Archives for December 2016

Eugene W. Low, 82, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Old Tappan, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou for 54 years. Loving father of Douglas and wife Laurie, Mark and wife Kelly and Jean Marie Reickman. Adored grandfather of Jenna Monid. Dearest brother of William Low and his wife Linda.

Gene was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a life member and Ex-Chief of the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department.

A memorial service will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gene’s memory may be made to the Old Tappan Fire Dept., 231 Old Tappan Rd., Old Tappan, NJ 07675.

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Michael V. Stiglianese, 87, of Closter, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Rosalie (nee Campanella). Devoted father of Susan Major of Ramsey and Nancy Kalmus and husband Robert of Port Washington, NY. Adored grandfather of Alexandra, Sabrina, Kimberly, Michael, Kristin and the late Kenneth. Dear brother of Dorothy D’Amelio of Scarsdale, NY.

Michael received his Bachelor and Master degrees at NYU, served in the United States Army and was Vice-President at Bankers Trust Company in NYC where he worked for over 30 years. He was a dedicated parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Closter. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Michael was also an avid fan of the Knicks and Jets.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Closter with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make donations in Michael’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

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Rosemarie Salvatore (nee Aria), 86, of Norwood, formerly of Tenafly, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Devoted mother of Francis Paul Salvatore, Jr. and wife Stella of Brick, Joseph Michael Salvatore and wife Diane of Tempe, AZ, Suzanne Neville and husband David of Tarboro, NC, Rosemarie Smith of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY and Michael Aria Salvatore of Norwood. Cherished grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Roberta Sorvino and husband William of Jersey City. Rosemarie was predeceased by her son, Paul Jerry Salvatore, daughter, Nancy Salvatore-Talian, brothers, Dr. Michael Aria and Joseph Aria and son-in-laws, Richard Smith and Stephen Talian.

Rosemarie worked for the American Seafood Company in Englewood Cliffs for 26 years.  Prior to that she worked at Dynamite Nobel in Rockleigh for many years. She cherished her family and enjoyed her trips to Atlantic City and playing Bingo.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make donations t0 the Kaplan Family Residence Hospice, 1 Sunrise Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550 or the Fisher House for Veterans, www.fisherhouse.org in memory of Rosemarie.

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Joseph Anthony Cerbasi,III, “BINGO”, 69, a life-long resident of Norwood, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Lippiello). Cherished father of Joseph IV and his wife Alaina and proud grandfather of Joseph Anthony V. Dearest brother of Philip and wife Joyce, Michael and partner Jennifer, Patricia Schwarz and husband Jack and Mary Cerbasi. Adored uncle of Brian Schwarz, Kate Cerbasi, Kim Schwarz, Jennifer Cerbasi, Audrie Cerbasi and David Duffy. Great-uncle of Amelia Plescia. Predeceased by parents Joseph Jr. and Audrey.

Bingo was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corp. He served in the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart and numerous other medals.  Before retiring he was a heavy equipment operator for IUOE Local 825 Operating Engineers. Bingo was a life member and ex-chief of the Norwood Volunteer Fire Department, a charter member of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club and belonged to the Norwood American Legion Post 272, the Marine Corp. League. and International Order of Redmen Half Moon Tribe 283, Northvale.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 3-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bingo’s memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, www.nj.wish.org, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 11 AM

St. Philip Neri RC Church

Grand Concourse, Bronx,NY

Interment Woodlawn Cemetery