Laura Ascolese (née Cosseta), 81, a life-long resident of Northvale, passed away peacefully on October 22nd surrounded by family.

Devoted wife of the late John Ascolese, and loving mother and mother-in-law of Laura & Ciro Scilingo and Claire & Gary Schmidt.  Proud and beloved grandmother to Nick (Kristen) Scilingo, Paul Scilingo, Christina (Justin) Scilingo-Reiter and Jillian Schmidt. Dearest daughter of Larry and Ida Cosseta and sister of Eileen Henrici, John Cosseta and Carol Frasco; sister-in-law to Millie Logan, Bill Tiner and Joe & Joan Ascolese.  Laura was also loved by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends and will be missed greatly.

A beautiful, classy and energetic woman who was a gracious host, witty and wise. We will miss her smile, her generous nature, her obsession to feed us constantly, and her unconditional love and devotion to our family.  

Laura worked for many years in bookkeeping for Colorforms in the Norwood and Ramsey locations.

A funeral mass will be held on October 29th, 2021 at 10am, at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

Donation to a charity of your choice will be appreciated.

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Arlene Sorensen, 70, of Valley Cottage, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Loving mother of Evan Torrens and his wife Chloe of Bardonia. Cherished grandmother of Valentina, Dominic and Michael. Dearest sister of John Sorensen and the late Edward Sorensen and caring aunt to Troy.
Arlene was a educator for over 30 years, and was involved in organizing many charities on behalf of students and seniors. She was the Director at Rock the Point, an annual event that showcased local student musicians at The Turning Point.  Arlene was also a Lead Teaching Artist for Explore the 60’s at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. She began her teaching career at New Paltz High School and retired after many years at the South Orangetown Middle School.  Arlene dedicated her life to helping her students realize their full potential, and was instrumental in connecting different generations through creative projects in the local community. 

Arlene was above all a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be forever missed.

Visitation is Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY.

The Mass can be viewed through the link below:

https://boxcast.tv/channel/arlene-sorensen-funeral-mass-178911

Those who wish may make a donation to Arlene’s favorite charity, The Global Medical Relief Fund, www.gmrfchildren.org.

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Robert F. Fyfe, 91, of Northvale since 1955, passed away at home on Monday, October 11, 2021. Devoted husband of the late Jeanne (nee Servis).  He was predeceased by his beloved grandson Christopher. Loving father of Robert F, Jr. and his wife Yolanda, Judith Lamendola and husband Michael and Roger and his wife Gloria. Proud grandpa of nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Beatrice Smolenski, Dennis and the late William, Frank and Raymond.

Bob retired from Northern Valley Regional High School Old Tappan where he was superintendent of buildings and grounds. Prior to that he was a stone mason for many years. Bob was co-founder of the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps and was also an auxiliary policeman in Northvale. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he also was an avid woodworker and enjoyed hunting.

Funeral services will be private.

Those who wish may make a donation in Bob’s memory to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze St., Northvale, NJ 07647.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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Luigi LoPrete, 88, of Northvale, passed away at home on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born in Castrovillari, Italy on November 25, 1932. Beloved husband of Marguerite (nee Zarantonello). Loving father of Jennifer Dubois and her husband William and Melissa Rinaldi and her husband Matthew. Adored grandfather of Gino and Matteo. Dearest brother of Maria Zorrilla and Julia Sires and husband Lazarro and uncle of Marco and Elda Zorrilla.  Luigi was also loved by many other nieces, nephews and aunts and will be missed greatly by many friends and co-workers.

Luigi was a hard-working and devoted family man. He retired from Welles Manufacturing in Northvale where he worked for over 50 years. He was a generous and loving husband and father and also had a passion for soccer and his fig trees.  Luigi’s dream was to develop his property to which he brought to fruition with the development of Maryanne Way.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at 11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale with visitation from 9 – 11 AM. Interment Rockland Cemetery.

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Judith “Judy” Maria Margarethe Mansey, 81, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away on October 2, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1940 in New York, to the late Harry F. and Liese-Lotte (Rohling) Wilkening.

Judith is survived by her husband of 36 years, George Mansey, her four children Donald (Kerry) Morgan of Demarest NJ, Denise (Karl) Braun of Northvale, NJ, Debra Naughton, of Palm Coast, FL, David (Mary Beth) Morgan, of Emerson NJ, her grandchildren, Rebecca, Nicholas, Michael, Laura (Leo), Taylor, Connor, William, David and Nolan, her sister Eleanor (Carl), nieces, Lisa and Linda and nephew, Peter. She also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Tammy and Trixie.

