FRANK MARASS

VERNON — Frank Marass, 97, of Vernon, died on July 25, 2005, at St. Clair’s Hospital in Denville, following a short illness.

Born to Frank C. and Eva in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived in Lyndhurst and Rutherford before moving to Pompton Lakes and later to the Mc Afee section of Vernon in 1968.

Mr. Marass worked as a budget analyst for the Curtiss Wright Division of Wright Aeronautics in Wood-Ridge for 35 years.

A parishioner of St. Jude the Apostle R.C. Church in Hamburg, he was an affiliated member of the Third Order of the Franciscans and active in Christ House, Andover.

He was predeceased in 1995 by his wife of 67 years, Ellen Lyons, who had been a school teacher in the Lyndhurst Public Schools and St. Mary’s, Rutherford. His only brother, John, of Rutherford, died in 1999.

He is survived by his daughter, Eileen and his granddaughter, Tracy of Ansley, Neb.; a great-grandson and great-great-granddaughter in California; his sister-in-law, Virginia and nephew, John of Rutherford; and nephews, Charles of Pennsylvania, Frank of California and David Lyons of Texas.

LORENZO PIERGIOVANNI

LYNDHURST — Lorenzo Piergiovanni, 53, of Lyndhurst, died on July 31, 2005, in Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City.

Born in Molfetta, Bari, Italy, he came to the United States in 1971. He lived in Hoboken and Jersey City before moving to Lyndhurst 10 years ago.

Mr. Piergiovanni was a longshoreman with American Stevador, Port Elizabeth, Newark, for 26 years before retiring in 2004.

He was a member of the Longshoreman’s Union.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine Piergionvanni (nee Zoccali); his mother, Isabellangela Piergiovanni (nee De Gennaro); his son, Vito Piergiovanni; his daughter, Isabella Piergiovanni; two brothers, Antonio Piergiovanni and Frank Piergiovanni; and two sisters, Angela Lisena and Victoria Sciancalepore.

Funeral mass was held in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Lyndhurst. Entombment in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Arrangements made by Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, Lyndhurst.

AGNES J. HOVER

WOOD-RIDGE — Agnes J. Hover (nee Petrocelli), 83, of Wood-Ridge, died on Aug. 2, 2005.

Born in Emerson, she lived there before moving to Wood-Ridge 42 years ago.

Mrs. Hover was a homemaker.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption R.C. Church in Wood-Ridge.

She was predeceased by her husband, Seth Hover; her brother, Charles Petrocelli; and two sisters, Frances Gatto and Josephine Biscelle.

She is survived by three daughters, Marie Hover and her husband, Walter of Highland Lakes, Patricia Bologna of Wood-Ridge and Debra Feldman of East Rutherford; two sisters, Joan Phillips of Wood-Ridge and Marion Ramaglia of Rochelle Park; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral mass was held in Our Lady of the Assumption R.C. Church, Wood-Ridge. Burial in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Arrangements made by Costa Memorial Home, Hasbrouck Heights.

BENJAMIN CAPACCIO

LYNDHURST — Benjamin Capaccio, 85, of Hamilton Square, formerly of Lyndhurst, died on Aug. 1, 2005.

Born in Lyndhurst, he lived there for 80 years before moving to Hamilton Square.

Mr. Capaccio was director of sales and Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Weyerhaeuser Co. of Tacoma, Wash., for 15 years before retiring in 1978.

He was a Staff Sergeant for the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

He was a founding member and commander (1949, 1961, 1962) of AWW Lewandowski Post No. 20 Amvets of Lyndhurst. He was also a member of Lyndhurst Elks BPOE No. 1505 for more than 40 years.

He was a graduate of Lyndhurst High School Class of 1939, and attended classes at Stevens Institute of Technology and the American Management Association.

He received his certification from Rutgers University in AHERA.

Mr. Capaccio was an Asbestos Manager for the Lyndhurst Board of Education.

He was the a founder and two-term president for AARP No. 4319, and was the liaison for the National AARP, Washington, D.C.

He was the Amvets Coach for Lyndhurst Little League.

He was a Post No. 20 member of the Bergen County Legislative Advisory Board, and a former member of the Lyndhurst Planning Board, inducted into the Nick DeLeo Hall of Fame, Lyndhurst.

