Martin William Potter, Jr., 84, of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 11, 2026. Beloved spouse for 63 years to Carol Ann (nee Smith). Loving father of Kim Andersen and her husband James, Becky Dippolito and her husband Chris, and Elizabeth Budinich and her husband Craig. Caring grandfather of Olivia and her husband Jerome, Liam and his partner Emmie, Jack and his fiancée Katie, Rosie, Johnny, Charlie, Holly, and James, and great-grandfather of Evvy. Older brother of Joel Potter and his wife Rita, Tris Horton and Michael Potter (late Terri). Adoring uncle to his many nieces and nephews and a friend to all, especially the wild life in his backyard. He was predeceased by his parents Martin Sr. and Alice Potter, and his siblings Christine and Christopher Potter.

Martin was a proud veteran of the United States Army. After serving as a State Trooper in Alaska, he joined the Allendale Police Department where he served the community for 25 years, working his way up to the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded The Medal of Valor for saving a life. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow, as well as an Eagle Scout. Martin also loved antiques and auctions. He was an avid collector and folk artist.

Visiting hours are Wednesday September 16, 2026 from 4-7pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale on Thursday September 17, 2026 at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Martin’s memory can be made to The Harrington Park Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

Maysin Wong, 56, of New City, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  Loving partner of Michael Sprague.  Beloved mother of Ryan.  Caring sister of Yuen Ching, Pearl, Sue, Kwok Kay, Jeannie, Fannie, David and sister-in-law of Joan, Eileen and Ann Marie.  She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.  She was predeceased by her parents, Yat Chung and Kit Bing Wong and her brother Billy Wong.

Maysin worked as a legal biller at Jackson Lewis PC for the last 12 years after Ryan was born.  She also worked in FL for 10 years as a legal biller and a restaurant owner.  She enjoyed traveling and eating at different restaurants, as she was a foodie and big fan of Restaurant Week.  Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

Visiting hours are Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maysin’s memory can be made to a cancer foundation of your choice, or a blood donation to your local blood bank.

Jeffrey DeBiasa passed away on September 4, 2026 leaving behind his wife and soulmate of 35 years- Donna Bowles-DeBiasa.  The spark that brought them together was kept alive by their shared interest in the beauty of the natural world which he documented with his camera.  He liked hiking in the woods, at nature preserves and along the Hudson.  He loved being at the shore (the Wildwoods and Cape May) during many summers growing up and then with Donna as they explored and photographed the beaches, trails, shops and beautiful Victorian homes.  He loved his Saturday night pizza out with Donna and any other friends or family members who happened to be around.  He was a talented, intelligent and unique individual who shared his knowledge with everyone in is life.  Astronomy, audio-visual equipment and electronics, 35mm film photography, videography, digital photography (which he mastered late in life), cinema- especially the films of Stanley Kubrick and David Lynch, vintage cars and the history of EVERYTHING were among his interests.  He was an articulate speaker and enjoyed educating others with what he had learned as the result of his extensive research.

He was a loving brother to Joanne DeBiasa, Raymond DeBiasa and his wife Suzanne(nee D’Ercole) and Sharon Gorant and her husband Jim.  He was a special uncle to Joanne’s children- Natalie, Brian and Brent, Ray and Sue’s sons- Raymond and Christopher, Sharon and Jim’s children- Jessica and Nicholas.  He was also brother-in-law to Donna’s sister Carol and her first husband Robert Yaniga.  He was an uncle to their children- Jason, Christopher, Lindsey and Olivia.  Jeff had a great childhood and always spoke of and cherished the memories of his parents, Joyce and Ray- grandparents Kate and Lester and favorite Uncle Louie and his wife Aunt Edie.  These important people shaped who he became!  Jeff also clearly loved the cats that he and Donna cared for during their years together.  Animals and wildlife were big interests and important to them both.

He had a relationship with many people throughout his life and each was meaningful and special to him.  As he became ill, so many caring people came forward to help him and Donna get through the challenges that each day brought and that meant so much to him.  He will be missed by those fortunate enough to have known him.  He leaves his vision which is represented by the thousands of images all printed (mostly by him) and carefully placed in albums along with the negatives meticulously arranged for us to view.  He documented an era during his lifetime for which his family and friends can look back upon with amazement and appreciation.  Jeff we love you!

Thomas F. Rooney, of Orangeburg, NY, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026 at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 23, 1943 in Bronx,NY, Thomas was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Julia Rooney. He was a devoted husband, father, PopPop, brother, uncle and friend.

