Kyle Christopher McSweeney, aged 37, of Norwood, NJ passed away suddenly. He is survived by his parents Thomas and Cynthia McSweeney (nee DeGloria), his older and younger brothers Ryan and Sean McSweeney, sister in law Lauren McSweeney, and nieces whom he cherished, Taylor and Madison McSweeney.

Kyle was an employee of the State of New Jersey as a Taxation Investigator for 14 years.  He was a graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School and later earned his bachelors degree at Qunnapiac University.  He was an accomplished wrestler starting at the age of 7 winning numerous tournaments and ultimately winning the State Wrestling Tournament as a freshman in high school. His success resulted in both his brothers to join him in this demanding sport.

Kyle loved spending time at the beach and driving his car wherever the road would take him. He loved music and played guitar from the time he was eight.  Kyle had the privilege of meeting his favorite band 311, and created a personal long-term friendship with the band’s bassist P-nut. Over the years, he attended over 60 of their concerts across the country.  The ultimate gift was playing backstage at Hammerstein Theater in New York City with the bassist P-Nut when he was 17. 

Kyle was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and traveled several times to Dallas to watch his favorite team play in their new stadium. He was there for the first wild card playoff when they prevailed over Donovan McNabb and the Eagles.   

In his spare time, Kyle would volunteer for Peace4Paws in Westwood and transport dogs to new adopted homes. Often, he would travel hundreds of miles to help transport dogs in need of new homes.  His dedication and contributions were recognized and awarded at their annual fundraiser.  

Services will be held at Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, NJ on Friday November 1, 2024 from 3-7 pm with a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Tappan, New York  on Saturday November 2, 2024 at 11 am.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed through the livestream link below:

https://stjohnnewman.org/livestreaming-mass

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peace4Paws in Kyle’s memory. www.peace4paws.org/donate

 Kyle will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. He will be forever in our hearts.

Peter A. Rinaldi, Sr., 63, of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Beloved husband of 43 years to Lisa (nee Mistretta). Cherished father of Peter Jr. and his wife Adrienne, Patricia Towey and her husband John-Paul, Lauren Talian and her husband Alex and Matthew and his wife Melissa. Proud and loving grandfather of Taylor, Peter, Ellie, Trevor, Gino, Emilia, Penelope, Dylan, Matteo, Nico, and Arleigh. Dear brother to Denise DeMarzo and husband, Vincent, Karen Horan and husband, Chris and Vincent, Jr. and wife, Denise. He was predeceased by his mother, Arline (nee Thorpe) and his father, Vincent, Sr. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Aside from his many talents, Pete was an avid, and expert hunter and sportsman. He loved spending time outside, no matter the season and no matter the task. He admired the beauty of a clean yard, after a long, hard days work, as much as he reveled in the changing colors of the autumn leaves while shed hunting in the woods.

Pete was a fixer. It didn’t matter if it was a mechanical issue with an engine, a tangled-up fishing line or a problem one of his kids was having; he was going to figure out how to fix it.

When Pete entered the room, his presence was felt by all. He didn’t go by “Big Grandpa” for no reason. When the roar of that big red truck came pulling down the street a crowd of his grand babies would be cheering, “Big Grandpa’s here!”and nothing was bigger than the smile on his face when he saw them.

His family was his world, his everything.

Only the love of our Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ can fill the hole left in our hearts. Until we meet again, in Heaven. We love you.

Visitation wil be Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pete’s memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org, would be greatly appreciated.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Richard Newbold, 61, of Norwood NJ, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Kersting). Dear stepfather of James, Joey and Douglas. He was predeceased by his parents, Lucullus Merrick (Rick) and Isabele (Scottie) Newbold and brother Gregory. He was also a beloved grandfather, uncle and loyal friend.
Rick was a contractor and owned Double Arrow Construction in Norwood.
Dear God, please hold Rick in Eternal Peace and Light in your kingdom where he will watch over Peggy and all who loved him.
Please grant him the peace and tranquility he has searched for and to all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Celebrate his memory with love, kindness and compassion.

Visiting hours are Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Sandra Marie Gibbs (nee Albanese), 65, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Beloved wife of Fredric D. Gibbs, Jr. Devoted mother of Nicole, Steven and Joseph. Cherished daughter of Donald Albanese and his wife Joan. Sandra was predeceased by her mother Mary and brother Daniel Albanese and his wife Theresa. Dear aunt of Danielle and Michael and also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

Sandra worked in customer service first for National Medical Care in Rockleigh, NJ and then Ace Hardware in Northvale for many years. She was then a crossing guard in Northvale until retiring recently.

