Raymond Argenti, 81, a lifelong resident of Northvale, passed away at home on Monday, November 3, 2014. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Barbara (nee Cosseta).  Beloved father and father-in-law of Dan and Laurie of Rivervale, Caesar and Kit of Norwood, Raymond of Middletown, NY, Kathy Sajban and James of Butler and Pam Carpanini and Russell of Northvale.  Loving grandfather of Lea, Melissa, James, Chante’, Mark, Andrew, Joseph, Laura and Alex.  Dear brother of Albert and wife Denise of FL, Dolores Friedman and husband Roger of Northvale, Charles of VA, Marianne of Long Island and the late Daniel, Virginia Giardini and Antoinette Argenti.

Raymond was a retired carpenter who worked at Sterns in Paramus for Carpenters Local 15. His hobbies included hunting and fishing and his passion for gardening will continue to grow in our hearts.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St., Northvale, NJ 07647.

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AUTH, Gertrude Ann, (nee Wallace), age 86, of Old Tappan and more recently of Toms River NJ died on August 31, 2014, at the John-Paul II Rehabilitation Facility and Nursing Home, in Danbury CT  Born in New York City, the daughter of  David and Honora (Donlon) Wallace, she was a New Jersey resident for 62 years.

Gertrude was a graduate of St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School, Bronx, NY and the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School.  She worked as a secretary at the Revere Copper and Brass Company in New York City.

On September 9, 1950, Gertrude married William J. Auth and began a career as a wife, mother of four children, and homemaker.  The couple moved to Old Tappan in February of 1956 and resided there until they retired to Toms River, NJ in 1991. While a resident of Old Tappan, she served her community as a grammar school Class Mother, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and a member of the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary.  Gertrude was always proud of the fact that during the construction of the Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, she and her good friend Isobel Elliker prevented the construction crew from bull-dozing down the largest tree on the tract of land that became the girl’s softball field.  That giant pine tree still stands there today providing a nice piece of shade behind the diamond.

Gertrude was pre-deceased by her husband, Bill on December 24, 2013, and by her sister Marguerite Fox and brother George Wallace. She is survived by her children, William Jr., Thomas and his wife Marcia, Robert and wife Elsa and Nancy Schaub and her husband Warren.  Gertrude is also survived by her brother Frank Wallace, and her grand children Katherine Schaub, Eileen Schaub, and Maxwell-David Auth.

The family will receive visitors on November 7 from 3-5 PM and from 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her name to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Bernard J. Brogan, 92, of Paramus, formerly of Ridgefield Park, passed away with his family at his bedside on Friday, October 31, 2014. Beloved husband for 67 years of Mary (nee McAneny).  Loving father of Maryann MacDonald and husband Gerry, Joan Cooper and husband Steve, Joseph and wife Ginny, John and wife Lenora, Terance and wife Elizabeth, Elizabeth Scanlon and husband Robert, Michael and wife Debra and Bernard and wife Frances.  Adored grandfather of sixteen and great-grandfather of six.  Dearest brother of Joseph and the late Anna.

Bernard was a US Coast Guard veteran of WWII and was a member of the American Legion. Retired from the New York City Department of Traffic. Devoted football of fan of the GIANTS and Notre Dame. Go IRISH!!!!!

On Monday, November 3^rd a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at St. Francis RC Church, 114 Mt. Vernon Street, Ridgefield Park with interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly.

Donations may be made in Bernard’s memory to SMA Fathers, 23 Bliss Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670. http://www.smafathers.org/donations/

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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Mary B. Marcason (nee Lissi), 98, of Northvale, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Jack.  Dear sister of Louis Lissi, Sr. and the late Catherine, Bruno and Alfred.  Loving aunt of Donna and Louis Jr.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday 10:00 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Sunday 3-5 PM.

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Donald S. Lapham, Jr., 83, of Norwood, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Beloved husband of Audray (nee Wood).  Loving father of Donald S. Lapham, III of Lockport, NY and Kenneth J. Lapham and his partner Sue A. Nilsson of Jersey City.  Dear brother of Richard of TN and the late Patricia Maston.

