Archives for November 2018

Louis P. Descul, 98, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (nee Spinelli). Loving father of Michael Descul of Northvale. Dearest brother of James, Angelo and the late Armando, Elizabeth, Theresa and Rosemary. Cherished uncle of many loving nieces and nephews.
Louis was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He worked for the US Postal Service in NYC, and later office-manager for Jersey City-based The Wilson Group for many years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 17 at 9AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Friday, November 16, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201) 767-3050.
In lieu of flowers donation to the Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org, would be greatly appreciated.
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Edith C. Buccellato (nee Baranello), 92, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Cherished mother of Andrea Saccento and husband Guy of Berkeley Heights, Carolyn Buccellato of Norwood, Peter Buccellato and wife Lisa of Glen Rock and the late Jo-Ann Smolinski. Adored grandmother of Michael (Cassy), Guy (Meaghan), Judy (Brian), Andrea (Lance), John, Jason (Amy), Ian, Benjamin (Shannon), Jenna (Kyle), Andrew, Louise and the late Edith (Robert). Loving great-grandmother of Dominic, Mikey, William, Ebony, Emilia, Rachael, Audrey, Katie, A.J., Benjamin, Jaidyn, L.J., Gia, Makaio and Ethan.

Dearest sister of the late Florence, Tessie, John, Joseph and Peter.

Edith was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from Allyn & Bacon Publishing Company in Rockleigh after working there for over 20 years. She had been a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale and was a member of the Northvale Senior Center.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 11 AM at St. Anthony’s Church with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations to Spectrum For Living, 210 Rivervale Road, Suite 3, River Vale, NJ 07675, would be greatly appreciated.

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Mildred J. Vero (nee Pellicano), 96, of Blauvelt, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Jack for 62 years. Cherished mother of Dr. Fedele Vero and wife Mary Beth of Blauvelt, Anna Vero of Tappan and Tony Vero and wife Bernadette of Palisades. Adored grandmother of Jack, Grace, Laura, Maria and Faith. Dearest sister of the late Mary, Dominick, Pasquale and Theresa.

Mildred was a devoted parishioner of St. Catharine of Alexandria RC Church in Blauvelt. Mildred loved children and was a teacher’s aide for the Orangetown School System for many years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 10 AM at St. Catharine’s Church with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mildred’s memory may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern NY, 450 W. Nyack Rd, W. Nyack, NY 10994.

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Nicholas Paul Pappas, 82, of Old Tappan, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018. Beloved husband of Carmela (nee DiPietro) for 60 years. Cherished father of Mark Pappas of Old Tappan, Nicole Cortright and husband Patrick of Orangeburg, NY and Kristine Karanikitas and husband Lukas of Northvale. Adored grandfather of Nicholas, Courtney, Alexander, Gavin and Lilly Anna. Dearest brother of the late John, Thomas and Eugene.

Nick was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Oradell, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the past President of the Republican Club of Old Tappan, a former councilman for the borough of Old Tappan, a Zoning Officer for the borough of Old Tappan and had been a member of the planning board of Old Tappan. In his youth he enjoyed being member of the Road Knights, a New York City Drag Racing Club and was known as the “Hotrod Greek”.

Nick owned many successful companies. The list includes Valley Paving Company, Soilcrete Company, Discount Tires of Paramus, United Sand and Aggregate Company, Automated Metering Company, NP Electric, Empire Stone Products, Video 4, three gas stations on route 17, and N & C Construction. Nick built more than 20 beautiful homes in Old Tappan.

He was known by family and friends as a gentleman who could accomplish anything he would set his mind to and would be there in a moment at any time if you needed help.  Everyone who was a part of his happy and full life remembers his jokes, quick wit and stories of his younger days. He always wanted to make you laugh.

A service will be held Wednesday at 11:30 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Donations in Nick’s memory may be made to Dr. Denise Faustman’s Type 1 Diabetes Research at FaustmanLab.org/Donate

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Arlene M. Sposa (nee Rube), 86, of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late William A. Sposa, Sr. Cherished mother of William A., Jr. and wife Candace of Norwood and Ellen Sposa-Morin and husband Jeffrey of Ashburn, VA. Adored grandmother of Emily and Kate. Dearest aunt of Jane Fallon and Clare Kaberle. Also survived by her dedicated caregiver Fendy as well as many loving family members and friends.

Arlene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Before raising her family she had worked in a law office in NYC.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Sunday 4-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Donations in Arlene’s memory may be made to the Norwood EMS, PO Box 8, Norwood, NJ 07648.

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