 Lazzaro ("Larry") A. Pizzichetta, 75, of Totowa, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born January 18, 1946 to Matteo and Grace Pizzichetta, Italian immigrants, of Lodi, NJ. He was raised in Garfield, NJ alongside his brother Sal. Larry was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1965-1971. He was a supervisor for the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission in Newark for 25 years before retiring. Larry was a sports enthusiast, and a lifelong fan of the Oakland Raiders and New York Yankees. He found joy coaching his son in soccer and Little League baseball. He could always be found on the sidelines rooting for the Passaic Valley High School soccer team. Larry also served as Vice President of Totowa Police Athletic League. Larry was at his happiest when surrounded by his family and friends, and sharing his love for Italian food and traditions. In his later years, Larry was brought immense joy by his grandchildren Dominick and Maria. Larry would even let Dominick play inside of his precious Cadillac, a privilege not granted to anyone else.
Larry is survived by his wife Kathy (nee Calabrese). He is the beloved father of Patrick and his wife Katrina, and adoring grandfather of Dominick James and Maria Katherine. Dear brother of Salvatore Pizzichetta and treasured sister-in-law Lucille. Cherished uncle of Matthew Pizzichetta and Deena and Jeff Leider. Loving great uncle of Jason, Justin and Jordan Leider. Larry will also be missed by his devoted dog Callie, as well as many lifelong friends from Garfield and Totowa. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Montvale, NJ for giving us precious extra time, allowing Larry to meet and enjoy both of his beloved grandchildren. For that gift, we are eternally grateful. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 10:30 AM at St. James of the Marches Church, 410 Totowa Rd., Totowa. Please meet at Gaita Memorial Home at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers and plants, please consider a donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5208, Hagerstown, MD 21741. For the health and safety of all attendees, the family requests that masks are worn in the building and social distancing protocols are followed.
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 Macher, Anna (nee Dragan), 95, a life long resident of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Devoted wife of the late John P. Macher who passed in 1989. Beloved mother of Martha Nocito and her husband Santo. Cherished grandmother of Deanna Rowan and Mark Nocito. Loving great-grandmother of Arinna Rowan. Dear sister of the late John Dragan and the late Charles Dragan. Anna is survived by and will be missed by her nieces and nephews.
Anna was born and lived all of her life in Little Falls. She was a homemaker who loved nothing more than being with and taking care of her family. Visiting will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 2:30-5:30 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 5 PM with Reverend Richard Sharber officiating. Burial will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11 AM at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa Road, Totowa. If attending please meet in the parking lot of Gaita Memorial Home no later than 10:45 AM that morning.  Russo, Marie (nee Polizio), 87, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Wife of the late Jerry Russo. Cherished mother of MaryAnn Hedderson, Susan Russo, and Ralph and Francesca Russo. Loving grandmother of MaryAnn Byrnes and her husband Michael, Michael Russo, and Matthew Russo. Adoring great-grandmother to her great-granddaughter MaryAnn Byrnes. Dear sister of Jennie Esposito, Angela Bozio, and Patricia Kiley. Marie is predeceased by her sister Erma Ventola and brother Frank Polizio. Marie will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Born in Newark, Marie resided in Nutley before moving to Cedar Grove. She worked as a paralegal for Fredric L. Marcus, Attorney at Law in Newark for over 20 years before retiring at the age of 75. Marie will always be remembered for her love for her children and family. There was nothing she would not do for them. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 28 Brookline Avenue, Nutley. Inurnment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington.  Wagoner, Henry, 97, a long time resident of Little Falls, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.
Devoted husband of the late Olga (nee Dutkevitch) who passed in 2003. Loving father of Ronald Wagoner and his wife Eileen and Joan Drobik and her husband Joseph. Cherished grandfather of Debbie Vetsas, Jeffrey Drobik, Ashley Alicea, Andrea Mataya, and Caitlyn Wagoner. Adoring great-grandfather to his 9 beloved great-grandchildren. Henry has been a resident of Little Falls for the past 73 years prior to that living in Hawthorne. He served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II where he was stationed on the submarine "Pogy". Henry was vice-president for Precision Screen Machines in Hawthorne before his retirement. He was a member of the First Reformed Church in Little Falls. Henry was a past Master Mason in Hawthorne and an honorary member of the Little Falls Lodge #154. He was a past member of the VFW of Little Falls. He was an Exempt Fireman of Singac Fire Company #3. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Please arrive at the funeral home at 9:30 AM if attending. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa Road, Totowa.  Lewis W. Ross Jr., 90, of Springfield, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in his home with his loved ones by his side.