Thomas and his wife Sally were married for 59 wonderful years and had four children. He is survived by Sally (Lally), his children Brian (Jeanmarie McNally), Tom (Christine Lentini), Maura Wheeler, Sarah Kukla (Michael) and his 17 grandchildren Kieran (Leigh), Julia (Rob), Tess, Nolan, Finn, Tommy, Jack, Katie, Danny, Sarah, Kaleigh, Liam, Dylan, Kevin, Brendan, Declan and Kelly and many loving nieces and nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Julia, his brother Jimmy and his sister Margaret. 

Family and friends may visit at Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, NJ on September 11 from 3:00-7:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30AM on September 12, 2026 at St. Catharines in Blauvelt, NY. 

Tom will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who were blessed to know him.

May 5, 1949 – September 7, 2026

Tony Gianfrancesco entered into eternal rest on September 7,  2026 surrounded by his family. He will forever be remembered as a loving father, brother, uncle and friend.

Tony was born in Roccamandolfi, Italy and immigrated to America as a young child. His family settled in Norwood where he enjoyed a childhood playing sports and being mischievous with friends. As an adult, he joined Laborer’s Union Local 592 where he began his career as a laborer and later rose to the position of Business Agent. Tony spent 50 years as a union member where he worked among wonderful colleagues who became close friends.

Spending all his spare time with his family was most important to him, carrying on family traditions that were rooted early in his life – from making homemade sausage and wine to gardening and spending every holiday with those he loved. He also enjoyed golfing with friends, fishing and gardening.

Tony was predeceased by his parents, Felicia and Antonio Gianfrancesco, his sister Maria D’Andrea and husband Giacomo, his sister Emilia Gianfrancesco, and his brother Giacomo Gianfrancesco. He is survived by his daughters Sara Marie Gianfrancesco and Monica, his sister Louisa Anastasi and husband Floro, sister-in-law Angelina Gianfrancesco, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who all adored him.

He will forever be missed and his memory will be eternally cherished.

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Service Information

• Visitation: Thursday, September 10, 4-8pm, Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale
• Funeral Mass: Friday, September 11, 10am, St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale
• Interment: Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee, NJ

The funeral Mass can be viewed through the livestream link below:

https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-emilio-gianfrancesco-tony-r6ohnapsetspflrbwl6h

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to:

The American Legion Post No. 366, 190 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647

Ginger Fiore (née Maroney), 67, of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away at home on Friday, September 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Ginger was a beloved wife of 35 years to Daniel, proud mother of two sons, Luke and Jake (partner Anastasia), dearest sister of Robin, adored aunt to many nieces and nephews, and cherished friend to anyone who had the fortune of meeting her.

Ginger’s greatest joy in life was taking care of her children and making everyone around her feel welcomed, loved, and cared for. She loved being a library assistant at the Harrington Park Public Library, brightening the day of co-workers and patrons for almost 20 years. She opened her home and her heart to everyone, always ready with brownies and deep conversations. 

Visiting hours are Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ginger’s memory may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, www.mskcc.org (http://www.mskcc.org/) or the Harrington Park Public Library, www.harringtonpark.bccls.org (http://www.harringtonpark.bccls.org/).

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Patricia Marie DiLuzio, 92, of Closter, N.J. passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Loving mother of Joe DeGennaro and Muriel Goetschius and her husband George. Caring grandmother of James Goetschius and Jaclyn Larson and her husband Sean and great-grandmother of Cali. Proud aunt of Fr. Jim, Jeanne, Eddie and the late Muriel Edna. She was predeceased by her parents Mauro (Mike)and Muriel DiLuzio, and her brother James DiLuzio and wife Janet.

Patricia was a woman of deep faith. She worked as a receptionist at her son Joe’s hair salon, Abracadabra in Closter for many years and also worked at D’Amico farms in Closter and also established a silk floral business of her own. Her many talents included her love for singing as well as her artistic abilities in sketching and drawing. Patricia also enjoyed acquiring porcelain dolls and had quite a collection over the years. But her true love was baking and spending time with her family.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 10 AM-12 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. and will include a prayer service at approximately 11:30 AM. Interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan N.Y.

