Genevieve Luggiero (nee Granata), passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Avow Hospice in Naples, FL.  She was a resident and member of Glen Eagle Golf and Country Club, Naples, since 1991. Beloved wife of Raymond for 63 years.  Devoted mother of Richard and Rosa of New Foundland, NJ, and Mary Ellen Kucharik and  Peter of Glen Rock, NJ.  Cherished grandmother of Raymond and Dana, Richard and Shane, Jason and Jennifer, and Michael.  Loving great-grandmother of Joseph, John, Alex, Myla, and Ethan.  Dear sister of Nancy Scalia and predeceased by three brothers and one sister.        Genevieve was loved by many relatives and friends.  She was born in Lodi, NJ, attended Lodi H.S., and owned and operated a successful hair salon in North Jersey before retiring and moving to Florida.  She loved to golf, cook, play cards, and travel with her adoring husband, Raymond.  Genevieve was happiest when she was surrounded by and caring for her family.  She enjoyed entertaining, and was an expert at making people feel welcome.  Visiting hours are from 3-6 PM on Tuesday , September 4, at the Naples Funeral Home, 3107 Davis Boulevard, Naples  (239-775-4255).  A funeral service will take place at 5:30PM.  In lieu of flowers , please donate to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whipporwill Lane, Naples, Fl  34105 in Genevieve’s memory. “Genevieve was my strength and made me feel ten feet tall when I stood beside her”  Ray Luggiero.

   Jessie Wagner, 93, formerly of the Bronx, Thurs, Aug 23.  Beloved mother of the late Michael Nieman.  Loving aunt of Robert and Joanne Wagner, Lois and Derek Connolly, Thomas and Terry Wagner, Lloyd and Fern Wagner, and Lisa Wagner.  Also survived by many dear great-nieces and great-nephews.

   Visiting hours are Saturday 4-6 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale. Burial Monday 2 PM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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   Anthony E. Orecchio, 82, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012.  Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Pigoncelli).  Loving father of Mark and his wife Barbara of Emerson, Suzanne Ohliger and her husband Richard of Philadelphia, PA, and Thomas and his wife Allison of Old Tappan.  Adored grandfather of Kristen and her husband Matt, Joseph, Jacob, Vincent, Matthew, Nicholas (Niko), and Alexander (Alex).  Also survived by three sisters and other loving relatives.

   Mr. Orecchio was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Before retiring, he worked locally many years in the HVAC industry.   He was past commander of American Legion Post 272, a volunteer on the Norwood Emergency Medical Services, a member of the Optimist Club, and a Boyscout Leader for Troop 272, all in Norwood.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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

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   Fu-Yen Chen, 71, of Harrington Park, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012.  Beloved husband of Theresa Yu-Ping Chen.  Loving father of Morgan Chen and his wife Katherine of Highland Park, NJ and Lynn Chen and her husband Abe Forman-Greenwald of Los Angeles, CA.  Adored grandfather of Tiberio, Isaac, Mella, and Hunter.  Dear brother of six siblings.

   Mr. Chen worked as an IT Professional before retiring.  He was also the Founding President of the Kunqu Society (1988-1996), ethnomusicologist (Wesleyan University, Ph.D., 1976), and a Woodrow Wilson National Fellow (1971-1972).  Mr. Chen was the architect and leader in establishing the Society as a leading Chinese Opera cultural-arts organization.

   A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, August 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, 150 Harriot Ave. Harrington Park, NJ.  Visiting hours are Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 3-6 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  Please visit www.pizzifuneralhome.com for more information.

   Ann I. DeSocio (nee Morris), 75, of Norwood, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Robert who died this past December.  Loving mother of Robert, Jr. and his wife Laurie of Warren Twp., NJ, Richard and his wife Melissa of Palmerton, PA, Michael and his wife Krista of Knoxville, TN, and Jeanine Dixson and her husband John of Dallas, TX.  Dear sister of Carol Ernst of Tacoma, WA.  Adored grandmother of Joseph, Matthew, Julia, Eli, and Nika..  Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

   Before retiring, Ann was a computer analyst for Dassalt Falcon Jet Corp. in Teterboro.  She had belonged to the Norwood Senior Center.

   Vsiting hours are Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.  A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-227-2345.

   Steve E. Fetcho, 78, of Northvale, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012.  Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Roberts).  Loving father of Steve and his wife Lydia of Ruckersville, VA, Daniel and his wife Carol of Columbia, IL, and Jenise Esposito and her husband Rich of Haworth.  Adored grandfather of Christine, Eric, Nicole, Jennifer, Jonathan, Keith, Christopher, and Ricky.  Dear uncle of Robert Korzi.