Beloved husband of Natalia (nee Koloskova). Lewis was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and later became a resident of New Jersey. He served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Lewis was an office manager for the Cubic Corporation located in San Diego, California before his retirement. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls, NJ. Please meet directly at church. An interment will take place at a later date at Oaklawn Cemetery, Oakland, Iowa. Pamela "Pam" Harriet Duin was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on November 1, 2021 a few short weeks after celebrating her 80th birthday.
She was born to Peter and Estelle on October 10, 1941 in Passaic, New Jersey. After graduating from high school in Fair Lawn, Pam chased her dreams of becoming a teacher and attended Paterson State College, graduating in 1963. While there she met the love of her life, Don Duin, a fellow educator, and together they had 3 children: Edye, Curtis, and Courtney. Pam loved teaching and had a successful career that spanned 25 years. She started her career at Lakeland Regional High School, not much older than the students she was teaching, but creating an unbreakable bond with them that would continue all her life. Pam was an incredible teacher and lived for all of her students. Everyone knew of Mrs. Duin and her wrath, but those that were actually privileged enough to have been in her class, knew the real story. They loved her energy, enthusiasm, and craziness and looked forward to Monday to see what hair color she would be sporting as they frequently changed like the wind. She could best be described by her students as strict, but fair, having high expectations, all while drinking her diet coke and flashing her jewelry, ending her career at Lakeland Regional High School where she began. Aside from teaching, Pam was an avid reader and loved gardening. She spent her summers reading her favorite Stephen King novels and creating an amazing landscaped yard with Don. Traveling was also another one of her favorite things and she and her family had many amazing adventures in their RV. Being a former history teacher, Pam wanted to stop at every brown sign on the side of a highway that documented a historical landmark nearby. When she wasn't looking you could hear her kids shouting to Don, "Go faster, we aren't stopping again!" When not driving up and down the East Coast visiting historical places, the RV was parked in her favorite spot, Cape May, where she could be found swimming in the ocean. After Pam retired, she spent her later years doting on her grandchildren, the true loves of her life. They were all born close in age, so the house filled up very quickly. Nicole was born in February, with Ralphie coming in July of the same year. The following year, C.J. was born in April and a year and a half later, Ryan entered her life. At that point she was complete and the long awaited swimming pool that her own 3 children had hoped for in their teen years, would then be installed with an extra large shallow end, so the babies had enough room to swim. Pamela is predeceased by her parents Peter and Estelle and her brother Michael. Pamela is survived by her loving husband, Donald and her 3 children Edye and her husband Edward, her son Curtis, and her daughter Courtney and her husband Ralph. She is also survived by her 4 loving grandchildren, Nicole, Ralph, Curtis Jr., and Ryan. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home located at 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ with a prayer at 6 PM. Funeral services will be held at St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls, NJ on Thursday, November 4 at 10:30 AM with a repast to follow at 12 PM at The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ. Please meet directly at church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visiting hours.  Lorraine May de Smet (Prevelige) was born in May, 1928. She grew up in Passaic County, New Jersey surrounded by relatives and loved ones. She was the second child of Peter and Mary (Lovas) Prevelige. She was especially close with her uncles, her cousin Jane, and her aunt Anne Lovas. She enjoyed playing Canasta and other card games with Anne and the family on weekends. Lorraine started school early with her brother Peter and graduated high school with the class of 1944 at the age of 16. She later attended Berkley Secretarial School. Lorraine married her husband, Louis, in 1952 and they enjoyed a honeymoon at Virginia Beach. She was adored by her husband and they had four daughters together, Mary, Jean, Carolyn, and Allise. She was a stay at home mom initially and then went back to continue her career as a secretary (for a lawyer and other corporations). For years, she volunteered her skills as secretary for the Pen and Brush Art Club and the Art Centre of New Jersey at the Riker Hill Art Park. Some of