis, Ryan, Ryan, Iain, and William. 

Jim proudly served in the National Guard Seventh Regiment New York, New York. He was retired from Browne Business Communications.  

He devoted his life to his family. As a coach, volunteer, and number one fan, he supported his kids and grandkids every pursuit in athletics, academics, and the arts.  He loved his dogs and every dog he ever met and it was a mutual love. 

Visiting hours are Friday, January 10, 2025 from 4 to 7 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale NJ. Burial service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze St, Northvale, NJ 07647 in Jim’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

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Dee Fleming, 90, of Northvale, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Union City, NJ, in 1934 to Annamae and Louis DeFrances, Dee grew up in Leonia, NJ, where she graduated from Leonia High School and served as the marching band’s drum majorette. She married her high school sweetheart Ronald D. Fleming, who predeceased her in 2009. Dee spent much of her life in Northvale, NJ, before moving to Hamburg, NJ.

A devoted mother, Dee is survived by her children: Ronald Fleming (Marina), Scott Fleming (Debbie), and Valerie Fleming-Wilkins (John). She was the proud grandmother of Tara, Sean, Ronnie, Allison, Scott, Paige, and Tommy and the loving great-grandmother of seven. Dee was preceded in death by her brother, Louis DeFrances.

Dee’s outgoing and cheerful nature endeared her to everyone she met. She cherished her family and friends, especially her lifelong friendships with her high school classmates. Throughout her life, Dee worked for NJ Bell Telephone, Handy & Harmon, and the borough of Alpine, NJ.

She found great joy in traveling, trailering, tennis, ping pong, and spending time by the ocean, but her greatest happiness came from being with her family.

Dee will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Visiting hours are Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Service will be Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10 AM at the Ogdensburg Presbyterian Church, 21 Kennedy Ave, Ogdensburg, NJ with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, in Dee’s honor.

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Melissa Monika Klemer, 42, of Teaneck, NJ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Born in Germany, Melissa immigrated to the United States of America at 5 years old with her mom. Here, her parents were married and started their life together in Teaneck, NJ, eventually buying their first family home in Bergenfield, NJ, where they continued to raise their three children. Melissa had many passions in her young life; one of them being helping others to love themselves more, which she showed through her many years of dedication to her profession as a cosmetologist. Melissa married Greg Klemer, to whom she always remained close with.

She was very involved in the life of her first and only born niece, Leila, who adored her and nicknamed her “Chica”. Just a year later, Melissa was blessed to become a mother to her daughter Isabella, who she loved more than life itself.

Cherished daughter of Robert Connors (wife Maria); Loving sister of Shannon Connors-Gregson (husband Dalton); and loving sister of Jessica Connors. Precious granddaughter of Rose and James Ewings.

Melissa was predeceased by her beloved Mother Karin Connors; Grandparents Walter and Elizabeth Rosemeier; Great-Grandfather to Charles”Pop” Forker and beloved niece to Michael A. Casenta, Monika Ranum, Dagmar Knight, Elfriede Carlson, Karl and Waldemar Rosemeier.

The last several years, Melissa worked at Rony’s Rockin Grill of Bergenfield, NJ for Rony Alvarado. Not only was he her employer, he was the best friend that anyone could have ever asked for.

Melissa was the beloved niece of Roswitha Hagin, Ursula Wolf, Karola Hofmann, and Colleen Connors-Casenta; Uncles Hannes and Klaus Rosemeier and survived by many cousins.

Melissa, you are now a Child of God. He has chosen you to come back Home, to Rest in Eternal Love and Peace. We have always Loved you, today and always. Until we meet again . . . .

Visiting hours are Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 1-4 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A funeral Mass will celebrated Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1 PM at Our Lady of victories RC Church, Harrington Park, NJ.

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Ann Marie Millar died peacefully on January 2, 2025. Ann was raised in Fremont Ohio by her parents Earl and Rosemary Scheuer along with her older brother Lowell and her sister Rita. She graduated from St Joseph High School and went on to Bowling Green University where she met her future husband James J. Millar, from Englewood, New Jersey. Ann and Jim enjoyed a loving marriage of 62 years. Together, they raised four children, were blessed with seven grandchildren and this past October, Ann was overjoyed to welcome her first great-grandchild.

