08/30/1948 – 04/29/2020

     Bob grew up in Closter, NJ and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam conflict.  In 1972 he married Vicki (nee Barbera) and moved to Rockland County where they had one son, Robert Jr. who is now a Captain in the U.S. Army.   Bob was an auto mechanic and then became a sheet metal worker (local #28).

   Bob died at home during a construction accident. Bob was doing what he always loved to do – working. Neither his age, inclement weather nor his various aliments could stop him.  Bob had an unmatched work ethic that was virtually unstoppable.  He was loved by so many who thought of him as their closest friend.  He loved people and would do anything for anyone.  His hobbies were boating, fishing, riding his motorcycle and fixing anything mechanical.  He could do anything he set his mind to do and just loved life.

     Bob was faithful member of the Norwood American Legion. He is survived by his brother , Harold (Barbara) Beaumont of Earlton, NY  and four brothers-in-law, Joseph (Kim), Vincent (Ingrid), John (Kathy) and William (Mary) as well as many nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services are private.  A memorial service will be held in the summer to properly celebrate Beau’s life.  Date and place to be announced.

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Matteo Osso, 81, of Tappan, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Proud father of four sons, Luigi, Antonio, Matteo and Stefano. Adored grandfather of Sophia Rojas. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Pietro and Justina Osso, Rosina and Antonio Veltri, Mario and Angela Osso, Franco and Pina Osso and Ida and Pietro Martire. Loving uncle of Claudia Gollub, Alexander Osso, Liliana Nash, Gianna Martire, Susan Veltri, Sandra Pressimone, Marilene Puma, Angela Beck, Orietta Monterosso and Michael Osso. Beloved great-uncle of Christopher, Cassandra, Cristina, Adrianna, Gianna, Giuliana, Anthony, Ava, Eliana, Max, Fabiana, Ilenia, Zachary and Peter. Also survived by Franca Osso.

Matteo was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He came from Calabria, Italy as an immigrant, not speaking the language, with $2,000 to his name and built the American dream with hard-work and sacrifice as a successful entrepreneur. No day was too long for work, but he would always be there for his family. Family & respect was everything to him. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and made sure they had everything they needed. He loved his garden and those of you who got the pleasure of enjoying the fruits of his labor, knew that this was one of his pride and joys!

Due to the current health crisis, although funeral services are private, there will be a vehicle procession in front of Matteo’s home. The procession will commence at the corner of Austin and Dederer on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 11:30AM. Please line up your cars, with your hazard lights on to pay your respects as the deceased and family will be in front of the home to accept your condolences. We ask that you remain in your vehicles at all times.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Matteo’s memory may be made to JL Blessings, www.jlblessings.org. Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale

Denis J. Spillane of Rye, NY, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020.  Denis was born in Knockaharrin, Co. Kerry, Ireland, the oldest of nine children born to Denis and Mary Ann Spillane.  In 1950, he emigrated to New York where he met and married the love of his life, Mary Sullivan, who predeceased him in 2019.  They were married in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on October 11, 1952.  They had two children, Dennis K. Spillane (Helen) and Brian D. Spillane (Carol) and two grandchildren, Katherine and Kevin.  Both of their sons are attorneys and university professors.  Their grandson is a financial analyst and their granddaughter is a hedge fund accountant.

Denis was always family oriented both to his immediate family and to his many nephews and nieces who also emigrated from Ireland. He was “Uncle Denny” to his Irish family and “Papa” to his immediate family.  He was there for whatever all of them needed.  He was an avid student of stock investment and the politics of his adopted country of which he was very proud.  He also was a sports fan.  He never missed seeing an All-Ireland football final, especially if Kerry was playing and he also was a very loyal fan of the New York Mets.  He learned American baseball by listening to the New York radio broadcasters of the 1950s and could still recite the starting lineups of the then three New York baseball teams decades later.

All in all, he was a magnificent man and will be sorely missed by his family.

Funeral services were private due to the current health crisis.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, NJ.

