Agnes L. Gugger(nee Smith), 90, of Northvale, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Robert.  Cherished aunt of Mark and Mary Kay DeMartini and their daughters, Megan and Madison of Northvale.  Agnes is also
survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.  She was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated today, Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood.  Interment will follow at Tappan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation at www.komen.org.

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Daniel F. Rosato, 96, of Closter, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013.  He was born April 17, 1917.  Daniel moved to Cresskill with his beloved late wife of 67 years, Matilda “Millie” and their three sons before settling in Closter.

Loving father of Frank and his wife Pat, Joseph and his wife Sandy and Daniel and his wife Patrice.  Cherished grandfather of Steven and his wife Danielle, Nicole, Joseph, Jacqueline and Alicia Mary and great-grandfather of Derrick and Gabriella.  Dearest brother of Frank and the late Dominick, Felicia and Filomena “Dolly”.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Daniel was a US Army Air Force Veteran of WWII and was a member of the VFW.  He was an inspector for General Motors in NYC for 38 years, retiring in 1974, and then was service writer for Stillman and Hoag Buick in Englewood for 10 years.  An avid bowler well in to his 90’s, Daniel also loved playing softball, which he did into his 70’s.  He was a true Yankee fan.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 10:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Villa Marie Claire Hospice, www.VillaMarieClaire.org, in Daniel’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

Palma M. Lease (nee Antonelli), 83, of Dumont, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.  Devoted mother of Rita Loguidice and her
husband Tom of Hyde Park, NY, Karen Baumgartner of Hillsdale, Mathew Lease of
Atlanta, GA, Sandra Hughes and her husband Chris of Northvale and Arlene
Boswell of Hillsdale.  Adored grandmother of Stephen, Meghann, Anthony, Jocelyn, Justin, Tara, Tina, Christopher, Joey, Kimberly, Samantha, Katelyn and Kristen.  Loving great-grandmother of Matthew, Casen and Jackson.  Dearest sister of Antoinette Ambrosio of Leonia and the late Enrico and Rose. Also survived by her former husband Mathew Lease.

Mrs. Lease was a self-employed businesswoman who owned Pam’s Fashions in Tappan, NY and Effie Dixon in Englewood.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

Donations to the St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
in Palma’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

Rosemary Pace (nee Grisolia), 71, of Garnerville, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 surrounded by her dear family at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Rosemary was born April 10, 1942 in Greenwich Village, Manhattan and was a resident of Garnerville for 35 years.   Beloved wife of 45 years to Anthony J. Pace.  Devoted mother of Scott Pace of Suffern, NY, Nicole and Marshall Pace of Garnerville, NY.  Loving sister of Lucille Friedman and brother in law Edward Friedman of KY, Gregory Grisolia of KY, and Louis and sister in law Kathryn Grisolia of Amityville, NY and Cynthia Grisolia of KY.  Cherished daughter-in-law of Maryann Pace of Suffern, NY.

Rosemary enjoyed time with family and friends, talking on the phone as well as traveling the world and loved to cook.  She enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed dearly by family and friends especially by her dog Cookie.  Rosemary had a ready smile on her face and always showed concern for family and friends.  She had a few setbacks during her life but always fought to the end with courage and heart.

The family wishes to express their thanks to the doctors and staff at Good Samaritan Hospital and Ramapo Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Home for their care and compassion.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday May 30^th at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet.  Visiting hours are Wednesday from 5 – 9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ, (201) 767-3050.

Those who wish may make memorial donations in Rosemary’s name can make them to Catholic Charities at www.catholiccharitiesny.org.

Gerry Quattrock, 79, of Trinity, FL, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013.  Beloved wife of John.  Devoted mother of Nick Sfraga and his wife Rosanna of Tappan, Gina Capuano and her husband Philip of Mahwah and Salvatore Sfraga of Tampa, FL.  Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Peter, Salvatore, Samantha, Angela and Meghan.  Predeceased by her first husband Peter Sfraga and her brother John Imbriale.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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Robert T. Crable, 74, a lifelong resident of Sparkill, passed away on Thursday May 16, 2013.  Bob always said that the three most important things in his life were
his faith, his sister Mary, and the Democratic Party.  He worked for St. Dominic’s prior to becoming Rockland County Deputy Clerk.  Bob was a true blue principled democrat with deep convictions.  His life was spent serving, especially to the most needy among us.  Bob was a Rockland County Legislator, having served as a committee person from age 18 and served several terms as  the Orangetown
Democratic Chairman.  He was currently the State Chairman.

