Archives for February 2023

Hneineh Madkour, 93, of Saddle Brook, NJ, formerly of Weehawken, NJ and Bethel, CT, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in Beirut, Lebanon, the daughter of Yousef and Saide Abou Samra.

Beloved wife of the late Najeeb “James” Madkour. Devoted mother of Samir Madkour and his wife Violette, Antoine and his wife Rose, Sabah and her late husband Sami Chammas, Kamil Madkour and his wife Diane, Ghassan and his wife Nicole and the late Ibrahim Madkour. Cherished grandmother of Rima, Raymonda, Jack, Samir, Sarah, Sandra, Steven, Alijah, Nadia, Cale, Preston, Lincoln and great-grandmother of Sasha, Christoper, Alexandra, Madelyn, Giuliana, Nicholas, Crystal, Danielle, Mia, Azzat, Noah, Zayn and Mazin.  

She had a passion for all things to do with cooking and feeding her loved ones. Nothing made her happier than gathering with her beloved family and friends, all of whom will miss her zest for life dearly.

The family will gather at St. Anthony Maronite Church, 17 Granville Ave, Danbury, CT on Saturday at 9 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM. Interment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury, CT.

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Catherine Bertoli, 81, of West Harrison, New York, abruptly passed away on the 22nd of February 2023 from complications with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Bertoli Sr. of 59 years, her treasured children, Richard Bertoli Jr., Karen Bertoli and Melissa Bertoli, supportive daughter in law Jessica Kesselman, most-cherished grandchildren, Emilia, Charlie and Stella Bertoli and adoring grand dogs Poppy and Willa.
Catherine “Cathy” was full of life, fun, loving, beautiful always, and an extremely generous woman. She had a heart of gold and loved her family, friends, sports, reading, travelling, laughing, dining, and making everyone around her feel special, from the local letter carrier to the city mayor.
Cathy was a member of the Westchester Country Club for over 3 decades where she enjoyed Tennis, Golf, playing cards and socializing with beloved friends.
She will be greatly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery.

Eion Douglas (Doug) Andrews, 76, a  long time resident of Northvale NJ passed away on February 18, 2023 following a long illness. Doug was predeceased by his mother Gloria Jean Andrews and father Eion Norbert Andrews. He is survived by his sister Charla Anne Andrews and her husband Dr. Richard Koup of Washington, DC. A graduate of Old Tappan Regional High School, Doug served in the Air Force. He spent many years working in advertising and telecommunications support, most recently at Becton Dickinson. An automotive buff, Doug restored a number of classic British sports cars and amassed a large collection of model planes and cars. After retiring he did freelance technical writing and enjoyed dabbling in self-published fiction. He was a beloved brother, a sincere and caring friend and he will be missed. The family will observe a private service but donations to a local animal shelter or charity would be a lovely way to honor Doug. 

Maryann Barzelatto (nee McNulty), 82, of Tenafly, NJ, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family. Beloved wife of the late Edo Barzelatto. Devoted mother of Anthony and his wife Barbara, Jodi Barzelatto, Michelle Mulliken and her husband John and Christopher and his wife Nada. Known as “Mammy”, she was the proud grandmother of Katie (Kevin), Joseph (Lauren), Daniel, Hayley, Bobby, Lily, Mia and Tyler. Loving great-grandma of Edo, Clara, Anthony and Jack. Dearest sister of the late Daniel McNulty.

Maryann was a preschool teacher at Tenafly Presbyterian Nursery School for over 30 years where countless children will fondly remember her as “Miss Maryann”. She was also an active parishioner of St. Therese Church in Cresskill. Maryann was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours are Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 24, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Therese RC Church, Cresskill with entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Maryann’s memory may be made to the Office of Concern Food Pantry at St. Cecelia’s, 55 W. Demarest Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631.

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Harriet Richardson (nee Lasting), 92, of Piermont, NY, formerly of Montvale, NJ, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John E. Richardson. Cherished mother of Debra L. Richardson of Upper Grandview, NY and John E. Richardson, Jr. of Miami, FL. She was predeceased by herparents, Vladimir and Antonia Lasting and her sister Vivian Seidel. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

Harriet was a devoted wife and mother and loved animals and all of her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Visiting hours are Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Service will be held at 12 PM at the funeral home with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Donations in lieu of flowers in Harriet’s memory may be made to the ASPCA, www.aspca.org.

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Patti Walter (Carr), 55, of Blauvelt, NY, known for her endless generosity and love for her friends and family, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 13, 2023.  

Patti was born in Bronxville, NY and grew up in Blauvelt, graduating from Tappan Zee High School in 1985. Patti was an extremely hard working woman. She spent 32 years at Metlife and most recently in food service with the South Orangetown School District. 

When she wasn’t working, Patti tirelessly cared for the loves of her life, her husband Richie and children, Aimee, Hannah and Jake and Aimee’s son Jaxon, born in 2021. She adored each day with her Jax and he loved his Mum. Patti had endless energy and loved to cook for her family. There was never a bad meal at the Walter house. 

