Andrew Anthony Oakes, 88, of Harrington Park, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He lived a life marked by creativity, faith, and deep family connections.

Growing up as one of ten children born to immigrant parents in Philadelphia during the 1930s and 1940s, Andrew experienced a childhood of modest means that would later inform his remarkable journey of achievement and invention. Andrew was a US Army veteran who earned a BFA from the Philadelphia College of Art and his master’s from Stanford University.

Andrew married a young woman he met at art school, Marcia Meaney in 1960. Their long relationship centered around their faith, their devotion to family, and a profound love of art and creativity. He enjoyed restoring antique radios and spending time helping his wife prepare and show her art.

As an accomplished industrial designer, Andrew made significant contributions across multiple fields, but he was particularly renowned for his groundbreaking work in medical equipment design. He developed, improved, and patented life-saving technologies for prominent companies like Becton Dickinson and Bayer, working early in his career under the mentorship of design legends Henry Dreyfuss and Walter Dorwin Teague.

Andrew is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Helen Marcia Oakes. His legacy continues through his three sons—Eric (and wife Kim), Christopher (and wife Mary), and Sean (and wife Rebecca)—and eight grandchildren: Brian, Kailee, Thomas, Daniel, Emma, Abigail, Andrew, and John. He is also survived by his sisters Josephine Parker and Rita Oakes, and is  predeceased by his siblings Earle, John, Marie, Harry, Annie, Pauline, and Annette.

A man of innovation, faith, and family devotion, Andrew will be deeply missed by his loving relatives and friends.

Visiting hours are Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park, NJ with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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Roger P. Hawkes, age 80, of River Vale, NJ, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born in North Hudson Hospital in Weehawken and grew up in Union City. Beloved husband of predeceased Anne Marie (nee Masters) Hawkes. Loving father of Brian Hawkes and wife Lindsay and Tara Costa and husband David. Proud grandfather of Aidan, James, Zoe, Olivia, and Riley. Dearest brother of Fred Hawkes. Survived by many in laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Roger was a US Army Veteran. He retired from American Compressed Gases/Dry Ice Corp after a 50-year career that started as a driver and ended as Vice President.

Visiting hours are Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 2-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X RC Church on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roger’s memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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Elias John Michalakis, later known as Leo Michaels, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at the age of 89. Leo was born (as Elias) on the beautiful island of Chios, Greece, on November 2, 1935, to his parents, the late Reverend John Michalakis and Eugenia (nee Mihalos). He was a devout Greek Orthodox Christian, who dedicated much of his life to the Church as a psalti (chanter) and choir director.

Leo is descended from an unbroken line of Greek Orthodox priests, in Chios, that date back to (at least) the 1700s. Having grown up, literally, inside the Church, his knowledge of the Holy Services was extensive, and priests often consulted him for guidance; and which knowledge was a cherished asset that he brought to his many decades of service to the Church as a choir director and chanter.

From a very young age, Leo had a passion for chanting in the Greek Orthodox Church. Even as a child, he served as a psalti, lending his voice to the Church’s sacred hymns and Holy Traditions alongside his father, a priest, who, together, glorified God at many Divine Services in various locales throughout Chios.

Beyond his spiritual contributions, Leo pursued a career as a chemist, a profession in which he excelled after graduating from Wagner College (B.S.) and Stevens Institute of Technology (Masters). Leo was also a very enthusiastic youth baseball coach for both of his sons’ teams; and regaled many with his wonderful voice singing with the Rockland County Choral Society, including glorious performances of Handel’s Messiah every Christmas season at the beautiful West Point Cadet Chapel.

Leo’s happy place was the vacation home that he and his wife, Evangeline (“Beca”), built in their beloved Catskill Mountains, where they first met in 1956 at a Greek hotel (Kalithea) in Hensonville, NY, during the summer when Leo was working as a waiter while on break from Wagner College. He and Beca chose to build a summer home in nearby Fleischmanns, NY, where they spent every summer and off-season weekend (weather permitting). It is also where, nearby, Leo would chant at the Divine Liturgy with his son (Bishop Christodoulos) presiding at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Ascension in Bearsville, NY; where Leo chose to be buried, and which sits nestled in the beloved mountains of his adopted country; a country that he loved dearly.

Leo was a loving and devoted husband to Beca (a/k/a “Vangie”) Michaels (nee Yuelys) for 66 years, who survives him. Together they raised three children in Sparkill, NY: Bishop Christodoulos, Eleni, and Dennis. Leo also leaves behind a son-in-law Kent (Eleni’s husband), and a daughter-in-law Susan (Dennis’s wife); and a legacy of love in his five cherished grandchildren: Eliana (Michael), Elexa (Ryan), Lukas (Alison), Justinian, and Zoe (Christian). Leo’s spirit will continue to live on through them, and also through his brand new great-granddaughter, Amelia Evangeline, and an imminently soon-to-be-born great-grandson!

