Paul A. Flynn, longtime resident of Norwood, NJ and recently of Irvine, CA, passed away on August 21^st. As most of the country celebrated the historic solar eclipse, his loved ones celebrated his historic life with their eyes to the heavens wishing him safe passage.

He attended both Norwood Public School and Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan. After graduating Fairfield University in 1982, Paul enjoyed a 35+ year career in innovative lighting technologies with such companies as Industrial Devices, Chicago Miniature Lamp, and most recently WAMCO in Costa Mesa, CA. His professional accomplishments extended his network to over 30 countries worldwide where he undoubtedly left his indelible mark.

Known affectionately as Flynnster, Stoid, Paulo Tallo, Dad, and Grandpa, he was often mistaken for the late great Harold Ramis. A resemblance so uncanny that he once signed an autograph for an unsuspecting fan. Known for his booming voice, tall stature and sense of humor, Paul lived his life full of practical jokes and wet willies. He was a voracious reader, avid New York Giants fan and frequent moviegoer. His laughter, sage advice, and hugs will be sorely missed by all.

He leaves his wife Evelyn of Tustin, CA; daughter, Morgan Flynn of White Plains, NY; son, Andrew Flynn of Orange County, CA; daughter, Justine and husband Anthony Lazzara and his grandson Anthony James of Rockland County, NY. He also leaves a sister Janet and her husband Wayne Sokoly of Park Ridge, NJ and their three children. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Andrew and Maria Flynn of Norwood, NJ.

Family will be receiving guests on Tuesday, August 29^th from 5-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to The Cancer Research Center of NY, www.cancerresearch.org.

Louis Paillex, 82, longtime resident of Northvale, NJ passed away peacefully on August 20, 2017.

Beloved husband to the late Norma (2014), whom he now joins in heaven.  Cherished son of Angelina (Lina) Paillex, 106, of Fort Myers, FL.  Loving father of Bruce Paillex of Santa Monica, CA and Lisa Paillex Griffin and her boyfriend Mark Arsenault of Toms River, NJ.  Dear grandfather of David and Marc.  Also survived by his loving sister Zo-Ann Murr and brothers Fernand and Andre.

Louis was born in NYC and lived in Northvale his whole life until moving to Toms River in April 2017 to be near his daughter. He was retired from a long career as a Controller for small companies in various industries. He loved reading the entire newspaper every day and enjoyed tinkering with and fixing just about anything. 

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 171 Closter Dock Road, Closter, NJ with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, under the “Donate in Tribute” tab, at www.michaeljfox.org. 

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CAHILL, Henry on August 17, 2017. Native of Kilrush Co. Clare Ireland. Longtime resident of Bronx, NY.

Son of the late Henry & Susan. Beloved husband to the late Mae (2003). Loving father to Maureen, Cherie (Pat), Tricia (Jimmy) & Elaine. Devoted grandfather to Fallon, Jennifer, Taylor, Matt & Mae. Cherished Brother to Michael, Martin, Carmel, Jimmy & Patricia and the late Nora, Mary, Peggy, Geraldine & Siobhan. He immigrated to America in 1957 where he met the love of his life, Mae Cahill (nee McDonagh) and raised his family. He retired after 40 years from Taystee Bread (Queens, NY) but he was a family man first and foremost. The biggest enjoyment in his life was being around his family. He was referred to as the Gentle Giant, was quick with a joke and loved to tell stories. Henry deeply missed his beloved wife and we are grateful that they will now be reunited in Heaven.

Reposing at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, NJ on Tuesday, August 22 from 3-5 PM & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, August 23 at 10 AM at St. Pius X Church, 268 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ.   Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made “In Memory of Henry Cahill” to The Barn for the Poorest of the Poor (barnforthepoor.org)

Michael D. Cole, 71, of Harrington Park, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Lyon, France. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Ihnat). Loving father of Michael R. Cole and wife Karin of Verona and John B. Cole of London and Harrington Park. Adored grandfather of twins, James and Sydney. Dearest brother of Jane and brother-in-law of Nancy Ihnat.
Michael was a US Army veteran of Vietnam. He was a business professor at New Jersey City University after working in NYC for over 30 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 26, at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale (201-767-3050).
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Linda Louise Torello (nee Schmidt), 66, of Ararat, NC, formerly of Northvale and Dumont, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Beloved wife of Paul. Cherished mother of Deidre Grimm, Renee Barragan (John), Robert Murphy, Jr. (Catherine), Michael Murphy (Shannon), Jonathan Leary (Brittany), Christopher Torello (Tara) and David Torello. Adored grandmother of Kyle, Jason, Jessica, Jared, Hannah, Daniel, Alaina, Kira, Summer, Aidan, Rebeka, Sean and Makenna. Her first great-grandchild is due next month. Dear sister of Carol McPolin.

Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also was an avid animal lover, especially her dogs and horses.