Allan F. Seebach, Jr., 62, of Tappan, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Norma (nee Rufo). Cherished father of Allan F. Seebach, III, Kristyn Gelhaus and her husband Thomas, Matthew and Amanda. Loving son of Allan and Mary Seebach. Proud grandfather of Allan IV, Thomas, Joseph, Michael and Emma. Dear brother of John and wife Marsha, Michael and wife Vanessa, Candy Clay and husband Timothy and William. He is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

Allan was owner of The Old and Weary Car Shop in Tappan. He was superintendent of greens at Blue Hill Golf Course. Allan was a member of the O&W Historical Society. He had also worked at Rockland Country Club for many years.  Al was a devoted life member of the Tappan Fire Department for 44 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle and a loyal friend to all.  He will be dearly missed.

Funeral services are private. A proper celebration of Allan’s life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Al’s memory may be made to Direct Relief at www.directrelief.org.

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Elizabeth Rose Brady (nee Keenan), 80, of Blauvelt, NY, entered into eternal life on April 21, 2020 with her loving family by her side.  Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she lived in Blauvelt for the past 50 years.  Liz was born on April 17, 1940 to John and Mary Flynn Keenan of County Leitrim Ireland.  She went to St. Thomas Aquinas grammar school in the Bronx NY and was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School.   After high school Liz worked for General Electric.  On April 29, 1961, Liz married the love of her life Daniel.  They were married for 58 years.   After spending many years as a stay at home mom, Liz enjoyed a rewarding career at Dr. Michael Kalvert’s office in New City, NY, where she retired from in 1999. 

Liz will be remembered for her infectious smile, love of her family, deep faith in God, and generous nature.  She had a way of making everyone she loved feel special.  Her favorite place to vacation with her family was Aruba.  She loved a good family party and was often the last person to leave.  Liz was everyone’s biggest fan and never missed a sporting event or special occasion for her daughters or granddaughters.  She was a dedicated parishioner of St. Catharine’s in Blauvelt, NY where she served on the Ladies Guild and Parish Council. 

Beloved wife of Daniel Brady.  Loving mother of Elizabeth Robinson (Daniel), Jean Marie Mohr (Richard), and Mary Santapaola (Salvatore). Cherished Nana to Elisa Mohr and Anna Robinson. 

Liz is survived by her sister Anne Madden, brother, Kevin Keenan (Barbara) sister-in-law Ann Keenan, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Edward and Alice (Brady) Henry, sister-in-law Josephine Brady, and sister-in-law Maureen Brady.      She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Matthew and Barbara Keenan, brother John Keenan, sister and brother-in-law Mary and Joe O’Brien, brother and sister-in-law James and Eileen Keenan, sister, Margaret Keenan, brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Patricia Keenan, brother Francis Keenan, brother-in-law James Madden, brother-in-law John Brady, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Dolores Brady, and sister-in-Law Mary Egan.   She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who she adored and many cherished cousins.  Liz was blessed to have many lifelong friends who meant the world to her.

Funeral services were private.  A memorial mass to celebrate Liz’s life will be scheduled in the future.  In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Liz’s name to St. Thomas Aquinas School C/O Ms. Jessica Perez-Maldonado, Principal, 1909 Daly Ave, Bronx NY 10460 or Push to Walk for physical therapy for her nephew Billy Keenan, please make donations directly into the account for Billy Keenan, Push to Walk, 100 Bauer Ave, Oakland NJ, 07436. 

Arrangements made by Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale NJ, 07647. 

Jennifer Gabrielle Davis, 28, of Park Ridge, formerly of Harrington Park, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She was the cherished daughter of Jim Davis of Park Ridge and Caroline Davis of Northvale. Loving sister of Michael and his wife Pauline of Fair Lawn, and Jackie and her husband Chuck McCleary of Chicago. Adored granddaughter of Ralph Suarez. She is also survived by loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Jennifer was a graduate of Northern Valley Old Tappan High School. She gave more than she asked and touched the lives of many people with her warm smile and open heart. Jennifer will be forever missed by those who knew her.

Funeral services were private.

Those who wish may make donations in Jennifer’s memory to Shatterproof, https://www.shatterproof.org.

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Domenica Campanile, age 89, of Sparkill, NY; formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born January 27, 1931 in Mola di Bari, Italy, the only child of Angelo and Antoinette Recchia. At the age of 19 she came to the United States, where she lived in Carroll Gardens and worked as a seamstress. In 1954, Domenica married Anthony Campanile, the brother of her lifelong friend Cecilia Grisanzio.

