Patricia A. Snyder(nee Goff) 81 of Norwood, on Friday, February 24, 2012.  Originally from Joliet, Illinois and then Teaneck, Pat was a kind and generous woman with many friends.

   The beloved wife of C. Bernard Snyder, cherished mother of Susan Clifford and her husband Michael, Craig Snyder and his wife Karen and Cynthia Snyder, adored Grammy of Kelly, Michael, Craig, Kristen, Kevin, Kaitlin and Ryan and dear great-grandmother of Reese and Patrick.  She is also survived by many cousins and friends.

   In addition to raising her children, Pat worked at the Teaneck Credit Union for many years.  She enjoyed ceramics, talking on the phone and sending care packages.  A mother and confidant to numerous people, her phone calls meant so much to so many.  She will be greatly missed.

   Funeral Mass will be Monday, 10am at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood, NJ.  Interment, George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. 

   Visiting Sunday 2 to 5pm at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue,Northvale.

   Memorial donations may be made to the Bergen County Animal Shelter, 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608.  

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   Paul A. Vilbig, Sr., 51, of Gardiner, NY, formerly of Blauvelt, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.  Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Pecoraro).  Devoted father of Paul Vilbig, Jr. and Lauren Vilbig and her fiancee Brian Mackey.  Dear brother of Catherine Garbarini, Charles Vilbig, Jeanne Vilbig, Frank Vilbig and the late John and Margaret.  Loving uncle of 14 nieces and nephews.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.  Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

   Barbara M. Cooke (nee MacLachlan), 88, of Southington, CT, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012.  Predeceased by her husband Charles Joseph Cooke.  Devoted mother of Charles and his wife Christine of Old Tappan, Richard of Ocala, FL, Wayne of Plantsville, CT, Robert of East Haddam, CT and Gary of Ocala, FL.  Dearest sister of Phyllis Chopus of West Palm Beach, FL.  Step-mother of Daniel Cooke.  She was the adored grandmother of of five and great-grandmother of five.  Funeral services were private. Arrangements by the Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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   Helen DiCola (nee Norman), 84, longtime resident of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, Feb 7th, 2012. Helen was predeceased by her husband of over 60 years, Charles and her son Jimmy. She is survived by son Chuck (wife Ulrike) of Hauppage, NY., Jimmy’s wife Rosanne of Old Tappan, NJ, daughter Patty of Tonawanda, NY and son Rich (wife Dianne) of Stony Point, NY. She was the sister of Ella Mae Livingston of Greensboro, NC and predeceased by brother James Norman and sister, Jeri Taylor both of NC. Helen was the wonderful and loving grandmother of James, Stephen, Tommy, Yolanda & Roseanne.

   Helen and Charles retired to Pinehurst, NC., in 1992 and enjoyed their golfing and retirement life.

   A Mass to celebrate her life will be on held on Sat., Feb. 11^th at 9:30am at St. Anthony’s, Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the American Stroke Association at www.strokeassocaition.org.

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   Frank A. Prodigo, 88, a lifelong resident of Closter, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  Beloved husband of Ines (nee Perez) for 23 years.  Devoted father of Richard “Skip” and his wife Kathy of Lincoln Park, Sandra Capasso and her husband Don of Harrington Park, and David and his wife Kelly of Dumont. Step-father of Carol Johnston of FL.  Adored grandfather of Denise, Lisa, Frank, Sherese, Stacey, Nicole, Nicholas, Jenna, Jordan and Billy and great-grandfather of eight.  Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Nino of Northvale, Janet and Ed Frohlich of Northvale, Loretta and Al Hermann of VA and Susan and Bill Essmann of Northvale.  Predeceased by his first wife Margaret, his sister Lucille “Toot” Amorosso and her husband Joseph, sister-in-law Phyllis  and daughter-in-law Beverly.    

   Frank was a draftsman for for Lederle Labs in Pearl River for over 42 years.  He was a Navy veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific.  He served the boro of Closter as a councilman and was the police commissioner.  Mr. Prodigo was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Closter and was Past Grand Knight.  He was also past president of the Round Table Club in Northvale and was a parishioner of St. Mary’s RC Church in Closter.

