Brian Williams, Jr., 56, of Old Tappan, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Kristine (née Caruso) Williams.  Proud father of Marissa and Haley Williams.  Devoted son of Virginia and the late Brian Williams, Sr.  Loving brother of Karen Lindner and April Wheeler.  Cherished son-in-law of Lucille Schoales and John and Carol Caruso.  Dear brother-in-law of Michael Schoales, Jessica Amaral and Timothy Schoales.  Favorite uncle of Kingston, Marley and Lola.

Brian worked as a manager for DVTEL, Inc. in Ridgefield Park for more than 10 years.  He adored his children and always made sure he attended their sporting events.  He was renowned as the “Team Dad”!   Brian enjoyed all of his children’s other extracurricular activities as well.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 11 AM at St. John the Baptist RC Church, Hillsdale.  Visiting hours are Sunday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201.767.3050)

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John J. Smyth, 94, of Old Tappan, formerly of Dumont, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Loving husband of the late Mary Smyth (nee Kennedy). Devoted father of Kevin and his wife Gwen of Cary, NC, Marie Homa and her husband James of Stockholm, NJ, and Sharon Giardini and her husband Daniel of New City, NY. Adored grandfather of Kasey and her husband Chase, Matthew, Kevin, Jr., Christopher, Ryan, Kyle, Danielle and Riley. Dearest brother of Bridgee Munnelly.

John retired from Mason Tenders Local 79 in NYC. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was proud of both his family and his Irish heritage.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 11 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Joseph Vara, Sr., 78, of Pearl River, formerly of Blauvelt, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Narcisse). Cherished father of Tracy Garro and husband Marc of Blauvelt and the late Joseph Jr. Proud grandfather of Alyssa, Anthony, Joseph, Taylor and Nicholas. Dear father-in-law of Angela Vara. Loving brother of Barbara Vara Fleming and the late John and James. He is also survived by his beloved horse, Major.

Joe was a US Army veteran. He was an operating engineer for Local 14 for many years. Joe adored his horse, Major, was an avid golfer and enjoyed riding motorcycles, on-road and off. He will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 11 AM at St. Aedan’s RC Church, Pearl River. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Hi-Tor Animal Shelter, www.hitor.org.

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Domenico Gaudio, 70, of Northvale, formerly of the Bronx, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Devoted husband of Rosa (nee Tevere). Proud father of Maria LaRocco and her husband Philip of New City and Vincenzo Gaudio of Bronx, NY. Adored nonno of Olivia Rosa and Philip III. Beloved brother of Anna Reda and her husband Mario, Antonio Gaudio and his wife Maria, Pasquale Gaudio, Josephine Tevere and her husband Giuseppe, Giuseppe Gaudio and Flora Foglia and her husband Philip. Loving uncle of many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Domenico traveled to the United States in 1968 from Calabria, Italy. Along with his father and brothers, he opened up the Original Three Boys from Italy Pizzeria in the Bronx, NY.  Domenico married the love of his life, Rosa, in 1979 and became the proud father of Maria and Vincenzo.  In 1995, he opened Three Boys From Italy in Northvale, NJ, where he shared his love of good food and good friends with this community for over 20 years.  Domenico will be remembered fondly for his love and devotion to his family and friends, his love of Italian soccer, his passion for making and sharing his homemade wine, his love for his grandchildren, and for the joy he brought to others.  Domenico will continue to be a constant presence in the lives of all who know and love him.  He has made a mark on this world and will be greatly missed. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 6 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Ferncliff Mausoleum, Hartsdale, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday, July 4 from 2-4 PM and Friday, July 5 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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Jeannie R. Ryan, 63, died on Monday July 1, 2019 after years of strength and fierce optimism in a struggle against cancer.  She was the beloved mother of Erica Ryan (and husband Matthew Schuck) and Michael John Ryan (and wife Candice Lim).  She was grandmother to Alice Ryan Schuck, her favorite person on this earth.  She was the cherished sister of Mary Jane Sacco (and husband Charles Sacco), John Conroy (and wife Susan Conroy), Nancy Cirelli, and Donna DeNucci (and husband Mario DeNucci).  She was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Jane Conroy.  And she was loved by many family and friends.  She made the world a better place, and we carry her on in our hearts. 

