Diana M. Castellano, 77, of Pomona, NY, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was the beloved mother of Jaime Nicole Havrilla and her husband Eric of Monroe, NY. Proud and loving nana of William John and Vincent James. Dearest sister of the late James Castellano, Noreen Motta and Barbara Castellano.

Diana worked for the International Longshoreman’s Association for over 58 years, a job she loved and was dedicated to. A beautiful woman inside and out, she won various beauty pageants and was runner up in the 1965 Miss New Jersey competition. She was also a devoted mother and nana, her family was her life. She will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Nanuet, NY with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet.

Those who wish may make a donation in Diana’s memory to the Hi-Tor Animal Care Center, www.hitor.org.

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Theresa A. Governale (nee Amorosso), 92, of Northvale, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, March 11, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Katherine Diore and husband Joseph and Marie Menti and husband Peter. Cherished grandmother of Lauren Radley and husband Jon, Kristian Diore. Dearest sister of Samuel Amorosso and wife Joan and Charles and sister-in-law of Frank Rampolla. Predeceased by brothers and sisters-in-law, Elaine Amoroso, Palma and Val Andico, Laura and Stanley Molinaro, Joseph and Lucille Amorosso, Rocco and Barbara Amorosso, Cecelia Rampolla and Dominic and Arlene Amorosso and her loving in-laws in the Governale family. She is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Theresa was a bookkeeper for A&P in Englewood and then ShopRite in Dumont where she worked for many years. She retired from ShopRite to care for her granddaughters, of whom she was so proud. She will be remembered for her beautiful sequin applique Christmas stockings that she gifted to family and many friends and will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Frances M. Saunier (nee Dominkowitz), 96, of Northvale, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Jean Saunier. Loving mother of John and Joseph, both of Northvale. Cherished grandmother of Presly. Dearest sister of Joseph, Frank and John.

Frances was a kind, gentle and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours are Friday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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Vincent Marc Nucera, 18, of Northvale, formerly of Closter, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Vincent is survived by his loving parents,Donna Nucera of Closter and Frank Nucera and his wife Lisa of Northvale.  Cherished grandson of Donna Nucera and her late husband Marc and Edward and Diane Wrocenski. Loving brother of Skylar, Nicholas, Brooke and Ava and step-sisters, Madison and Riley. Dear nephew of Peter Wrocenski, Mary Beth DeCarlo and her husband Kevin and the late Andrew Wrocenski. Beloved cousin of Aiden, Ashley, Adrianna, Joey and Gina Marie.

Vincent made an impression on everyone who knew him.  When he smiled it lit up a room. He was loving and kind and especially patient with his siblings.  Many people may not know he was a fantastic chef – when he was cooking it could be felt throughout the house (often with the mess to follow).  He had a passion for art and music.  His music fueled his soul.  In his short life he touched so many and will be sorely missed.   

Visiting hours are Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, Closter with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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Antoinette P. (Bella) Yammarino (nee Calcagno), 99, of Closter, NJ, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She grew up in Brooklyn where she met her late husband, Bruno. After marriage in 1957, they moved to Closter to start a family. Beloved mother of Laura Haney and her husband Paul of Lewes, DE and Joseph Yammarino and his wife Paola of Closter. Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline (Zachary), Michelle, Danielle, Stephanie, Joseph Bruno, Jared and Jonathan. Dearest sister of the late Mary Lero and Eleanor Brennessel.

Antoinette was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. And she was “Auntie Bella” to many, many others.  She loved cooking, volunteering and doing crafts, but most of all she cherished time spent with family.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, Closter with entombment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to:

Alpine Learning Group, an organization that is an important part of Antoinette’s grandchildren’s lives (AlpineLearningGroup.org),

Catholic Charities Older Adult Services, an organization that provided support to Antoinette in recent years (ccannj.com/care_older_adults.php),

Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (cvarcnj.org),

Or any charity that is important to you.

……

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Sara Brismat Gonzalez age 82, of Washington Heights, NY, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Guillermo. Cherished mother of Alina Venezia and her late husband John Joseph of Yorktown Heights, NY and Mayte Pacione and her husband Anthony of Old Tappan, NJ. Proud grandmother of John William, Stephanie, Gabriel and Sienna.

