Archives for February 2018

Cecilia V. Rampolla, a lifelong resident of Northvale passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Beloved wife of Frank. Cherished mother of Lisa Bernardo and husband David of Oradell, Steven and wife Christine of East Brunswick and Michael and wife Courtney of Northvale. Adored nana of Ashley, Alex, Maria, Sofia and Joey. Dear sister of Theresa Governale, Samuel Amorosso, Charles Amorosso and the late Palma Andico, Laura Molinaro, Joseph Amorosso, Rocco Amorosso and Dominick Amorosso and sister-in-law of Stanley Molinaro, Barbara Amorosso, Joan Amorosso, Elaine Amorosso, Robert Rampolla, Ronald Rampolla and the late Val Andico, Lucille Amorosso, Edward Governale, and Yolanda Pastor. She is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

Ceil was above all a dedicated and devoted wife, mother and nana and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. She worked for MDR, LLC in West Orange for 15 years as an office manager.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 11:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Englewood Hospital Foundation Heel the Soul Program, 350 Engle St., Englewood, NJ 07631, www.englewoodhospitalfoundation.org.

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Thomas O. Weilbacker, age 87, of Northvale, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary, sons Thomas, Allan, Steven, and John, grandchildren Elaine, Allan Jr., Amanda, Emily, Steven Jr., Andrew, Rachel, Madeleine, and Christopher, and great-grandchildren Alexander, Jason, Allan III, Thomas, and Madalynn.

Tom is a Naval veteran of the Korean War who was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea onboard the USS Philippine Sea. Afterwards he worked at the Aerospace Division of Bendix Corporation for 35 years. He earned his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from Fairleigh Dickenson University.

Visiting hours are Monday, February 12 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). Interment will be Tuesday, February 13 at 11:00 AM at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus

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Anthony G. Gangeri, 89, of Norwood for 62 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Mildred. Devoted father of Ronald Gangeri, Joyce Cerbasi and husband Philip and Nancy Congiusti and husband Dominick, all of Norwood. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Gangeri, Marnie and Mike Zansitis, Kimberly Faustini, David and Tara Drucker, Kate Cerbasi, Jennifer and Branden Moran, Julie and Chris Krcmaric and Michael and Keri Congiusti. Adored great-grandfather of Steven Faustini, Amelia Plescia, Shane and Danica Zansitis, Dalia and Daxton Drucker and Emmeline Krcmaric. Dearest brother of Catherine Scaglione (deceased) and husband John, David Gangeri and wife Beverly, Rosalie DeSena and husband David and Arthur Gangeri and wife Beth.

Tony was first and foremost a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was the owner of Gangeri’s Garden Center and Power Equipment in Englewood for many years before retiring and founded the Bergen County Landscape Association. He also dedicated his life to community service. He was a councilman and police commissioner in Norwood in the 1980’s. Tony was a 60 year life member of the Norwood Volunteer Fire Company and was Fire Chief from 1973-74 and was a life member of the NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assoc. as well as the Interborough Mutual Aid Assoc. of which he was past president. In retirement, Tony was also a crossing guard for almost 10 years. He also belonged to Kiwanis International.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 & 6-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia), the Norwood Fire Company or Norwood EMS would be greatly appreciated.

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Mary C. Praysner, 69, of Westwood, formerly of Northvale, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Michael and wife Samantha and Joseph. Cherished grandmother of Tre and Kai. Dear sister of Regina, Clair, Edward and the late Catherine, Thomas and Raymond.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Tuesday 6-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

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