James E. Maher “Jim”, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012, a resident of Old Tappan for 38 years, graduated from Fordham University and the Ohio State University Executive Training Program.  He was married to his wife, Irene, for 54 years and was a devoted father of Michael, married to Barbara; Kevin, married to Maria; Mary Hill, married to Gregg; Anne LaMastra, married to Steve; and Matthew, married to Molly.  Jim has 14 grandchildren:  James, Christopher and Sabrina Maher; Chloe, Hope and Erin Maher; Christian, Johanna and Jessica Hill; Gwyneth, Connor and Phineas LaMastra; and Allie and Megan Maher.  Brother of Br. Edward Maher and Therese, married to James.  Jim was employed by Standard Register, Systematic, and Unified Data Products before he became president and part owner of Hygrade Printing until he retired.

   Jim was a man of wit and charm whose charity, volunteer spirit and selfless commitment was truly exceptional.  He was a dedicated member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church for many years, serving in many capacities, including Eucharistic Minister for 32 years, high school youth group leader for 5 years, Finance Committee Chairman for 19 years, CCD grade school teacher for 4 years, and head usher at the 8 AM mass.  Jim was elected and served as a Councilman in Old Tappan from 1996-2001 as a member of the Old Tappan Party, and he was instrumental in improving the town parks, particularly Stone Point Park.  He was chairman of the borough of Old Tappan’s recreation commission for 10 years, providing exceptional leadership to the borough’s athletic, social and cultural programs.  Jim happily gave much of his time to the youth of Old Tappan as coach and officer for Old Tappan Baseball, youth soccer and youth basketball leagues.  He also served as secretary and president of the Old Tappan Lion’s Club and generously gave his time to drive the senior’s van.  He also initiated the Senior Advisory Board, whose purpose was to educate seniors in the town and assist them with any problems they might have.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Old Tappan with interment to follow at Old Tappan Cemetery.  Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Old Tappan First Aid Corps at 4 Russell Avenue, Old Tappan, NJ 07675 or to Life Choice Hospice, 65 E. Route 4, River Edge, NJ 07661.

   Mary Wilson, 74, of Pearl River, formerly of Throgs Neck, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012.   Beloved wife of the late Richard.  Loving sister of Joan Nelson of Pearl River, Jerry Murphy of California and the late Kathleen, Patricia and Jimmy.  She will be sorely missed by her 15 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and great-nephews.

   Before retiring, Mary worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for over 40 years.  She was a parishioner of St. Aedan’s RC Church in Pearl River.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM at St. Aedan’s RC Church with interment to follow at St. Raymond’s Cemetery, Bronx.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

   Those who wish may make a donation to the charity of their choice.

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   Dominick Labozzetta, 91, of Nanuet, passed away at home on Sunday, June 2, 2012.  Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Gasbarre).  Loving father of Anthony of Manhattan, Vincent of Bethel, CT and Grace Reidy and her husband Daniel of Closter.  Cherished grandfather of Chris, Jon, Kim, Kelly, Lauren, Matthew, Tadd, Alison, Madeline and John.  Adored great-grandfather of Caitlin, Alyson Grace and Amitai.

   Dominick was an Army Veteran of WWII.  He was a self-employed businessman in the construction trade.

   A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 10:30 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.  Interment will follow at the Frederick Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery, New Hempstead, NY.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 5-8 PM.

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   Joseph Peter Riccardi, 87, a long time Northvale resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and two daughters on Tuesday May 29, 2012. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Joan (nee Massa). Devoted father of Linda Shlemon and her husband Brian of Doylestown, PA, and Denise Bigelow and her husband, William of Easton, CT. Loving Papa of Christopher, Ryan, Jessica, Joseph, Allison and Davis. Dear brother of his five sisters and four brothers.

   A proud World War II veteran, he attended F.I.T. in NYC and had a long career in the garment industry. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church in Northvale and a member of VFW Post 162.

   Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue , Northvale (201-767-3050). A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at St. Anthony’s Church at 10 AM with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

   In lieu of flowers please donate to The American Lung Association, 1031 Rt. 22 West, Suite 203, Bridgewater,NJ 08807.

