Donald Bruce Mitchell, 81, of Norwood, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Loving brother of Brian Mitchell of Gardiner, NY and Barbara Hoag of Pearl River, NY. Cherished uncle of Lisa, Laura, Denise, Glenn and Krista.

Bruce was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Westwood Post Office after many years as a letter carrier. He will be dearly missed.

The family will receive friends on Saturday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050) with a funeral service to be held at 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to the Norwood Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 8, Norwood, NJ 07648.

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John Edward Borucinski, 72, of Northvale, formerly of Pearl River, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Healy). Devoted father of John and his wife Tara of Orangeburg and adored grandfather of Kiera and Johnny. Dearest brother of Florence Honeycutt, Elaine Addie and her husband Eddie, Doris DeCicco and her husband Vincent and the late Vincent.

John was US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart for his service. He was a welder for ConEd for over 40 years before retiring. In addition to traveling with his wife and playing with his adored grandchildren, John enjoyed bowling and playing poker. He will be greatly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at St. Anthony’s Mausoleum, Nanuet, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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Funeral Mass Thursday 11:00 AM

St. Kilian’s RC Church

485 Conklin Street

Farmingdale, NY

Interment Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery

Carlmon Elizabeth Jolly, 75, formerly of Sylvester, GA, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015. Loving mother of Paula Membreno and her husband Jose of Quitman, GA and Jim Pina and his wife Jocelyn of Norwood. Beloved grandmother of Megan, Elizabeth and Christopher. Dearest sister of Georgia-Mae. Also survived by Chico Pina.

The family will receive friends Monday from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

Interment will be at her home town in Georgia.

George Van Ausdall III, 84, of Montvale, formerly of Deer Park, NY and Haworth, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Gallagher). Loving father of George Van Ausdall IV and his wife Susan of Bridgewater, NJ, David Van Ausdall of Albuquerque, NM and Vicki Van Ausdall of Alameda, CA and grandfather of Vincent, Nicholas and Gina.

George was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for the Seim family of Rye, NY and Oslo, Norway for over 50 years in varying capacities including serving as V.P. Finance of Wallenius Lines of Woodcliff Lake. He was an avid golfer and a member of Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, NY.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 11 AM to 12 Noon followed by a funeral service at 12 Noon at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery of St. John’s Church in Cold Spring Harbor, NY on Friday.

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Kristien Adoree DeStefano (nee Barreto), 35 of Tappan, formerly of Palisades, died on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Jonathan, Madison and the late Jordan. Beloved daughter of Nilsa Barreto and granddaughter of Clara Lizardi. Cherished sister of Adrea, Laura, Valerie and Tyler. Dearest daughter-in-law of Joseph and Kathleen DeStefano and sister-in-law of Daniel and Robert DeStefano.

The family will receive friends Wednesday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Francesca “Frances” Duggan (nee Gravinese), 98, of Harrington Park, passed away at home surrounded by her children on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late George J. (2006). Frances is survived by her loving children Richard Duggan of Dayton, OH and Patricia Duggan of Harrington Park, granddaughter Anna of Dayton, OH and many loving nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Ciro Scala, Josephine Chiefalo, Madelaine Scala, Angelina Gallo, Pasquale Gravinese, and Anna Ruggieri.

Frances had a long career in retail sales at R.H. Macy of New York in the fashionable cosmetics department and worked for almost 30 years at the Closter Bootery. Fran was a past member of the Woman’s Club of Haworth and in her earlier years participated in league bowling at the “Taaz Bowl” in Closter, NJ. She was an avid reader and always loved a good mystery.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish to make a donation may send the donation in Fran’s memory to OLV, 150 Harriet Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640 or Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532.

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Jean Deborah Pugliese, 35, of West Nyack, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Cherished daughter of John and the late Jean. Loving sister of John Jr. and wife Barbara, Dominic and wife Valeria and the late Anthony. Beloved aunt and dear friend of many. She will be missed.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, 199 Walnut Street, Northvale, NJ.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Corvino (nee Viscardi), 90, of River Vale, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Augostino. Adored mother of Dorinda Colman and her husband Dermot of River Vale and Connie Ajamian and her husband Alan of Chester. Cherished grandmother of Alan Ajamian and Ashley Ajamian. Dearest sister of the late Salvatore and Christopher.

After Betty graduated school she worked at a prestigious law firm as a stenographer. Years later she worked side by side with her husband in a plastic manufacturing business.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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Michael T. Greenwald, M.D., 66, of Old Tappan, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 20, 2015 after a private battle with cancer. Devoted husband of Elizabeth (nee Egeland). Adored father of Justine Wanat and her husband Robert of Hoboken and Jocelyn Greenwald and her fiancé Joseph Carley III of Harrington Park. Cherished grandfather of Robert Michael Wanat II.

Dr. Greenwald served the community for over 35 years at Pascack Valley Hospital and his practice in Northvale as an OBGYN bringing countless lives and joy into the world.  In his own words, Dr. Greenwald “lived a successful life surrounded by loving family and friends”.  He leaves this world “with no regrets.”.  He will be dearly missed.

The family will receive guestsWednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. The funeral service will be on Thursday11:30 AM at Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Greenwald’s memory may be made to: Memorial Sloan Kettering, c/o David Solit M.D., Research, 353 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065 www.mskcc.org www.pizzifuneralhome.com