Archives for April 2021

Ida E. Bajakian (nee Pacione), 92, of Bergenfield, passed away at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.  Devoted wife of the late Nishan. Beloved mother of Mark of San Diego, CA, Deborah and her husband Dean of Norwood, NJ and William and his wife Wendy of Norwood, NJ. Also, her son, Brian who died in infancy. Proud and loving grandmother of Nicholas and Tyler.  Dearest late sisters, Goldie Cancro and Gloria Shaw.  Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. 

In addition to being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Ida’s working career started by tailoring models’ clothing in NYC. Throughout life she continued to pursue her interest in women’s clothing at several stores in Bergenfield. 

Along with loving her family, Ida enjoyed making pizzelles for her two grandsons.

Ida was an active parishioner of St. John’s RC Church, of Bergenfield.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11 AM at St John’s Church, Bergenfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ida’s memory may be made to a soup kitchen of your choice.

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Our beloved “Jimmy” Jaime Cuellar was born on August 28, 1922 in Honduras, Central America, and ascended into heaven on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus, NJ. Upon his arrival to the United States of America, he joined the armed forces and established a 50-year longevity with them. He became a Merchant Marine, and that’s how he met his cherished wife when he travelled to Cuba. They arrived in the United States of America in 1960.  His last place of residency was Hillsdale, NJ.  He is survived by his cherished wife Helia R. Cuellar, and his daughters: Lourdes C. Salazar, Maria E. Cedeño, Inais Vazquez, and he was predeceased by his son, Carlos D. Cuellar in 1995. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather to eleven grandchildren, and sixteen greatgrandchildren. His love, compassion, and generosity will live in our hearts forever.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 75 N. Church Road, Sparta, NJ 07871.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

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Timothy Fitzpatrick, 51, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Riverdale, NY and Tappan, NY, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Cherished son of Margaret Fitzpatrick and her husband Patrick Dowling. He was predeceased by his father Thomas Fitzpatrick. Loving brother of Patrick Fitzpatrick and his wife Tara of Little Silver, NJ. Proud uncle of Michael, Meghan, Alana and Kevin. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visiting hours are Friday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:30 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly, NJ. The mass can be viewed through the church website, www.olshtappan.com, or through the link below:

https://olshtappan.com/

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tim’s memory may be made to Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue through the link below:

https://www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org/info/contact

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Joseph Gregory Fernandez, “Joe”, 23, of Old Tappan, NJ, was taken away from us suddenly on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Survived by his proud and loving parents, Joseph and Crystal Fernandez and sister Jennifer. Cherished grandson of Ruby Salerno (late Gregory) of Norwood, and Joseph E. Fernandez (late Joan). Beloved nephew of Jennifer Gilligan and husband Martin and Lesley Fernandez. Dear cousin of Brian and Bradley.

Joe was a graduate of Northern Valley Old Tappan High School and attended the University of Rhode Island before becoming an electrician and working for USIS in Pearl River, NY.

Joe was a funny, sincere, kind, and generous son, brother, and loyal friend. He especially loved time around a fire with family and friends. He will be terribly missed.

Those who feel comfortable are invited to pay their respects on Thursday from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Valley Program Foundation 200 Summit Street Norwood, NJ 07648. 

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Anne Negri (nee Ciuffo), 76, of Valley Cottage, NY, passed away at home on Friday, April 2, 2021. Beloved wife of Frank C. Negri. Devoted mother of Deborah Mazur and her late husband Michael of Congers, NY and Frank A. Negri and his wife Michelle of New City, NY. Proud grandmother of Michael, Anthony, Frank, Joseph and Thomas. Dearest sister of Mary Musto and Arthur Ciuffo.

Funeral services were private.

Those who wish may make a donation in Anne’s memory to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, www.komen.org.

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Annunziata Poggiogalle (nee Graziano) “Bella”, 89, of Northvale, NJ since 1955, passed away at home on Monday, March 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Devoted mother of Bettino and wife Christina of FL, Rosanna Piccinich and husband Umberto of Greenwood Lake, NY, Gianni and wife Patricia of Hillsdale, NJ, Felice of Northvale and Roberto of Northvale. Cherished grandmother of Celina, Brittany, John William, James Angelo and Umberto, Jr. Dearest sister of Joseph Graziano and wife Elisa of Old Tappan, NJ, Peter Graziano and late wife Maryanne of Haworth, NJ and the late Maria Giovanna DiRese and Gerdina Tullio.

Annunziata was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister devoted to caring for her family. She had also been a seamstress in Dumont, NJ for many years before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing at home and playing with her grandchildren too.

She wanted us to know we have all learned from her ways, and that we have respected her every wish and need. Heaven awaits her arrival, especially Angelo, our great father who had worked so diligently to see our mother’s wishes and needs fulfilled. They will all be waiting for her arrival at the table of our Lord, to eat fish, break bread, and drink wine, welcoming our mother, Annunziata Poggiogalle, who was the greatest mother we will ever know. Hugs and kisses, never enough in my family in heaven, never enough.

Visiting hours are Monday, April 5, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed through the livestream link below:

https://boxcast.tv/channel/annunziata-poggiogalle-nee-graziano-funeral-mass-335074

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, www.foundationforwomenscancer.org.

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David H. Layne, 72 of New Windsor, NY formerly of Jamaica, Queens peacefully passed away at home on April 28, 2020. He was survived by his loving wife, Maria Pippi-Layne and his beloved son, David H. Layne III. He was the proud grandfather of David IV and Zorianne. David was a devoted son, who lovingly cared for his parents, Ena and David all their lives.

David graduated from Norfolk State in VA in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

He worked for Pan American Airways in Rockleigh, NJ as a tariff specialist for most of his career. Pan Am gave him the opportunity to enjoy many trips to Germany, for Oktoberfest and the German Car show, as well as Japan and Hawaii.

His hobbies were bowling, biking, photography and working on his cars. After going to Germany for his “little car”, his 944, he joined the Porsche Club of North America.

He was always ready to travel with Maria whether it was domestic for work or to visit family and friends in Italy.

David was a parishioner at St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale, where he was warmly welcomed and felt at home. David’s faith was a major part of who he was.

He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s, 199 Walnut Street, Northvale, NJ 07647 and can be viewed through the livestream link below:

https://boxcast.tv/channel/david-layne-funeral-mass-826552

Those who wish may make a donation in David’s memory to St. Anthony’s Church.