Archives for September 2018

Anthony Louis, Anacleto, Raimondo DiPaola, 91, of Harrington Park, NJ, died peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Anthony was the beloved husband of the late Louise DiPaola to whom he was married for 50 years. Anthony was born in The Bronx in 1927. He and his loving wife, Louise, met and married at Mount Carmel Church in the Bronx and later moved their family of six to Rockland County, NY. Anthony was a Veteran WWII U S Army. A 1949 graduate of Manhattan College, Anthony worked for the State of New York, Insurance Department as a Senior Examiner and was able to enjoy retirement for close to 30 years. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his friends and family.

A loving father, Anthony is survived by his daughters, Susan Joyce, Frances DiPaola, Barbara Porter, Son-in-Law, John Porter and his son, Douglas DiPaola and Daughter-in-Law, Joanne DiPaola; and five grandchildren, with whom he shared a close and special relationship: Anthony and Francesca DiPaola, Elizabeth and John Fruhmann and Marisa and Scott Carrothers. A funeral Mass will be held at The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Norwood, NJ on Wednesday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation is Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Interment will follow at Saint Catharine’s Cemetery in Sea Girt, NJ where he will rest beside his wife, Louise.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts may be made in Anthony’s name to:

Homes for Veterans, https://www.homesforveterans.us/

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Corinne Elizabeth Massie (nee Goebel), 92, of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018.  She was the original Domestic Diva of the twentieth century . Mom’s revolving door was open to everyone. Her cooking skills were only surpassed by her ability to design and create distinctive christening gowns and suits for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mom was an avid reader and enjoyed travel with her husband. Her travel continued when Dad died and she had many more travel adventures with her friends and family. Mom taught her children to love and respect our country and our flag as her family had fought in every major war including the  American Revolution, The Civil War, WWI and WWII.

Mom’s only request was that she be buried in her sneakers so she could run to Daddy. Run Mom Run!!!

She is survived by her nine children, Charles Massie, Corinne McKenna, Frances and Raymond Darakjian, Angela Massie, Frank Massie, Christopher Massie, Marie and Carmine Colella, William “Billy Milano” Massie and Louise Massie. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Charles and Elizabeth Goebel (nee Matthesius), her husband Francis C. Massie and her sons John and Michael Massie.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 am at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday 4-8 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers contributions to a Veteran’s charity would be appreciated.

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Robert Saunders, 81, of Tappan, freed himself of his earthly limitations on Monday, August 13, 2018. Born on April 11, 1937, in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx, he married his love Sandra Edelstein on June 26, 1958. Bob and Sandi recently reached their 60^th anniversary and spent more than 50 happy years in their family home in Tappan, NY. Adored father of Sharyn Wander of Sugar Loaf, NY and Cynthia Flood and husband Terrence of Chester, NY, cherished grandfather of Heather, Vicki and Brianna, beloved son of the late Harry and Rose Saunders and dear brother of the late Bernice Lanse, he leaves behind nieces and nephews whom he held close to his heart.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Germany from 1956-1958. He was a self-employed businessman in Manhattan for his entire career. When not with family, he was most content competing on the golf course. Retirement found him happily as a ranger on Blue Hill Golf Course for many years.

He will be remembered for his commanding physique which embodied a sharp mind, quick wit, playful spirit and gentle, loving heart.

A service will be held for friends and family on Sunday, September 9, at 11:00am at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647.

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