Anthony J. DeGruccio, 91, of Northvale and Norwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of the late Catherine and the late Geraldine. Loving father of Charles (late Kathy), Michael, Mary Schneider (Paul), John (Nichol) and stepfather to Robert Guidera and Michelle Guidera. Caring grandfather of James (Rebecca), Thomas (Jess), Jake (Natalia), Anthony, Nikos, Stella, Daniel, Johnny, John (Reiko), Carly (Tom), Christina (Laura), Ellen, Olivia (Nick), and Joseph. Proud great-grandfather of Ruby, Eleanore, Rome and Johnny. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Rose DeGruccio.

Tony was born and raised in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as an engineering manager for AT&T for 35 years, a job that had him moving throughout New York before finally settling in Northvale, NJ in 1966. Tony was an active member of the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for 23 years, as well as an active parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. Anthony’s Church. He was an avid New York Mets fan. Above all, he loved his family which he believed he was truly blessed with.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale, NJ, with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tony’s memory can be made to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ 07647, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: www.stjude.org/donate

Elliot Essman died August 26, 2026 of complications from Parkinson’s Disease.  He is survived by his son, Thor Essman, three grandchildren, sisters Susie Essman and Nina Essman, three nieces and nephews – Sean Morrow, and Lorelei and Sabrina Essman-Freeman. He is pre-deceased by parents Zora and Leonard Essman, and a sister, Nora Morrow.

Born May 18, 1950 in the Bronx, Elliot grew up in Mt. Vernon, NY and graduated from Hofstra University before studying law at Fordham University.  In his 76 years he lived in The Bronx, Manhattan, Fort Lee, Larchmont, Connecticut and Albuquerque.  His final years were spent as a resident at the Jewish Home in Rockleigh, NJ.

Elliot had many careers in his life, from a love letter ghostwriter – a role much lauded in the press in 1988 – to wine copywriter, Institute-of-Culinary-Education-trained pastry chef, master guitarist, and food writer.

He was well-regarded as an expert in public speaking, foreign languages, and most notably, wine, for which Elliot was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Journalism Award in 2005 for beverage writing.  An avid musician, prolific composer, pianist and guitar player, music of all kinds, but especially rock and roll, were the throughline of his life and his passion. 

Elliot loved to write and create, and leaves behind an abundant amount of varied work, such as the Blues Cookbook, an album featuring tracks that doubled as recipes, and the book and score for a musical comedy, Meet Me At The Mall. He was a creator nearly up until his death and was working on his play, Food of the Gods, in his final days.

In later years, Elliot was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He documented his journey with the progressive neurological condition in a 2021 memoir, Parkinson’s Disease: My Brain This Time. He hoped to enlighten people through his own experience on how the disease alters speech, mobility, and day-to-day life, while highlighting enduring sources of hope, such as his grandchildren.

If you are inclined, please donate to the Michael J. Fox Center for Parkinson’s Research.

Stanley Henry Straub, 83, of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Rose Straub. Loving father of Suzanne Brittany Whalen and her husband Jason, and the late John Martin Straub. Adored grandfather of William Jackson Whalen and Jack Henry Whalen. Dedicated son of the late Arthur M. Straub and Muriel M. Straub. Dear brother of Arthur M. Straub, Jr. and his wife Charlene, and the late John William Straub. Cherished brother-in-law of Lillian
and John Skoda. Caring uncle of Julie Skoda and her husband Andie, US Navy Chief Warrant Officer Kurt Straub and his wife Christy, and Ashley Picaman and her husband Jeff. Devoted friend of Charles Moran, Judy Velleman, and Jerry O’Brien, as well as the late Walter “Moe” Moser, Richard “Dick” Tarbox, Robert Velleman and Carlo Conti.

Stanley was a life-long resident of Norwood. Upon graduating Northern Valley Demarest High School, he enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he proudly served on active duty for 3 years, followed by more than 30 years in the New York Army National Guard, Delta Company 101 st Signal Battalion where he achieved the rank of Platoon Sergeant of the 4th Platoon. He was responsible for the training, development and operation of approximately 40 platoon members who installed and repaired all of the communication wire systems in the company. He cherished his time with Delta Company and leaves behind countless brothers in arms, as well as many who have gone before him. Stanley worked as a mason/bricklayer for almost 30 years. Upon retirement from masonry, he worked in the maintenance department of Englewood Hospital, followed by the groundskeeping department of Rockland Country Club. He was also an active member of Norwood American Legion Post 272, where he spent most of his time in recent years enjoying the camaraderie of his fellow veterans.

Visiting hours are Friday, September 4, 2026 from 3-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the funeral home, with interment and funeral honors to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Stanley’s memory can be made to the Norwood Ambulance Corps or to
The Wounded Warrior Project.