Archives for July 2018

Garland Clifford Bandy, Jr. “Jim”, 73, of Northvale and Norwood, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Jim was a proud US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an avid bowler, golfer and fisherman and as one friend commented, he will be fondly remembered as one of Northvale’s colorful characters.

He is survived by his loving children; Christina Atwood and husband Matt, Michael Brenner and wife Dawn, Shane Bandy and wife Roxanne, Leah Meskis and Matt Bandy. Beloved grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of two. Cherished brother of Lee Bandy and wife Pat, Donna Plescia and husband Anthony and the late Robert and his wife Joyce. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 21 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org in Jim’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

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Thomas Wright, 99, of Hillsdale, formerly of Palisades Park, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at home. Tom was born in Ridgefield, the son of Thomas C.Wright and Hilda Lustmann. He was a graduate of Leonia High School, class of 1935.  During World War II he served in the CB division of the Navy stationed in Virginia, California and eventually in the South Pacific where he constructed a base in the island of Manus. After the war, he was employed as an accountant by John Waldvogel in Ridgefield for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria (nee Speciale) of 71 years and is survived by his  sons, Mark T. and Keith D. and his wife, Anne, and two grandsons, Christian and his wife,  Jennifer and Matthew and his fiancee Adrienne as well as three great-grandchildren: Tyler Jameson, Riley Elizabeth, and John Thomas.  He is also survived by many devoted nieces and nephews.  Thomas loved music and played tenor saxophone for 91 years. He was an early member of the Palisades Park Fire Dept. Band from 1949 until about 1970. From the late 1930’s he played in various dance bands regularly until the 1980’s.  After then he volunteered to play at various nursing homes and rehabs, notably at the Jewish Home in Rockleigh and the Gallen Center.  He played 49 music engagements at the age of 98.

The family will celebrate his life and love of music in a memorial at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale on Saturday, July 14th  from 2PM- 5PM.   Donations in his memory will gratefully accepted by Swim-in for the Handicapped c/o Barbara A. Lightbody, 31 Margie Avenue, Cresskill, N.J.  07627-1507

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Patrick Corrigan, 90, and a 57 year resident of Closter, passed away peacefully on July 1. He was born May 10, 1928 to Patrick and Mary (nee Rafferty) Corrigan in Brooklyn, NY. He was married for 45 years to Margaret (nee Agans), who passed away in 2001. He is also predeceased by his daughter, Kathleen, his sister, Mary Mayers, and nephews James and Thomas Mayers.

Patrick is survived by his three children, daughter Patricia and husband Jeffrey Cummings of Arlington, VA, son Robert of Long Island City, NY, and daughter Jeanne and husband Richard Belden of Montvale, NJ. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Michael, Cody, and Jackson Cummings, Timothy and Jessica Belden, and nephew Patrick Mayers.

Patrick was raised in Brooklyn. He is a graduate of Bishop Loughlin and St. John’s University. The majority of his career was spent with the Ford Foundation, with whom he traveled the globe and where he retired after 34 years.

Pat was a devoted volunteer and was fueled by social activity. He was an active member of several organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, the Cornerstone Group, the Golden Ages, Closter Seniors, Mr. & Mrs. Club and LAFF (Life After the Ford Foundation). He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Closter.

He loved to travel and enjoyed sharing his adventures, as well as helping others plan their trips. He loved NYC, Broadway shows, casino trips, and storytelling. He was well known for his good company, bargain findings, driving directions, bad jokes, and generous cocktails. Patrick was a people lover and had an amazing network of comrades. He greatly cherished these friends and looked forward to his many weekly and monthly get-togethers. He always had kind words and a smile for both friends and strangers. His thoughtfulness touched many lives and he will be sorely missed.

Visitation will be at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale on Thursday 7/5 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.   A funeral mass will be on Friday 7/6 at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Church, 20 Legion Place, Closter. Burial to follow at Rockland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Knights of Columbus, Queen of Peace Council No. 3679, PO Box 116, Closter, NJ 07624

Cheers!

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