He was predeceased by his brother, Lt. Paul M. Capaccio, U.S. Army Air Corps (killed in action in World War II); his sister-in-law, Ann (Howard) Tirgrath of Las Vegas, Nev.; and brothers-in-law, Michael (Denise) Tessalone of Torrance, Calif., and Robert (Sally) Tessalone of Rutherford.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Capaccio of Hamilton Square; his daughter and son-in-law, Mia and Michael Pelosci of Hamilton Square; two sisters, Josephine Abate LoGatto of Fairfield and Connie Noreiko-DeLisi of Flagler Beach, Fla.; his granddaughter, Ariana Helen Pelosci; a sister-in-law, Virginia (Walter) Kelly of Doylestown, Pa.; nephews, Joseph and George Abate and families; niece and nephews, BethAnn Makowski, David and Robert Kelly and families; nieces, Ava, Lori and Tami Tirgrath and families; and nephew, Tim Tessalone.

Funeral mass was held in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Lyndhurst. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lyndhurst. Arrangements made by Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, Lyndhurst.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, National Headquarters, Bob Hope Parkinson Center, 1501 Northwest 9th Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.

MARIE A. HYDE

LYNDHURST — Marie A. Hyde (nee Golian), 76, died on Aug. 2, 2005, at her home in Lyndhurst.

Born in Alton, Ill., she lived in North Arlington before moving to Lyndhurst 25 years ago.

Mrs. Hyde was a social worker with the Bergen County Board of Social Services in Paramus for 27 years before retiring in 2001.

She is survived by her sons, Warren M., Michael F. and Jonathan L. Hyde; her grandchildren, Jillian, Thomas, Pamela and Gabriel Hyde; and her brothers, Thadeus, Joseph and Andrew Golian.

Memorial service was held in the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion, South Orange. Arrangements made by Parow Funeral Home, North Arlington.

FORTUNATA DE LELLIS

LYNDHURST — Fortunata De Lellis (nee Simone), 84, died on Aug. 3, 2005, at her Lyndhurst residence.

Born in Lyndhurst, she was a lifelong resident there.

Mrs. De Lellis was a homemaker.

She was predeceased by her husband, John S. De Lellis in August 1999; and by her son, Frank De Lellis.

She is survived by her children, Mary Jo Spagnuolo of Lyndhurst, Geraldine Potoczniak of Lyndhurst, John J. De Lellis of Bloomfield and Richard De Lellis of Manahawkin.

Funeral mass was held in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lyndhurst. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lyndhurst. Arrangements made by Nazare Memorial Home, Lyndhurst.

EMILY B. OTT

RUTHERFORD — Emily B. Ott, 80, of Rutherford, died on Aug. 3, 2005.

She was born in Passaic.

Mrs. Ott was a Passaic County Court Clerk and a member of the Passaic County Republican Club.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harold.

She is survived by her son, Wayne; her daughter, Charlene; a sister, Patricia Scott; three nephews and two nieces.

Funeral service was held in Collins-Calhoun Funeral Home, Rutherford. Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst.

Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army.

EDWARD T. GILLMAN

RUTHERFORD — Edward T. Gillman, 95, of Rutherford, died on Aug. 2, 2005.

He was born in Jersey City.

Mr. Gillman was a plant manager for National Starch in Belleville.

He was predeceased by his wife, Loretta (nee Glospie); and his son, Edward Jr.

He is survived by three daughters, Laurie Fanelli, Jane Cokely and Marian Chi Spearman; six grandchildren, Jane Oper, Russel Kellog, Cristina Fanelli Babits, Marissa Fanelli, Julie Fanelli and Nicole Cokely; and many young friends.

Funeral service was held in Collins-Calhoun Funeral Home, Rutherford. Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shelter Island Ambulance Corps, PO Box 830, Shelter Island, NY 11964.

CHRISTINE TARA BURKHARD

NORTH ARLINGTON — Christine Tara Burkhard, 26, died on July 30, 2005, at her home in North Arlington.

Born in Morristown, she lived in North Arlington for the past 24 years.

She is a 1997 graduate of North Arlington High School.

Miss Burkhard worked as a veterinary assistant at the Cedar Knolls Animal Hospital. Previously, she worked for two years at the Hal Wheller Boarding and School for Dogs in Cedar Knolls.

He is survived by her parents, Charles and Josephine (nee Punzie) Burkhard; her sister, Elisa Burkhard; her aunt, Roseann Arasin; and many loving cousins.

Funeral mass was held in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Arrangements made by Parow Funeral Home, North Arlington.

BIAGIO JOSEPH DI STASO

LYNDHURST — Biagio Joseph Di Staso, MD, 77, of Clifton, died on Aug. 1, 2005, in Buono Vento, Italy.

Born in Jersey City and raised in San Lupo, Italy, he returned to the United States in 1958 and was a resident of Clifton for many years.

He attended the University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy, where he graduated in 1957. Dr. Di Staso had a private practice in Lyndhurst for 43 years.