   Frank  enjoyed fishing and spending his summers in Manasquan.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Closter with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Sunday 1-3 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital at www.stjudes.org.

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   Aldo A. Iulo, 93, of Northvale since 1961, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.  Beloved husband of the late Domenica “Mae” Iulo.  Dear father of Dr. Aldo of Egg Harbor Twp, Paul and his girlfriend Barbara of Northvale, Daniel and his wife Carmen of Garfield, Patricia and her husband Edward of Northvale and the late Vito.  Loving grandfather of Lisa, David, Samantha, Corinne, Jonathan, Nicholas, Edward and Janine and great-grandfather of four.  Also survived by his daughter-in-law Michelle.

    Mr. Iulo was a WWII Army veteran.  He was a member of the Northvale Senior Center and Golden Agers.

   A Funeral Service will be held Friday 12 Noon at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Vsisiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

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    Shirley Bloyd (nee Schneider), 87, of Warren, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Roy.  Devoted mother of Ronald of Pomona and Valerie Cooper and her husband William of Piscataway.  Adored grandmother of Stacy and Ryan and great-grandmother of Alexandria and Michael.  Dear sister of Louise Sohlman of DE and Margaret Sucick of Old Tappan.   Also survived by her former daughter-in-law Suzanne Bloyd.

   Mrs. Bloyd was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church, a member of the Republican Club and was a Girl Scout Leader, all in Northvale.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s in Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.  Visiting hours are Thursday 5:30-7:30 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.

   Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (www.pdf.org) in Shirley’s memory.

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   Barbara J. La Rocca (nee Austin), 76, of Tappan, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  Beloved wife of Robert.  Devoted mother of Robert Joseph La Rocca of Queens and Amy Elizabeth La Rocca of Valley Cottage.   Loving sister of Robert Austin and his wife Elsa of Stony Point and the late Betty Hahn and her husband Lou of AZ.  Dearest aunt of Laurie  of West Nayck and Debbie Tompkins of AZ.

   A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 11:00 AM at the Central Presbyterian Church, 88 Hudson Ave, Haverstraw.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ.

   Memorial donations may be made to Friends In Deed at www.friendsindeed.org in Barbara’s memory.

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   Anthony N. Italiano, 83, of Northvale, formerly of Piermont, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012.  Beloved husband of Frances (nee Sartario).  Devoted grandfather of Nicole Italiano.  Dearest brother of Anna Berkheimer of Rio Ranch, NM, Louis of Nyack, and the late Angelina Italiano, Rose Cerbasi, Lucy Palmer, Joseph  Jr. and Michael.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

   Tony was a Korean War Army veteran.  Before retiring he was a supervisor for Federal Paperboard in Piermont for 57 years.  He later became a crossing guard in Northvale.  Mr. Italiano was a life member of the Northvale Volunteer Fire Department, the John M. Perry Post 1044 in Sparkill, and the Sons of Italy in Piermont.  He was a former member of the Piermont and Central Nyack Fire Departments.

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

   Memorial donations can be made to the Northvale Fire Dept. or the Northvale Ambulance Corps.

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   Eleanor M. Flavell (nee Meikle), 77, of Hallstead, PA, formerly of Kearny, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012.  Beloved wife of Herbert for 57 years.  Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen and Briant Bodrato of Northvale, Karen and Patrick Flavell-Boney of Northvale, Cynthia and the late John Demmer of Northvale, Michael Flavell and Robert Flavell, both of Hallstead, PA.  Cherished grandmother of Nicole and her husband Shawn, Meghan and her fiancee Michael, Shawn, Shane, Ashley, Jordan, Erin, Christopher and Jenna.  Adored great-grandmother of Andrew, Tyler and Shaelynn.  Dear sister of the late Robert Meikle.  Also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

   Mrs. Flavell was a proud past-president of the NJ State Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association of Letter Carriers.   She was a loving mother who opened up her home to many foster children.

   A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

   Memorial donations may be made to support foster and adoptive family services at www.fafsonline.org. 

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