Archives for May 2019

Francis E. Shepard “Gene”, 81, of Tavares, FL, formerly of Norwood, NJ passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Beloved husband of Delores. Loving father of James and wife Barbara, Mary Anne Shepard, Robert and wife Margaret and Kenneth and wife Cheryl.  Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Kevin, Brian, Sandy, Jason, Kaela and Kiera.  Dear brother of Ernie and Margaret Ann. He was predeceased by his first wife Joan and his brother Gerald.

Gene was a US Air Force veteran.  He was an active member of the Norwood Fire Department for 46 years. He worked at Remaco in Northvale for many years before retiring.

The family will receive friends on Saturday May 11, 2019 from 10 AM -12 Noon at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). Entombment of ashes will follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp., NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gene’s memory may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares, FL 32778.

www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Jeanette Bickel (nee Binaghi), 90, of Northvale, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William. Devoted mother of William III and wife Cynthia of Dumont, Debra Sansanelli and fiancé Christian of Ewing and the late Edward and his late wife Debra. Proud grandmother of Candice, Cheryl, Alexandra, Jennifer, Edward Michael and Giancarlo. Adored great-grandmother of Robbie, CJ, Hunter, Tristan and Madelina.

Jeanette was manager for Verde Insurance in Northvale for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter and a member of the Northvale Senior Center and the Golden Agers.

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 11 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Closter with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Monday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

www.pizzifuneralhome.com