Lorraine's passions included a love of animals, reading mysteries, art, fashion, the Catholic faith, and nature. She often spoke of her childhood pet dog. She always had a small lap dog that she could spoil and sneak treats to. Lorraine had a small collection of various safari animals displayed in her living room and her backyard became a sort of animal sanctuary where she and her husband took care of wild cats and birds. All kinds of animals enjoyed visiting including coyotes, deer, foxes, turkey buzzards, etc. Her first international trip was on the S.S. President Polk cruise to Havana, Cuba with her friend Joan Roxburgh in April 1949. She had a photo album that she cherished which included a Western Union telegram from her cousin Jane wishing her the best, a note from the captain inviting her to a cocktail hour, and a newspaper clipping mentioning her trip. She also traveled to many places in the U.S. such as Florida, California, Yellowstone National Park, Maine, Virginia, Colorado, and Alabama. Other international trips included Germany, Austria, Mexico, Italy, and Switzerland. Family vacations often included the Jersey Shore and Maine. For a few summers in a row, Lorraine rented a house from a friend in Five Islands, Maine. She loved stopping by the nearby lobster shack to get her favorite lobster sandwich and she even made a special painting of the view of the ocean touching the backyard. Some of her adventurous vacations included Colorado and the Bahamas. While visiting her eldest daughter in Denver, CO, they made a 5 person family road trip squished in a station wagon to Aspen, The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and the National Arches Park. They slept in the station wagon at a camp ground along their way. When they passed by the Four Corners, she made sure to purchase her favorite turquoise/silver jewelry. She also spent a month in the Bahamas where she learned to drive a stick shift while driving her children in a jeep around the island. Lorraine always had an appreciation for beauty and showed that through her love of fashion and art. She started painting in her early 50s and had many accomplishments listed in the art bio below. She enjoyed fashion magazines and always knew what the color of the season was. She enjoyed baking special desserts such as cherry cobbler and homemade birthday cakes for her children. Her seat at the table was always close to the kitchen so she was the first to grab anything for anyone in need at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. In her spare time, she enjoyed searching for special presents to give on holidays to her family and friends. You could tell she put a lot of thought into her gifts and they were personalized just for you. She also was an amazing gift wrapper so much so that people assumed she paid to have them gift wrapped by a professional. Lorraine always enjoyed decorating extensively for the holidays. Her house was always warm and welcoming. She was very close with her family and friends-always showing interest in others in their lives, asking how they were doing with true care. When her daughter got divorced and went to graduate school, Lorraine helped support and raise her granddaughter Kelliann. They developed a close relationship and both enjoyed shopping and reading together. Fond memories include decorating at Christmas, long talks on the phone, and picking their favorites from fashion magazines. When Kelliann joined the Catholic faith, she had Lorraine as her Godmother. She always spoke about her love of her family including her daughters, granddaughters, and great grandchildren. Lorraine is survived by her husband Louis de Smet, her brother Peter Prevelige, daughters Jean (Bob Hackemack), Carolyn, Allise (John Siemienowicz) and three granddaughters- Jackie (nee Elizabeth Jacqueline Dwulet and Elliot) Miller, Kelliann (Blake) Douglas, and Kathryn (Dean Corriveau) Dwulet, and three great grandchildren (Nicholas, Harrison, and Jamison). She is predeceased by her daughter Mary. Lorraine battled health issues throughout her life including TB, Leukemia, and Breast Cancer. Before her passing, she enjoyed cuddling on the couch with her dog Shalee, looking at photos of family, and speaking on the phone with family members near and far who now miss her dearly. She passed peacefully in October 2021 surrounded by family virtually and in-person. Arrangements are under direct care of Gaita Memorial Home in Little Falls, NJ and there is no viewing or funeral service scheduled. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrf.org ) or the charity of your choosing. Art Bio of Lorraine de Smet Art Education: The artist began her studies at the art Students League in NYC with the late Isaac Soyer, Harvey Dinnerstein, David Leffel, and Richard Goetz. Exhibits: The artist has received more than 75 awards including the Solo Show Award, Grumbacher Award, and the Pen and Brush Award at the Pen and Brush Club in NYC. Her exhibits include Studio Main Street Gallery in L.I., the Pen & Brush Club in NYC, as well as numerous banks, libraries, hospitals and clubs. Group exhibitions include the Art Gallery in Corning, NY, the Paper Mill Playhouse, NJ, and the US Coast Guard on Governor's Island. The artist has exhibited widely in national juried shows at the National Arts Club, Salmagundi club, the Hudson Valley Art Association in NY, and the New Britain Museum of Art in CT. Juried exhibitions in NJ have included Caldwell College, Ridgewood Art Institute, Carrier Foundation, Seton Hall University, and others. She has received an award for Best Still Life and the Caldwell Progress Award at the Caldwell College as well as awards from the Ringwood Manor Art Association, the Art Centre of New Jersey, and the Livingston Art Association. In a period of a few years she had won Best in Show or First Prize awards more than 6 times. Memberships: The artist was a member of the NY and NJ Chapters of the American Artists Professional League, the U.S. Coast Guard Artists, and a life member of the Art Students League in NYC. She is listed in the 19th and 20th editions of Who's Who in American Art and the Millennium editions of Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Women and Who's Who in the World. Her paintings are in the collections of the U.S. Coast Guard, the University of Connecticut Health Center, Union Trust Bank, CT, and in private collections throughout the northeast. Her work also appeared on the Ocean County Observer and in the Trenton Museums' Best of the Best exhibition.  Russo, Eleanor B., (nee Wagnecz) 91, of Cedar Grove, formerly of Woodland Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
Born and raised in Garfield, Eleanor was a resident of Woodland Park for 65 years before recently moving to Cedar Grove. Eleanor worked for Prudential Insurance in Wayne, but most of her life she enjoyed being a full time homemaker to her husband and daughters. She enjoyed bowling as her hobby for many years and was a member of various women's bowling leagues. Eleanor is predeceased by her parents George and Julia Wagnecz and brothers Ernest and William Wagnecz. She was the loving wife of the late Americo (Michael) Russo who passed away in 2016. Eleanor is survived by her loving daughters Deborah Shapllo and her husband Ted and Cathy Radke. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren: Dayna Shapllo, Ted Shapllo and his wife Erika, Alyssa Shapllo, Melissa Radke, and Jennifer Radke. Proud great-grandmother to Dillon, Arianna and Benjamin Shapllo. She is also survived by her dear nieces Lorlee Schulman and Nancy Rogerwick. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Eleanor's memory to either charity: The American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org or St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org. A private funeral mass for the family was held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church in Little Falls with the interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa.  Manla, Carole B., (nee Werner), 88, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
Born in Passaic on April 29, 1933 to Hans and Elsie Werner, Carole was raised in Clifton and resided in Totowa, NJ for 45 years and later Boynton Beach, Florida for the past 23 years. Carole raised her beloved family and then continued her studies in her forties when she went to community college and completed two years of studies. Throughout her adult life Carole often took Adult Continuing Education Classes as she always had a desire to learn and keep educating herself. She was employed at The Westmount Country Club, The Aspen Hotel, Prudent Publishing and most recently Dauphin & Company before she retired to Florida in 1998. During her retirement Carole became very active in the Leisureville Community. She participated on the Welcome Committee and the Citizen Observer Patrol Committee. She was a member of the Computer Club and volunteered every year to help with their annual Clubhouse Fair as well as many other events and social dances. Carole was a devout member of the Totowa United Methodist Church as well as the First United Methodist Church in Boynton Beach, FL. She was a member of The Church Women's Circle and volunteered her time in the church office and at numerous church functions. Carole was also a volunteer at the Bethesda Hospital Thrift store- "The Bargain Box." Carole loved the beach, especially the tropical, sunny, warm Florida weather where she loved swimming and laying by the pool. She truly appreciated all of nature's beauty and was a true animal lover. She enjoyed gardening, watching baseball- she was an avid NY Mets fan- trips to NYC, and seeing Broadway shows. She had a love of traveling, attending German festivals and clubhouse dances, reading and shopping for others. Above