\u00a0\u00a0 Frank Buonocore, Jr. \u201cDon\u201d, 89, a lifelong resident of Walnut Street in Northvale, who wintered in West Palm Beach, FL, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012.\u00a0 Beloved husband of the late Rosalie (nee Dugo).\u00a0 Devoted father of Susan Fazio of Park Ridge, Linda Newton and her husband James of Saddle River, and Frank J. Buonocore of Park Ridge.\u00a0 Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Michael, and Jeffrey Fazio, and Lisa, Richard, Jr., Andrea, and Christopher Bruno.\u00a0 Dearest brother of Agnes Albanese of Northvale and Jim Buonocore of New Kingston, NY.\u00a0 Predeceased by his son-in-law Joseph A. Fazio and his brothers George and Robert.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Buonocore was a proud US Navy Veteran of WWII.\u00a0 He was an active life member and ex-chief of the Northvale Volunteer Fire Department, serving for over 65 years.\u00a0 He retired from Hydrotherm Inc. in Northvale, where he worked for over 30 years.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0 Don will always be remembered as a devoted family man, a loyal friend, a tireless volunteer, and a great baseball player.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony\u2019s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.\u00a0 Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.<\/p>\n