Leonard “Lenny” Sullivan died suddenly on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2015.  Lenny was born in Nyack, NY on October 19, 1965 and was a lifelong resident of Tappan, NY.  Lenny graduated from Tappan Zee High School in 1983.  Lenny was a master carpenter and a trained stationary engineer who was an active member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #68.   Most recently, Lenny worked as Manager of Facilities for the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University in Palisades, NY.

Lenny served his community as a proud member, and former chief of the Tappan Fire Department for over thirty years.  He also served as a past president of the Orangetown Fire Chiefs’ Council. Lenny recently joined the Knights of Columbus and was a devoted Catholic and lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church.

Lenny married the love of his life Barbara (Quinn) Sullivan on October 18, 1996.

Lenny is survived by his loving wife, Barbara and his three beautiful daughters, Tara, Erin and Deirdre who meant the world to him. Lenny is also survived by his parents, Patrick and Kathleen (Giblin) Sullivan of Tappan NY, and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Patrick and Theresa (Moran) Sullivan of New City, NY, Brian and Cindy (Roper) Sullivan of Eagan, MN and Joseph and Jennifer (O’Brien) Sullivan of Tappan, NY.    He is also survived by his mother-in-law Noreen Quinn of Tappan, NY, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ann Marie and Kenneth Hallock of Tappan, NY, Michael and Helen (Baer) Quinn of West Nyack, NY and Mary and Frank Shine of Pearl River, NY.

Always with a smile on his face, Lenny will be most remembered for his kindness and generosity to others.  When something was broken or if anyone needed help or advice, Lenny was the first person his friends and family would call.  He was always first to lend a helping hand and he gave freely of his time and many talents.  Those who were fortunate to befriend Lenny had a loyal and trusted friend for life.  He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all of his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, countless number of friends and anyone lucky enough to have known him.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 29^th 1-8pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. (201-767-3050).  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday, November 30^th at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, NY.  Burial will follow at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill, NY.

In keeping with Lenny’s giving spirit, memorial donations may be made to the Tappan Firemen’s Welfare Fund 123 Washington St. Tappan NY 10983

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Jack W. Lewis, 61, of Bergenfield, formerly of Harrington Park and Norwood, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Jack was preceded by his parents Jack and Helen Lewis.  Loving brother of Patricia Sims of Melbourne, FL and Robert Lewis of Melbourne, FL. Dearest uncle of Tyrel, Cory, and Casey Keenan. He is also survived by Aunts, Marge,Carol,and Joyce  and uncles Kenny and Artie and many cousins. Dear friends Jennifer Baker and her daughter Asia (who knew Jack as grandpa) Vicki Morin and her three children Allajah, Logan,and Chole. Jack had many friends who will be missing him. He was a kind hearted, gentle, giving man who always had a smile.
Jack was a member of the Harrington Park Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He also worked in the borough of Harrington Park on the DPW in the Recycling Center.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Harrington Park Fire House.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis foundation of America, 733 Third ave. suite 510 NY, NY 10017.
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David P. Alfis, Sr., 69, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee DeRienzo). Devoted father of David Jr. of NYC and Tracy Littlewood and her husband Thomas of Arlington, TN. Cherished grandfather of Thomas, Tyler, Todd and Troy. Loving brother of Pauline and Barbara and uncle of Alexis, Dustin and Sally. Dear brother-in-law of Lenny DeRienzo.

Dave was a US Army Veteran of Vietnam. He retired from Carpenters Local 15 in Hackensack and also operated his own construction company for many years. He was a dedicated life member of the Northvale Fire Department, and belonged to the Lions Club. Dave will be missed by all who knew him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Helen Palumbo (nee O’Rourke), 93, of Sparkill, NY, formerly of Tappan, NY  and Queens, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Patricia and John Cahill of Norwood, NJ, Ellen and David Cahill of Blauvelt, NY, Carol Carroll of Pearl River, NY, Richard Palumbo of Queens and Philip Palumbo of Queens. Adored grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 10.

Helen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.

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

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

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Michael P. McGillicuddy, 69, of Pearl River, formerly of Tappan and Northvale, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. Cherished father of Michael of Pearl River, James and his wife Dawn Marie of New Windsor and Bernadette of Dumont, NJ. Adored grandfather of James. Dearest brother of Carole Barkley and the late Henry, Dorothy, John and George.

Michael was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a machinist for Chromalloy in Orangeburg for over 25 years and was a member of the Northvale American Legion.

Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 10 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at Loescher Veterans Cemetery, New Hempstead, NY.

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Linda J. Lanzaro (nee Giacomazza), 75, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Beloved wife of George R. Lanzaro, Sr. Cherished mother of George Jr. and his wife Lisa of Old Tappan and Daniel and his wife Deborah of Cresskill. Adored grandmother of Daniel, Gino, Michael, Angelina, Robert, Jason and Christopher. Dearest sister of Leonora, Jean, Vincent, Andrew and Peter. She was predeceased by her loving daughter Linda Marie Mercado and son-in-law William Mercado.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Angelina and Robert Mercado Education Fund.

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Yvonne Kim-Langella also known as Yvonne Trammell-Dunn, 83 of Hackensack passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015. She is the daughter of the late Claudia Cepeda (Hackensack) and the late Nathaniel Trammell, Sr.

Miguel Cepeda, Yvonne’s step-father, was an integral part of Yvonne’s life and supported her efforts to achieve her prized nursing education in New York. Yvonne worked as a private duty nurse for many years in New York and New Jersey hospitals. Yvonne also worked as an Emergency Medical Technician. During Yvonne’s career she worked for the Village Voice Newspaper in New York, and for a New York Medical Publication Company writing and editing medical journal articles, and she contributed to the creative design of the publications.

Yvonne’s hobbies and passions included listening to classical music, opera and traditional jazz. Yvonne had a special talent for writing and art. Yvonne was also an avid movie buff. Yvonne also took great pride in sponsoring children through the Save the Children Foundation by donating money, clothing and school supplies to improve their quality of life.

Yvonne is survived by three (3) sons and one (1) daughter; Noel Dunn Jr. of New Milford, NJ; Nicholas Dunn of Hackensack, NJ; Nelson Dunn Sr. of Redondo Beach, CA, and Nancy Dunn Johnson of Las Vegas, NV.

Yvonne is also survived by seven (7) grandchildren and three (3) great grandchildren; Nelson Dunn Jr.; Paul Alexander Dunn I; Christopher Dunn; Benjamin “Larry” Johnson II; Lauren Johnson Blackmon; Heather Dunn; Tallon Dunn; Kayla Ingram; Alanna Blackmon, and Christopher Blackmon Jr.

Yvonne is also survived by nephews, Bruce Trammell Sr. and Michael Trammell, and nieces, Regina Trammell Earl and Allison Trammell.

A memorial service will take place on December 5, 2015 at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, 260 Central Avenue, Hackensack, NJ. Interment at the Hackensack Cemetery, 323 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ. The family will receive friends immediately following at the church.

Margaret R. Fauci (nee Martini), 58, of Demarest passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.  Born on January 7, 1957, she worked most of her life as an Administrative Assistant to three directors and two managers for Best Foods Corp. and Dasault Falcon Jet.  She was the beloved daughter of Millie D’Amico of Farmingdale. Step-sister of James D’Amico of Farmingdale, Daniel D’Amico of Northvale and Keith D’Amico of Little Egg Harbor.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, Closter with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visitation is Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave. Northvale NJ (201-767-3050).

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Concetta Pallone (nee Giannotta), 87, of Northvale, passed away at home on Monday, October 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Vito. Cherished mother of Louise Kemmlein and her husband Charles of Congers and Rosanne Firenze, also of Congers. Adored grandmother of Kimberly, James, Christopher, Melissa, Kristen and Michael and great-grandmother of Riana, Taylor, Katie, James, Derick, Chase, Justin, Devin and Jordan. Dear sister of the late Salvatore. Also survived by her loving caregiver, Mary.

Connie loved her home and family and will be remembered for her amazing cooking.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Josefa Quintás Ponte

December 23,1954 – October 27, 2015

Josefa Quintás Ponte (Jo) 60 of Tappan, NY passed away in Tappan, NY on October 27, 2015. Jo was born in Ronda, Malaga, Spain on December 23, 1954 to Juanita Ponte Carregal and José Quintás Vazquez.

Jo is survived by her brother Alfredo Quintás Ponte, sister Carmen Quintás Ponte, nephew Daniel Quintás Lopéz and sister-in-law Josefa Lopéz Calvo.

Visitation will be held at Pizzi Funeral Home 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647 on October 29, 2015 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.

There will be a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Tappan, NY at 10 A.M. on Friday October 30, 2015.

Jo will be interred in Bergondo, La Coruña, Spain with her parents.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Jo´s name to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710 N.Y.N.Y. 10122.