   Mr. Fetcho was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and had been a member of the Bergenfield VFW.  Before retiring he was a transit officer for the New York City Transit Authority for over 20 years.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to …                        would be appreciated.

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   Angela Joan Renna, 84, of New Milford since 1962, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony Renna.  Devoted mother of Patricia Segedin and her husband Richard of Old Tappan, Angela Casey and her husband Frank of San Francisco, CA, Paula Hewitson and her husband Joseph of San Francisco, CA, and Donna Zambetti and her husband Edward of Gulf Breeze, FL. Sister of Loretta Sutera, Josephine Vieitez, Larry Pitarresi, and the late Frances Ludwig.  Adored grandmother of Richard, Jane, Julianne, Jaclyn, Thomas, Robert, Brandon, Terra, Gioanna, James, Matthew, Andrew, and Alanna.  Predeceased by her grandbaby Joseph.  Cherished great-grandmother of Nick, Aidan, and Joey.

   “Angie” had an infectious laugh, a ferocious jitterbug and a beautiful smile.  She will be remembered for her love of boating, fishing, tending her garden, cooking and baking.  She will be dearly missed.

   Visiting hours are Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM with entombment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

   In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Name Home Hospice, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 in Angie’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

   Johanna B. Distefano (nee D’Andrea), 75, of Northvale, entered into restful peace on Thursday, July 26, 2012.  Johanna grew up in Orange, NJ, the daughter of the late Berardino and Anna D’Andrea. Johanna attended Immaculata College in Immaculata, PA and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Home Economics.  She went on to receive her Masters in Special Education in 1992.  On a blind date set up by her aunt and uncle, she met the love of her life, Louis Distefano.

   She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Louis, and 6 children; Lou and his wife Theresa of Valley Cottage, NY, Cynthia Metzger and her husband Gene of Washington Twp., Lisa Ortelere of Mahwah, Nadine of Suffern, NY, Robert and his wife Carole of Wall, and Jim of Brooklyn, NY. She was predeceased in death by her son Joseph.  She was the dear sister of Bernardino D’Andrea, Rita Harvey, Rosangela Zaccaria and the late Catherine and Salvatore. 

   Nonni was adored by her eight grandchildren; Brady, Logan, and Kaidyn Distefano; Isabella and Emma Metzger; Joseph Ortelere; and Nicholas and Katie Distefano. Nonni took great pride and joy in attending their many school and sports-related activities and watching them grow into the fine young people they are.

   Johanna worked at Bergen County Vo-Tech High School in Paramus as a teacher of the handicapped for 25 years. An avid knitter, Johanna loved making beautiful sweaters for her children and grandchildren. She was also a talented painter, loved to dance, and was a member of the “Red Hat Club”. “Hot Nonni” could be seen driving around town in her red convertible and straw hat. She and Louis were former members of the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Throughout their lives they enjoyed travelling around the world and wintering in Naples, FL.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps., 196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ 07647.

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   Joseph Tully, 64, of Northvale, passed away at home on Thursday, July 19, 2012.  Devoted husband of Lee (nee Bettega).  Beloved father of Jocelyn Pina and her husband Jim of Norwood.  Loving grandfather of Megan and Elizabeth.  Cherished brother of Maura and John and brother-in-law of Jim, Julie, Julianna, and George.  Beloved uncle of Sara and her husband Chris, Benjamin, Kayleigh, Luke, and Liam.  Also survived by many other dear relatives and friends.

   Joe was born in London, England of Irish parents, and emigrated to America in 1974.  He became a proud American citizen in 1987.  He served his community for 17 years with the Northvale VolunteerAmbulance Corps.

    Joe was much loved and his sense of humor and selfless heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 12:30 PM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.

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

    Cecilia Piller(nee Babits), 78, of Northvale, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.  Devoted wife of Joseph.  Cherished mother of Anna Totaro and her husband James of Tenafly, Anthony of Northvale, George of Northvale, and Silvia Hekl and her husband Timothy, also of Northvale.  Adored grandmother of James, Jessica, Anthony, Nicole, John, and Gavin and great-grandmother of Vincent and Peter.  Dearest aunt of Anthony Herber and his wife Louise and Joseph Herber.
  Mrs. Piller left Hungary in 1956, lived in New York City and eventually settled in Northvale in 1966. She will always be remembered for her devotion to her family, her love for the United States, and her favorite pastimes, watching the Yankees and spending time in her garden.  She was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church in Northvale.  Before retiring, Mrs. Piller worked for Excel Elastic in Northvale for over 30 years.
  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St., Northvale, NJ 07647.
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