Archives for January 2023

Tammi Jo Pecoraro, 48, of Northvale, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was the proud and loving mother of Donald Burney, Nicholas Burney and Zoe Pecoraro. Cherished sister of Donnamarie Carlson and husband Chris, Maryann Van Orden and husband Ray and Irene McCarthy and husband Sean. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Tammi worked at Shop-Rite in Northvale for many years.  She loved animals and took up dog grooming but cherished time spent with her family most of all. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt and friend and will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at St. Raymond’s Cemetery, Bronx, NY.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a contribution to benefit Tammi’s daughter Zoe, in care of her brother, Donald Burney.

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Joseph Casella, 87, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Carmel (nee English). Cherished father of Carmel-Jean Schutte and husband Richard, Donna Polles, Stephanie Casella and Denise Boyle and husband Bill. Proud grandfather of Jennifer (Jason), Alexandria (Danny), Brittany (Dan), Christopher (Kaitlin), Zachary, Katie, Thomas (Kelly), Zoe, Joseph, Liam and Brendan. Adored great-grandfather of Tyler, Tristan, Tanner, Parker, Quinn, Carmel, Daniel, Maeve, Sean and Kevin. Dearest brother of the late Serafina Sore.

Joseph was a US Army Veteran. He retired from the Northvale DPW after 19 years of service. Prior to that he worked for Heat & Frost Insulators Local 12. Joe was an All-City shortstop at Columbus High School in the Bronx. He enjoyed the outdoors , hunting, and fishing but above all, his family was his life.

Visiting hours are Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 2-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.

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

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Richard B. Sposa “Rick”, 73, a lifelong resident of Norwood, NJ, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Beloved husband of Alice M. (nee Falk). Loving father of Rick and wife Erica of Northvale. Proud grandfather of Giuliana and Katelyn. Dearest brother of Ronald and his wife Joan and the late Roger. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Rick served his community for over 43 years on the Norwood Police Department rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed gardening, trains, classic cars and spending time at the cabin in Taberg, NY.

Visiting hours are Monday, January 16, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11 AM at the funeral home.

Those who wish may make a donation in Rick’s memory to the charity of their choice.

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Steven C. Vitale, 62, of Northvale, NJ, formerly of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Susan Rose Frederick-Vitale. Cherished son of Marjorie and the late Frank Vitale. Loving brother of Ellen Vitale and Frankie Vitale and his wife Catherine. Dear brother-in-law of Robert, Thomas, Debra and her son Matthew and the late James. Also survived by his beloved dog Tessa.

Steven was a project manager for Azzurro Media in Northvale for many years. An avid sports fan, he loved the NY Yankees, NY Jets, Michigan State and NASCAR and loved playing golf with friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Friday, January 13, 2023 from 3-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Steven’s memory may be made to Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, www.ahscares.org.

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Joseph Cantatore, 85, of Norwood, NJ, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born in Ruvo di Puglia, Italy, to the late Vincenza and Mauro Cantatore.  Beloved husband of 54 years of the late Addolorata “Ada”. Loving father of Vincenza Fitzmaurice and her husband Thomas of Orangeburg, NY, Maria Liggio and her husband Joseph of Suffern, NY and Mauro Cantatore and his wife Tara of Blauvelt, NY. Proud and loving grandfather of Joseph, Joseph Tyler, Julia, Leah, Bryan and Andrew. Cherished brother of Nicola and his wife Lena. Predeceased by brother Michael and sisters Teresa and Nunzia. Survived by in laws Paul Petrone, Vincent Soldano and his partner Maria, Joseph and Joann Soldano, Teresa Dell’Accio, Gino Soldano and Jan Soldano.

Joseph worked in the food industry for many years before retiring. He was a devoted family man above all. He also enjoyed gardening, cycling and soccer and was a member of soccer clubs in Norwood and Orangetown. He will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours are Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

Those who wish may donate in Joseph’s memory to their favorite charity.

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