She was excited and looking forward to the birth of her first Great Grandchild, Alexander John due in November 2021.

She is proceeded in death by her Father, Mother and Granddaughter Stephanie.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 10 to 11 AM. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, NJ.

Donations can be made to the Humane Society of Manatee County. https://www.humanemanatee.org/donate/ OR The Stephanie Morgan Memorial Foundation www.shineonforstephanie.com

Dolores Altomare (nee Ambrosini), 88, of Blauvelt, passed at her home on Monday, October 4, 2021. Cherished wife of Anthony. Devoted mother of Diana, Philip and Anthony, Jr. Proud grandmother of Philip, Jr., Anthony, Rocco, Nicholas, David, Domenick, Douglas and Dolores and great-grandmother of seven. Dearest sister of Amelia Capra and Joseph Ambrosini.

Dolores worked for the Town of Orangetown for many years before retiring. She was an active member of Romanesque Lodge 2198 in Blauvelt and was a Past President.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Oct. 7 at 11 AM at St. Catharine’s Church, Blauvelt. Interment Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.

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Anna O’Connor (nee Verni), 94, formerly of Boca Raton, FL and Northvale, NJ, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John O’Connor. Dearest sister of the late John Verni. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Louise Stem, and many loving relatives and friends.

Before retiring, Anna was an office manager for Marco Engineering in Fort Lee for many years. She was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order of St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity for over 70 years

Visiting hours are Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale. Interment Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

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John J. Verdigi, Jr., 86, of Marco Island, FL and Northvale, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Beloved husband of Frances (nee Accomando).  John was predeceased by his sons, Joseph and John III.  Loving father of Joanne Campora and husband Tom and Jill Rovito and husband Ron. Proud grandfather of Dawn (John), Ashleigh, Jaime (John), Jessica (Pete), Taylor (Zach), Melanie (Steve), Joey (Kristen), Michele, Ronnie (Joanna) and Gina. Adoring great grandfather to Adriana, Valentina, Isabella, Averie, John, Aiden and Calhoun. Dear brother of Joan DiSpagna and husband Vinny and the late Joseph John.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law Barbara and his daughters-in-law Meg and Cathy.

John was a veteran of the US Navy.  After graduating from City College of NY, he continued his electrical career which began with his father.  He owned and operated Ken-Jil Electric for many years before retiring to Marco Island.  John was a member of the International Order of Red Men Half Moon Tribe 283, Northvale and the Lions Club, Closter.

Visitation is Monday, October 4, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetary, Sparkill, NY.

The funeral mass can be viewed through the link below:

https://boxcast.tv/channel/john-j-verdigi-funeral-mass-247881

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Evelyn Maio, 98, of Tappan, NY, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.  She was a loyal and devoted church worker.  Evelyn was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters and is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 10 – 11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ with a service to be held at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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James Francis Muggeo, 66, of Northvale, NJ, formerly of Naples, FL and Woodcliff Lake, NJ, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Adored brother of Deborah Juneja and husband Surinder and Susan Polles and husband Thomas. Cherished son of Mary Muggeo and the late Francis Muggeo. Loving father of Amy Bingamon and husband Chaz and Tausha Christensen and husband Eric. Proud grandfather of Justin and Tyler. Dear uncle of Thomas, Kaitlyn and Zoe.

Jim was the first graduating class of St. Joe’s High School in Montvale, NJ and received a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Southern Florida. He was a plumber in Naples, FL. Upon retirement he moved back to NJ and enjoyed being a school crossing guard in Harrington Park.

Visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Township.

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

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Dear Jimmy,

You were always a kind soul. You wanted for nothing and gave anything to anyone. You were always so kind and loving, the two of us were inseparable – you were always my best friend. I remember when you went off to college and I would wait to see your red Buick to come down the road and pull into the driveway because that meant that I would get another one of your big hugs and a kiss. I always loved those.

Throughout our lives, you would tell us to keep our circles small and to love each and every one of them – you would always be in my circle. I always waited for you to be able to tell you how much I loved you in person and to get another big hug and a kiss. This time when you came back, I knew that you were home. I’ve cherished every single day of our lives together and it is with a broken heart that my best friend and hero, you are no longer with us. I will always love you so much for every single minute of every day, please continue to show me your love and strength.

You will always be my brother.

Love you,

Susan

Dear Jimmy,

My dear brother, I have always loved you with all my heart and soul for now and for eternity. I will cherish our memories and continue to love you forever. Please always send me a sign that you are watching over us.

I love you forever and ever,

Debbie