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

Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Joseph L. Martinez, 82, of Closter, formerly of West New York, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Martin). Devoted father of Linda Martinez of Norwood, Cheryl Lauto and husband Michael of Northvale, Joseph Martinez, Jr. and wife Lisa of Clifton and Stephen Martinez and wife Tracy of Harrington Park. Adored grandfather of Eric, Christi, Joshua, Kori, Stephen, Michelle, Christopher, Andrew, Samantha, Tyler and Kevin and great-grandfather of Luca and Giorgio. Dearest brother of Gregoria Rivera and Louise Melendez.

Joseph was a real estate broker and an immigration specialist for many years. While in West New York, he was very active in local politics. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 11 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, Closter. Visiting hours are Friday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org.

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Margaret M. Martini “Margie” (nee Reiss), 86, of Airmont, NY, formerly of Harrington Park, NJ passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John Martini, Sr. Loving mother of John Jr. and his wife Janice of Orangeburg, NY and Dianalynn Quackenbush and her husband Robert of Blythewood, SC. Cherished grandmother of Melissa Ann, Robert Jr., Lauren, Amanda and Alison. Adored great-grandmother of Alexandria and Robert III. Dearest sister of Helen Donnelly and the late Dorothy Ann Stewart. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Margie retired from Pan Am in Rockleigh. She enjoyed tap dancing, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and was always the life of the party.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Tuesday 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make donations to St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St. Northvale, NJ 07647.

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HAUS

Therese R. of Pearl River, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 14, 1933. She worked as a registered nurse at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY retiring 14 years ago. She was avid world traveler.

She is the devoted mother of Patrice Fitzsimons (Robert) of Pearl River, NY, Maureen Kahl (Martin) of Glendale, NY, Danielle McMurrough of New York, NY and Christine McMurrough of Glendale, NY. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Julie, Christie, Katherine, Emily, Grace, Patrick and Amanda. She is also survived by 9 loving great grandchildren. Dear sister of Joseph Carroll and the late Frances Kelly.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood at 11 AM with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201.767.3050)

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ALBANESE

Joseph, 93, of Northvale, died on Monday, July 31, 2017. Joseph was born, raised, and died in Northvale. Joseph is predeceased by his wife Flora and leaves behind his four daughters and sons-in-law, Marianne and Mike DiLuzio of Tappan, Kathleen and Robert Miller of Tappan, Denise and Robert Wagner of River Vale, and Linda and Kenneth Kraus of River Vale. Joseph has many grandchildren, Melissa, Kristina, Jenna (husband Stephen), Andrew, Joseph, Eric, Michael, Olivia, and Lauren, and one surviving brother, Leonard (Lenny) Albanese of Closter. Joseph also leaves behind a big extended family that he remained close to throughout his life, and many cherished friends and neighbors.
Joseph was a first generation American, one of six children born to Sicilian immigrants the late Leonardo and Concetta. He came of age at the dawn of World War II and proudly served his country in the 987th Field Artillery Battalion from D-Day to VE-Day, surviving through many major battles such as the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the American Legion in Northvale for 63 years. Shortly after returning from the war, he and his brothers Lenny and the late Charles and Anthony started their masonry and construction business. Soon after, he married the late Flora (née Menti) and they started their family. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Grace Tirelli and Antoinette Hallahan.
Throughout his life, he spent many of his summers at his cabin in the Catskills with his family. He valued the simple things in life- family, friendship, nature, and enjoyed hunting and golfing. He had an avid social life, and his absence is deeply felt by his family and friends. 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale at 12:30 PM with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Thursday 3-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201.767.3050)

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Joseph’s memory to the Northvale Volunteer Fire Association, PO Box 101, 204 Washington Street, Northvale NJ 07647-0101

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Louis H. Benaquista, 88, of Norwood, N.J. and Boynton Beach, Fl., passed away peacefully on July 31, 2017 at his home with his family after a short illness.
He was born in Norwood and lived his whole life in the town. He was a principal and founder of Benaquista Construction Co. His life work will live on in the quality of the work he has done, his amazing artwork, his devotion, and the love of his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard Bridge Building Division. Our fondest memories are the numerous vacations at Walt Disney World with his whole family. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lois (Keiper), his children and spouses, Louis and Deborah, Alan and Suzanne, and Lisa O’Connell and Brian, his grandchildren Louis, Dr. Anthony, Adrienne, and Michael, A.J. (Kim), Nicholas (Samantha), Christina, Caitlin, Cristin and Nina, and great-grandchildren Gianna, Makayla, and Parker. He also is survived be his sister Jeanette Schrader and husband Robert. Visitation at Pizzi Funeral Home at 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Friday, August 4, 2017. A mass celebrating his life will be on Saturday, August 5, 10 AM, at The Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood, with internment at Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Washington Township. Donations to The Salvation Army or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in lieu of flowers are appreciated.