Frank A. Prodigo, 88, a lifelong resident of Closter, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  Beloved husband of Ines (nee Perez) for 23 years.  Devoted father of Richard “Skip” and his wife Kathy of Lincoln Park, Sandra Capasso and her husband Don of Harrington Park, and David and his wife Kelly of Dumont. Step-father of Carol Johnston of FL.  Adored grandfather of Denise, Lisa, Frank, Sherese, Stacey, Nicole, Nicholas, Jenna, Jordan and Billy and great-grandfather of eight.  Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Nino of Northvale, Janet and Ed Frohlich of Northvale, Loretta and Al Hermann of VA and Susan and Bill Essmann of Northvale.  Predeceased by his first wife Margaret, his sister Lucille “Toot” Amorosso and her husband Joseph, sister-in-law Phyllis  and daughter-in-law Beverly.    

   Frank was a draftsman for for Lederle Labs in Pearl River for over 42 years.  He was a Navy veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific.  He served the boro of Closter as a councilman and was the police commissioner.  Mr. Prodigo was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Closter and was Past Grand Knight.  He was also past president of the Round Table Club in Northvale and was a parishioner of St. Mary’s RC Church in Closter.

   Frank  enjoyed fishing and spending his summers in Manasquan.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Closter with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Sunday 1-3 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital at www.stjudes.org.

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   Aldo A. Iulo, 93, of Northvale since 1961, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.  Beloved husband of the late Domenica “Mae” Iulo.  Dear father of Dr. Aldo of Egg Harbor Twp, Paul and his girlfriend Barbara of Northvale, Daniel and his wife Carmen of Garfield, Patricia and her husband Edward of Northvale and the late Vito.  Loving grandfather of Lisa, David, Samantha, Corinne, Jonathan, Nicholas, Edward and Janine and great-grandfather of four.  Also survived by his daughter-in-law Michelle.

    Mr. Iulo was a WWII Army veteran.  He was a member of the Northvale Senior Center and Golden Agers.

   A Funeral Service will be held Friday 12 Noon at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Vsisiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

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    Shirley Bloyd (nee Schneider), 87, of Warren, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Roy.  Devoted mother of Ronald of Pomona and Valerie Cooper and her husband William of Piscataway.  Adored grandmother of Stacy and Ryan and great-grandmother of Alexandria and Michael.  Dear sister of Louise Sohlman of DE and Margaret Sucick of Old Tappan.   Also survived by her former daughter-in-law Suzanne Bloyd.

   Mrs. Bloyd was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church, a member of the Republican Club and was a Girl Scout Leader, all in Northvale.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s in Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Visiting hours are Thursday 5:30-7:30 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.

   Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (www.pdf.org) in Shirley’s memory.

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   Barbara J. La Rocca (nee Austin), 76, of Tappan, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  Beloved wife of Robert.  Devoted mother of Robert Joseph La Rocca of Queens and Amy Elizabeth La Rocca of Valley Cottage.   Loving sister of Robert Austin and his wife Elsa of Stony Point and the late Betty Hahn and her husband Lou of AZ.  Dearest aunt of Laurie  of West Nayck and Debbie Tompkins of AZ.

   A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 11:00 AM at the Central Presbyterian Church, 88 Hudson Ave, Haverstraw.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.

   Memorial donations may be made to Friends In Deed at www.friendsindeed.org in Barbara’s memory.

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   Anthony N. Italiano, 83, of Northvale, formerly of Piermont, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012.  Beloved husband of Frances (nee Sartario).  Devoted grandfather of Nicole Italiano.  Dearest brother of Anna Berkheimer of Rio Ranch, NM, Louis of Nyack, and the late Angelina Italiano, Rose Cerbasi, Lucy Palmer, Joseph  Jr. and Michael.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

   Tony was a Korean War Army veteran.  Before retiring he was a supervisor for Federal Paperboard in Piermont for 57 years.  He later became a crossing guard in Northvale.  Mr. Italiano was a life member of the Northvale Volunteer Fire Department, the John M. Perry Post 1044 in Sparkill, and the Sons of Italy in Piermont.  He was a former member of the Piermont and Central Nyack Fire Departments.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Memorial donations can be made to the Northvale Fire Dept. or the Northvale Ambulance Corps.