Visiting hours are Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 1-3 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeannie’s memory may be made to METAvivor at https://secure.metavivor.org/page/contribute/default

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Anne M. Teuber (nee Eichler), 97, of Northvale since 1944, passed away at home on Friday, June 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Henry W. Teuber. Cherished aunt of Frederick Eichler and loving great-aunt of Frederick Eichler IV and Christopher Eichler. Dearest sister of the late Frederick Eichler and Margaret Eichler.

Anne worked for Hydrotherm Manufacturing in Northvale. She was a member of the Northvale American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Northvale Senior Center.

A Funeral Service will be Tuesday 11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Monday 5-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne’s memory may be made to the Northvale Senior Center, 116 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ 07647 would be greatly appreciated.

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Kristen Guarnieri (nee Corcoran), 47 of  Blauvelt, NY passed away on Wednesday, June 26th, 2019.

Kristen was born on March 11, 1972 in Nyack, NY.  She lived her childhood and later years in Blauvelt where she ultimately chose to settle down and raise her own three beautiful sons. 

Kristen graduated from Our Lady of Victory Academy in Dobbs Ferry, NY and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy from St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill NY.  She utilized her degree and skills where she worked lovingly and masterfully as a recreational therapist with the children at Rockland Psychiatric Center.

She faced many challenges in life but had a wonderful support system – sons, parents, sisters, a niece, nephew, and many friends who loved her.  She was a joy to be around.  

Kristen loved to travel, loved the sun, loved a party, and loved to dance. She loved her cat Chino, her dog Tyson, but most of all she would want her three sons to know that she loved them the most, and with all her heart.  

Kristen is survived by her three sons Jack, Ryan, and Andy, her parents Andy and Polly Corcoran, her sisters Kim and husband Alberto Battelli, and Kerry Alvarado, her nephew Nicolas Alvarado, her niece Francesca Battelli, and her grandmother Mary Repsher.

Kristen is predeceased by her aunt Lenore Repsher and her cousin Jeffrey Repsher, both of whom she loved dearly.

Kristen’s family was a circle of strength and love.  With every birth and every union the circle grew. Every joy shared added more love, and every crisis faced together made and will continue to make the circle stronger.

Visiting hours will be Sunday, June 30th, 2019 12-3 PM with service starting at 3:00 at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale NJ 07647 (201-767-3050).

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Jane Frances Halleran, 76, of Pearl River, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Loving mother of Natasha Javed. Dear sister of Kathleen Burke and her husband Michael. Beloved aunt of Caitlin Maloney (Brian), Conor Burke (Lauren), Ciara Burke (Mike) and Mairead Burke (Mike). Cherished grandaunt of Cillian and Brynn. Jane is also survived by many loving cousins and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday 10 AM at Church of the Presentation, 271 W. Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.

Visitation is Friday 6-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane’s memory may be made to Joe Raso Hospice, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956.

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Heide Principe (nee Reuter), 76, of Harrington Park, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Devoted mother of Gregory and mother-in-law of his wife Alison, of Brooklyn. Adored grandmother of Vivian and Alexander. Dearest sister of Wiebke, Andreas and the late Elke.

Heide worked for Wexler & Wexler CPAs in Teterboro for many years.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 29 from 2-3 PM with a prayer service at 3 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Heide’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Michael J. Bellizzi, 65, of Harrington Park, formerly of Bergenfield, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Covert). Proud father of Alana Bellizzi and partner Todd Smith of Warwick, NY and Ashley Lepore and husband Samuel of Harrington Park. Adored grandfather of Arthur Joseph, Michael, Rocco, Kiari and Kaylani. Dearest brother of Lucretia Martens and husband Fred.

Michael was a bond trader in NYC for many years, most recently working for FTN Financial on Madison Avenue. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he also was a big fan of the NY Yankees and Pittsburgh Penguins.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 24 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with entombment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the ALS Association, www.alsa.org.

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