Archives for February 2019

John E. Richardson, 93, of Piermont, NY, formerly of Montvale, NJ, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Beloved husband of Harriet (nee Lasting). Cherished father of Debra L. Richardson of Upper Grandview, NY and John E. Richardson, Jr. of Miami, FL. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Ada Richardson and his sister Lola Roberts and her husband Thomas. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

John was a US Army Veteran of WWII. He retired from the FDNY after 20 years of dedicated service. He had a passion for Real Estate and was successful at it for over 50 years.

John was a devoted husband and father and loved animals and being outdoors. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 10 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Gaetano Giordano, 63, of Blauvelt, NY, formerly of Sicily, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Alaimo). Devoted father of three daughters; Giovanna Williams and husband Brian, of Nanuet, Francesca Maniscalco and husband Salvatore, of Chantilly, VA and Dr. Stephanie Giordano and husband Lazar Nikolic, of NYC. Cherished son of Domenica and the late Francesco. Proud Nonno of Isabella, Sophia, Luca, Nathan, Marco, Brandon, Natasha and Austin. Dear brother of Maria Giordano and Sebastian. He is also survived by so many loving relatives and friends.

Gaetano immigrated to the United States from Castellammare del Golfo when he was 17 years old. There, he met the love of his life and they would marry and go on to build so much over their 46 years together. In their early 20’s, through hard work and a mastery of his craft, he created Panorama and turned it into a thriving jewelry manufacturing business in NYC.

Gaetano had a great love of the outdoors, which led him to a life of adventure and travel. He and his wife visited many places, climbed many mountains, walked many trails, rode many horses, and navigated many shores. Always together. No matter where their travels took them, simply being together was always their greatest passion.

He spent many days on his land, with his dog, creating and building. He saw possibility and opportunity when others couldn’t. He looked at a barren pasture and turned it into a family farm where countless memories were made and will continue to be made forever.

But perhaps the greatest thing he built was his family. He was a man of action and led by example. His girls learned life’s lessons by watching how he lived, with qualities like patience, a quiet generosity, forgiveness, and most of all, the importance of being together.

He will be honored and celebrated and missed by so many.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 11:30 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY, with entombment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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Joseph Michael Cerverizzo, 56, of Northvale, NJ, formerly of Howard Beach, NY, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019. Loving husband of Michelle C (nee Libertelli). Devoted father of Joseph Michael, Jr., Michael James and Christina Lynn. Cherished son of Joseph and Pietrina of Howard Beach. Dearest brother of Gerome and his wife Victoria of Florida and Christopher and his wife Leslie of Bellmore, NY. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Joe was an amazing dad with a huge heart and a quick smile. He was an iron worker for Local 580 in NY for many years. He will sorely missed by all who knew him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjudes.org.

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Geraldine Armetta (nee Gagliano), 88, of Sparkill, NY, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. Geraldine was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph son, Joseph, daughter Jean Ann Conway-Armetta and granddaughter Mallory Conway.

She is survived by her devoted sons, Anthony and fiancée Marisa Briggs of Pompton Lakes, NJ and Michael and wife Janet of Tappan, NY. Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Bryan, Jacob, Paul, Joseph and Alyssa. Adored great-grandmother of Alessia, Ariana and Luciana. Dear sister of the late Michael Gagliano.

Geraldine was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan and was a member of the Thorpe Village Senior Center.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 11 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Tappan. Interment will take place at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, Punta Gorda, FL. Visiting hours are Monday 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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