all, was Carole's love for her family which included her husband, four children, her grandchildren who meant the world to her, and her great-grandchildren who she adored. Carole is predeceased by her parents Hans and Elsie. She is also predeceased by her beloved husband Michael Manla who passed in 2001. Devoted mother of three sons and one daughter: Wayne Manla and his wife Linda, Kevin Manla and his wife Cindy, Gary Manla and his wife Josephine, and Kristen Byrne and her husband Tom. She was the cherished grandmother of Marissa, Jessica, Nicholas and his wife Christie, and Alexa Manla. She was the adoring great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren: Josslyn, Tenley, Asher and Axl. Carole is also survived by her loving sister Meta Ryan and caring daughter-in-law Linda Manla. Dear aunt of her godson Scott Poppelwell and niece Bonnie Porter. Carole will be greatly missed by her extended nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visiting will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 11 AM at the Totowa United Methodist Church, 105 Church St., Totowa, NJ. Please meet directly at church. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Peggy Adams Rescue League, 3200 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 or the Totowa United Methodist Church, 105 Church St., Totowa, NJ 07512. Envelopes will be provided by the funeral home during visiting hours for your convenience.  DeMasi, Jennie, 96, a life long resident of Newark, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Beloved aunt of her niece Virginia Galizia and nephews Carlo Galizia, Ralph Galizia, and Sal Cocco.
Born in Newark, Jennie lived there her entire life. She worked for Western Electric for 20 years before her retirement. Jennie was a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Newark. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. If attending meet directly at the church. Interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield.  Mary Rose Costa Nease, 84, of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland she was the oldest of 11 siblings. Mary worked at Maryland Casualty for 15 years before moving to New Jersey to start her family. It was there she worked in the hotel industry for 20 years until her retirement. Mary Rose is survived by her three loving children: Tina Chalk and her husband Dave, Donna Nease and the late Steve, Lisa Nease and Louis. She is also survived by her beloved granddaughter Stephanie Chalk. Dear sister of Philip Costa, Vince and Darlene Costa, Joseph Costa and the late Joanne, Sarah Costa, the late Concetta, the late Annette, Brenda and Dennis Geslois, the late Charles, the late Frank and Joan Costa, and the late Jack and Carol Costa. You could always find Mary Rose in the kitchen cooking her favorite meatballs, pasta and sauce. She loved to grow tomatoes in her garden. Her favorite time of year was when she would take a trip back to see her family, for her heart was always in Maryland. She was the life of the party who loved to dance and was always the first on the dance floor. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Stroke Association would be appreciated. www.stroke.org  Helen Cap, 88, of Belmar, New Jersey, loving wife and mother passed away on October 1, 2021.
Helen was born in Newark, New Jersey, daughter to Victoria and George Petropoulos, and was a proud first generation American. Her father had a successful restaurant, The Central Coffee Pot, in Newark's Farmer's Market where Helen was often found helping out behind the register or swapping her shoe rations for sugar rations during World War II. She enjoyed summers at the Jersey Shore where she would swim in the ocean, stroll the boardwalk with her sister Persephone and go fishing with her brother Peter. After graduating Barringer High School, Helen went to secretarial school then on to become the secretary to the head of advertising at Bamberger's and was featured in several print ads. On New Year's Eve 1964, John Cap, Jr. of Bayonne, NJ, was lucky enough to be set up on a blind date with Helen, which resulted in a wedding the following June on Flag Day and a marriage of 57 years. Helen and John raised their three daughters Johanna, Stephanie, and Andrea in West Orange. Helen was a nurturing mother and immersed her daughters in their ethnic cultures by taking them to Greek school and Slavic dancing lessons, making Ukrainian pysanky eggs with them, and keeping holiday traditions. Helen also enjoyed cooking and taught her daughters how to make traditional foods of their family's Greek and Russian heritages. Helen was an active and life-long member of her church, SS. Nicholas, Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church where she held many roles including Philoptochos Vice President and Treasurer and was awarded Mother of the Year in 2009. Helen loved her Greek Orthodox community of friends and