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   Eleanor M. Flavell (nee Meikle), 77, of Hallstead, PA, formerly of Kearny, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012.  Beloved wife of Herbert for 57 years.  Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen and Briant Bodrato of Northvale, Karen and Patrick Flavell-Boney of Northvale, Cynthia and the late John Demmer of Northvale, Michael Flavell and Robert Flavell, both of Hallstead, PA.  Cherished grandmother of Nicole and her husband Shawn, Meghan and her fiancee Michael, Shawn, Shane, Ashley, Jordan, Erin, Christopher and Jenna.  Adored great-grandmother of Andrew, Tyler and Shaelynn.  Dear sister of the late Robert Meikle.  Also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

   Mrs. Flavell was a proud past-president of the NJ State Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association of Letter Carriers.   She was a loving mother who opened up her home to many foster children.

   A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

   Memorial donations may be made to support foster and adoptive family services at www.fafsonline.org. 

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   Marie Spadaccini (nee Trisciuzzi), 99, of Cave Creek, AZ, formerly of Bronx, NY and Cresskill, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Devoted mother of Frank and his wife Doris of Lakewood, John and his wife Normae of Lakewood and Dolores Birchby and her husband Ken of Cave Creek.  Cherished grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 18 and great-great-grandmother of 6.  Dearest sister of Angelo Trisciuzzi.  She was predeceased by 7 brothers and sisters.

   Marie was a wonderful homemaker who particularly enjoyed cooking and feeding her family.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with entombment to follow at Hackensack Cemetery.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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   Josephine B. Behrens-Whitney (nee Capasso), 76, of Palisades, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.  Beloved wife of George Whitney.  Devoted mother of Carl Behrens and his wife Patricia of Brecksville, OH, Edward Behrens and his wife Sally of New Windsor, Jim Behrens and his wife Liz of Orangeburg and Elizabeth Pluchino and her husband Frank of Lyndhurst, NJ.  Adored grandmother of Alexandria, Jordan and Rachel.  Dearest sister of Nancy Shannon-Tate and her husband Thomas of Norwood, Donato Capasso and his wife Sandy of Harrington Park, and Diane Smith and her husband Bob of Earlton.   Predeceased by her parents, Nunzio and Elizabeth and her sister, Marie Langer.

   Josephine was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church in Northvale and enjoyed being a member of the Quilting Club and Embroidery Guild.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.  Visiting hours are Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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   Anthony Michael Pugliese, 27, of West Nyack, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012.  Cherished son of John and Jean Pugliese.  Loving brother of Jeanne and John Pugliese IV and his wife Barbara.  Adored uncle of John Pugliese V.  He will also be dearly missed by many loving relatives and friends.

   A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, January 16 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers doantions may be made to the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation at www.nadf.us to support Addison’s disease research.

   Arrangements by the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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   George Trotta, of Tappan, NY, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Montrose Veterans Home.

   George was born in Union City on May 16, 1930 to Mario and Lena Trotta and spent his young life in the Bronx.  He then served the US Army in the Korean War.  When he returned, he married Gloria (nee Baldini) in November 1953 and they just celebrated their 58^th wedding anniversary.  George worked for 25 years as an iron worker in the Bronx.  He then worked another 10 years with the Orangetown Sewer Dept. before retiring.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW.

   He is survived by his wife Gloria and his children; Laurinda Stanton, Robert and his wife Suzanne, Barbara Burge and her husband Mike, and Bernadette Trotta-Anderson and her husband Chappell.  Loving grandfather of Brooke, Tonia, Elizabeth, Robert Jr., Joseph and Arthur.  Dear brother of Albert and his wife Antoinette and the late Michael.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY, with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.

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