Victoria Amanda Papalambros

Victoria Amanda Papalambros, 20, of Tappan, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Cherished daughter of George and Carol Papalambros. Loving sister of Christina, Kaitlynn and Alexander. Adored granddaughter of Angelo and Katey Papalambros and the late George and Florence Daher. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is also survived by her beloved cat Porsche.

Victoria’s smile illuminated a room.   Her laugh echoed. She was compassionate, loving and sympathetic to all people she encountered.   She loved children and would take the time to play and read to them. She will be one soul that will be sorely missed by many.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-9 PM.

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Hendra Wargo

Hendra Wargo (nee Siegel), of Port Jervis, NY, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late John G. “Jack” Wargo.  Cherished mother of Lisa Mirakaj and her husband Matt of Tappan and Dawn Palazzo and her husband Michael of Port Jervis, NY.  Adored grandmother of Maria, Anthony, Angela, Jill, Diana, Michael and Mandee and great-grandmother of Logan, Kaylee, Aria, Victoria, Sophia and Mandelin.

Hendra always lived life on her own terms as a truly unique individual. She deeply treasured her journeys aboard her houseboat on the Hudson River for many years. She is now set free to join her husband for new adventures upon the river. As Hendra would say, “Take it from me, I know these things.”

Visiting hours will be Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Rabbi led memorial service will be at 1:30pm at Pizzi Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations dedicated in Hendra’s memory may be made to https://www.stjude.org/give.html 

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Robert C. Chapman

Burial will take place on Tuesday, 10 AM at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

Leona Neuscheler

Leona Neuscheler, 80, of Northvale, passed away November 24, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was the beloved wife of the late Norbert Neuscheler. She was the devoted mother of Lorena and her husband Anthony Russo of Ringwood, NJ and Richard and his wife Nancy LaIacoma of Stanhope, NJ. Stepmother to Laura Neuscheler of Wayne, NJ and Michael and his wife Joan Neuscheler of Stamford, CT. Loving grandmother to Davin and the late Miranda LaIacoma, Christopher, Dylan, and Corinne Russo, Kristin and Danielle Neuscheler, Travis, Christopher, and Jena Neuscheler.

Leona was employed as a medical assistant and raised her family in Harrington Park. She moved to Northvale in 1985 and worked at Inmac Computer Supplies until her retirement at the age of 62 after which she joined the Northvale Ambulance Corps as an EMT.

Leona had a passion for traveling, reading, and was an avid fisherwoman. She was a member of the Red Hats Club and Golden Age Club.

Funeral services were private.

Donations in her name may be made to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

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Azizeh Emami-Khoei

Azizeh F. Emami-Khoei, 90, of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Beloved mother of Maryam Arakelian and her husband Sam of Northvale. Adored grandmother of Lara, Andrew and Eric. Dearest sister of Negar Teymouraz, Guity Emami-Khoei and the late Danny Emami-Khoei.

Azizeh was a seamstress. She loved children and will be remembered as everyone’s grandma.

Visiting hours will be Friday 6-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 10 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Vito Saliani

Vito Saliani, 84, of Congers, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Beloved husband of Mary (nee DiLauro). Devoted father of John and his wife Patricia of Stony Point, NY and Lisa Newton and her husband James of Hamburg, NY. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Alexandra, Nicole and the late Preston James. Dearest brother of Annie Atzenbeck and Donna DiStefano and her husband Ron.

Vito was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion in New City. He retired from the FDNY and belonged to the Florian Association, New City. Vito was an active member of the Blauvelt Sons of Italy as well as the West Nyack II Seniors.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday at St. Paul’s RC Church, Congers with interment to follow at Loescher Veterans Cemetery, New Hempstead. Visiting hours are Tuesday 3-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ 07647 (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Vito’s memory may be made to the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Scholarship Fund, 46 Van Wyck Rd, Blauvelt, NY 10913.