Domenica is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years. She was the devoted mother of Angelo and his wife, Samantha. She adored her grandsons Michael, Gabrial, Isaiah, and Ezra. She was predeceased by her dear son Sandy.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Entombment at Green-Wood cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations for The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill,  who were exceptionally caring and kind while she resided at Dowling Gardens.  

Maria “Mary” Gristina, age 90, of Tappan, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 16, 2020.  She was born June 21, 1929 in New York, the first of the five children of Piero and Rosa LoBello. Mary was raised and lived in a small town Sciara, Italy where she met and married her beloved husband Giuseppe Gristina. After their wedding, Mary and Giuseppe moved to New York where they started their family and life together. 

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 70 years Giuseppe “Joseph” Gristina. She was wonderfully devoted to her two children the late Ross Gristina and his wife Josephine and her daughter Phyllis Battaglia and her late husband Ignazio (Sal). 

Mary was a loving Grandmother to Michael and his wife Karolina, Maria Villani and her husband Michael, Danielle Ferraioli and her husband James, and grandson Joseph Gristina. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Julianna, Luca, Margaux, and Leo. 

The family expresses appreciation to all who comforted and cared for Mary in her last years, Antonia Vene and Orfie her devoted caregivers and Mindy Greene Bonodona her compassionate nurse. Thank you to Mary’s loving sister Josephine Woodley and her husband James, her brother-in-law Dominick Gristina and his wife Josephine and her brother-in-law Piero Scatena husband of her late sister Rose. She is also predeceased by her beloved brothers John LoBello and Dominick LoBello.

Mary was a parishioner of St. Catharine’s RC Church in Blauvelt, New York. She was a devout Roman Catholic who cherished family get-togethers. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, sewing, and shopping.  

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

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John J. Cahill, 67, of Norwood, NJ, formerly of Tappan, NY and Middle Village, NY, passed Thursday, April 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Palumbo). Cherished father of Katherine Feeney and husband Matthew of Waccabuc, NY, Kristin Brescio and husband Christopher of Bedford, NY, Jacqueline Foschi and husband John Paul of Glen Cove, NY, Patricia Russell and husband James of Pearl River, NY and Megan Cahill of NYC. Proud grandfather of Lucy, Johnny, Jack, Bobby, Michael, Annie, Teddy, Helena, Grace, Georgia and Liliana. Dearest brother of James Cahill and wife Marie of Pearl River, Maryann Edler and husband William of Tappan, David Cahill and wife Ellen of Pearl River and the late Michael and Vicky Cahill. He was a beloved uncle to seventeen (17) nieces and nephews. John was a devoted husband and father and a loving grandfather to his eleven (11) grandchildren. His legacy and love of his family and lifelong friends will live on forever.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

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Gerard deBlasi and MaryAnn deBlasi, died on Sunday, April 12, 2020 and Monday, April 13, 2020, respectively, as a result of complications from the Coronavirus. They are the beloved parents of Gerard, Jr. and his wife Kristine, Rita Nolan, Anita Conlan, Linda Bartus and her husband George and Elizabeth deBlasi. Proud grandparents of 14 grandchildren:  Kristen, Grayson, Gerry, Samantha, Katie, Michael, Angela, Emily, Thomas, Justin, Danny, Kyle, Madison, and Luke, and one great-grandchild, Gerry. Gerard is survived by two brothers, Henry and his wife Virginia, and Philip and his wife Mirna. MaryAnn is survived by her sister, Jayne Benz.

Gerard and MaryAnn enjoyed spending countless hours with their grandchildren, and loved to be surrounded by their family. 

Gerard was a librarian at Iona College for many years. He received two Masters degrees from Columbia University.  He was an avid reader of history and religion, a student of many languages, and a scholar of Italian history.  He loved to play and watch tennis.  He enjoyed travel to the Southwest and Europe, and enjoyed working in his garden.  MaryAnn was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale, where she was very active and served in the past as a Eucharistic Minister.  For many years she was active in the community as a volunteer, in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sparkill Fire Department, as a Girl Scout leader, and with Thorpe Village.

A Memorial Mass to celebrate their lives will be held at a later date to be announced.

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