Antoinette “Toni” Powers (nee Calarco), 92, of Ridgefield Park, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Powers, Sr. Cherished mother of Thomas J. Powers, Jr and wife Cheryl of Mohegan Lake, NY, Patrice Ann Powers-Feigel and husband Stephen of West Milford, NJ, Dennis Powers and wife Maureen of Naples, FL and Frances Brogan and husband Bernie of Northvale, NJ. Adored grandmother of Stacey (Ed), Brian, Christopher (Danielle), Kerry (Keith), Ryan, Daniel, Toniann and Kelly. Great-grandmother of Peyton and Christopher Thomas, Jr. She was predeceased by five brothers and sisters and was the beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 15 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St., Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org would be greatly appreciated.

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Agostino Feola, 70, of Fair Lawn, passed away at home on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Acosta). Devoted father of Anthony. Dearest brother of Cristina, Lucia and Salvatore.

Augie, after retiring from managing various textile businesses in northern New Jersey, went to work for Juicy Platters in Fair Lawn where he was well liked by everyone with his infectious smile and jokes.

Visitation will be Saturday 2-5 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass and burial will take place in Caserta, Italy.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Jeane Mary Traudt (nee Hurley), 57, of Northvale, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Adored wife of Matthew Traudt. Cherished daughter of Olivene and the late Patrick Hurley. Loving sister of Maria Hurley, Patrick and Mary Hurley and Gerard and Tasha Hurley. Beloved aunt of Kevin, Brian, Shanna, Connor and the late Christina. Also survived her many loving in-laws in the Traudt family.

Jeane was born in New Zealand and was raised in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland before immigrating to the US in 1987. She became a proud American and was past president of the Norwood American Legion Auxiliary Unit 272, a member of the Bergen County American Legion Color Guard and was a great supporter of the Paramus Veterans Home. A passionate lover of animals, especially horses, Jeane owned and operated West Carbery Stables in Orangeburg with her husband Matt. She will be deeply missed by her faithful horses, Merlin, Kermit and Rob Roy.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 am at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeane’s memory to the Bergen County Horse Rescue, www.bergencountyhorserescue.org, would be greatly appreciated.

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Anthony Louis, Anacleto, Raimondo DiPaola, 91, of Harrington Park, NJ, died peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Anthony was the beloved husband of the late Louise DiPaola to whom he was married for 50 years. Anthony was born in The Bronx in 1927. He and his loving wife, Louise, met and married at Mount Carmel Church in the Bronx and later moved their family of six to Rockland County, NY. Anthony was a Veteran WWII U S Army. A 1949 graduate of Manhattan College, Anthony worked for the State of New York, Insurance Department as a Senior Examiner and was able to enjoy retirement for close to 30 years. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his friends and family.

A loving father, Anthony is survived by his daughters, Susan Joyce, Frances DiPaola, Barbara Porter, Son-in-Law, John Porter and his son, Douglas DiPaola and Daughter-in-Law, Joanne DiPaola; and five grandchildren, with whom he shared a close and special relationship: Anthony and Francesca DiPaola, Elizabeth and John Fruhmann and Marisa and Scott Carrothers. A funeral Mass will be held at The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Norwood, NJ on Wednesday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation is Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Interment will follow at Saint Catharine’s Cemetery in Sea Girt, NJ where he will rest beside his wife, Louise.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts may be made in Anthony’s name to:

Homes for Veterans, https://www.homesforveterans.us/

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Corinne Elizabeth Massie (nee Goebel), 92, of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018.  She was the original Domestic Diva of the twentieth century . Mom’s revolving door was open to everyone. Her cooking skills were only surpassed by her ability to design and create distinctive christening gowns and suits for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mom was an avid reader and enjoyed travel with her husband. Her travel continued when Dad died and she had many more travel adventures with her friends and family. Mom taught her children to love and respect our country and our flag as her family had fought in every major war including the  American Revolution, The Civil War, WWI and WWII.

 

Mom’s only request was that she be buried in her sneakers so she could run to Daddy. Run Mom Run!!!

 

She is survived by her nine children, Charles Massie, Corinne McKenna, Frances and Raymond Darakjian, Angela Massie, Frank Massie, Christopher Massie, Marie and Carmine Colella, William “Billy Milano” Massie and Louise Massie. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.

 

She is predeceased by her parents Charles and Elizabeth Goebel (nee Matthesius), her husband Francis C. Massie and her sons John and Michael Massie.

 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 am at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday 4-8 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

 

In lieu of flowers contributions to a Veteran’s charity would be appreciated.

