Michael T. Greenwald, M.D.

Michael T. Greenwald, M.D., 66, of Old Tappan, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 20, 2015 after a private battle with cancer. Devoted husband of Elizabeth (nee Egeland). Adored father of Justine Wanat and her husband Robert of Hoboken and Jocelyn Greenwald and her fiancé Joseph Carley III of Harrington Park. Cherished grandfather of Robert Michael Wanat II.

Dr. Greenwald served the community for over 35 years at Pascack Valley Hospital and his practice in Northvale as an OBGYN bringing countless lives and joy into the world.  In his own words, Dr. Greenwald “lived a successful life surrounded by loving family and friends”.  He leaves this world “with no regrets.”.  He will be dearly missed.

The family will receive guestsWednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. The funeral service will be on Thursday11:30 AM at Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Greenwald’s memory may be made to: Memorial Sloan Kettering, c/o David Solit M.D., Research, 353 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065 www.mskcc.org www.pizzifuneralhome.com

 

Russell H. Kunz

Russell H. Kunz, of Northvale, formerly of Cliffside Park, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Manganelli). Devoted father of Carolyn Ross and her husband Thomas of Closter and the late Cheryl Kunz-Mujica. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Courtney, Owen, Kaylee and Alexa. Dear cousin of Barbara Hopf-Rahelich of Rochelle Park.

Russ retired from Otis Elevator Company after 40 years where he was an Elevator Constructor. After retirement he was an Elevator Sub-Code Official serving numerous towns all over Bergen County. He also belonged to the Bergen-Passaic Municipal Inspectors Association and the Bergen County Construction Board of Appeals.

Russ also dedicated his life to community service. He served eight years in the US Air Force Reserves. He was a life member of the Northvale Fire Association as well as the NJ-NY Fireman’s Assoc. and the NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assoc.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Memorial donations to the Northvale Fire Association, 204 Washington St, Northvale, NJ 07647, would be greatly appreciated.

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Philip G. DeCola

Philip G. DeCola, 75, longtime resident of Pearl River, died on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. Survived by his wife Dolores, and sons, Patrick and Philip. Dear brother of Gregory and his wife Diane. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan with entombment at Ferncliff Mausoleum. Visiting hours are Thursday 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Anthony M. Carnevale

Anthony M. Carnevale, 94, of Old Tappan, met his Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hoboken on July 3, 1921 to Giovanni and Assunta; Tony was predeceased by his first wife Ann (Gioffi) and his brother, Michael. He is survived by his loving wife Ann Pacifico Carnevale and siblings, Gabe, Anna Vitulano and Filomena Olivari. Devoted father of John and wife Dee of Waretown, NJ, Judy Pacifico and husband Michael of Johns Creek, GA and Michele Carnevale of Hawthorne, NJ. Caring step-father to Kristine Luisi and husband Jim and Diana Morro and husband Dave. “Pop” to his grandchildren: Jeffrey Carnevale and wife Jennifer, Kevin Carnevale and wife Lauren, Lauren Pacifico, Matthew Pacifico and Paige Lazicki; and great-grandchildren Annie and Johnny Carnevale, Nathan and Aaron Carnevale as well as step-grandchildren, Michael, Christopher and Peter Luisi, Nicholas and Annie Morro.

Born and raised in Hoboken during difficult times, Tony grew up cherishing the Dodgers. When World War II waged, he served in the Pacific with the brave men of the US Air Corps. Returning, he supported his family and led a successful business career on Wall Street; even though he pined to make a blank canvas come to life. Always placing family first, Tony personified love: love of life, love of being, love for others. All those that had the pleasure of knowing Tony were like his blank canvases, fuller after his touch. Throughout life he loved what he did before doing what he loved, yet thankfully retirement granted him the peace to pursue his passions. Brush in hand he could capture any beauty and portray any moment.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held Thursday 10:00 AM at Church of the Presentation, 271 W. Saddle River Rd., Upper Saddle River with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Frances M. Schmitt

Frances M. Schmitt (nee Reddington), 85, of Harrington Park, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Martin Schmitt, Jr. Loving mother of Grace Opperman of Greenwood Lake, NY, Catherine Plunkett and her husband Christopher of Harrington Park and Pauline Schmitt, also of Harrington Park. Adored grandmother of Robert, Kathryn, Tara, Matthew and Gregory and great-grandmother of Cooper Thomas. Dear step-sister of Maureen Taft. Predeceased by her sisters, Rose and Madeline and brothers, Jack and Thomas.

