Lesley J. Fernandez, 60, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph E. and Joan E. (nee D’Allesandro) Fernandez. Loving sister of Joseph S. Fernandez and his wife, Crystal, cherished aunt of Jennifer, and the late Joseph G., and especially Mom to Diggity. She is also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

Lesley worked as a Special Education Teacher for the Bergen County Special Services program for 25 years, but her true profession was Professional Sunbather. Lesley’s favorite place in the entire world was Pennsylvania Avenue in Lavallette.

Visiting hours are Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 3-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lesley’s memory to Valley Program in Norwood, NJ.

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Anthony S. DiPrima, 61, of Congers, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 22, 2026.  Beloved husband of Helen (nee Fleming).  Loving father of Michael and Lauren.  Adored son of Eva (nee Boniface) and her late husband Tony.  Caring brother of Joseph (Teresa) and David DiPrima.  Proud uncle and Godfather of Joseph.

Anthony was an accountant for 13 years  with Cardinal McCloskey Community Services.  A 28 year resident of Congers, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus Pope John XXIII Council 7104.  Anthony was also a loyal member of the Blauvelt Sons of Italy, where he befriended many fellow members and was affectionately known as “Spider” and “Tony the Shirt”.

Visiting hours are Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM at St. Paul’s RC, Congers, NY, with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthony’s memory can be made to the Knights of Columbus Pope John XXIII Council 7104, 114 US Rt 9W, Congers, NY, 10920.

Alice M. English (nee Stears), 90, of Northvale, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 19, 2026. Beloved wife of John Edward English. Loving mother of James and his wife Patricia, Joseph, John and his fiancé Laura and Alice Lyman and her husband John. Proud grandmother of Jimmy and fiancé Gabriella, Joseph, Michael, Sean and fiancé Olivia, Haley, Lauryn and Maya. Dear sister of the late Barbara Stears.

Alice graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Brooklyn in 1957 and had a diverse career spanning many years. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, NY.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Violetta Alessio (nee Toscano), 93, of Tappan, NY, (formerly of Nanuet, NY, and Wilmington, NC ) passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John V. Alessio. Cherished mother of John Alessio and wife Elismara, Linda Wynne and husband William and Susan McGivney and husband Kevin. Proud grandmother of John (Dyene), Kimberly (Gino), Robert, Brittany, Kiera, Conner, Michael (Emmy), Kaylie (Chris), Matthew and Thomas and great-grandmother of Jasmine, Julie, Angelina and Riley.  She was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.

Violetta (aka Viola) was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a heart of gold, and made a lasting impression with everyone she met.  She had many friends and was always ready to play a game.  Whether it was mahjong, bingo, cards or puzzles, she was there.  She loved to dance, go to the movies and socialize with friends and family.   She worked many years at Pearson (formerly Simon & Shuster) in Old Tappan, NJ and was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church. She will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours are Monday, January 26, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.

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Josephine Adamo, 85, of Sparkill, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Beloved sister of Richard Adamo and his wife Rose. Loving companion to Jon McKeever.  Cherished aunt of Maria Guerriero (late John), Joanne King (Brian), Rose Scaccia (Jim) and the late Gina Adamo-Scaglione (Gregg). Dear great-aunt of James (Kelly), Richard (Sabrina), Vincent, Gianna, Joseph, Brandon, Dominick, Sophia and Rocco. She was predeceased by her loving parents Joseph and Christina Adamo.

Josephine was a CCD teacher’s assistant at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan, NY, where she was an active parishioner for many years.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

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John “JC” Cummings, 60, of Harrington Park, New Jersey, passed away on January 12, 2026.
Born and raised in Harrington Park, JC lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and an easy laugh that warmed every room he entered.

JC was the beloved partner of 25 years to Nancy Shearman, a devoted brother to James Cummings, and a cherished uncle to Caitlin, Fiona, and Seamus. He was a loyal friend to many and was always the first to lend a hand when someone needed support. 

A skilled carpenter, JC worked for many years with Local 157, where he took pride in his craft and the people he worked alongside. Beyond his work, JC was a passionate music lover, especially of The Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, and The Doors. Whether sharing a favorite song or telling a story, he brought joy and connection to those around him.

JC will be remembered for his humor, his wit, his sweet heart, and the countless ways he made others’ lives brighter. His spirit will be deeply missed and lovingly carried forward by all who knew him.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate JC’s life on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 3-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.

Frank John Carullo, 92 of Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Beloved husband of 62 years to Gladys (nee DeLaurentis). Loving father of Frank T. Carullo and Laura Butterworth and her husband James. Proud grandfather of Gabrielle, Alec, Allison, Nicole and Madeline.

Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was a dedicated parishioner of St. Pius X RC Church.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

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Vincent Joseph Diggins, 63, of Newark (formerly of Old Tappan) NJ, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2025.  Beloved brother of Bernadette and Claire.  He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.  He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Catherine Diggins, and his siblings:  Therese, Stephen, Matthew, Timothy and Eileen.

Vincent loved his motorcycles, taking his Harley’s anywhere and everywhere as he rode cross country multiple times.  He was an avid reader and loved music, with large collections of books, vinyl records and CD’s. He enjoyed writing and acting in off Broadway shows, while he was writing a book and a new play.  Vince loved hiking both locally and through many of the National State Parks.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him…

Visiting hours are Saturday, January 17, 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Vincent would be appreciated: alz.org/donate

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Frances C. DiMenna (née Narcisse), 88, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond DiMenna and a loving mother to Alex (deceased) and his wife Lisa, Laura, Karen, and Ray, and his wife Lynda. She was an adored grandmother to Alex, Kayla, and Ray. Frances was a caring sister to Lorraine and was predeceased by her sisters, Nancy and Marion. She is also survived by many loving relatives and dear friends.

If you knew Fran, the first thing you noticed was her smile — a bright, unmistakable smile that could light up a room, and often did. Above all else, Frances cherished her family. They were her greatest joy and her proudest role in life. Her love was constant, fierce, and unconditional.

A world traveler herself, Frances spent more than 40 years as a travel consultant, most notably with Closter Plaza Travel, where she shared her passion for exploration and connection with countless others.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 4 – 8 PM at Pizzzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10 am at St. Catherine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY, with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Nanuet, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances’ honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: www.stjude.org/donate

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Enrico D’Eufemia, 94, of Harrington Park, NJ, formerly of New Milford, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.  Beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Grimaldi).  Loving father of Joann Johnston and her husband Rob and the late Louis D’Eufemia.  Caring grandfather of Nicole and her husband Will, Robert, and Erica and her husband Alex.  Proud great-grandfather of Jameson, Preston, Everly, Liam, Brady and Ava.  He is also survived by many other loving friends and relatives.  He was predeceased by his siblings Anthony and Camille.

Enrico was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean War.  He worked as a Union cement mason for 40+ years.  Enrico was also very active in his community both as a member of the New Milford VFW Post 4290 and Club 60 in Harrington Park.

Visiting hours are Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 2-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale, NJ, with entombment to follow at Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Enrico’s memory to the American Cancer Society, donate.cancer.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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