Agnes G. Albanese (nee Buonocore), 84, a lifelong resident of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of 62 years to Charles L. Albanese.  Adored mother of Diane Duncan and her husband
Mitchell of Rockwood, ME, Michele Albanese of Northvale, and Lenny Albanese and
his wife Grayce of Northvale.  Cherished grandmother of Leo Albanese and his fiancé Meaghan Kolpack of Newtown, PA and Charles Albanese of Northvale.  Dearest
sister of James Buonocore and his wife Sue of New Kingston, NY.  Also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends that meant the world to her.

Mrs. Albanese was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Agnes Buonocore, her sister Ethel Buonocore, and her brothers, Frank Jr., George, and Robert Buonocore.

She was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church, and in her youth she was a member of the Northvale Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and was  a telephone operator for the phone company.  Agnes enjoyed many activities, including bowling, tennis, golf, ice skating, trips to Atlantic City, eating out, shopping, Bingo, and Friday night card games with friends.  She will be dearly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps or your local ASPCA in her memory would be appreciated.

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Anne McCart Healy, of Sparkill, formerly of The Bronx, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.  Beloved wife of James J. Healy, Sr.  Cherished mother of Margaret Van Huben and her husband Gary of Poughkeepsie, James J. Healy, Jr. and his wife Denise of Orangeburg, and Laurie Wiese and her husband Brian of Hohokus, NJ.  Adored Mema of Anne, Christopher, Catherine, Elizabeth, and Lanie.  Predeceased by her grandson, Michael, her sister, Alice Colucci, and brother, William McCart, Jr.

Anne was an active parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan.  She also administered Eucharist to the sick at Nyack Hospital.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.  Visiting hours are Thursday 4-7 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY 10983.

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Clayton “Bud” Petry, 89, of Effort, PA, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012.  Beloved husband of the late Mabel.  Loving father of Gary and the late John.  Dearest father-in-law of Andrea and Patricia.  Cherished
grandfather of Steven, Lauren, Tricia, Kristen, Stefanie, and Brandon.  Adored great-grandfather of seven.  Brother of the late Nancy and Miriam.

Mr. Petry was a US Navy veteran of WWII.  He was a Field Technician for Hobart Manufacturing in White Palins, NY before retiring.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 9:30 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

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Verna C. Bryant, 89, of Tappan, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Harrison.  Loving mother of Jeffry Bryant of Orangeburg,
Steven Bryant of Tappan, Susan Loiacono and her husband Nicholas of Tappan ,
and the late Robert John Bryant.  Adored grandmother of Nicholas, Victoria, Gregory, Michael, Jennifer, and Joseph and great-grandmother of Nicholas.

Before retiring, Mrs. Bryant was a school teacher and librarian for the South Orangetown Central School District for over 25 years.  She enjoyed spending her winters in Myrtle Beach, SC with her husband, Harrison, playing pinochle and bridge, and time with her friends at the Thorpe Village and Tappan Senior Centers.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Blauvelt, NY.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hi-Tor Animal Shelter, 65 Firemen’s Memorial Dr., Pomona, NY 10970 in Mrs. Bryant’s memory.

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Anthony Eugene Albanese, 86, formerly of OldTappan, passed away at his home in Lutz, FL on Monday, November 26, 2012,surrounded by his loving family.  He is
predeceased by his parents, Leonardo and Concetta Albanese, and his sister
Antoinette Hallahan.

Mr. Albanese is survived by his beautiful and beloved wife of 64 years Barbara; his adoring daughters, Connie Marraro and her husband Chris of Germantown, MD, Lenore O’Connor and her husband Joe of Tampa, FL, Barbara Hopper and her husband Walter of New Ringgold, PA; his grandchildren,Christopher Marraro and his wife Janae, Liana Marie Schaffner and her husband Glenn, Tara Marie Daly and her husband Brian, Celia Marraro, Lindsay Courtney and her husband Kevin, Erica Hopper, and Elise Marraro and her fiancé Kristian Sorbo.  Lastly, Mr. Albanese was the very proud great-grandfather to his namesake Anthony Eugene Marraro, as well as Avalyn Marraro, Madison Courtney, and Liam Schaffner.  He is also survived by his sister Grace Tirelli of Closter, and his brothers, Charles Albanese and his wife Agnes of Northvale, Joseph Albanese and his wife Flora of Northvale, and Leonard
Albanese of Closter, along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless friends who meant the world to him.