Visiting hours are Friday, October 25, 2024 from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze St., Northvale, NJ 07647, would be greatly appreciated.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Sylvia Rita Monti (nee Lidestri), 94, of Demarest, NJ, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 21, 2024.

She was predeceased by her husband Edward. She is survived by her son Kenneth (Andrea) and daughters, Laurie (Thomas), and Michele (Richard). Rita was loved by her many grandchildren; Adam, Alex, Jami, Lindsey, Sophia and Lily. She was “GiGi” to Lucas, Blake, Henry, Madison and Madeline.

Rita will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and their families.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12 PM at St. Therese RC Church, Cresskill, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita’s memory to VNA Hospice, http://www.vnahg.org/, would be greatly appreciated.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Sonia A. Adams (nee Najarian), 91, of Northvale, NJ, formerly of Hillsdale NJ, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Lisa Thompson and her husband John, Steven Adams and Julie Durfee and her husband Edward. Proud grandmother of Michelle, Andrew, Clark, Shawn and Molly. Cherished great-grandmother of Evan, Mason, Cayden, Milo and Mia. Dear sister of Diana Chakalian and caring aunt of Gregory and Eric.

Sonia was an avid tennis player. She worked as a receptionist at the Washington Township Racquet club for over 30 years. She was also an active member of the Northvale Senior Center.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Anthony’s food pantry would be greatly appreciated.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

• La famille Tchuepoo Ngueliatou

• La famille Ngassa Paul

• Wambe Soh Cheuoua Andre Bosco et Mme.

• Mr. Cheuoua Ngassa Joël Adrien et Mme. 

• Adi Kalderon

Ont la tristesse de vous annoncer le décès de Cheuoua Fongang Steve Olivier. Survenu le 14-10-2024 des suites de cancer, à l’âge de 48 ans.

• The Tchuepoo Ngueliatou family

• The Ngassa Paul family

• Wambe Soh Cheuoua Andre Bosco and Mrs.

• Mr. Cheuoua Ngassa Joël Adrien and Mrs.

• Adi Kalderon

Are sad to announce the death of Cheuoua Fongang Steve Olivier which occurred on 10-14-2024 due to a cancer, at the age of 48.

All events on Saturday October 19, 2024

• Funeral Service 9:30am-11am at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ 07647

• Burial 11:30am-12pm at Rockland Cemetery, 201 Kings Highway, Sparkill, NY 10976 section D, plot 41, grave 10

• Gathering 1pm-5pm at 30 Lawrence Pkwy, Tenafly, NJ 07670

The funeral service can be viewed through the link below:

https://boxcast.tv/view/cheuoua-fongang-steve-olivier-funeral-service-byqj4vpz5byf778cdbzm

Mirtha Griselda Paron de Lopez of Park Ridge, formerly of Pembroke Lakes, Florida, born May 13, 1941, in Villa Canas, Argentina to Juan and Obdulia Yasci Paron, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  She has now been reunited with her family and many loved ones that have passed before her.

Predeceased by her husband Felix Lopez for 61 years. Cherished mother of Ali Betts and her husband John. Adored Grandmother of Ashley Larkin and her husband Brian, Alex Rodriguez predeceased by her husband Pete Moulin-Malish, Danielle Betts and Johnny Betts. Proud Nonna of William and Maude Larkin.

Mirtha and Felix moved their family to Miami, Florida, in 1968. Mirtha began working in a bakery, selling delicious treats, and making homemade bread pudding in North Miami.  She taught herself English by watching TV, specifically One Life to Live, and working in a bakery.  She was born with the love of hair styling, and in 1970, began working in a hair salon in North Miami, eventually opening her own salon in 1979. In 1999, Felix and Mirtha moved to New Jersey to be with their family. As Mirtha was an avid social butterfly, she found her calling working as a cashier with A & P and then with Whole Foods, making a profound name for herself.  Mirtha was nominated as cashier of the month several times at A & P and was acknowledged by several executives as being one of the best service line employees ever to have worked at those companies.  She was such a big presence in the stores, customers would wait in line to check out with Mirtha, just so they could see her warm smile and loving personality.  She loved sports and was a huge cheerleader for the Dolphins and her beloved Argentinian futbol team. Even though she knew more about football than most people, car racing was always her favorite.  She made the best empanadas, and even got to share her delicious recipe on PIX 11. To all who met her she was a beautiful, supporting, loving friend. She spent her life working and fighting hard, and taking care of her husband. She had a lifetime of memories in Argentina, Florida, and New Jersey.