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Agnes R. Cacciola

Agnes R. Cacciola (nee DeLuca), 87 of Tappan passed away on , Thursday, November 22 after a long illness which she bravely fought. Agnes was born on October 11, 1931 in Binghamton, New York to Antonio and Josephine (nee DeBella) DeLuca. She was the wife of the late Agatino Cacciola and mother to Camille Paolino of Chatham, NJ, and Joseph Cacciola and his wife Sandra of Wilbraham, MA. She enjoyed and cherished her time with her grandchildren, Jenna Morin and husband David, Nicholas Charles and husband Arthur, Paul Cacciola and wife Jordan, and Jamie Paolino. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph DeLuca, his companion Marie and family, and brother-in-law Daniel and wife Nancy, along with many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Agnes was employed in Orangetown School District and then by Lamont Doherty Geological Observatory of Palisades, NY, for 22 years. She was the past president of the Romanesque Lodge # 2198 from 1983 to 1985, as well as a proud member for 45 years. She was also a member of the Orangetown Seniors, the Order Sons of Italy, and the Catholic Daughters of America, serving in several positions.

 

Visiting hours are scheduled at the Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, NJ, on Wednesday from 3 to 6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, NY at 10 AM on Thursday. Entombment will follow at the Garden of Memories, Washington Twp, N.J.

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Agnes’ name to United Hospice of Rockland (www.hospiceofrockland.org).

 

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Theresa A. Scarangello

Theresa A. Scarangello, 87, of Tappan, NY, passed away on October 30 after a brief illness.

Theresa was employed by NY telephone and subsequently AT&T where she held numerous management positions until she retired after 28 years of service.

Simultaneously she worked at Bamberger’s/Macy’s selling cosmetics. She was a wonderful salesperson due to her energetic and vivacious personality.

She is survived by her son Michael of Montvale, NJ, son Peter and wife Cheryl of Nanuet and their children Nicholas, Joseph and Steven and daughter Debra Mahoney and husband Frank.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate the life of this incredible woman.

Because of her love for animals, donations in her memory can be made to your local animal shelter or the ASPCA.

Daniel Marone, Jr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Marone, Jr. announce his passing at the age of 84 on November 9, 2018. He was in born in 1934 in Hackensack, NJ and grew up in River Edge, NJ. He met the love of his life in Hackensack and was married for 50 years to the late Wilma (Searles) Marone. His children include Dannette (Albert) Voorhis, Donna Patton, Debra (William) DuVall, Daniel (Soraya) Marone and the late Dawn (Brian) Cavanagh. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, his sister Stella, his brother Carmen and the late Peter Marone.

He was in the Navy on the USS Macon from 1952-1956 during the Korean War where he learned his trade as master electrician. He was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, National Service Defense Medal and the Navy Occupational Medal.

After four years in the service, he resided in Hackensack, NJ and worked as an electrician. In 1962 he moved to Park Ridge, NJ, where he resided for 57 years. He started his own company, Marone Electric, which he ran for over 50 years serving the greater Bergen County area. He was a former member of the Elks, VFW and American Legion. His final resting place will be in Arlington National Cemetery.

Marion T. Kivlehan

Marion Theresa Kivlehan passed away on November 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 83 years old.

The daughter of Thomas and Mary Flynn McNama, she was born in the Bronx, NY, on November 15, 1935.

Marion worked for the New York Telephone Company for many years as a Secretary for the Vice President of the Legal Department, on Vesey Street in Manhattan. She left this position in 1963 when she became a stay at home Mom for many years raising four boys. Later in life when her boys were older she babysat for many families in the community. Marion also was a part-time Secretary for Dr.’s Mahendra and Sushila Gupta’s family practice in Blauvelt, NY.

Marion loved her Irish Heritage and enjoyed listening and dancing to Irish music. She was an original member of the Irish-American Cultural Center in Blauvelt, NY and loved attending socials there. She was also a member of the Tappan Senior Citizen Club and enjoyed vacations and trips with them over the years tremendously. Marion most of all loved her family and her family loved her even more. She was a friend to everyone and will be remembered as kind, generous beautiful woman who truly is an Angel.

Marion was a devoted member of St. Catharine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Blauvelt, NY.

Survivors include her loving husband Donald of 56 years. Her four sons James, Terence and his wife Anne Marie, Brian and William and his wife Christine. She will be remembered with love by her nine grandchildren Mary, Sean, Patrick, William, Ryan, Caroline, Christina, Kimberly and Katherine.

Marion was predeceased by her Mother Mary and Father Thomas and her three brothers Terence, John and Francis McNama.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018, 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey, 07647.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Catharine Church, Blauvelt, New York on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10 am with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, New York.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, New York, 10956.

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