Annette T. Carney

Annette T. Carney (nee Mullally), 95 of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.  Beloved wife of the late B. Curtis Carney.  Loving mother of Roger of AZ, Maureen Carney of Westwood, Richard and his wife Laura of Tappan, NY, Mary Moncalieri and her husband William of Palm Harbor, FL, Vincent and his wife Susan of Northvale, Robert and his wife Karla of Port St. Lucie, FL, Joseph and his wife Jeanette of Warwick, NY, Janet Meeuwissen and her husband Patrick of River Edge and Bernadette Carney of Bergenfield.  Adored grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by three cherished granddaughters, Jennifer, Christina and Melissa as well as her sister Catherine Weber.

Annette worked at Midlantic Bank in Englewood for over 20 years. She was an active parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale and enjoyed being on the choir for many years.  She was also a member of the Mr. and Mrs. Club at St. Mary’s Church in Closter.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly.  Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org in Annette’s memory.

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Lorraine Ann Arzenis-Wagner

Lorraine Ann Arzenis-Wagner (nee Schmitt), 56, of Norwood, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015.  Devoted mother of William Arzenis, Chris Arzenis and Nicole Wagner.  Cherished daughter of Dorothy Schmitt.  Loving sister of Karen Baccanini, Kristina Minch, Linda Calise and Robert Schmitt.  She was predeceased by her father, Bill Schmitt, her brother, William Schmitt, her husband and father of her three children, Michael Wagner.  Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Dear sister-in-law of Beth Schmitt, Debbie Wagner-Brunson and Sharon Wagner-Bazaz and the late Sergio Baccanini, Allyson Lund-Wagner and Scott Cheesman.

Mom, you will always be remembered for your strength, courage and willingness to help others. You touched the lives of so many people and you were truly loved by everyone.  We will continue to honor the legacy you left behind to selflessly care and help others.  We miss you so much, but we know you will be with us always. We love you with all our hearts.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s RC Church on Saturday, May 9 at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations to benefit Nicole’s college education in memory of Lorraine would be greatly appreciated.

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William M. Kirchner

William M. “Big Bill” Kirchner, 55, of Norwood, formerly of North Bergen, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015.  Beloved husband of Arlene Bianco.  Cherished step-father of Elizabeth Cattani and husband RJ Cattani of Pearl River, Kimberly Bianco and Joe Boyce of Rochester, Joseph Bianco and wife Michelle  Bianco of Northvale, and Nicholas Bianco of Norwood.  Adored grandfather (Pop-Pop) to Connor and Christopher.  Brother of John Kirchner, Gina Lorefice and her husband Joel Angyal, and Stephanie Lorefice.

Bill was known for his sense of humor and his pure honesty. He loved to cook for family and friends. He was also an avid outdoorsman, who loved to camp and fish.  He will be sorely missed by all and his beloved dog, Cassie.

Bill touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Bill’s life on Tuesday 6-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

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Lucille A. Mossay

Lucille A. Mossay(nee Lavatelli), 87, of New Milford, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.  Beloved wife of the late Steven Mossay.  Cherished mother of Karen Chiandusse and husband Richard of Northvale and the late Stephen Mossay.  Adored grandmother of John and Nancy Stolz, Cherilyn and John Devecka and Jackelyn Mossay.  Loving great-grandmother of John, Emma, Jake, Allison and Ava.  Dear sister of Frances Lavatelli of Tenafly.

Lucille worked for Bell Atlantic for over 25 years.

A funeral service will be held Friday 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly.  Visiting hours are Thursday 6-9 PM.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org, in Lucille’s memory.

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Fred G. Donnelly, Sr.

DONNELLY, Fred G., Sr., 83, of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Reiss). Cherished father of Fred Jr. and wife Laura of Edgewater, James and wife Lizette of Harrington Park, Joann D’Ercole and husband Michael of Norwood and the late William. Adored grandpa of Michael, William, Jamie, Alyssa, Jimmy, Christopher, Jade and Freddy. Predeceased by five brothers and sisters. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Fred was a US Army veteran during the Korean War. He owned Hunt’s Point Auto in the Bronx. Fred always enjoyed a good laugh and will be dearly missed.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Tuesday 6-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred’s memory may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut ST., Northvale, NJ 07647.
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Steven A. Juliano

Steven A. Juliano, 64, of Harrington Park, formerly of Bogota, passed away at home on Friday, April 10, 2015.  Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Lavin).  Devoted father of Bridget Guthrie and her husband Ryan of River Vale, Megan Bell and her husband John of E. Rutherford and Katie Clifford and her husband Michael of Old Tappan.  Adored grandfather of Cole and Audrey.  Dearest brother of Carol and Lou Pellegrino of Manchester, Donna Barbarini of Lodi and Danny Juliano of Dumont.  Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Steven was a self-employed truck driver.  He enjoyed coaching softball in Harrington Park for his three daughters for many years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Thomas P. Kelly