Sara was born in Candelaria, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, where she met and married her husband of 61 years, Guillermo. They came to the United States in 1965 and moved to Washington Heights where they raised their family. Together, Sara and her husband owned and operated World Trade Academy Press Publishing Company for many years before retiring. She was an avid reader, writer, enjoyed photography, and walking the streets of New York City. Sara’s grandchildren and her family were her life. She would do anything for them. Sara touched many lives with her kindness and compassion for others. We will miss her and always keep her in our hearts.

Visiting hours are Thursday 4-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Old Tappan with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Township, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sara’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org  or Memorial Sloan Kettering, www.msk.org.

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April 17, 1931 – February 7, 2022

Charlotte (“Wadz”, “Lottie”) Irene Lukaszewski (Sudol), 90, formerly from Clinton Township, Michigan, passed away on Monday February 7, 2022 in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Charlotte was born and raised in Hamtramck, Michigan the youngest of five children of Katherine (Golabek) and Andrew Sudol.  She attended Queen of Apostles School and St. Florian High School.  In between raising a family, Charlotte volunteered at Bon Secours Hospital, worked at Detroit Plastic Molding Co and later as a home health aide.    Charlotte was very proud of her Detroit roots and Polish heritage.  She found great joy in maintaining connections with family and friends by organizing pot-luck dinners, monthly luncheons and a 50^th reunion with her Q of A classmates.   

Charlotte is survived by her children Lynne (and her husband Vytas) Verselis of Harrington Park, NJ, Timothy Lukaszewski, of Hudson, FL, four grandchildren (Nathan, Jeanette, Lenny and Emily) and three great-grandchildren (Brandi, Nora and Lilly).   She is predeceased by her parents and siblings, Genevieve Pawlicki, Helen Latka, Lillian Ferra and Richard Sudol.

A mass celebrating Charlotte’s life and faith will held on a later date at St. Hubert’s Parish; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology DIO – Friends of Vision Fund (https://www.henryford.com/development/make-a-gift)

or

The Capuchin Ministries (www.solanuscenter.org/ways-to-help/donations)

Danielle McMurrough, 61, of New York, NY passed away on Sunday, February 27th following a short illness. Survived by sisters Patrice (and Robert) Fitzsimons of Pearl River, NY, Maureen (and Martin) Kahl and Christine McMurrough, both of Glendale, NY. Proud and loving aunt to: Jessica, Julie, Christie, Katie, Emily, Grace, Amanda and Patrick. Boasting great aunt to: Scott, Allison, Hollie, James, Graeme, Eva, Vivi, Aiyla, Angelo and Luna. Danielle was a devout New Yorker, committed to her village, her community and her friends. Her independent spirit fostered many dreams, and adventures, and her family will carry them with love.

A graveside service will he held Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 1 PM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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

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Victoria Wong, 61, of Bronx, NY, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Beloved mother of Angela Wong. Cherished daughter of Kam Wan Fung and the late George C. Wong. Dearest sister of Gloria, Daniel and Donald and a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Victoria worked as a business administrator for Fordham University and New York University. She was a caring person who had a big heart and would always see the good in people. She was also a big animal lover and absolutely adored puppies, they would practically make her melt. Vicky enjoyed food (all different cuisines), binge watching shows, and listening to music. She would always make it point to take pictures with family whenever there were get-togethers.

Her kind and sweet soul will dearly be missed and forever remembered. 

Visiting hours are Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 2-4:30 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

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Scott W. Baarens, 49, of Mebane, NC, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from complications after a brief illness. Born in Paterson, NJ to the Late William Baarens and surviving Nancy Baarens. He was raised in Norwood, NJ with his sister Dorothy (Mike).

Growing up he worked for D’Ercole Farms where Larry, Gus and Joey taught him everything he knew about plants, trees, and lawn care. After graduating High School in Old Tappan and conquering Seaside Heights as the original Jersey Shore guido, he went on and took all that knowledge and owned the landscaping company, The Lawn King of Norwood. He later changed careers and worked for stone company Pasvalco where he met and is survived by his beautiful wife Lisa and their three beautiful children, Ashley, 17, Scott, 16, Daniel, 10. He then went to work for Walmart as a Maintenance Supervisor in Manahawkin, NJ,  Saddle Brook, NJ, and then in Mebane, NC where he lived for the last 11 years. He is also survived by numerus nieces and nephews aged 31 yrs to 10 months and he was a great-uncle to 2 nieces and a nephew on the way.

Visiting hours are Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 2-4 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.

A GoFundMe account has been established to benefit Scott’s three precious children for those who are so inclined. Please see the link below:

https://gofund.me/c0a9d527

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