Mr. Albanese was an avid and accomplished golfer, who earned a collection of trophies for his many holes in one.  A gifted mason and principal of Albanese
Brothers construction company in Northvale, he could design, build, and repair
anything, though his six granddaughters will always be most impressed by the
handmade dollhouses he lovingly crafted for each of them.  Mr. Albanese was a true patriot and veteran of the US Navy. As such, he lived by a code of honesty, generosity, and devotion to his home and the many lives that filled it.  He will be missed, and his memory cherished, by all those fortunate enough to have known, loved, and laughed with him.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Lutz, FL (Pasco, Hernando and Citrus County Unit).  www.cancer.org.

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Louis R. Distefano, Sr., 74, of Northvale, entered into restful peace on Wednesday, November 14, 2012.  Louis grew up in the Inwood Section of Manhattan, the son of Emanuel and Lucy.

Louis was a sheet metal worker for 34 years and a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local28 for over 50 years.

On a blind date set up by his aunt and uncle he met the love of his life, Johanna.

Louis is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Johanna, and their son, Joseph.

He is survived by his six children;  Louis Jr. and his wife Theresa of Valley Cottage, NY, Cynthia Metzger and her husband Gene of Washington Twp., Lisa Ortelere of Northvale, Nadine of Suffern, Robert and his Carole of Wall, and Jim of Brooklyn.

Dear brother of Salvatore and Sarah and uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Poppi was adored by his eight grandchildren; Brady, Logan and Kaidyn Distefano; Isabella and Emma Metzger; Joseph Ortelere; and Nicholas and Katie Distefano.  Poppi took great pride and joy in attending their many school activities and sporting events, and watching them grow into the fine young people they are.

Louis was an avid golfer and hunter, and enjoyed keeping up with the latest  technology.

He and Johanna were former members of the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps and were parishioners of St. Anthony’s RC Church.  Throughout their lives they enjoyed traveling around the world and wintering in Naples, FL.

Louis will be missed dearly by all who knew him and loved him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee.
Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral
Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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

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Maureen Porschen (nee Haverty), of Naples, FL, formerly of Northvale, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at the age of 68.  Beloved wife of William.  Loving
mother of Eric Porschen of Naples, and Drew Porschen and his wife Susan of
Northvale.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Kathleen and Frank Vozeh of Sevierville, TN.

Maureen adored her grandchildren, Taylor Porschen of Naples and Allyson and Rebecca Porschen of Northvale.

Maureen epitomized all the good times a family could embrace.  She was raised by the late Agnes and Ed Haverty of Little Ferry, and like her parents, provided a loving and caring environment even in the toughest of times.  Family was everything to her,
and for this we are so thankful to have had her in our lives.  From the church dances to family gatherings, Maureen was front and center lending a hand, always with a smile.  She cherished all her family and friends.

Maureen always paid tribute to family and friends who have passed and now we pay tribute to her.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R.Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Red Cross-Hurricane Sandy Relief, 35 Union Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 or online at www.redcross.com/charitabledonations.
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Louise Sohlman (nee Schneider), 83, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012.  Beloved mother of Wayne and his wife Carol Ann.  Loving grandmother of Stephanie John and Robert Sohlman.  Adored great-grandmother of Ethan and Matthew John.  Dearest sister of Margaret Sucick of Old Tappan and the late Shirley Bloyd.

Before retiring, Mrs. Sohlman worked for Prentice Hall in Old Tappan.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday 11:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 10 – 11 AM.
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Raymond J. Connolly, 82, of Harrington Park, NJ for 43 years, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Beloved husband of Abigail. Loving father of Abigail Connolly of Brooklyn, Anne Connolly of Rutherford, and Christopher Connolly and his wife Patty of Newton, MA. Adored grandfather of Liam and Thomas. Dearest brother of Richard and the late Edward and Ann.
Mr. Connolly was born February 21, 1930 in Bronx, NY, and graduated from
Regis HS ’47 and Fordham University School of Education ’51.

A lifelong educator, Mr.Connolly retired from the NYC Board of Education after 35 years of service as a master teacher at George Washington HS. He also taught at Yeshiva Samson Raphael Hirsch HS and Paramus Catholic HS. Ray was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Victories RC Church in Harrington Park, having served as lector and as a member of the choir. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed spending time in his garden.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Harrington Park Ambulance Corps or the Alzheimers’ Association.

Ann M. Rappa, 78, of Harrington Park, passed away  on Monday, October 22, 2012.

Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.