Ann and Jim were members of Our Lady of Victories in Harrington Park New Jersey where Ann served on the first parish council and also was a Eucharistic minister. In Stuart Florida where they had a second home, they were members of St Joseph Parish. Ann was a member of Hackensack golf club in Oradell New Jersey and Sailfish Point Golf Club in Stuart Florida where she enjoyed playing golf and bridge with her many friends. She loved flower arranging, gardening, bicycling, travelling and had the gift of bringing beauty and joy to every space she entered. Most of all, Ann cherished time spent with Jim, her four children, seven grandchildren and great grandson.

Ann is survived by her children Cathy Harding and husband Justin of Southport North Carolina, Lowell Millar and wife Jennifer of Summit New Jersey, Patricia Millar of Portland Oregon and Susan Antonelli and husband Mario of Oradell New Jersey. Adored grandmother of Cathy, Jessica, Nicole, Carlo, LJ, Chase, William and CJ.

A funeral mass will be held at Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at Our Lady of Victories in Harrington Park New Jersey at 10:00 a.m. after a gathering at 9:00 a.m. in the church vestibule, with an interment to follow at Mount Carmel Mount Cemetery, Tenafly New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Hibiscus Children’s Center, 839 Northwest Federal Highway, Stuart Florida 34994 in Ann’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

John Capodice, 83, of Blauvelt, NY, formerly of Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Crawley). Cherished father of Tessa De Pierro and her husband Joseph and Cassandra Hansen and her husband Dave. Proud grandfather of David, Jake, Frankie and Giuliana. Dear brother of Kathy Magluilo and Patti Lindsay.

John was a US Army Veteran from 1964 to 1966 serving in Korea.  John appeared on stage, television and in many films. He was an accomplished actor known for his appearances in Ace Ventura, Wall Street, Seinfeld, Ellen to name just a few.  He was also a proud member of the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176.

John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him.

Visiting hours are Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 2-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass celebrating John’s life will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, 120 Kings Highway, Sparkill, NY.

Donations in John’s memory can be made to the Rockland Homes for Heroes,www.rocklandhomesforheroes.org.

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Mark Anthony Plescia, Sr., 74, of Old Tappan, NJ, formerly of Norwood, NJ, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Laura (nee Ciccarelli). Devoted father of Mark Anthony (Sharon), Daniel (Nicole), Wendi Heffernan (Jimmy), Michael (Ashley), David (Christie), Tristan and Eden. Proud grandfather of Luke, Hallie, Dylan, Amelia, Jimmy Jr., Marshall, Madison, Harper, Finley and Mia. Loving brother of Craig, Gary (Joanne), Anthony (Donna), Nanette and  Alan (Toni). Dear uncle of many cherished nieces and nephews

Mark was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Gladys and his brother, Keith.

A hard-working, honest and giving man with incredible faith, Mark proudly owned and operated Plescia Roofing. His family meant everything to him. He was the guy who answered the phone, “What do you need? Where and when? I’m there for you anytime, day or night.”  He was a huge supporter of Saint Joseph Regional High School and was inducted in its Hall of Fame He will be forever remembered for his generosity and quick smile.

Visiting hours are Friday, January 3, 2025 from 3-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Fairview Mausoleum, Fairview, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mark to Saint Joseph Regional Foundation, Inc.,PO Box 584, Saddle River, NJ 07458, would be greatly appreciated.

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Joseph P. Pallatta, 82, of Old Tappan, NJ, formerly of Bergenfield, NJ, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Beloved husband of 60 years to Maureen (nee Nixon). Cherished father of Michael and his wife Theresa and his dear departed son, Joey. Adored grandfather of Shannon and Brendan. Dear brother of Jack and his late wife Greta and Dennis and his wife Denise. Loving uncle of Jack M., Vicki, Craig, Steven and Laurie.