He is survived by his loving sister, Mary O’Sullivan of Pearl River, sister-in-law, Annamae Crable of Sparkill, and many caring friends, especially Tom Zimmerman and Pauline Ellis.  He is predeceased by his brother John and his wife Catherine, his brother William, and brother-in law Niel O’Sullivan.  Bob is also survived by
many devoted nieces and nephews.

Besides his love of politics, Bob enjoyed spending his summers by the ocean at Long Beach Island.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.  Visiting hours are Saturday 7-9 PM and  Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY 10983, or the charity of your choice.

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Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM

Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 AM at Mount Carmel RC Church, Tenafly, NJ.

Entombment Madonna Mausoleum

Viola M. Hogan (nee Iannaccone), 86, of Northvale passed peacefully away on May 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, after a 15 year battle with renal cell cancer.  She was predeceased by her loving husband John L. “Jack” Hogan in 1974.

Viola’s exceptional life began on August 20, 1926 in a house in Weehawken, NJ at the current site of the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel.  She was the youngest of four daughters born to Simon and Frances Iannaccone, both of whom were Italian immigrants.

In 1936, the family moved to Northvale, where they purchased and cleared a large tract of land that they used for farming.

During World War 2, she worked in Camp Shanks, which was a military point of departure.  While working at Robert Geir in Piermont, she met her future husband Jack, the son of Dennis L. Hogan, Mayor of Piermont, NY.  They married and built a house next to her parents in Northvale.  For a time, Viola worked in the  unemployment office and then raised her children.  She also worked as a school crossing guard and later for Hydrotherm.

She became “Northvale’s First Lady” when her husband was elected Mayor (1964 to 1974).  She proved the extent of her love for Jack by caring for him for over 3 years after he was diagnosed with throat cancer.  Widowed at 48 years of age, she immersed
herself into the well being of her family and worked to preserve Jack’s memory with
the dedication of the “John L. Hogan Memorial Park.” Her strength never wavered—her love never faded.

Viola was always close to her loving sisters, Anna Vicari, Margaret Iannaccone and the late Olympia Keegan.

Besides raising her two children, Frances Weston (husband Ron) and Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan (wife Ida) she was actively involved in all the lives of her grandchildren, Ronnie, Samantha,Rachel, Zach, John M., Ryan and Ava-Rose.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s R. C. Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, 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, memorial donations to Northvale Ambulance Corps would be greatly appreciated.

Gregory J. Salerno, 81, of Norwood for 37 years, formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.  Beloved husband of Ruby (nee Liddell).  Loving father of Lisa Waelde and her husband Mark of Murrietta, CA, Crystal Fernandez and her husband Joseph of Old Tappan and Jennifer Gilligan and her husband Martin  of Ridgewood.  Adored grandfather of Ryan, Drew, Joseph, Jennifer, Brian and Bradley.  Dearest brother of George Salerno and his wife Patricia of the Bronx.

Mr. Salerno was a self-employed dress manufacturer in NYC for over 40 years before retiring.  He then was an admissions telecounselor for Berkeley College.  He was an active member of the Norwood Democratic Club for many years.

Gregory was a loving family man, his children and grandchildren were the joy of his
life.  He also enjoyed playing golf and was a devoted Yankee fan.  Friends and family will remember the charming, happy man who loved life and left us all with great memories of so many great times.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:30 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 (he was allergic!!); memorial donations to the Norwood Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 8, Norwood, NJ 07648 would be greatly appreciated.

Donald E. Walker, 58, of Old Tappan, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013.  Devoted father of Justin R. of Old Tappan, Christopher of Queens, NY and Madison of Old Tappan.  Cherished son of Thelma.  Loving brother of Jeffrey of Montvale, James of Patoka, IN and Carol Tidona of Oakland.  Predeceased by his father, James E. and sisters, Sandy, Pam and Kim.

Donald was an occupational therapist at Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, NY for 41 years.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 11 at 12:30 PM at the Cornerstone Bible Church, 819 Rivervale Road, River Vale.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cornerstone Bible Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.  Arrangements by the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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