tirelessly volunteered at her church by baking, working at festivals and knitting blankets for AIDS babies and patients. Helen enjoyed reading, gardening and sewing. She was known for making award winning Halloween costumes for her children and superhero capes for her grandchildren. She loved going to the boardwalk and playing games with her grandchildren who affectionately called her Yia Yia. She also loved to entertain and always wore a beautiful smile as she welcomed friends and family to her home. Her many friends regarded her as a friend who was there for you when you needed her. Helen also volunteered her time for the Alzheimer's Association. During her long marriage to John, they traveled to Greece, Egypt, Russia, London, Belgium and France and spent their retirement in Belmar where they would enjoy evenings going to local concerts and sitting on their porch. Helen is survived by her husband John Cap, and their daughters Johanna Cap Gatch, Stephanie Sackariasen and her husband Kurt, Andrea Kruger and her husband Mike; Grandchildren Alexis, Kurt, Lily, Mia and Violet. A viewing will be held at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ 07424, on Monday, October 4, 2021 from 4 PM to 8 PM with a Parastas blessing and memorial at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 10 AM at SS Nicholas, Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 82 Laurel Avene, Roseland, NJ 07068- please meet directly at church- followed by a 1 PM burial at St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, 316 Cassville Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 and repass in Neptune. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy research at www.psp.org or you can mail a check made out to Cure PSP to Cure PSP, 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001. Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visiting hours.  Kordja, Aaliyah "AK" Elizabeth, 19, of Totowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Loving daughter of Jennifer Kordja and Luis Heredia Perez. Cherished sister of Raymond Luis and Luis Miguel "Papucho". Beloved niece of Vanessa Kordja, Taylor Kordja, Lauren Porter, and Ashley LoVecchio. Dear granddaughter of the late Raymond Paul Kordja and Georgia Rasa. Cousin to Ailani Skye Lopez.
Born and raised in Totowa, Aaliyah graduated from Passaic Valley High School and was attending medical technical school with plans of becoming a nurse. She was a loving young woman who lived her life to help others. Aaliyah had a love for basketball growing up, and spent her spare time with her brother, cousin, aunts and friends. She truly loved to be with family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 4 - 8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. Please meet directly at church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to Go Fund Me.www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-aaliyah-ak-kordja utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Terwilliger, Patricia M., 70, of Paterson, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.
Patricia was the beloved sister of Kathleen O' Brian. She was the cherished aunt of her four loving nieces and nephews: John, Casey, Dawn, and Megan. Patricia was the dear great-aunt of 14 great-nieces and nephews. Patricia was born in Paterson and lived there for most of her life. She was a parishioner of St. James Roman Catholic Church. Patricia loved her family very much and was loved by her family just as much. She will be dearly missed by all in her family, especially by her sister. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 10 AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 52 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ. Skrabits, Walter, 91, of Little Falls, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Devoted husband of the late Mary (nee Dzaidosh) who passed away in 1999. Walter is survived by two sister-in-laws and will be greatly missed by his four loving nieces and three dear nephews.
Born in Passaic, Walter has been a resident of Little Falls since 1954. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. serving in the Korean War. Walter worked for the Passaic Valley Water Commission in Little Falls for 42 years where he was a supervisor before he retired. Walter was a member of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church in Little Falls. He was also a member of the VFW Post 6255 in Cedar Grove, Thunder View Hunters of New York, and the 1st Marine Division Association of California. Visiting will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls from 2 PM -3:30 PM. A Burial Service will be held at the funeral home at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to a charity of your choice in Walter's memory. On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Antonio "Tony" Genise, father, son, and brother, passed away at the age of 56.
