Ralph F. Yacovino

Ralph F. Yacovino, 81, of Norwood, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Lucy. Loving father of Raymond and his wife Barbara and Margaret Sperduto. Adored grandfather of Scott, Christopher, Michele and Amanda and great-grandfather of Kiera and Aubrey.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

Joseph R. Greco

 

Joseph R. Greco, 90, of Old Tappan, born and raised in the Bronx, formerly of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Lillian. Devoted father of his three daughters: Gerry Pehush and her husband Bill of Ridgewood; Patty Greco and her fiancé Jerry Lorenzo of Washington Twp; and Bobbie Greco of Washington Twp. Adored grandfather of B.J., Tara, and Christa and her husband David. Also survived by dear family friend Sue Mollica as well as other loving family members and many friends. Joe was predeceased by his first wife Julie.

Joe was a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II who defended our country in China and the South Pacific. He lived by the slogan “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” Joe’s successful career in the industrial textile business spanned his entire adult life. He maintained an active, enthusiastic role in meeting the needs of his clients, who over the years had become his friends, even until the week before his death. In his later years he also found fulfillment volunteering at the dialysis unit at Hackensack Hospital for 21 years and at the Christ Episcopal Church soup kitchen in Suffern, NY for 20 years. Joe was an avid New York Giants football fan with season tickets for over 55 years. Joe was an active member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Norwood, NJ for many years and more recently at Pope Pius X Church in Old Tappan, NJ.

Visiting hours are Sunday 1-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Old Tappan, NJ with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Marine Corps League, PO Box 3070, Merrifield, VA 22116 www.virginiamarines.com or Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 www.dav.org.

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Andrew M. Ha

Andrew M. Ha, 20, of Norwood passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2015.  Beloved son of Daniel and Rosa Ha. Loving brother of Kevin.  Cherished grandson of Charles and Susanna.

Visitation is Thursday 3-5 PM with a prayer service to be held at 3:30 PM.

Donald Bruce Mitchell

Donald Bruce Mitchell, 81, of Norwood, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Loving brother of Brian Mitchell of Gardiner, NY and Barbara Hoag of Pearl River, NY. Cherished uncle of Lisa, Laura, Denise, Glenn and Krista.

Bruce was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Westwood Post Office after many years as a letter carrier. He will be dearly missed.

The family will receive friends on Saturday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050) with a funeral service to be held at 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to the Norwood Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 8, Norwood, NJ 07648.

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John E. Borucinski

John Edward Borucinski, 72, of Northvale, formerly of Pearl River, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Healy). Devoted father of John and his wife Tara of Orangeburg and adored grandfather of Kiera and Johnny. Dearest brother of Florence Honeycutt, Elaine Addie and her husband Eddie, Doris DeCicco and her husband Vincent and the late Vincent.

John was US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart for his service. He was a welder for ConEd for over 40 years before retiring. In addition to traveling with his wife and playing with his adored grandchildren, John enjoyed bowling and playing poker. He will be greatly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at St. Anthony’s Mausoleum, Nanuet, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).

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Gloria F. Boesl

Funeral Mass Thursday 11:00 AM

St. Kilian’s RC Church

485 Conklin Street

Farmingdale, NY

Interment Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery

Carlmon Elizabeth Jolly

Carlmon Elizabeth Jolly, 75, formerly of Sylvester, GA, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015. Loving mother of Paula Membreno and her husband Jose of Quitman, GA and Jim Pina and his wife Jocelyn of Norwood. Beloved grandmother of Megan, Elizabeth and Christopher. Dearest sister of Georgia-Mae. Also survived by Chico Pina.

The family will receive friends Monday from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

Interment will be at her home town in Georgia.

 

George Van Ausdall III

George Van Ausdall III, 84, of Montvale, formerly of Deer Park, NY and Haworth, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Gallagher). Loving father of George Van Ausdall IV and his wife Susan of Bridgewater, NJ, David Van Ausdall of Albuquerque, NM and Vicki Van Ausdall of Alameda, CA and grandfather of Vincent, Nicholas and Gina.

George was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for the Seim family of Rye, NY and Oslo, Norway for over 50 years in varying capacities including serving as V.P. Finance of Wallenius Lines of Woodcliff Lake. He was an avid golfer and a member of Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, NY.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 11 AM to 12 Noon followed by a funeral service at 12 Noon at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery of St. John’s Church in Cold Spring Harbor, NY on Friday.

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Kristien DeStefano

Kristien Adoree DeStefano (nee Barreto), 35 of Tappan, formerly of Palisades, died on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Jonathan, Madison and the late Jordan. Beloved daughter of Nilsa Barreto and granddaughter of Clara Lizardi. Cherished sister of Adrea, Laura, Valerie and Tyler. Dearest daughter-in-law of Joseph and Kathleen DeStefano and sister-in-law of Daniel and Robert DeStefano.

The family will receive friends Wednesday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Francesca “Frances” Duggan

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Francesca “Frances” Duggan (nee Gravinese), 98, of Harrington Park, passed away at home surrounded by her children on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late George J. (2006). Frances is survived by her loving children Richard Duggan of Dayton, OH and Patricia Duggan of Harrington Park, granddaughter Anna of Dayton, OH and many loving nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Ciro Scala, Josephine Chiefalo, Madelaine Scala, Angelina Gallo, Pasquale Gravinese, and Anna Ruggieri.

Frances had a long career in retail sales at R.H. Macy of New York in the fashionable cosmetics department and worked for almost 30 years at the Closter Bootery. Fran was a past member of the Woman’s Club of Haworth and in her earlier years participated in league bowling at the “Taaz Bowl” in Closter, NJ. She was an avid reader and always loved a good mystery.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish to make a donation may send the donation in Fran’s memory to OLV, 150 Harriet Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640 or Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532.

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