Archives for November 2017

NORTHVALE, NJ- Elizabeth Pustina was born on September 29, 1965 in Diber, Macedonia to Bardhyl and Azemina Pustina.  She died Wednesday, November 29, 2017.  Elizabeth was a hair colorist and made many friends along her journey.  She was a proud Mother who lovingly cared for her family.  She is survived by her parents, Bardhyl and Azemina; her three siblings, Diane Pustina, Teuta Pustina Alajbegu, and Genci Pustina; her children Artesa Lleshi, Arbenora Lleshi, Kreshnik Lleshi, and Arjeta Lleshi.  Visitation from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Pizzi Funeral Home, Paris Avenue, November 30, 2017. Funeral Service on December 1, 2017 at 10  am.  Burial at Maple Grove Cemetery in Kew Gardens, Queens, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Elizabeth Lleshi.

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Dorothy Claire Walker (nee Stiteler), 83, of Northvale, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 27, 2017.

Claire was the beloved wife of Robert F. Walker for more than 60 years, and she leaves a legacy of love and devotion to him, her family and friends.  She was the cherished mother of Karen Nolan of Fairport, NY, Wendy Mattner and husband Jeffrey of Martinsville, IN, Jeffrey Walker and wife Diane of Harrington Park and Jacqueline Walker of Park Ridge. She was also the adored grandmother of Melissa, Allyson, Kimberly, Claudia, Michele, Caitlin, Emily and Brian and great-grandmother of Brogan, Elliot, Kinlee, Adrienne, Sydney, Chloe, Judah and Asher. She was predeceased by her sisters Laurene Pierce and Betty Kuhn and her son-in-law, Richard Nolan.

Claire started her professional life as a teacher in Suffern, NY. After raising her children she worked at Optyl in Norwood and then the Langerman Eye Institute in Orangeburg, NY. She was a very active member of the Tappan Reformed Church in Tappan, NY for many years.

May Claire’s vibrant and joyful spirit, love for others and life itself, generosity, and sense of humor live on through all the lives that she touched.  She will be deeply missed by so many.

Visiting hours are Sunday 1-4 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Service will be held at 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Tappan Reformed Church in Tappan, NY.

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Nicholas Camenares of Pearl River, aged 93, passed away on November 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 65 years June (nee Vespoli), children Karen Azcuy (husband Dennis) of Tappan and Kevin Camenares of Arlington, VA, and grandchildren Derek (wife Jessilyn), Evan and Victoria.  He also leaves behind two brothers, Peter and George.

Nicholas was a US Navy Veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific theater. He was active in several veterans organizations, and was an Amateur Radio Operator (W2PAV) for many years. He was a lifelong member of the Masons (AGDS Lodge), and more recently, the Montebello Senior Center in Suffern. He was also a founding member of Saints Helen & Constantine Greek Orthodox Church in West Nyack.

Funeral services were held privately.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale

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John S. Gugger, 99, of Park Ridge, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife Gloria (nee Dankert), cherished daughter Barbara DiStase and siblings, Marion, Earl, Robert and Betty Jane. John is survived by his grandchildren, Stephanie Beckedorff and husband Thomas Sr. and John DiStase and wife Sharon, great-grandchildren, Sydney, Thomas Jr., Max, Alexandra and Issabella, son-in-law, Raymond DiStase, and sister, Florence Torregrossa.

John was a WWII Veteran of US Army and served in the US, Iceland and the Philippines. A carpenter, he was a partner of John Richard Construction in Hillsdale for many years. He was a life member of the Park Ridge Elks and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. In retirement he enjoyed his job at the Bergen County Golf Course in Rockleigh and playing golf with his many dear friends.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visitation is Sunday 1-4 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Fisher House Foundation for Military Families, www.fisherhouse.org.

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ALPHONSO H. YOUNG, SR., (86) peacefully passed away at 7pm, on Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Alphonso, better known by all as Pete was the youngest male child born to Fess and Flora (Taylor) Young on June 22, 1931, in Shelby, NC.