In celebration of her life, family and friends will be having an intimate gathering, with those closest to them, to share stories of all the amazing accomplishments, honoring her life.
This family asked that in lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite organization or foundation in the name of Mirtha Lopez or to Saint Elizabeth Church, c/o Father Stephen Fichter, 700 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. 07481

Join us to celebrate the life of Bill Cummins on Saturday November 9th from 2pm to 6pm.

Knights of Columbus

79 Pascack Road

Washington Twp, NJ 07676

Douglas “Doug” Taub passed away at home in Norwood, New Jersey on July 9, 2024, after a brief illness.  Doug was born on January 20, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey. 

Doug will be loved and missed forever by the love of his life and soulmate, Phaedra Britt.  Doug and Phaedra met at Pace Law School in 1999 and were married on October 27, 2001.  Throughout their 25 years together, Doug and Phaedra were the best of friends and partners in every way. 

Doug is survived by his mother-in-law Marie Britt; father-in-law John Britt; brother-in-law Michael Britt; nephew Jayden Britt and niece Isabella Britt; childhood friends Arthur Romano, Michael Amatulli and Kip Hoskin; and goddaughter Lindsey Romano.  Doug leaves behind many friends, colleagues and clients, all of whom loved and respected him for his generosity and kindness. 

Doug was a silver-tongued orator with a rapier wit and expressive personality.  Doug’s off-beat perspective provided a refreshing viewpoint and reliable counterbalance to any conversation or situation.  Whether he was making us laugh or shocking us with an unconventional analysis, Doug entertained us constantly and with aplomb.  Doug was a sharp dresser who was often seen wearing his Clark Gable hat.  His thick, dark hair made him the envy of follically-challenged men everywhere.

Doug graduated from Wayne Hills High School in 1972.  After a brief attendance at Jacksonville University, Doug joined his family’s corrugated box manufacturing business in Montgomery, New York, where he managed both operations and sales.  In the mid 1990’s, Doug left the box business and pursued his dream of becoming a lawyer.  He received his undergraduate degree from Fairleigh Dickinson in 1997 then immediately enrolled in Pace Law School at the age of 43. 

After graduating law school, Doug worked as an associate practicing bankruptcy law at a firm in Rockland County, New York, before becoming a solo practitioner in 2003.  Doug’s law practice focused on criminal defense and representing the underdog.  He enjoyed practicing in White Plains City Court and Hastings-on-Hudson Justice Court.  Phaedra joined him in his practice in 2007 and they formed the law firm of Britt & Taub, PLLC.  Doug and Phaedra practiced together, side by side, for seven years.  After Phaedra left the practice in 2015, Doug continued as a solo practitioner until his passing in 2024. 

Doug was a lifelong musician.  He played guitar, bass and piano.  His love of guitar playing began at age 10, when he watched in awe as the Beatles performed on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964. Starting in middle school and throughout his life, Doug played bass guitar in many rock-and-roll bands.  In 1978, Doug and his friends, Mike Amatulli, Brian Murphy and Jim Pardo formed the GoghVans.  Years later, in 1992, Doug, Mike and Brian joined musical forces again in Murph the Surf and the Family Jewels.  Doug and Mike later performed as the “Diamond Boys” with their former GoghVans bandmate, Jim.  After starting his solo practice and joining the legal community in White Plains, Doug played his bass in bands with his attorney and court officer friends in Westchester County.  In 2018, Doug joined School’s Out, an Alice Cooper tribute band.  The most exciting moment in Doug’s music career was his first gig with School’s Out, which was at The Chance in Poughkeepsie.

Doug was proud of his accomplishments as a Formula Ford racecar driver from the late 1970s through the early 1990s.  Doug raced on weekends with his close friend and fellow racing enthusiast, Kip Hoskin, in Mont-Tremblant, Canada.  In addition to Doug’s behind-the-wheel experience, he was a Formula One aficionado.  Although Doug owned many sports cars throughout the years, his 2017 Maximum Steel Metallic Dodge Challenger R/T was his pride and joy.  Doug maintained his Hemi in pristine condition, even as a daily driver, and found a multitude of ways to increase the horsepower.  After Doug brought the Challenger into the family, Doug and Phaedra attended car shows and car cruises whenever and wherever possible.

In Doug’s last email to a court, Doug explained that he had just been released from the hospital after major surgery and was unable to appear with his client in court later that week.  In the email, Doug quoted his hero, John Lennon: “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” 

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.