Tony was born on March 20, 1965 to Serafino and Franca, and spent his life working in the funeral industry. Growing up, Tony was involved in the Boy Scouts and that involvement continued throughout his life with Troop 14 in Little Falls and Troop 83 in Somerville when his son became involved in scouting as well. He was a volunteer for the Little Falls Rescue Squad. Tony enjoyed spending his time being outdoors. He loved camping across the United States, spending summers on LBI, kayaking and canoeing down rivers, and skiing down the closest mountains he could find in the winter. He shared those moments with his friends and family, and instilled that same love for adventure in his children. Tony was predeceased by his father, Serafino and is survived by his mother Franca, his two children, Serafina and Luke, his brother Eugenio, sister-in-law Linda and his niece and nephew, Chloe and Matthew Genise. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls. Please meet directly at church. Entombment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.  Jacqueline R. Donato, 85, of Little Falls, New Jersey, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Jacqueline was raised in Garfield, New Jersey and moved to Little Falls, where she has lived for the past 60 years. Before her retirement, Jacqueline owned Belle Fleur Flower and Gift Shop in Little Falls for ten years. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church in Little Falls. Jacqueline is survived by her devoted daughter, Jacqueline Donato, cherished grandchildren, Chiarina Reilly and Mitchell Donato, and adoring great-grandson, John R. Reilly. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Alfred Donato (1969) and caring son, Alfred Donato (2018). Jacqueline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed. Her grandchildren have fond memories of growing up in their grandma's home; memories full of love, laughter and support. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Jacqueline on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 9:30 am at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church, 473 Main Street, Little Falls - please meet directly at church. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Totowa.  Gozick, Irina N., (nee Nikitin), 82, of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Devoted wife of the late Michael Gozick who passed in 2016. Beloved mother of Debbie Drabick and Tanya G. Broome. Cherished grandmother of Devon, Taylor, Elijah, Nina, Elena, and Misha. Irina was born in Yugoslavia and came to the United States in 1949. She was a long time resident of Fairfield living there for the past 55 years. Irina was a member of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church in Little Falls as well as a member of the St. Anne Altar Society and the National Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA). Irina was a member of the American Sewing Guild of North Jersey and volunteered much of her time at the Willing Hearts Consignment Shop in Caldwell. Visitation will be held at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 5-9 PM with Parastas at 7:30 PM. A Burial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 9:30 AM at St. John the Baptist RO Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls. Please meet directly at church. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. John RO Church, 29 Weaver Street, Little Falls 07424 or the American Stroke Association www.stroke.org would be appreciated. Envelopes will be provided during visiting hours for your convenience. Lenge, Frances E., (nee Graham), 93, of Little Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Lenge, Jr. Devoted mother of Keith Lenge of Little Falls. Born in Paterson, she lived in Clifton before moving to Little Falls in 1957. Before her retirement, she was the Little Falls Township Senior Citizen Coordinator and Seniors Bus Driver. She was secretary for Singac Fire Company No. 3, Ladies Auxiliary, Little Falls and was a parishioner of Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, Little Falls. Funeral was private to the family.  John James Pontillo, age 100, passed away August 3, 2021 in his home. John Pontillo was born on July 25, 1921 in Newark, NJ. He lived in Little Falls, NJ for more than 50 years and most recently for the past 3 years retained residence in Long Pond, PA. John Pontillo served in the US Army during WWII as a Military Police. He was a faithful parishioner of Holy Angels Church for over 50 years in Little Falls, NJ and was also an active member of the Little Falls Golden Age Club. He loved watching Gunsmoke and The Lawrence Welk Show. John Pontillo is survived by his sister- Rose Litterio, daughter Rebecca-Schillinger, her spouse- Paul Schillinger, daughter-in-law- Martha Tedesco, five grandchildren- David Ayres, Roger Ayres, Danielle Ayres, Andrea Rodriguez, and Melissa Tedesco, their spouses, and 6 great grandchildren- Samantha Ayres, Tyler Ayres, Justin Ayres, Devin Ayres, Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Gianluca Conte. He was predeceased in death by his wives Angeline Pontillo and Angelina Tedesco-Pontillo, step-son- Leonard Tedesco, and grandson- Paulo Rodriguez.
The visitation will be held at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Little Falls, NJ on Friday, August 6th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Funeral will commence at St. James of the Marches RC Church in Totowa, NJ on Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 AM followed by the burial service that will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ.  Saoud, Peter C., 45, of Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Leaving behind the mother of his children, Bridget Hayes Saoud, and his two beloved daughters, Emma and Grace. Cherished son of Vivian Saoud and the late Basil Saoud. Peter also leaves behind his siblings Zaki, David, Mark and Rhonda.
