Joseph C. Bozdech

Joseph C. Bozdech, 75, of Norwood passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012.  Beloved husband of Lillian (nee Stubits).Loving father and father-in-law of Gregory and Lori of League City, TX, MaryLee and Michael McGoorty of New City, Mark and
Lisa of Mahwah, and Jody and Peter Calabrese of Congers. Adored grandfather of
Ashley, Joseph, Jillian, Michael, Peter J., and Thomas. Dear brother of Walter
Bozdech and Frieda Ginsburg.  Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

Joseph retired from the Sheet Metal Union Local 28 after 57 years of service, and was devoted to his next fulltime job as “Papa”. Throughout his life he was involved
in many organizations. He was a Lifetime Member of the Norwood Fire Department,
President of the Norwood Board of Health, Coach for the Norwood Little League,
President of the Parents Guild at Immaculate Conception School, Member of the
Holy Name Society at Immaculate Conception Church and served as an Usher, Coach
of the Motorcross Bicycle Racing Team, Member of the Norwood American Legion,
involved in the Knights of Columbus and volunteered teaching children at
Elmwood School. Joseph was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He will be missed by all who were touched by him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 12 Noon at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood.  Visiting hours are Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.

Those who wish may make donations to Immaculate Conception Church, 211 Summit Street, Norwood, NJ 07648.

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Laurabelle Reutlinger

Laurabelle Reutlinger, 87, of Northvale, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late William E.  Cherished mother of Frederick of
Northvale.  Dearest sister of Glendora Rovere of Toms River, Dorothy Christian of Story City, IO, and the late George.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday 10:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.  Interment to follow at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northvale Senior Center, 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647, would be appreciated.

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John P. Lyons

John P. Lyons, 76, of Northvale, on Thursday, October 4, 2012.  Beloved husband of
Lorraine.  Loving father of Kathy DeTemple and her husband Tiny of Newburgh, Jay Lyons and his wife Cathy of Harrington Park, and Michael Lyons and his wife Laura of Harrington Park.  Dear brother of Austin and Ed.  Adored grandfather of Skye, Lexy, JT, Garrett, Kylie, and Kayce.

John was a US Navy veteran of Vietnam.  Before retiring, he
was a union agent for the UFCW.

A funeral service will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.  Visiting hours are Friday 5-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at www.wish.org
would be appreciated.

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Judy Wertalik

Judy Wertalik (nee Dobish), 82, of Norwood, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Edward J.  Loving mother of Robert Wertalik and his wife Laurie of Washington Twp., and Kathryn Wertalik of Nanuet, NY.  Adored grandmother of Nicole and her husband Jordan, Danica, Alena, Brianna, and Michael. Cherished great-grandmother of Carina. Dearest sister of Dr. Stephen Dobish of Cliffside Park.  Predeceased by five brothers and five sisters.

Judy was a devoted parishioner of Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood,  and was a member of the Norwood Senior Center.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
Visiting hours are Monday 4-7 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home,
120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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Ruth E. Miller-Schult

   Ruth E. Miller-Schult, 80, of Emerson, formerly of North Bergen and Hall, MA, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth.  Loving mother of Glenn of Paramus, Scott of Emerson, and Jill of Emerson.  Adored grandmother of Jacey, Christopher, and Zachary.  Dearest sister of William Miller of Hillsdale.  Cherished aunt of Patricia Sheridan, Kathy Patti, and Bill Miller and mother-in-law of Debbie.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 10:30 AM the Assumption RC Church, 29 Jefferson Ave., Emerson.

   In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

   Arrangements by the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

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Caterina Capparelli

   Caterina Capparelli (nee Capparelli), 88, of Norwood, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Pietro.  Loving mother of Vittorio, Carmelo, and Frank.  Adored grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of nine.  Dear sister of Mario, and the late Maria and Gaetano.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly.  Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.

Elizabeth Vacca

   Elizabeth Vacca(nee Pirraglia), 69, of Northvale, formerly of Closter, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Devoted mother of Christopher of Northvale and Frank and his wife Jacqueline of Montvale.  Adored grandmother of Isabella and Dominique.  Loving sister of Pat Pirraglia and his wife Barbara and Anthony Pirraglia and his wife Karen.  Dear sister-in-law of Theresa and Steve Saporito and Ann Vacca.  Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

   Elizabeth retired from Volvo in Rockleigh and was currently working at BSI in Norwood.  She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s RC Church in Closter.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, Closter with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

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Donald G. DaCosta

   Donald G. DaCosta, 83, of Dushore, PA, formerly of Northvale, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at home with his beloved wife of 64 years, Dorothy (nee Ference) at his side.  Devoted father of  Donald of Westwood, Stephen of Toms River, and Michael and his wife Anne of Northvale.  Dearest grandfather of six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  Loving brother of his twin sister, Dalores Bongiovanni of SC, twin brothers, Headly and Edward of Bergenfield, and sister, Bernice Miles of Santee, CA.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

   Don was a carpenter in the Bergenfield area and later worked for Norel Plastics in Hackensack until he retired in 1986.  He was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s R.C, Church where he was a Bingo caller for many years, and was also active as a Boy Scout Leader.  Donald was blessed with an amazing voice and sang for Ann Moyer’s group, “One More Time”, for Christmas pageants in Towanda, and the Dushore Music Club.  He also sang “The National Anthem” at various local Democratic Party functions. 

   A funeral service will be held at 8 PM on Saturday, September 29, at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ   07647  (201-767-3050).  Visiting hours are also on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Pizzi Funeral  Home.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Lung Association in NJ, 1031 Route 22 West Suite 203 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (www.lung.org) in Don’s memory.

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Lucia Nuovo

   Lucia Nuovo (nee Micciantuono), 82, of Northvale, passed away at home, on Monday, September 17, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Antonio.  Cherished mother of Jerry Nuovo, Rosanna Barreto, Linda Nuovo, and Angela Nuovo, all of Northvale.  Adored grandmother of Jonathan and Tiffany.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

   In lieu of flowers, donations to Spectrum For Living, 210 Rivervale Road, Suite 3, River Vale, NJ 07675 would be appreciated.

Frank W. Greco, Jr.

   Frank W. Greco, Jr., 70 of Orangeburg, NY, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012.  Survived by Jeanne Greco of Northvale.  Cherished father of Kevin and his wife Dana of Northvale, and Darren and his wife Danielle of Norwood.  Adored grandfather of Garrett and Julia. Loving brother of James of Palisades, N.Y. and Richard of Piermont N.Y.
   Before retiring, Mr. Greco worked in the Western Hat Industry including Stetson,  Resistol, and Hatco in Newark, NJ and Longview, TX.
   “If you knew Frank, you loved him.”
   Visiting hours are Friday 6:30 to 9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.
   In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Veterans-related charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
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