JANUARY 3, 2022 • PASCACK VALLEY PRESS
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Henry ZICCHINO
Ellen ROCHE
OBITUARIES Mary Jo AMATO
Henry “Tony” Zicchino, 84, Ellen “Nellie” Roche, 81, of Woodcliff Lake and formerly of of Woodcliff Lake passed away Franklin Lakes, passed peaceful- on Christmas Day 2021.
Mary Jo Amato, 64, of Hillsdale passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021.
ly at home surrounded by family on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Born and raised in Cloone, Co. Leitrim, Ireland, Nellie came to the United States in 1958 living in the Inwood section of Manhattan before moving to Dumont in 1967. Nellie and Joe moved to Woodcliff Lake in 1976, Franklin Lakes in 1993, and returned to Woodcliff Lake in 2014. Nellie started working at Stasnyʼs Inn in 1971 and ultimately Nellie and Joe founded Nellieʼs Place in 1989. Nellie was a long standing member of the Bergen Irish Association. She had a philanthropic soul that extended to everyone she knew. Nellie is survived by her loving husband, Joe; her six children, Joseph Roche, Patricia Sunar (Hal), Claire Metzler, Karen Schultz (Eugene), Christopher Roche (Carolyn), and Erin Trick (David); her 14 grandchildren, Daryl, Chris, Tiffany, Kyle, Connor, Devin, Austin, Samantha, Maryellen, Collin, William, Carter, Abigail, and James; and one great-granddaughter, Katie. She is also survived by two siblings, Claire Cox and Kevin Reynolds, along with countless nieces and nephews around the globe. Nellie was predeceased by her parents and eight of her 10 siblings. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Lukeʼs Church, HoHo-Kus. Entombment, Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nellieʼs memory can be made to the Eastern Christian Childrenʼs Retreat, 700 Mountain Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481.
Beloved wife of Anthony. Devoted mother of Marc and Dana. Born in Englewood, she lived in Hillsdale for 45 years. Mary Jo was a scientist with Pfizer, Pearl River. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale. A Mass celebrating Mary Joʼs life and faith was held at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Hillsdale. Interment, Westwood Cemetery, Westwood.
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Tony is survived by his beloved wife of almost 65 years, Joan (née Hake); his sons Edward (Sue) and his children Dylon (Alexa), Ambria (Michael) and Campbell; Vincent and his children Anthony Edward (Regina), Dana Miller (Christopher); Stephen (Karen) and Phillip (Amanda) and his children Anthony, Samantha, Erin and Henry Philip; his greatgranddaughter Hazel; as well as his brother Joseph (Amy) and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his dear grandson, Henry Thomas. Tony was heavily active in his community, belonging to the Woodcliff Lake Seniors and Westwood Elks, as well as volunteering over the years for Meals on Wheels, Valley Hospital, Park Ridge Police Reserves and TriBoro Ambulance Corps. He retired from a long career in the printing industry as a lithographer through the ALA Printers Union Local #1. Upon leaving the printing industry, Tony worked as a custodian for Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale for almost 15 years. The family will receive guests for a memorial visitation at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Thursday, Jan. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m., with a Celebration of Life at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made in Tonyʼs name to the Cat Crew Rescue in Oradell through paypal.me/catcrewrescue or venmo.com/u/catcrewrescue.
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Alwin QUIRAND
Alwin Quirand, 88, of the Township of Washington and formerly of Hawley, Pennsylvania, and Moonachie, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. Born in Antohovka, Poland, to the late Daniel and Ottiele Quirand. Before retiring, Alwin was a millwright mechanic for Maxwell House in Hoboken. Beloved husband of 67 years to Adele (née Bohl) Quirand. Devoted father of Dr. Erwin Quirand and his late wife Noreen, Irene Messina and her husband Felix, and Sylvia Zozulia and her husband Michael. Dear brother of the late Else Friede. Loving grandfather of Matthew Quirand and his wife Katherine, Daniel Quirand, Philip Messina, Courtney Zozulia and Kristen Zozulia. Interment, Redeemer Cemetery, Mahwah.