KELLY, Thomas Pierce, 75, of Harrington Park, formerly of Norwood, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Sullivan). Devoted father of Thomas Kelly of Ocean Port, NJ, Kathleen Kennedy and her husband, Joseph, of Blauvelt, NY and Daniel and his wife, Kerry, of Norwood, NJ. Cherished grandfather of Kelly, J.T., Shane, Ellena, Melissa, Breanna, Jacklyn, Brayden and Pierce. Also survived by his sister-in-law, Thelma Kelly of Briarwood, NY his brother-in-laws, John Sullivan of Hackensack, NJ and Michael and Bettie Sullivan of Quague, NY. Predeceased by his brothers John and Hugh.
Thomas grew up in Rockaway Beach, the youngest of three boys. He attended St. Francis of Assisi grammar school in Belle Harbor, NY. He then went on to Mount Assumption High School in Plattsburgh, NY. Upon graduating, he moved back home to Rockaway Beach and followed in his father and brothers’ footsteps becoming an Ironworker for Local 580 in NYC while attending Brooklyn College at night. Later, he worked for the Port Authority of NY/NJ at both the George Washington Bridge and the World Trade Centers. Tom then founded his own contracting business, Tom Kelly Improvements, which he ran for 30 years. He was a passionate builder that left his indelible mark in the Norwood area having beautified so many homes.
Tom was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Council 9021 in Norwood, having served as Grand Knight for three years. He was an active parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish for nearly 50 years. He, together with his wife Mary, served their parish in several ministries including CCD, Marriage Encounter, RENEW and Pre-Cana.
Tom will be remembered as a gentle giant with a love for his family, his Irish heritage and a man who had many friendships. He was a charismatic soul who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 11 at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart RC Church, 102 Park Street, Haworth, NJ, 07641. Visiting hours are Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Saint Joseph Regional High School, 40 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645.
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Anna Forte

Anna Forte (nee Vaccarino), 90, of Orangeburg, formerly of Thorpe Village, passed away on Monday, April, 6 2015.  Devoted wife of the late Frederick.  Beloved mother of Frederick Forte of the Bronx, Marie Iorio and her husband Robert of Orangeburg and Dolores Brayne and her husband Winston of Spring Lake, NJ, formerly of Blauvelt.  Cherished grandmother of Fred, Robert, Chris, Lisa, Danny, Larry, Michael and Claudia.  Adored great-grandmother of 14.  Predeceased by four brothers and four sisters.

Anna was a wonderful and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She loved to dance and will be forever missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet.  Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Terry Tae Hae Yae

Visting hours Tuesday 8-10 PM

Funeral Service Wednesday 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home

Harold Glesner

GLESNER, Harold, 84, died peacefully on April 3rd, 2015 in Naples, Florida.

He lived in Norwood, New Jersey all of his married life in a house he personally built. He lived his single life in Northvale, New Jersey. Harold was the beloved husband of Virginia Arcella Glesner, loving father of Warren Glesner (deceased) cherished grandfather of Talia Glesner, beloved father-in-law of Laurie Glesner Howe. He was the beloved son of Harold and Myrtle Glesner and the cherished son-in-law of Matilda and Sylvester Arcella,  brother-in-law to Raymond and Anita Arcella, cousin to Jean Alexiou, loving uncle to nieces and nephews Lisa and Hugh Degnen, Mark and Lynn Arcella, Steven and Flynne Arcella, and Brian and Linda Arcella, and grand uncle to Tracy, Christopher, and Jennifer Arcella,  Dominick Arcella, and Tyler Degnen.  

Harold started his career as a carpenter under the tutelage of his father-in-law, Sylvester Arcella, who generously taught him the trade. Harold then progressed to be the President of NBW Holding Company and Building Manager of NBW.   He further went on to teach at Iona College, as well as Assistant to the Financial Officer at the College. While at Iona College, Harold developed friendships with the Christian Brothers, that sustained and strengthened him in the years since the devastating passing of his son, Warren. 

Harold’s great loves were God and golf, but nothing compared with his love for his beautiful, dear, wife Virginia.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday, April 8th from, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.   Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, 199 Walnut St, Northvale, NJ., Thursday April 9th, at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christian Brothers Foundation designated for the Christian Brothers retirement, 260 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, NY  10804 in Harold’s memory.

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