He was a member of the staff of Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville.

He is survived by his wife, Elisa Di Staso (nee Carpinelli) of Clifton; two children, Teresa Di Staso (Kenneth Staats) and Joseph Di Staso; and two siblings, Modestino Di Staso of Cliffside Park and Florence Scardgno of Palisades Park.

Funeral mass was held in Sacred Heart Church, Lyndhurst. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Montclair. Arrangements made by Nazare Memorial Home, Lyndhurst.

MILDRED RUDOVITZ

NORTH ARLINGTON — Mildred Rudovitz, 90, of North Arlington, died on Aug. 4, 2005, at the Clara Maass Continuing Care Center, Kearny.

Born in Fort Anne, N.Y., she lived in Simpson, Pa., for many years before moving to North Arlington more than 30 years ago.

She worked as a seamstress for Lemay Co. in Lyndhurst before retiring 12 years ago.

She was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Mary Radodwitzh.

She is survived by brother, Andrew Rudowitz and his wife, Helyn of North Arlington; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held in Parow Funeral Home, North Arlington. Interment in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

SALVATORE GABRIELE

LYNDHURST — Salvatore Gabriele, 43, died on Aug. 3, 2005, in Lyndhurst.

Born in Italy, he moved to Lyndhurst 31 years ago.

Mr. Gabriele was a foreman for Bravante Fire Sprinklers in Boonton for the past eight years.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine Gabriele (nee Gencarelli); his mother, Angelina Gabriele (nee Cairo); two daughters, Stephanie and Pamela Gabriele; his son, John Gabriele; two sisters, Giuseppina and Maria Gabriele; and three brothers, Antonio, Francesco and Pietro Gabriele.

Funeral mass was held in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lyndhurst. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Arrangements made by S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Nutley.

MARION L. BORKOWSKI

CARLSTADT — Marion L. Borkowski (nee Antritter), 77, of Carlstadt, died on Aug. 4, 2005.

Born in Newark, she lived in Irvington before moving to Carlstadt in 1981.

Mrs. Borkowski was a commercial service representative for PIA (Professional Insurance Associates) in Carlstadt for 15 years before retiring in 1999.

She was a member of the AARP.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edward S. Borkowski.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Josephine Borkowski of Westfield; her niece and nephew, Jan Borkowski and Mark Borkowski; and her dear friends, Betsy M. Bardick and Joseph J. Bardick of Wallington.

A graveside service was held in Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Arrangements made by Kimak Funeral Home, Carlstadt.

PHILOMENA A. PIRNAT

RUTHERFORD — Philomena A. Pirnat (nee Martinetti), 70, of Rutherford, died on Aug. 4, 2005.

Born in Jersey City, she was a resident of Rutherford for more than 20 years.

Mrs. Pirnat was a former school aide at Union School, Rutherford.

She was a member of 55 Kip Center, Rutherford.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Davis; her brother, Martin Martinetti; and her nieces and nephew, Martin Martinetti Jr., Dawn Martinetti and Helen Clark.

Funeral mass was held in St. Mary R.C. Church, Rutherford. Arrangements made by Macagna Diffily Funeral Home, Rutherford.

COSTANTO “CHRIS” CINARDO

LYNDHURST — Costanto “Chris” Cinardo, 85, of Lyndhurst, died on Aug. 4, 2005, in the Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville.

Born and raised in Lyndhurst, he was a lifelong resident there.

Mr. Cinardo was a self-employed carpenter for more than 50 years, retiring in 1995.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a member of UNICO, Mount Carmel Seniors, Sacred Heart Seniors, BPOE Elks Lodge No. 1505, AARP No. 4866 and the Amvets Post No. 20, all of Lyndhurst.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Cinardo (nee Mollica); his two children, Carl Cinardo of Lyndhurst and Christine Esposito of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; his brother, Gino Cinardo of Harrison; and four grandchildren.

Funeral mass was held in Sacred Heart Church, Lyndhurst. Entombment in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Arrangements made by Nazare Memorial Home, Lyndhurst.

MARGARETA H. DITTLE

LYNDHURST — Margareta H. Dittle (nee Hoffmeister), 83, died on Aug. 6, 2005, at the Parker Jewish Institute, New Hyde Park, N.Y.

Born in Germany, she lived in Lyndhurst for 25 years before moving to New Hyde Park five years ago.

Mrs. Dittle was a housewife.

She was predeceased by her son, Walter Dittle.

She is survived by her daughter, Loretta Brady of New Hyde Park; and two grandchildren.

Funeral service was held in Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, Lyndhurst. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.