Donald was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired as an experimental machinist from Astronautics in Little Falls.  He was an avid collector of minerals and fossils.

A funeral service will be held Friday 9:30 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Old Tappan. Interment will be at Jefferson Rural Cemetery, Catskill, NY at 3 PM.  Family will receive friends on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Pancreatic Cancer Research or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research.

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Mary Kathleen Traudt, 54, of Salsbury, NY, formerly of Norwood, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014. Beloved daughter of Robert Traudt, Sr. and his wife Patricia of Northvale.  Predeceased by her mother, Mary, brother, Christopher and niece Christina Knanishu, as well as her beloved dog, Buck.  Loving sister of Robert Traudt, O. Carm. of Middletown, NY, JoAnne and Glenn Knanishu of Tappan, NY, Laurie Traudt of Greenwood Lake, NY, Matthew and Jeane Traudtof Northvale and John and Joan Traudt of Hillsdale.  Also survived by her neice Shanna Leahy and boyfriend, Michael McErlean.

Mary was a graduate of Rosary Academy High School in Sparkill, NY. She was a waitress at the Chester Diner for many years.

A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations to support the family at this difficult time would be greatly appreciated.

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Aurelia Marchiano (nee Gebhardt), of River Vale, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Beloved wife of Angelo for 42 years.  Devoted mother of four sons, Joseph and wife Jessica, Thomas and wife Lisa and Michael and wife Emily, all of Old Tappan.  She was predeceased by her precious son, Steven.  Adored grandmother of Gianna, Joseph, Ava and Sofia.  Loving sister of Robert Gebhardt and wife Eleanor of Waretown and Marie Hanson and husband Lawrence of River Vale.  Dear sister-in-law of Mario “Skippy” Marchiano of Norwood.

Aurelia was a kind, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was always looking to help those less fortunate. Before retiring she was a special education teacher’s aide at High Mountain School, Franklin Lakes, Woodside School, River Vale, Holdrum Middle School, River Vale and most recently at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale. Aurelia also taught CCD at St. Pius X RC Church in Old Tappan for many years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Steven P. Marchiano Scholarship Foundation, 32 Windsor Place, Old Tappan, NJ 07675 would be greatly appreciated.

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Joseph M. Trotta, 99, of Teaneck, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Elvera.  Loving father of Joseph C. Trotta of Paterson and girlfriend Debbie Pfeufer.  Cherished grandfather of Anthony Trotta of Denville and girlfriend Andrea Verderossa.  Dear brother of Louis Trotta of Teaneck.  He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Joseph was a produce manager for Food Fair for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps for over 40 years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anastasia’s RC Church Teaneck with interment to follow at Hackensack Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Allen Faxon Gardiner, 93, of Old Tappan, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Tyler).  Loving father of Byron and wife Sandy of Everett, WA, Thomas and wife Anne Marie of Northvale, Douglas and wife Judy of Waldwick.  Cherished grandfather of Kathryn, Matthew, Kim and Katy.  Great-grandfather of Beth and Connor.  Dearest brother of Ray Gardiner and Aurelie Palmer and the late Richard and Walter Palmer. Brother-in-law of Elizabeth, Donna, and Linda.

Mr. Gardiner was a US Army Air Corp veteran of WWII. Before retiring he was an advertising executive and a commercial artist. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 1:30 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.  The family will receive friends from 12:30- 1:30 PM.  In lieu of flowers memorial gifts to NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus, One Veterans Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652, Attention: Giulia Kirsch. Interment at the convenience of the family.

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Juliana Carpentieri (nee Zelmanovich), 86, of Northvale, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Gerard.  Cherished mother of Gerard and wife Laura of New City, NY, Patrick and wife Mary of Mahwah, Marianne Griego of CA and the late Leo.  Adored grandmother of Natalie, Sara, Ariana, Matthew, and the late Jody. Great-grandmother of Stephanie and Joshua and great-great-grandmother of Jazmine and Mercedes.  Dearest sister of Sam Selman and wife Sara of CA.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday  6-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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