Dorothy “Dotty” Simpson (née Lowell) of Harrington Park, formerly of River Vale, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 17, 2026.
Predeceased by her parents, Raymond H. and Dorothy Ostrom Lowell; her brother, Raymond H. Lowell, Jr.; and her beloved husband of over 70 years, Thomas H. Simpson, Dotty is survived by her sister, Joan Varecka; and her brother, William Lowell and his wife, Susan, all of Rockledge, Florida. She is also survived by her loving children, Thomas E. Simpson and his wife, Marilyn, of Harrington Park; Kathleen Rizza and her husband, Patrick, of Emerson; and Carolyn Hulsizer and her husband, David, of Ramsey.
Dotty was a devoted grandmother to Erica Sposa (Rick), Kyle Rizza, Thomas J. Simpson (Theresa), Timothy Rizza (Kelli), Brendan Rizza (Bridget), Stephanie Hulsizer (fiancé Daniel), and David Hulsizer. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Giuliana and Katelyn Sposa; Thomas and Lillian Simpson; and Jaxson, Maddox, and Kayce Rizza, all of whom brought her immense joy.
In her younger years, Dotty found happiness in tending to her garden, where she lovingly gathered and nurtured plants, creating a space of beauty and peace. She cherished summer afternoons spent with family by her backyard pool and treasured the many opportunities she had to travel the world. Above all, Dotty was deeply devoted to her family. Her home was always open, her table always full, and her love constant and unwavering.
She will be remembered for her warmth, her strength, and the quiet grace with which she lived her life. Dotty’s legacy lives on in the generations she nurtured and the countless memories she leaves behind.
The family will celebrate Dotty’s life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, NJ.
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