Frances was a parishioner of Our Lady of Victories RC Church in Harrington Park and enjoyed cooking, gardening and the challenge of jigsaw puzzles.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 11 AM at Our Lady of Victories Church in Harington Park with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Angelina T. Caruso

Angelina T. Caruso (nee Castellano), 82, of Old Tappan, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 4, 2015. Cherished mother of Stephen Caruso and his wife Rosalie of River Vale and Denise Carnazza and her husband Guy of Old Tappan. Adored grandmother of Kristen, Stephen, Alyssa, Sonni and Jean Marie and great-grandmother of Poppy Rose. Predeceased by three brothers, Anthony, William and Victor and her sister, Lucille Vitale. Also survived by Edward Caruso.

Angelina was a devoted mother and grandmother and sister. She also enjoyed time spent outdoors and at the Old Tappan Senior Center.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:30 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Old Tappan with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Englewood Hospital Hospice Program, 75 W. Demarest Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631.

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Janet Ann Frohlich

Janet Ann Frohlich, 84, of Northvale, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Loving wife of the late Edwin. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Deborah and Camilo DiRese of Norwood, Michael and Patricia of Woodcliff Lake, Patricia Palmer and Christopher Sakowski of Dingmans Ferry, PA, Allan of Northvale, Jeffrey and Diane of Northvale and Edwin Jr. and Tracey of Howell. Cherished grandmother of Jason, Michael, Danielle, Justin, Jared, Rachel, Zachary, Tanner, Theresa and Parker and great-grandmother of ten. Dear sister of Loretta Hermann and her husband Al of VA, Susan Essmann and her husband Bill of Northvale, the late Alexander “Nino” Prodigo, the late Frank Prodigo and the late Lucille Amorosso. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Janet was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church and the Northvale Senior Center and loved to play Bingo at both. She will be truly missed by all who loved her.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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Donna A. Perazzo

Donna A. Perazzo (nee Auletta), 57, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Beloved wife of David J. Perazzo. Cherished mother of Lisa Walz and her husband Gregory of Poughkeepsie, NY, Christen Anz and her husband Isaac of Phoenixville, PA and Heather Caporaso and her husband Matthew of Middletown, DE. Adored daughter of Frances Auletta and the late Vincent Auletta. Dearest sister of Rhonda Martin and her husband James of River Vale, NJ.

Donna enjoyed the many years spent teaching preschool at St. Paul’s Christian Day School in New City. She loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter, going fly-fishing and sport clay shooting. Donna will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647 (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna’s memory may be to St. Paul’s Christian Day School, 323 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956.

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Anna Nuovo

Anna Nuovo (nee Miscioscia), 86, of Tappan, passed away at home on Friday, August 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Natale. Devoted mother of Gino of Tappan, Rosanna Sfraga and her husband Nick of Tappan, Natale and his wife Christina of Monroe, Nicky of Tappan and Joseph and his wife Marilyn, also of Tappan. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Peter, Christopher, Cassandra, Vincent, Anthony, Carina, Joseph and Alex and loving great-grandmother of Jadon. Dearest sister of Frank Miscioscia of Port Washington, Long Island.

Anna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking and providing for her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make memorial donations to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY 10983.

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George C. Leocata

George Charles Leocata, 87, of Norwood for 56 years, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.  George is predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years Marjorie J (nee Paccione) and his dear grandson Michael and granddaughter Courtney.  Devoted father of Gina Hennessey and her deceased husband Gerry of Norwood, Stephen and his wife Lisabeth of Oakland, George and his wife Eileen of Norwood, Susan Sullivan and her husband Timothy of Norwood, and Michael and his wife Mary, also of Norwood.  Adored grandfather of Stephen, George, K.C., Daniel, Nicole, Emily, Lauren, Ashley, Ryan and Mason.  Loving brother-in-law of Carmel and Herman Dreichler of Tamarac, FL, Joan Paccione of Norwood and Michael and Marie Paccione of Toms River.

George was an adoring husband and father. His family meant everything to him. Born and raised in Greenwich Village by his parents, Vito and Anna Leocata, George was a graduate of Commerce High School. He served in the military from 1945 -1947. He and his wife Marjorie met while working at Zenith Radio Corporation in NYC. After getting married in 1953, they lived in Bergenfield and Greenwich Village and finally settled in Norwood in 1959. After working many years at Zenith as an audiologist and hearing aid salesman, George became President of Zenex Hearing Aids. He was also an accomplished furniture upholsterer and drapery maker. He enjoyed vacationing with his family. Most of all, George loved being with Marjorie, his children and grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  Memorial donations to Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, Development Center, PO Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961 would be greatly appreciated.

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