Leo will be remembered for his unwavering devotion to his family, his strong Orthodox Christian faith, and his contributions to the Church and its ministries. He touched the lives of many, and will be deeply missed by all who had the joy of knowing him.

May Leo’s soul rest with Jesus Christ and His Saints, and may his beautiful voice join with the Angels singing to the eternal glory of God; and may his memory be eternal!

Visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2024, from 10:30 – 11:30 AM, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1 Marycrest Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 AM. Interment will take place at Holy Ascension Greek Orthodox Church Cemetery, 521 Cold Brook Rd, Bearsville, NY 12409.

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Shirley A. Walsh (nee Wise), 92, of Rockleigh, NJ and formerly of Lansdale, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was the beloved wife of William J. Walsh, her husband of 55 years, and a cherished sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. 

Born August 5, 1932 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Milton Blair and Anna Elizabeth Wise. After marrying Bill in 1956, Shirley moved with him to Pennsylvania, where they ultimately settled in Lansdale and raised their six sons.  They were active members of the Corpus Christi Church and the Lansdale Catholic High School communities. Shirley will be fondly remembered as the gracious matriarch of the Walsh clan and as a devoted friend to many.

Shirley is survived by five sons, William J. Walsh, Jr. (Patricia), John J. Walsh, Thomas J. Walsh (Shannon), Peter J. Walsh (Stephanie), and Christopher J. Walsh (Jennifer); 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Jean McNamara; her sister-in-law, Pat Fennel; her brother-in-law, Jack Walsh (Michele); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Matthew J. Walsh; and her grandson, Joseph V. Walsh. 

A viewing will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 from 6-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A second viewing will begin 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Corpus Christi RC Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to Lansdale Catholic High School for the Matthew J. Walsh Scholarship Fund, attention: Lansdale Catholic Office of Institutional Advancement, 700 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446.

Josephine Margaret Kane (nee Sacci), 82, of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away after a series of illnesses, on Monday, December 2, 2024. Beloved wife of William L. Kane Sr. Loving mother of William L. Kane Jr. and Sharon Essmann and husband Shawn. Adored grandmother of Ryan and Lilly Essmann. Caring sister of Annette Schembari and her late husband Angelo, and Valerie Ditta and husband Vincent. Proud aunt of Angelo Jr., James, Leslie and Stephen.

Jo, a native of Jersey City, NJ, graduated from Dickenson High School in June 1960. She was a bookkeeper at Irving Trust Company, in NY City. She loved Bingo and the lottery, but most of all, she loved her family.

Visiting hours are Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 1-3 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A memorial service will follow at 3 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Name Hospice Care at Villa Marie Claire,
https://www.holyname.org/foundation/support.aspx, would be greatly appreciated.

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Dawn Marie Tienken, 60 of Morristown, NJ, formerly from Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Dawn Marie sadly lost her long battle with MS.

Dawn Marie is predeceased by her father Richard Tienken and her mother Corrie Tienken. Dawn faced many trials and tribulations throughout her life that gave her the strength and determination to continue to fight until the end. Dawn enjoyed making people Feel and Look Beautiful . Dawn was a very gifted make up artist who began her career near Atlantic City, NJ.  Dawn also enjoyed going to concerts and seeing her favorite bands, especially Aerosmith and Stevie Nicks.  Dawn had a personality that attracted many people . Dawn talked to everybody even if she just met them, You would think she knew them forever. She always made everyone laugh and have a great time.

Dawn is survived by her loving sister Christina and her husband Stephen, her two nieces, Brittany and Taylor and nephew Brayden. Great Aunt to Nolan And Easton. Dawn is also survived by her loving brothers Richard and Jonathan, her Beloved stepmother Jeanie, stepsister Jacqui and her Family. Her loving cousins Johnny and wife Ellen, Janine, Emma, Gabrielle and her children, Her adoring Aunt Nancy, and her loving partner Wayne Farrow.

Dawn will forever be missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of life will be Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 5–8 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

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Marjorie Vitale (nee Young), 90, of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Norwood, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ, passed away peacefully after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Vitale. Loving mother of Frank Vitale and his wife Catherine, Ellen Vitale and the late Steven Vitale. Cherished aunt of David Levitt and wife Ellen and dear mother-in-law of Susan Frederick. Beloved sister of the late Vi, Thelma, Betty and Clifford. 