Patti leaves behind her husband, Richard Walter, her three beautiful children, Aimee, Hannah and Jake and her grandson Jaxon; her sister and sidekick Cathy Morales and her husband Tommy; her brother, Robert Carr and his wife Suzanne; beloved nieces and nephews and  countless dear, treasured friends. Patti will also be missed by her beautiful puppies, Chloe and Titan. 

Patti is predeceased by her father, Robert Carr, her mother, Anne Carr, and her brother Kevin Carr. 

Visiting hours will be held at Pizzi Funeral home on Friday, February 17th from 4-7pm. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18th at 11am at St. Catharines, 523 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the fund set up to support Patti’s family now and in the future. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-patti-walter

Robert Charles Conway, “Bob”, 82, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Hillsboro Beach, FL, Tappan, NY and Bronx, NY, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. He was survived by his former spouse, Jenny Conway and their three sons; Robert of Nyack, Kenneth and his wife Jennifer Wendell of Miller Place, NY and Paul and his wife Eleanor of Blauvelt, NY. Proud grandfather of Isabelle, Jake, Averie, Brody, Aidan, Desiree, Luke and Harry. Dearest brother of the late Jerome and Richard.

Bob was a bus driver and then Deputy Superintendent at MTA NYCTA for many years. After retiring he enjoyed living on the beach in Hillsboro Beach, FL and taking cruises to exotic places. He loved his cars like no other, typically getting a new one every few years so he can have that new car smell. His honesty and good nature will forever be admired. He loved his children and grandchildren, who in turn loved him as much. He had many friends and enjoyed his daily trips next door for dinner at the Embassy Suites. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are Friday, February 24, 2023 from 5-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association would be greatly appreciated.

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Marilyn Abrahamsen died peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Closter, New Jersey.

The visitation and funeral service will be held on Friday February,17, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, NJ, with the burial to follow at Rockland Cemetery.

She was born Marilyn Heins with her twin brother Melvin Heins on November 7, 1932 in Galena, Illinois. She graduated high school in 1950 and worked in the county clerk’s office and then the county department of health.

In 1955, she moved to Los Angeles, where she worked at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She met her future husband, Robert Abrahamsen and they were married in Los Angeles and honeymooned on Catalina Island. She loved California, but grew to love New Jersey, the home of her husband.

They made their home in Northvale, where they raised two daughters, Patricia and Gale.

An accomplished bowler, Marilyn was a member of the Monday night bowling league in Northvale. She loved reading and served on the book selection committee of the Northvale Public Library. A favorite weekly pastime of hers was doing the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. She was a dedicated fan of the NY Giants—so dedicated in fact, that she would send lengthy letters to the team’s coach each week!

She worked for over 2 decades in the Northvale Public School System, first in the library at the Middle School, then in the main office as secretary to the Principal.

Marilyn loved animals and her last pet was a wonderful if undisciplined cocker spaniel named Bobby. She also enjoyed gardening, jigsaw puzzles, and maple walnut ice cream. One infuriating habit she had was to always read the last page of a detective novel first.

She is survived by her sister, Janet Connor, her sister in law Jean Heins, her daughter Patricia Abrahamsen and husband Mark Crisafulli, her daughter Gale Jurasek and husband John, and her grandson John Robert Jurasek.

Donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House.

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Anthony F. Rosa, 89, of Dumont, NJ, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father and father-in-law of Frank and late wife Liz, Michael and wife Geraldine, Maryellen and Ann Virginia “Ginger” Tully and husband Kevin. Proud grandfather of Kaitlyn, Kyle, Jenna and Ryan. Dearest brother of the late William.

Tony was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a successful advertising salesman for Petersen Publishing in Los Angeles, CA for many years. Tony was a dedicated member of the Dumont Ambulance Corps and was a past-president and enjoyed being a member of Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, NY.

Funeral services will be private. www.pizzifuneralhome.com

Rosemary “Rosie” Ward, 80, of Haworth passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 7th, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late William Charles Ward. Loving mother of William Michael Ward and his wife Heather Nottingham and Christine Ward-Diaz and her husband Oscar Diaz. Cherished grandmother of Erica Diaz and Alexis Diaz. Dearest sister of the late Charles Smyth. 

Rosie was well known for her kind heart, her positive attitude, her sense of humor, and her incredible selflessness and inclination to always put others needs before her own.  She was a dedicated systems analyst at Pascack Valley Hospital for over twenty years where she met the work friends that became like family to her. She cherished her friends and enjoyed meeting and talking to new people wherever she went.  It could be said that she never met a stranger.

She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church and had tremendous faith, watching mass online throughout COVID and even up until her last week on earth.  In the years to come, we will all draw inspiration from Rosie’s wonderful example of humor, faith, grit, and eternal positivity.

Visitation is Monday, February 13, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 102 Park Street, Haworth with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. www.pizzifuneralhome.com