Joe was a graduate of Bergenfield High School and was captain of the State Champion Football Team. Always hard-working, he was a General Manager for DeMartini Chevrolet in Cliffside Park for 30 years and then McGuire Chevrolet in North Bergen. He recently retired from his own business, J. Pallatta Leasing Company. He was a member of Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176 in Blauvelt, NY.

Visiting hours are Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Old Tappan with entombment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory to Spectrum For Living, www.spectrumforliving.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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John Stephen Kowalchuk, 82, of Henderson, Nevada, formerly Palisades Park, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Beloved husband of 58 years to Diane Susan Kowalchuk. Loving father of Douglas J. Kowalchuk and his wife Bernadette, and Jeffrey C. Kowalchuk. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Matthew, Danielle, Kaitlyn and Kelli.

John graduated from Farmingdale State College in NY and became an accomplished Chemist where he worked for Lever Brothers for over 40 years.  During that time, he created 2 utility patents.  He was also very active in the Cub Scouts and Little League baseball while his sons were growing up.  After retirement, he and Diane moved to Henderson, NV.  He enjoyed time with family and friends, and loved music, his dogs, the casino, and playing games. 

Visiting hours are Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.  Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Bergen Family Center, 44 Armory Street, Englewood, NJ. 07631.

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Angelo John “Sharkey” Scaglione of Northvale passed peacefully at 96 years old on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He is predeceased by his loving wife Catherine (nee Gangeri). He is survived and loved by all of his children, Theresa and husband Robert Brenner of Satellite Beach, Florida, Joseph Scaglione and partner Fara Evans of Northvale, John and wife Roberta Scaglione of Kihei, Hawaii, Peter and wife Ramona Scaglione of Mercerville, NJ, Thomas and wife Ann Scaglione of San Marcos, California, and Catherine and husband Edmilson Amaral of Sparkill, NY. He is a beloved grandfather and great-grandfather of many grandchildren as well as a loving uncle and friend to so many.

Sharkey was born in Norwood and proudly raised his family with his devoted wife of over 40 years in Northvale. A talented landscape designer all of his life, he opened a landscaping business with his brother Joe (now 101 years old) and eventually went solo employing all of his sons and many local residents of the community. In his retirement, he would sketch pictures which he later turned into cards to share with everyone he loved. His artistry and creativity was a gift to many. His sense of humor and readiness with a joke was part of his charm and incredible personality. He had an uncanny ability to make everyone around him smile. That smile will be dearly missed.

Sharkey was a devoted Detroit Lions fan and it was his hope and dream to see them finally reach a Super Bowl. Go Lions!!

Visiting hours will be Friday, December 27, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Anthony’s Church on Franklin Street in Northvale where Sharkey was a devoted parishioner on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill, NY.

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

https://boxcast.tv/channel/angelo-john-sharkey-scaglione-pyygj3cioq5qghrvprak

In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a tree in Sharkey’s honor,

www.thetreesremember.com/memorial-trees.

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Onofrio “Nuffy” Savino, 85, of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Mary. Beloved father of Nicholas and Joseph Savino, as well as his daughter-in-law, Tara. Proud grandfather of Sophia and Lea. Dear brother of the late Agnes Evangelista, late brother-in-law Anthony Evangelista and loving uncle of Andrew and the late Anthony.  Also survived by many other loving relatives and cherished friends. 

A native of the Bronx, Nuffy graduated from Aviation High School in Manhattan.  He later enrolled in the Army and was aproud US Army Veteran. After 9 years at UPS as a manager, he left to own and operate a Carvel Ice Cream in Norwood for 20 years before starting Royalty Limo. He was also a crossing guard in Norwood for many years. Nuffy was very involved in the community.  He was a member of the Norwood American Legion, a founder of the Optimist Club of Norwood and President of the Norwood Little League where he coached his sons’ teams for many years. He had deep respect and love for America, the Yankees and card games.  Nuffy had a quick wit, loved to make people laugh and will be missed by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 3-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nuffy’s memory to Disabled American Veterans would be greatly appreciated.

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