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Robert Saunders, 81, of Tappan, freed himself of his earthly limitations on Monday, August 13, 2018. Born on April 11, 1937, in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx, he married his love Sandra Edelstein on June 26, 1958. Bob and Sandi recently reached their 60^th anniversary and spent more than 50 happy years in their family home in Tappan, NY. Adored father of Sharyn Wander of Sugar Loaf, NY and Cynthia Flood and husband Terrence of Chester, NY, cherished grandfather of Heather, Vicki and Brianna, beloved son of the late Harry and Rose Saunders and dear brother of the late Bernice Lanse, he leaves behind nieces and nephews whom he held close to his heart.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Germany from 1956-1958. He was a self-employed businessman in Manhattan for his entire career. When not with family, he was most content competing on the golf course. Retirement found him happily as a ranger on Blue Hill Golf Course for many years.

He will be remembered for his commanding physique which embodied a sharp mind, quick wit, playful spirit and gentle, loving heart.

A service will be held for friends and family on Sunday, September 9, at 11:00am at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647.

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Frederick W. Reutlinger, 58, of Northvale, beloved son of the late Laura and William Reutlinger passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018.

Known to family and friends as Fred, he was born June 8, 1960.  He remained a lifelong resident of Northvale, graduating from Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in 1978.  Then attending Virginia Wesleyan University, graduating in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in Art.

Fred will forever be remembered as a kind soul who never forgot a birthday.

“He will wipe every pain and tear from their eyes” and there will be peace in heaven.

Funeral services were private.

 

Evan Henry Sims, 23, beloved son of Henry Farah and Jennifer Sims, died tragically on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Jennifer and Henry would like to thank those of you who have expressed their sympathy on Evan’s passing. He was a unique person in many ways and we love and miss him dearly. Donations should be directed to Doctors without borders or any local food bank.

The link to Evan’s memorial book is evanhenrysims.com

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Eileen LaViola (nee Ullrich) died gracefully on August 25, 2018 in Saddle River, NJ at the age of 90. Born in 1927, in Hoboken, NJ the daughter of Charles and Helen Ullrich. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister Patricia Martelliti. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Mario, (2013) after 63 years of marriage. From early in her life until her death, Eileen nourished the people around her. She remained consistent in character, generosity and social graces. She had a quick wit, loved a good laugh, was consumed with her family’s well-being and was dedicated in her profession.

 

Education was always important to Eileen, as she would return to that later in life. She graduated from the Nursing Cadet Corps at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck (1948) as a Registered Nurse. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing came later from St Peters College in Jersey City. She met her husband Mario, the driver of a sleek convertible, on the streets of Teaneck and was married shortly thereafter (1950). While growing up she somehow managed to keep us coiffed and dressed like the Cleavers and yet you could eat off of any floor in our home. Eileen was both elegant and disciplined in every aspect of her life, yet she could also laugh at herself, teaching us the importance of this in a life well lived. She made deep and enduring friendships that she cherished. She was the School Nurse and Health Teacher at the Alpine Elementary School, Alpine, NJ. She was loved by the staff and students at the school for 26 years. Eileen was a parishioner at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Norwood, NJ.

 

She had a heart and soul that family, friends and caregivers will miss deeply. While we are most saddened by her loss, we are also relieved by it because dad has been waiting a long time to see her again, and she him.

 

Left to carry Eileen’s spirit – and we will – are her children Michael, wife Mary, Mark, wife Lisa, Donna, Laurie, husband Doug, Matthew, wife Kerri and predeceased by daughter Andrea. Grandchildren Erik, Ryan, Kathryn, Justin, Katerina, Tetyana, Michael (deceased) and Anthony (deceased). Great Grandchildren Stella, Grace, Henrik and Emmett.

 

A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held at the Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, NJ. Visitation is Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Norwood, NJ on Thursday at 10 am followed by interment at Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee, NJ.

 

Eileen’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the Villa Marie Claire staff in Saddle River, NJ.

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to the Michael F LaViola foundation @ MichaelLaViolaFoundation.org. Eileen would like that.

 

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Elena Marie Howard, 70 resided at ARC in New City, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Aaron and Elena Howard and her brothers, David and Andrew. She is survived by her loving sisters, Judie Pereira and husband Mark of Doylestown, PA and Jennifer Howard of Blauvelt, sister-in-law Leslie Howard of California. She has one niece, Lindsay and three nephews, Travis, Cory and James.

After graduation, Elena was employed by St. Dominic’s in Blauvelt and enjoyed many years of service working with the Nuns and staff. Elena was a loving and artistic spirit who left her mark on all who knew her.

Visitation will be Friday 10 am – 12 noon with a Service to be held at 11:45 am at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Elena’s memory may be made to ARC of Rockland, 25 Hemlock Dr., Congers, NY 10920 or United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Ln., New City, NY 10956.

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