Margaret C. HILLMAN
Margaret C. Hillman (née Wagner), 95, of Hasbrouck Heights, formerly of Park Ridge and Maywood, passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021. She was born in New York City to the late Catherine and William Wagner. Before retiring, Margaret was a mail handler for the U.S. Post Office in South Hackensack. After retirement, she worked alongside her sister and nephew at The Flower Peddler in Nanuet as a floral designer. Beloved wife of the late James Hillman. Devoted mother of Margaret “Meg” Hillman-Scalone and her husband George and the late Diane Hillman and Gary Hillman. Dear sister of the late William and Joseph Wagner and Anna Mae Weiser. Loving grandmother of Melissa Gordon, Michael, John, Christopher and Justin Hillman, and Mary Scalone. Cherished great-grandmother of Autumn Gordon. The Mass at Corpus Christi R.C. Church and the interment following at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, were private. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to the Hasbrouck Heights Food Pantry would be appreciated.
Peter W. RICE
Peter W. Rice, 88, of Mahwah, formerly of Westwood, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. Born in New York City to the late Elizabeth and Frank Rice, Peter was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, serving 1950–1953. He attended New York University. Peter was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and Notre Dame football. Before retiring, Peter worked for CitiCorp Mortgage in Woodcliff Lake and previously he was assistant treasurer for Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City. Beloved husband of Jane (née Davis) Rice. Devoted father of Peter W. Rice Jr. and his wife Christie and Thomas P. Rice and his partner David Long. Dear brother of the late Margie Pinto and Frank Rice. Loving grandfather of Meghan and Brian. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Christopher E. DOLAN
Christopher E. Dolan, 59, of Westwood passed away suddenly on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Chris is survived by his beloved wife, Kim; his children Evelyn and Christopher; his father James; his brothers James and his wife Glynis, John, and Richard; as well as many nieces, nephews, coworkers and friends. He is predeceased by his mother Rosemary, his sisters Mary Rose Cote and Kathleen Dolan-Giorgini, and his nephew Patrick Dolan. Born in Westwood, Chris was a Motion Picture Electrician and union member of Local #52 IATSE NYC for over 40 years. He worked on such movies as “Wall Street” and “Black Rain” in his younger years, and later on television shows including “Oz,” “Damages,” and more recently “Wu-Tang: An American Saga.” His greatest joy was celebrating his childrenʼs successes. He was so very proud of them in every way. Chris loved to tell a story and to hear a good story. Repeating them and sharing them was his specialty! He truly had the Irish gift of gab! His vegetable garden was his passion. He enjoyed sharing the fruit of his labors with friends and neighbors. He was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees and Giants. He loved to spend time at his second home on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire and at ORA in Melbourne Beach, Florida. A Mass celebrating Chrisʼ life and faith was held at St. Andrewʼs R.C. Church in Westwood. Memorial contributions can be made in Chrisʼ name to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
James F. OATES
James F. Oates Sr., 88, of Emerson passed away on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021. Beloved husband of late Suzanne Theresa Oates. Devoted father of Colleen Merkel and her husband Ronald Jr., James Francis Oates Jr. and his wife Jean, Kerry Butkera and her husband Gary, and Tara Oates. Loving grandfather of Mackenzie, Aidan, James, Kayla, Sean Patrick, Hunter and Tyler. Cherished great-grandfather of Hudson. A Funeral Mass celebrating Jamesʼ life and faith was held at Church of the Assumption, Emerson. Interment, George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
PASCACK VALLEY
Railway buffs to gather Jan. 14
Theyʼre back! The Bergen Rockland National Railway Historical Society hosts a rail-oriented event and a discussion of railroad events and local railroad news at its monthly meeting: Friday, Jan. 14. at 8 p.m. at the Closter Senior Center, 4 Lewis St.
This monthʼs meeting presentation, from the Baltimore Streetcar Museum, is about historic equipment that the Bergen-Rockland Club has helped the museum to restore. It also focuses on a review of winning photos from the chapter's 2020-2021 photo con-
test.
The meeting is open to all at no charge. Anyone interested in railroading's history and future is welcome. For more information call Rich Harrington at (845) 6237634.