   Marie F.Di Giacomo (nee Lella), 97, of Homosassa, Fl, formerly a longtime Bergenfield resident, died on Thursday, May 31, 2012.  Devoted mother of Daniel Di Giacomo and his wife Theresa of Jupiter, FL, and Lucille Gibson and her husband Michael  of Homosassa, FL.  Dearest grandmother of Daniella, Dean, Michelle, and Leanne and great-grandmother of Daniel and Samantha.

   Mrs. Di Giacomo was a seamstress and also worked for Scholastic Magazines in Englewood Cliffs until she retired at age 70. She belonged to the Bergenfield Sr. Citizens.

   A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday at Noon at St. John’s RC Church in Bergenfield with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories in Washington Township. Visiting hours are Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

   In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of Citrus County, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL  33464 or American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX  75284 would be appreciated.    

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   Dorothy F. Gallagher (nee Bachman) 90, a longtime Northvale resident died on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Martin and also predeased by two sisters and one brother.  She is also loved by many nieces and nephews.

   Mrs. Gallagher worked for many years in the offices of Erika Labs in Northvale and the Musician’s Union in NYC.  She was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s R.C. Church, The James F. McGuire Sr. Center, The Golden Agers, and The American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 362 , all in Northvale. 

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.

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   Luz E. Winington (nee Nin), 68, a longtime Northvale resident, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.  Beloved wife of Louis for 49 years. Devoted mother of Lisa Stover and her husband James of Park Ridge, Lizette Donnelly and her husband James of Harrington Park, and Louis Winington and his wife Annmarie of Monroe, CT. Loving grandmother of Jimmy Jr., Alyson, Emily, Dean, Jade, and Lizzy. Dear sister of Alba Ocasio of Bergenfield, Eldi Gomez of CA, and the late Johnny Nin. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.

   A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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   Diamando “Toula” Seretis, 69, of Dumont, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012.  Beloved wife of John.  Cherished mother of George and his wife Pam of Logan Twp., NJ and Van and his wife Christine of Emerson.  Cherished grandmother “Yia Yia” of Jonathan, Zachary, Lexi, Caroline, Stephanie, Nicholas and Julia.  Loving sister George Golemis and his wife Angela, Bessie Arvanitis and Pauline Karamitos and the late Joann Dalistouris.  Dear sister-in-law of Angelo Dalistouris. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

   Mrs. Seretis, along with her husband John, co-owned Casa Hofbrau in Emerson for over 20 years.  She was Past-President of the Mothers’ Club of St. John the Theologian G.O. Church in Tenafly.  

   Toula will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, an excellent cook, a great gardener and a good friend with a wonderful sense of humor.

   A Funeral Service will be held Friday 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas G.O. Church, Wyckoff with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org would be greatly appreciated.

   Al Sruoginis, 88, of Norwood, on Saturday, May 26, 2012.  Survived by his wife Aldona (nee Simutis), children, Laima Sruoginis of Vilnius Lithuania, Kristina Sruoginis of NYC, Andrius Sruoginis and his wife Akane of Seattle, WA and Vincas Sruoginis and his wife Denise of Englewood.  Predeceased by sons Algis and Vilius.  Grandfather of Aurimas, Dainius, Saule, Dahlia and Leo.

Mr. Sruoginis owned Peripheral Computer Systems in Northvale.  He was a member of the Northern Valley Rotary Club and the Knights of Lithuania.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lithuanian Educational Assistance and Relief Foundation, 386 Hillside Place, South Orange, NJ 07079.

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   Jean Debbie Pugliese, 61, of West Nyack, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012.  Beloved wife of John Pugliese, Sr.  Loving mother of John Pugliese, Jr. and his wife Barbara of New City, Jeanne Pugliese of W. Nyack and the late dear son Anthony.  Adored grandmother of John.  Dearest sister of Thomas Mulvey of NYC and Arlene Basso of Tappan.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 11:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Arrangements by the Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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