Archives for October 2012

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.

Howard F. Van Allen,  86, of Old Tappan, formerly of Hicksville and College Pt., NY, passed away at home on Sunday, October 21, 2012.   Beloved husband of the late Philomena (nee Swihura).  Loving father of Linda DeSimone of Old  Tappan, Margaret Van Allen-Clay and her husband Jesse of Cypress, TX, Lisa Patton and her husband George of Evans, GA, and Robline Swanson of Queen Creek, AZ.  Adored grandfather of John,  Jennifer, Jaime, Kelli, Joshua, Jessica, and the late Kristen.  Cherished great-grandfather of Chloe, Jenna, Dyanna, Avery, Emma, and Mia.  Dearest brother of Thomas Van Allen and Gertrude Commini.  Predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.

Mr. Van Allen was a US Army Veteran of WWII.  He was a cabinet maker before retiring.

Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale with a funeral service to be held in the evening.   Interment Thursday 11 AM at Long Island National Cemetery.

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Salvatore “Sonny” Puglia, of Northvale, passed away peacefully at the Brentwood in
Norwood, NJ on October 18, 2012.  He was born on July 4, 1927, in New York City and was a lifelong resident of Northvale, NJ.  He is survived by his loving wife of
54 years, Maddalena (Capozzoli), and devoted daughter Annette Herskowitz and
her husband Wayne.  He leaves behind three grandsons whom he adored – Brett, Erik, and Jason.  He was predeceased by his siblings Angelo, Nicholas, Louis, and Mary.

Sal was a proud World War II veteran serving in the United States Army Constabulary Forces in Germany from 1945-1947.  He was a founding member of the Northvale VFW Post 162 where he spent many years volunteering and enjoying the company of his friends and comrades.  Sal will be remembered for his smile, sense of humor, love of history and the Italian language, and the happiness he brought his family and everyone he touched.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan.  Visiting hours are Sunday 3-6 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.
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John J. Maschi, 90, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012.  Born October 17, 1922 to the late Paul and Catherine Maschi.  Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee D’Ercole).  Devoted father and father-in-law of John and Linda Maschi of CA, Sharon and Peter Anderson, Linda and Peter Daniele, and Tina Maschi, all of Norwood.  Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Laura,
Kevin, Anthony, Christopher, Johnathan, Michael, and Micah.  Predeceased by two sisters, Mary T. Giannotti and Santina Mooney, and three brothers, Joseph, Louis, and Charles.

John was a proud Veteran, having served with the 66^th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop in WWII.  He belonged to the American Legion in Norwood.  John retired from the Ford Motor Company in Mahwah after 43 years, and continued to work  at D’Ercole Farm in Norwood.

Besides his family, John will always be remembered for his love of the Yankees, Giants, and ice cream.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Sunday 2 PM at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood, 211 Summit St., Norwood. It will be followed by a luncheon at Colonial Inn which vegetarian food will also be served.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Norwood American Legion, 480 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648, or the North Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 (www.alz.org) , in John’s memory would be appreciated.

Eugene L. Nicolini, 90, of Northvale, formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away at home on Monday, October 8, 2012.  Dear husband of the late Genevieve (nee Brutkowski).

A World War II Veteran, he served in the US Army as a Corporal in the European Theater.  He was a former employee of NYC Transit (MABSTOA) as a dispatcher.  Eugene was a member of the Fraternal Order of Red Men, Half Moon Tribe 283 in Northvale for many years.

Devoted father of Lorraine Nicolini of Northvale.  Cherished grandfather of Christine Whitlock of Boston, MA and Michael Whitlock of Northvale.  Dear brother of Arthur and his wife Frances of Katonah, NY.  Predeceased by his twin brother Lino and brother Alfred.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.  Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.
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Joseph C. Bozdech, 75, of Norwood passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012.  Beloved husband of Lillian (nee Stubits).Loving father and father-in-law of Gregory and Lori of League City, TX, MaryLee and Michael McGoorty of New City, Mark and
Lisa of Mahwah, and Jody and Peter Calabrese of Congers. Adored grandfather of
Ashley, Joseph, Jillian, Michael, Peter J., and Thomas. Dear brother of Walter
Bozdech and Frieda Ginsburg.  Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

Joseph retired from the Sheet Metal Union Local 28 after 57 years of service, and was devoted to his next fulltime job as “Papa”. Throughout his life he was involved
in many organizations. He was a Lifetime Member of the Norwood Fire Department,
President of the Norwood Board of Health, Coach for the Norwood Little League,
President of the Parents Guild at Immaculate Conception School, Member of the
Holy Name Society at Immaculate Conception Church and served as an Usher, Coach
of the Motorcross Bicycle Racing Team, Member of the Norwood American Legion,
involved in the Knights of Columbus and volunteered teaching children at
Elmwood School. Joseph was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He will be missed by all who were touched by him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 12 Noon at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood.  Visiting hours are Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.

Those who wish may make donations to Immaculate Conception Church, 211 Summit Street, Norwood, NJ 07648.

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Laurabelle Reutlinger, 87, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late William E.  Cherished mother of Frederick of
Northvale.  Dearest sister of Glendora Rovere of Toms River, Dorothy Christian of Story City, IO, and the late George.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday 10:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  Interment to follow at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northvale Senior Center, 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647, would be appreciated.

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John P. Lyons, 76, of Northvale, on Thursday, October 4, 2012.  Beloved husband of
Lorraine.  Loving father of Kathy DeTemple and her husband Tiny of Newburgh, Jay Lyons and his wife Cathy of Harrington Park, and Michael Lyons and his wife Laura of Harrington Park.  Dear brother of Austin and Ed.  Adored grandfather of Skye, Lexy, JT, Garrett, Kylie, and Kayce.

John was a US Navy veteran of Vietnam.  Before retiring, he
was a union agent for the UFCW.

A funeral service will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Friday 5-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at www.wish.org
would be appreciated.

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Judy Wertalik (nee Dobish), 82, of Norwood, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Edward J.  Loving mother of Robert Wertalik and his wife Laurie of Washington Twp., and Kathryn Wertalik of Nanuet, NY.  Adored grandmother of Nicole and her husband Jordan, Danica, Alena, Brianna, and Michael. Cherished great-grandmother of Carina. Dearest sister of Dr. Stephen Dobish of Cliffside Park.  Predeceased by five brothers and five sisters.

Judy was a devoted parishioner of Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood,  and was a member of the Norwood Senior Center.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
Visiting hours are Monday 4-7 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home,
120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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