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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   Alma A. Brasile (nee Barbero), 68, of West Milford, NJ, formerly of Tappan, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Devoted mother of Joseph and his wife Anne of Glenshaw, PA, Theresa Brasile and her husband Thomas Imperato of Pelham Manor, Louise Feuerstack and her husband Edward of Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ and Frank and his partner Ric Brewer of Seattle, WA.  Adored grandmother of Kurt, Cassie, Kendall, Kaylie, Allison, Christopher, Olivia and Sofia.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill.  Visiting hours are Thursday 6-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Donations may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation at www.ucp.org in Alma’s memory.

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   Jessica Rodriguez, 23, of Tappan, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012.  Cherished daughter of Bernard and Marjorie Rodriguez of Tappan.  Adored granddaughter of Bernardo and Isolina Rodriguez of Bronx and Gilberto and Ofelia of Tappan.  Loving girlfriend of Tyler Perrillo.  Jessica will also be dearly missed by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

   Jessica was a graduate of Tappan Zee High School and SUNY Oneonta with a BS in Biochemistry, intending to further her education in medicine.  She will be remembered as a happy, generous, adventurous free spirit, who loved life, family and friends.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers donations in Jessica’s memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org.

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   Mildred C. Prisco,  88, of Bergenfield, formerly of Dumont, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.  Predeceased by her husband Donald E. Mehegan.  Loving mother of Dorothy Dragwo and her husband Walter, Thomas E. Mehegan and the late Marion Finley.  Adored grandmother of Jody Finley, Deborah Gitto, Karen Cardamone, Lorraine Dragwo and great-grandmother of Isabella, Caterina, Alexa, Lilliana, Allesandra and Nicholas.  Dear sister of Joseph, William and Jean Rude.

   Mrs. Prisco was a member Dumont Hook and Ladder #2 Ladies Auxillary.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Friday 4-7 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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   Joseph John Patten, 85, of Tappan, passed away at home on Sunday, April 22, 2012.  Beloved husband of Emily T. (nee Maio).  Loving father of Joseph W. Patten of Wallkill and Bernadette Gaglione and her husband Joseph of Orangeburg.  Cherished grandfather of Joseph and Michael.  Dearest brother of Edward Patten of Elmira and the late John and Mary.

   Mr. Patten was a proud Navy veteran of WWII.  After retiring from the meat packing union, he worked six years for the Clarkstown Central School District. 

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Loescher Veterans Cemetery, New Hempstead.  Visiting hours are Thursday 6-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. 

   Memorial donations may be made to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Ln, New City, NY 10956.

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   James P. Sotiropoulos, 87, a longtime Northvale resident, died on Thursday, April 19, 2012.  Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Andreopoulos)  and  devoted father of Peter of Northvale and Theodora Sotiropoulos  of Mahwah.  He was District Sales Manager for GATX  in New York City.  He was a longtime parish member and former council treasurer of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in  Nyack,NY.

A  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 10 AM at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, One Marycrest  Road, West Nyack, NY.  Visiting hours are Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Anthony R. Pizzi  Funeral  Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale,  (201-767-3050).  Those who wish may contribute to the Northvale  Ambulance  Corps.,  196 Firenze Street, Northvale, NJ.