A hard-working woman, Marjorie retired from Volvo in Rockleigh, NJ after many years in the accounts receivable department. Prior to Volvo, she had worked at Volkswagen and Phillips-Norelco. She was a wonderful wife and mother and loved keeping in touch through Words With Friends and playing Bridge.

Visitation is Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 3-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A graveside service will be Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11 AM at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, www.ahscares.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Henry J. Sullivan “Hank”, 91, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Crothers). Loving father of three sons, James and his wife Lorraine, Thomas, and Daniel and his wife Allyson. Proud grandfather of Malcolm and Owen. Dear brother of the late Rev. James Harold Sullivan and Margaret Finley. Dear uncle to Jennifer, Jeff, Michael, and Kathleen Finley, and great uncle to Kelly and R.J. Blanchfield.
Hank was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and retired from the NYPD as a Lieutenant, having served in many locations including the Police Academy and the 44th and 48th Precincts. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Catharine of Alexandria, Blauvelt, NY.
A devoted family man, Hank cherished family gatherings filled with laughter, love, and shared meals. He had a deep love of reading, which kept his mind sharp and his curiosity alive throughout his life. His passion for fitness, particularly bike riding and walking, kept him active well into his later years. A lover of life’s simple pleasures, he enjoyed good food, fine wine, and had an irresistible sweet tooth.
Visiting hours are Friday, November 29, 2024, from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1PM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, would be greatly appreciated.
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Ana Librada Ramos (née Nazario), 100 years old, of Orangeburg, NY, was called to eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Angel M. Ramos, a proud veteran.  

Born in Rincón, Puerto Rico, Ana arrived in New York City in 1946, where she quickly established herself as a strong, determined, and wise young woman. A graduate of beauty school, Ana worked as a skilled beautician before transitioning to entrepreneurship with her husband, managing successful grocery stores throughout their years together.  

Ana was the cherished mother of Gladys Amin and Sister Brunilda Ramos, MPF; loving grandmother to Jennifer and Sharif Amin; and proud great-grandmother to Soluna and Elias Chan. Her unwavering strength, boundless love, and wisdom will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.  

We are grateful for the many years we shared with her and take comfort in knowing she now rests peacefully in the embrace of our Lord. May her soul find eternal peace in His kingdom until the day of Resurrection.  

We love you always.  

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 25, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, NY. Interment will follow at Loescher Veterans Cemetery in New Hempstead, NY.

Loretta “Casey” Maloney, 85, of Tappan, NY, passed awaypeacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  

Born in the Bronx, NY, on November 18, 1938, Loretta graduated from Stella Maris High School in Rockaway, NY, and Fordham University College of Pharmacy, distinguishing herself as one of only a few women in her graduating class.  Her noted career began at Bellevue Hospital and spanned local pharmacies before concluding with service to the State of New York, where she compassionately served vulnerable patient populations, freely giving her time and expertise.  

Loretta was the heart of the family and though she held many roles in her life, her favorite was being a wife, mother and grandmother.  Married to her beloved late husband Francis for 55 years, she raised four children in a loving and happy home.  Gifted with a joyful spirit, she enjoyed nothing more than celebrating her grandchildren at sporting events, sacraments, academic award ceremonies, graduations, and musical performances.  She delighted in their daily calls, visits and texts.  

Loretta’s warmth and kindness were contagious. Her cherished friendships encompassed all parts of her life—from mahjong games, to coffee at Dunkin Donuts, to poolside chats at the swim club. Each friendship was incredibly special to her. Loretta’s laugh and warmth bounced off the walls of every room she entered, and her true joy was connecting with others.  

She had a heart of gold, deeply steeped in her faith, and never hesitated to help others—to open the pharmacy in the middle of the night or lend a helping hand to a neighbor or friend. Though no longer with us, Loretta’s spirit will continue to uplift us as we carry forth her incredible legacy of love and compassion.  

Loretta is survived by her loving children Julianne Maloney (Nelson Torres), Caseyanne Bombassei (Jim), Stephen Maloney (Alexis), Deirdre Humer (Ron); her loving siblings Frank Curtin (Joann) and Marilyn Rienecker (William); and her treasured nine grandchildren Matthew, Alexandra, Devon, Connor, Ryan, Jack, Caitlin, Logan, and Madison. Loretta was predeceased by her sister Eileen McCarthy (Thomas) and her parents, Loretta and Frank Curtin.

The family will receive friends and family on Friday, November 22nd, from 3–7 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 23rd, at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Sacred Heart, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY, with internment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.