Jean Debbie Pugliese, 61, of West Nyack, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012.  Beloved wife of John Pugliese, Sr.  Loving mother of John Pugliese, Jr. and his wife Barbara of New City, Jeanne Pugliese of W. Nyack and the late dear son Anthony.  Adored grandmother of John.  Dearest sister of Thomas Mulvey of NYC and Arlene Basso of Tappan.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 11:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Arrangements by the Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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   Alma A. Brasile (nee Barbero), 68, of West Milford, NJ, formerly of Tappan, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Devoted mother of Joseph and his wife Anne of Glenshaw, PA, Theresa Brasile and her husband Thomas Imperato of Pelham Manor, Louise Feuerstack and her husband Edward of Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ and Frank and his partner Ric Brewer of Seattle, WA.  Adored grandmother of Kurt, Cassie, Kendall, Kaylie, Allison, Christopher, Olivia and Sofia.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.  Visiting hours are Thursday 6-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Donations may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation at www.ucp.org in Alma’s memory.

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   Jessica Rodriguez, 23, of Tappan, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012.  Cherished daughter of Bernard and Marjorie Rodriguez of Tappan.  Adored granddaughter of Bernardo and Isolina Rodriguez of Bronx and Gilberto and Ofelia of Tappan.  Loving girlfriend of Tyler Perrillo.  Jessica will also be dearly missed by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

   Jessica was a graduate of Tappan Zee High School and SUNY Oneonta with a BS in Biochemistry, intending to further her education in medicine.  She will be remembered as a happy, generous, adventurous free spirit, who loved life, family and friends.

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

   In lieu of flowers donations in Jessica’s memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org.

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   Mildred C. Prisco,  88, of Bergenfield, formerly of Dumont, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.  Predeceased by her husband Donald E. Mehegan.  Loving mother of Dorothy Dragwo and her husband Walter, Thomas E. Mehegan and the late Marion Finley.  Adored grandmother of Jody Finley, Deborah Gitto, Karen Cardamone, Lorraine Dragwo and great-grandmother of Isabella, Caterina, Alexa, Lilliana, Allesandra and Nicholas.  Dear sister of Joseph, William and Jean Rude.

   Mrs. Prisco was a member Dumont Hook and Ladder #2 Ladies Auxillary.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Friday 4-7 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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   Joseph John Patten, 85, of Tappan, passed away at home on Sunday, April 22, 2012.  Beloved husband of Emily T. (nee Maio).  Loving father of Joseph W. Patten of Wallkill and Bernadette Gaglione and her husband Joseph of Orangeburg.  Cherished grandfather of Joseph and Michael.  Dearest brother of Edward Patten of Elmira and the late John and Mary.

   Mr. Patten was a proud Navy veteran of WWII.  After retiring from the meat packing union, he worked six years for the Clarkstown Central School District. 

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Loescher Veterans Cemetery, New Hempstead.  Visiting hours are Thursday 6-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. 

   Memorial donations may be made to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Ln, New City, NY 10956.

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   James P. Sotiropoulos, 87, a longtime Northvale resident, died on Thursday, April 19, 2012.  Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Andreopoulos)  and  devoted father of Peter of Northvale and Theodora Sotiropoulos  of Mahwah.  He was District Sales Manager for GATX  in New York City.  He was a longtime parish member and former council treasurer of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in  Nyack,NY.

A  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 10 AM at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, One Marycrest  Road, West Nyack, NY.  Visiting hours are Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Anthony R. Pizzi  Funeral  Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale,  (201-767-3050).  Those who wish may contribute to the Northvale  Ambulance  Corps.,  196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ.     

   Charlotte Messina(nee Morton), 64, a longtime resident of Northvale, on Monday, April 9, 2012. Beloved wife of Umberto “Paul”. Devoted mother of James of Northvale and Charlotte Reeves and her husband William of Carlstadt. Loving daughter of Fay Morton and the late Charles Vernon Morton of Medway, MA. Cherished grandmother of Rachel and Amanda of Carlstadt. Dear sister of Sandra Morton Bennett and her husband Ben, nieces, Tracey Stewart and Pamela Bennett, and grand-niece Brenna Stewart, all of Medway, MA. Mrs. Messina had been an accounting manager for W.H. Industries in Northvale for 33 years, and will be greatly missed. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday (today) at 4:00 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). Visiting hours are Wednesday (today) 2-4 PM ONLY.

   Lucille Vitale(nee Castellano), 86, a longtime Norwood resident, formerly of Brooklyn, died Friday, April 7, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late James V.  Devoted father of Rose, Joseph and his wife, Amelia, and Theresa  and her husband, Fred.  Dearest grandmother of six and great-grandmother of five.  Mrs. Vitale was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood, and a past president of the Norwood Seniors.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood, with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R.  Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norwood Ambulance Corps, 496 Broadway, P.O. Box 8, Norwood, NJ   07648.

   Mary A. Lent, 84, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late William Lent, Sr.  Devoted mother of Kathleen Weinrich and her husband Karl of FL, Michael and his wife Robin of FL, Brian and his wife Debra of Northvale, Kevin of Northvale and the late William.  Dear mother-in-law of Susan Lent.  Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Kristofor, Jason, Kirsten, Steven, Danielle, Jennifer, Erica, Kimberly, Robert, Samantha, Andrew and Austin.  Loving sister of two brothers, Bashio and Ascenzio Jr. “Spike” and predeceased by four sisters, Catherine, Pasquelina, Lena and Rosie.

   Mary was an active parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo RC Church having been involved in the Marriage Encounter and the Bereavement Group.  She also volunteered her time at the Marian Shrine in West Haverstraw.  For many years she organized the election polls in Stony Point.

   Mary was well known as the North Rockland Cake Lady, baking cakes for all occasions.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Gregory Barbarigo RC Church, Garnerville with interment to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Haverstraw.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

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   Joseph J. Roberto, 89, of Norwood, on Thursday, March 29, 2012.  Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Lang).  Adored great-uncle of Lillian Jeffery and Ben Amos, to whom Joe was like a father.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-neices, great-nephews and their families.  Predeceased by his first wife, Bertha, one brother and six sisters.

   Joseph was an Army Veteran of World War II.  Before retiring he was a truck driver.  He loved spending time in his garage fixing things, enjoyed raising his pet boxers and particularly loved Italian food. 

   A funeral service will be held Saturday 9:30 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Friday 3-6 PM.

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