Olga Vretenar Mulroy

Olga Vretenar Mulroy (nee Mulinkova), of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Beloved wife of Thomas Mulroy. Cherished mother of Jana Vretenar of East Rutherford and adored grandmother of Hana.

Olga escaped from Communist Czechoslovakia several months before the president at the time, Alexander Dubcek, loosened up the borders just prior to the Prague Spring and subsequent Warsaw Pact invasion.

Olga had been a CAD operator for various engineering firms. She was a member of the Slovak Country Club in Sullivan County, NY.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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Philip Karp

Philip Karp, 91, of Northvale, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Alek and wife Grace of Kinnelon, Denis of California and Catherine McLean and husband James of Washington State. Cherished grandfather of Sierra, Nicholas and Jake. Dearest brother of the late Stanley and Olga.

Philip was a WWII Navy veteran. Before retiring he was a tool and die maker for Swingline in Queens, NY.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

Arrangements by the Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Biaggio “Tom” Fauci

Biaggio “Tom” Fauci, 84, of Stirling, NJ, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Victoria. Loving father of John Fauci of WV, Francine Campora of River Vale and Marie Cerbasi and husband George of CO. Proud grandfather of Henry R. Campora and Christine M. Campora. Dearest brother of Frank Fauci, Jr of Westwood and the late Frances Alteri.

Tom was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from AGFA Company in Northvale. He was a hard-working, dedicated family man and enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and fishing with friends. LBI was his favorite vacation spot along with playing the “nickel” slots at AC and bingo at the Veterans Home. He loved to make people smile!

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, Stirling, NJ. Visiting hours are 3-7 PM Tuesday at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home, One Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652.

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Jack L. Munday

Jack L. Munday, 98, of Sanford, NC, formerly of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mickey. Loving father of Jack L. Munday, Jr. of Syracuse, NY, Nancy J. Munday of Northvale, and Scott Munday and wife Terri of Sanford, NC. Cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of eight. Dear brother of Albert, 100, of San Diego, CA.

Jack was a WWII Army Veteran who served in the Pacific in Okinawa and Saipan and was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. He retired from the Bronx Savings Bank. He was an active member of the Norwood EMS and was a founding member of the Norwood Presbyterian Church. Jack was loved by all who knew him and will be remembered as a funny, caring, loving, kind gentleman with an amazing sense of humor.

Funeral is Sunday 11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with a graveside service to be held 12 PM at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Saturday 2-5 PM.

Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Fisher House for Veterans, www.fisherhouse.org.

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Eugene W. Low

Eugene W. Low, 82, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Old Tappan, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou for 54 years. Loving father of Douglas and wife Laurie, Mark and wife Kelly and Jean Marie Reickman. Adored grandfather of Jenna Monid. Dearest brother of William Low and his wife Linda.

Gene was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a life member and Ex-Chief of the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department.

A memorial service will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gene’s memory may be made to the Old Tappan Fire Dept., 231 Old Tappan Rd., Old Tappan, NJ 07675.

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Michael V. Stiglianese

Michael V. Stiglianese, 87, of Closter, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Rosalie (nee Campanella). Devoted father of Susan Major of Ramsey and Nancy Kalmus and husband Robert of Port Washington, NY. Adored grandfather of Alexandra, Sabrina, Kimberly, Michael, Kristin and the late Kenneth. Dear brother of Dorothy D’Amelio of Scarsdale, NY.

Michael received his Bachelor and Master degrees at NYU, served in the United States Army and was Vice-President at Bankers Trust Company in NYC where he worked for over 30 years. He was a dedicated parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Closter. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Michael was also an avid fan of the Knicks and Jets.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Closter with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make donations in Michael’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

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Rosemarie Salvatore

Rosemarie Salvatore (nee Aria), 86, of Norwood, formerly of Tenafly, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Devoted mother of Francis Paul Salvatore, Jr. and wife Stella of Brick, Joseph Michael Salvatore and wife Diane of Tempe, AZ, Suzanne Neville and husband David of Tarboro, NC, Rosemarie Smith of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY and Michael Aria Salvatore of Norwood. Cherished grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Roberta Sorvino and husband William of Jersey City. Rosemarie was predeceased by her son, Paul Jerry Salvatore, daughter, Nancy Salvatore-Talian, brothers, Dr. Michael Aria and Joseph Aria and son-in-laws, Richard Smith and Stephen Talian.

Rosemarie worked for the American Seafood Company in Englewood Cliffs for 26 years.  Prior to that she worked at Dynamite Nobel in Rockleigh for many years. She cherished her family and enjoyed her trips to Atlantic City and playing Bingo.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make donations t0 the Kaplan Family Residence Hospice, 1 Sunrise Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550 or the Fisher House for Veterans, www.fisherhouse.org in memory of Rosemarie.

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Bingo Cerbasi

Joseph Anthony Cerbasi,III, “BINGO”, 69, a life-long resident of Norwood, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Lippiello). Cherished father of Joseph IV and his wife Alaina and proud grandfather of Joseph Anthony V. Dearest brother of Philip and wife Joyce, Michael and partner Jennifer, Patricia Schwarz and husband Jack and Mary Cerbasi. Adored uncle of Brian Schwarz, Kate Cerbasi, Kim Schwarz, Jennifer Cerbasi, Audrie Cerbasi and David Duffy. Great-uncle of Amelia Plescia. Predeceased by parents Joseph Jr. and Audrey.

Bingo was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corp. He served in the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart and numerous other medals.  Before retiring he was a heavy equipment operator for IUOE Local 825 Operating Engineers. Bingo was a life member and ex-chief of the Norwood Volunteer Fire Department, a charter member of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club and belonged to the Norwood American Legion Post 272, the Marine Corp. League. and International Order of Redmen Half Moon Tribe 283, Northvale.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 3-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bingo’s memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, www.nj.wish.org, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Josephine DiChiaro

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 11 AM

St. Philip Neri RC Church

Grand Concourse, Bronx,NY

Interment Woodlawn Cemetery

Lizette Donnelly

Lizette Donnelly (nee Winington), 47, of Harrington Park, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

Lizette Donnelly had beaten stage 4 Breast Cancer 14 years ago. Unfortunately, 2 years ago the Cancer resurfaced and she began the fight again. An amazing young loving wife and devoted mother of two, determined to be here for her family, she once again took on the pain and suffering of cancer treatment. After months of treatment, at age 47, medicine was no longer an option.

She was the beloved wife of James for 20 years this past August and have been together for 29 years. Devoted mother of Jimmy and Jade. Cherished daughter of Lou Winington and the late Luz, whom she is reunited with in heaven. Adored sister of Lisa Winington-Stover and husband James of Park Ridge and Louis Winington and wife Annmarie of CT. Dearest daughter-in-law of Helen Donnelly and sister-in-law of Frederick and Laura Donnelly and Joann and Michael D’Ercole. Lizette is also survived by five nieces and four nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 11 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to www.gofundme.com/lizettes-medical-fund would be greatly appreciated.

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