He grew up in a very large household, being one of 14 children where his father and all his brothers were master Craftsmen and Builders. Pete had a genius IQ and had the ability to construct almost anything. He served in the US Air Force and was stationed at Rhein-Main Air Force Base in Germany where he entertained the troops as a baseball and basketball player. At the end of his military service he moved to Englewood, NJ where he worked for a brief period with his brothers Floyd and Jimmy Young. He was employed shortly thereafter by Lowe Paper Company in Ridgefield, NJ where he worked as a Chemist and formulated color that went on paper products. He was instrumental in developing the yellow that went on the Kodak film packaging and the pink that went on Oil of Olay products. During his employment with Lowe Paper Company he was involved in an industrial accident in February 1955 where he lost both of his arms. During his rehabilitation at Kessler Institute in East Orange, NJ he met and subsequently married his next-door neighbor, Barbara Earl. They were married on January 7, 1956. Two children were born from this union…a son, Alphonso H. Young, Jr and a daughter, Adrienne R. Young. This marriage ended in October, 2002, and they have remained friends over the years since their divorce.

Over the last ten years Pete suffered from renal disease and valiantly went to dialysis three times a week. He ultimately lost his battle with Alzheimers and passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at The Bergen County Healthcare Center in Rockleigh, NJ.

Pete is survived by two sisters; Naomi Coates of Detroit, MI, Ruby Cline (Tal) of Shelby, NC, a beloved ex-wife Barbara Williams (George) of Warrenton, GA, a son Alphonso Young, Jr. (Carol) of Closter, NJ, a daughter Adrienne (Howard) of Ramsey, NJ. Eight grandchildren, Jason Allen (Angela), Dallas, TX, Alyson Specht (Gary), Wallkill, NY, Kimberly Respeto (Sean), Houston, TX, John Young, Closter, NJ, Andrew Allen (Jennifer), Washington, NJ, Nataly Young, Alex Young and Haley Young of Closter, NJ. Eleven great-children, Emma and Asher Allen of Dallas, TX, Gary Specht III and Deanna Specht of Wallkill, NY, Maya Respeto, Ava Respeto and Tyler Respeto of Houston, TX, Andrew John Young, Ringwood, NJ, Amelia Groschel of Bergenfield, NJ and Greyson and Kingston Allen of Washington, NJ and a myriad of nieces, nephews and friends.

Kathleen Rosenkranz (nee Smith), 92, of Northvale, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Joseph Rosenkranz. Loving mother of Patricia Rosenkranz-Levins and husband Kenneth of Tenafly and Kathleen Rosenkranz-Radcliffe and husband James of Woodcliff Lake. Adored grandmother of Virginia and Anthony. Predeceased by six brothers and a sister.

Kathleen was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church and was a member of the Rosary Society as well as the Northvale Senior Center and Golden Agers. Kathleen was a supervisor for AT&T prior to raising her children. Afterwards she became a teacher’s aide, working for Bergen County Special Services.

A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday November 29 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Tuesday November 28 from 3-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org or Our Lady of Mount Carmel Medical Mission, 10 County Rd., Tenafly, NJ 07670 would be greatly appreciated.

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John S. Rizzo, 72, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Beloved husband of Winifred (née Moncalieri). Loving father of Tracie Block, April Stevenson, Aaron Rizzo, John Rizzo and the late Richard Block. Adored grandfather of Kaila, Faythe, Kennedy, Keely, Emily and Samuel and great-grandfather of Bristol Lynn. John is the dearest brother of Samuel, Phillip, the late William Rizzo and Maryann White.

John is a US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. Photography was one of his first passions which led to a career as a photo processing technician. His greatest passion however, was spending time with his family whom he was surrounded by at the time of his passing.

Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM . A funeral service will be held Tuesday 10:00 am at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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