Archives for December 2018

Casper T. “Bud” Will, of Tappan, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. Born October 11th 1929 in Yonkers, NY. Retired executive of CIGNA Special Risk Facilities Inc. Attended St. Denis parochial school, Manhattan Prep, and New York University.He was predeceased by his wife, Helen (née Manix). He is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane Fick (Bob), Joanne Ciriello (Peter), Patricia Boyer (Steve), and Denise Pawlowski (Alex). He is succeeded by his eight grandchildren, Colleen, Kaitlin, Thomas, Kerri Anne, Matthew, Meghan, Jack and Daniel. Bud was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was active in community affairs serving as adjutant and financial officer of the John M. Perry Post American Legion and as president of Palisades Swim Club. He was also an active parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, serving in the capacity of lector, president of the men’s club, member of the pastoral parish counsel under Fr. Dale and Fr. Dwyer, and trustee.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Yonkers. Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).Those who wish may make donations in Bud’s memory may to the John M. Perry Post 1044, PO Box 311, Sparkill, NY 10976.www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Theodore Michael Saydah “Ted,” 93, of Closter, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Joyce (née Ontra). Devoted family man and cherished father of Gerard and wife Judy of Middletown, JoAnne Therese of Norwood, Jenifer Saydah and fiancé Kevin McGovern of Norwood, and Jill Marie Ross and husband George of Northvale. Adored grandfather of Erica Joyce DiMarzo and husband Rob, Michelle Saydah, Mary Gabrielle Saydah, Theo Saydah, and James Saydah. Dearest brother of Eleanor Sahadi of Demarest and the late Jim and George. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.Ted was a proud US Navy veteran of WWII, earning the American Theatre and Victory Medals. Educated at Trinity College and School of Visual Arts, he went on to a career as an Art Director in NYC before working for The Record newspaper as a manager where he retired from. Ted was very involved in local and county politics and was a Bergen County Committeeman for several years. He was an active parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Closter, was a lector, and along with his wife Joyce, taught CCD for many years. He loved sports and was an avid fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers, NY Mets, NY Giants, and NJ Devils. Ted also was a self-taught musician earning first-chair trombone in the Fort Hamilton HS band.Visiting hours will be Tuesday 11 AM to 1 PM, at which time a funeral service will be held at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. A charity close to Ted’s heart is the NJ Rett Syndrome Association. Donations in Ted’s memory may be made to NJRSA, www.njrsa.org. www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Joseph W. Vitale, 67, of Norwood, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Amelia (nee Gimino). Proud father of Samantha and the late Anthony. Loving brother of Theresa Smith and her husband Fred and the late Rose Brickwood. He is also survived by many other cherished family members and dear friends.

Joe was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. A devoted husband and father, Joe will be remembered for his love of family and friends, his passion for antique cars and his dedicated work ethic. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 1:30 PM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Friday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Stand Up To Cancer at www.standuptocancer.org.

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Erika L. Wittrock (nee Loerz, 76, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, formerly of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Beloved wife of Norbert. Devoted mother of Jonny and wife Amy of Chester, NY and Chris and wife Jennifer of Park Ridge, NJ. Adored grandmother of Sebastian, Brandon, Clara, Emma, Charlotte and Brooks. Dearest sister of Gretel Bunz and Walter Loerz and his wife Christl.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4-7 PM.

Those who wish may make donations in Erika’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Victoria Amanda Papalambros, 20, of Tappan, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Cherished daughter of George and Carol Papalambros. Loving sister of Christina, Kaitlynn and Alexander. Adored granddaughter of Angelo and Katey Papalambros and the late George and Florence Daher. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is also survived by her beloved cat Porsche.

Victoria’s smile illuminated a room.   Her laugh echoed. She was compassionate, loving and sympathetic to all people she encountered.   She loved children and would take the time to play and read to them. She will be one soul that will be sorely missed by many.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050) with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-9 PM.

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Hendra Wargo (nee Siegel), of Port Jervis, NY, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late John G. “Jack” Wargo.  Cherished mother of Lisa Mirakaj and her husband Matt of Tappan and Dawn Palazzo and her husband Michael of Port Jervis, NY.  Adored grandmother of Maria, Anthony, Angela, Jill, Diana, Michael and Mandee and great-grandmother of Logan, Kaylee, Aria, Victoria, Sophia and Mandelin.

Hendra always lived life on her own terms as a truly unique individual. She deeply treasured her journeys aboard her houseboat on the Hudson River for many years. She is now set free to join her husband for new adventures upon the river. As Hendra would say, “Take it from me, I know these things.”

Visiting hours will be Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Rabbi led memorial service will be at 1:30pm at Pizzi Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations dedicated in Hendra’s memory may be made to https://www.stjude.org/give.html 

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