Peter was born in Paterson, New Jersey. He grew up in Little Falls, lived in Rutherford with his family and recently resided in Fairfield, NJ. For the past 21 years Peter has worked in the electrical union. Peter will always be remembered for his dedicated work ethic, big heart, and contagious laugh. He loved being with his family, fishing, and golfing. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls from 5 - 8 PM. Funeral to follow on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 11:30 AM at St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church, 802 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ. Please meet directly at church. There will be a repast following the funeral at The Brownstone in Paterson, New Jersey- located at 351 W. Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made in Peter's name to the foundation "Together We Rise", a charity that his daughter holds close to her heart. www.togetherwerise.org Della Cave, Lucy, 93, of Wayne, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Beloved sister of Patsy Delle Cava and his wife Patricia. She is predeceased by her brothers Lou Monico, Tom Della Cave, and sisters Dolores Mangan and Anna Riggi. She will be greatly missed by her many loving nieces and nephews as well as her dear friend Rose Marie.
Born in Paterson, Lucy lived in Little Falls from 1941 until she moved to Wayne in 2017. She was a hair dresser and co-owner of Lucy & Dee's Salon in Paterson. Lucy was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church in Little Falls. Services were private. Donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Lucy's memory would be appreciated. St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org  Mariano, Elvira (nee Silvestri), 91, of Totowa, passed away on July 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Mariano. Devoted mother of Michael Mariano and his wife Michele, Marie D' Achino and her husband John, Laura Kleinberg and her husband Walter, and Nancy Obssuth and her husband Louis. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren.
Born in Paterson, Elvira was raised in Haledon and then lived in Totowa for the past 63 years. She was formerly employed by Hillside Laundry in Haledon as their office manager. She was a former member of the Deborah Hospital fundraising committee. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 10 AM at St. James of the Marches RC Church, Totowa. Please arrive at the funeral home at 9 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Donations can also be made online at www.stjude.org Envelopes will also be provided by the funeral home during visiting hours.  DeLeo, Christel C., 48, of North Caldwell, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Beloved wife of Keith B. DeLeo. Loving mother of her son David and daughters Dallas and Sydney. Cherished daughter of Abel and Beatriz. Christel also leaves behind her brothers Abel Jr., Jose, and Julio and her sisters Dahlia, Shasha, Xochilt, and Ana Angelica.
Christel was born in Fresno, California. She has lived in North Caldwell for the past 15 years. Christel worked in retail management and for the past 11 years has been employed by Harmon Face Values. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls from 2 - 6 PM with a wake service being held at 5 PM. There will be a repast following the visiting hours at The Fireman's Hall in Fairfield, New Jersey- located at 5 Commerce Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made in Christel's name to The Lisa Foundation at www.lisafoundation.org or to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation at www.bafound.org  Francesco "Frank" Castronuovo, 65 passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 14, 2021 at St. Barnabas Hospital with his beloved family by his side.
Frank was born on October 29, 1955 to Angelo and Antonietta Russo-Casstronuovo in Sala Consilina, Italy. Beloved brother of Maria and Frank Costanzo of North Caldwell; Emilia and Vincenzo Caputo of Wayne; Michelle Castronuovo of Little Falls and the late Rosaria Castronuovo. Loving Uncle to Tina, Tony, Anthony, Angela, Angelo, Daniela, Louie, Antonella and Rosemarie. He was also adored by his many great nephews and nieces. Frank moved to the United States with his family in 1968, residing in Paterson, NJ where he attended JFK High School and went on to Seton Hall University. He then started his career working at Kearfott as an Electrical Engineer. He worked for many years and later retired living in Little Falls, NJ. Frank was always around his family providing love and support. His caring demeanor and generosity was felt by all. He loved laughing, playing cards, sharing jokes and spending time with his friends and family. His smile and a box of fresh pastries were always a guarantee when he visited. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a visitation at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, NJ on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM. A funeral mass will be offered at Our Lady of Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church at 473 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in Frank's honor to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org or to the American Heart Association www.heart.org |