OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Clifton, NJ
The obituaries in the Clifton, NJ Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Clifton's history and identity.
Melania Mychalko
May 16, 2025
Melania Mychalko, lifelong resident of Garfield, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was 95.
Melania is deeply loved and survived by her devoted children, Irene Sawka of Pine Brook, Peter and his wife Linda Mychalko, and Maria and her husband Zenon Betley. She is also survived by her five cherished grandchildren, Deanna Olivo, Matthew and Michael...
Porfirio Carlos Sosa
May 15, 2025
Porfirio Carlos Sosa, 70, resident of Clifton, New Jersey Formerly of Huancayo, Peru, he died peacefully on May 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Rosalina Sosa and loving father to his children. Family and friends are welcomed to his visitation, which will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Mary Belehaj
May 15, 2025
Mary Belehaj of Rochelle Park, New Jersey, formerly of Passaic for 54 years, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was 77.
Mary is survived by her devoted daughters, Lila Sparandeo and her husband Joseph, and Anastasia Beggs and her husband Corey. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joseph John, and Michael Anthony, and her sister Anna. She...
Sarah Lombardo
May 13, 2025
Lombardo, Sarah, 97 of Bridgewater (formerly of Woodland Park and Clifton), died peacefully on May 13, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Fred V. Lombardo. Loving mother to Dr. Joseph Lombardo and his wife Mary and Elaine Potkalesky and her husband Thomas. Loving grandmother to Stephen and Helene Lombardo, Marisah Potkalesky, Andrew Lombardo and Sarah Cole, Philip Lombardo and Alena...
John W. Sadvary
Apr 30, 2025
John W. Sadvary of Woodland Park, passed away on April 30, 2025 at the age of 97. He is survived by his brother Michael Sadvary, daughter Barbara Headman and husband Tony, granddaughter Katelyn Spoont and husband Justin, grandson Ryan McDermott and wife Christina, greatgrandchildren, Raelynn, Jacob, Olivia and Finlee. He is also survived by nieces, Arlene Eckel and husband Peter...
Denise Jean Panayoti
Apr 28, 2025
Panayoti, Denise Jean, of Clifton, passed away on April 28, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved mother of Gregory Panayoti and his wife Gabriela, and Valerie Panayoti Raymonds and her husband John. Devoted grandmother of Joseph, Matthew, and Vincent Peter. Denise is reunited with her husband Peter, as well as her parents, Peter and Helen Condaras.
Born in New York,...
Vladimir Pajcin
Apr 23, 2025
Vladimir Pajcin, of Clifton, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was 85 years old. Born on August 21, 1939, in Serbia, Vladimir was a passionate lover of soccer and a proud member of St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church. He spent many years working for Nabisco Inc. Vladimir had a deep love for travel...
Edward C. Wilbur
Apr 21, 2025
Edward C. Wilbur of Clifton, New Jersey, entered eternal life, Monday, April 21, 2025. He was 65. Edward was born on August, 18, 1959 in Passaic, NJ to Charles and Helen (Pawvelek) Wilbur. He worked for Clifton's Department of Public Works in the traffic department for 38 years.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Stacy, his two loving sons, Nicholas...
Orlando Montañez
Apr 17, 2025
Orlando Montañez of Paterson, New Jersey, entered eternal life, Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was 60. Orlando was born on May 24, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Candido and Carmen (LeDuc) Moñtanez. Orlando was a caseworker for the Passaic County Board of Social Services for 22 years. Orlando loved to play basketball and watch his favorite English Premier League team,...
Santo Fred Pecchio
Apr 10, 2025
Santo Fred Pecchio of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, entered eternal life, Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was 101. Santo was born on May 9, 1923, in New York, NY, to Nicodemo and Maria Anna (De Negri) Pecchia. From 1944 to 1946 during WWII, Santo was enlisted in the United States Army. He then went on to become an Electric Engineer,...
Todd Morici Jr.
Apr 7, 2025
Todd Andrew Morici, Jr. "TJ", 30, passed away on April 7, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1995, in Hackensack, NJ. Beloved son of Todd Morici, Sr and Mary Lynn Morici. Loving brother to Drew Morici & his wife Davina & Meghan Morici. Uncle to Mackenzie and Madison Morici. Grandson of Mary Grace & Joseph Narvaez, Jerome Morici &...
Custodio Fernandes
Apr 7, 2025
Custodio Fernandes from Randolph, NJ, entered eternal life on April 7, 2025. Custodio is survived by his loving wife Adelaida and his two beautiful daughters, Anjelina and Mikayla. Visitation for Custodio will be offered on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Friends and family will meet for a funeral mass on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at...
Georgeanna J. Hall
Apr 6, 2025
Hall, Georgeanna Jiřina (nee-Křižkova), 97, of Clifton passed away on April 6, 2025. Beloved wife of late Malcolm Hall for 54 years. Loving companion of John Sadvary for 25 years. Dear mother of Georgeanna Wielkoszewski. Grandmother to Amy Francesca & Beau Christopher. Mrs. Hall was born in Blatná, Czechoslovakia and met Malcolm in 1945 during World War II. She came...
Arturo Garcia
Apr 5, 2025
Arturo Garcia of Bloomfield, New Jersey, entered eternal life and was reunited with his beloved wife, Mae Venus, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 75 years old. Arturo was born on December 4, 1949, in Manila, Philippines, to Alejandro V. and Eufemia (Dominguez) Garcia. On February 25, 1982, Arturo married the love of his life, Mae Venus Rico, in Montclair,...
Maria Giustina
Apr 3, 2025
Maria Giustina (nee DeLuca)
Maria Giustina, of Clifton, NJ, passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in Borca di Cadore, Italy in the heart of the Dolomite Alps. Maria and her husband Alfredo immigrated to Botany Village, Clifton in 1953. Prior to retirement, Maria was employed by the Clifton Board of Education. In her...
Anthony J. Souto
Mar 28, 2025
Anthony J. Souto, 63 of Colonia, NJ, passed away on March 28, 2025. Anthony was born on January 10, 1962 in Passaic, NJ to Antonio Souto and Marilyn Miller. Beloved brother of Linda Avella-Francese and Barbara Di Martino. Loving companion to Terri Rodrigues. He is predeceased by his siblings John Avella and James Souto. He is also survived by many...
Lisa Ann Sabo
Mar 25, 2025
Lisa Ann Sabo of Clifton, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was 61. Lisa was born on September 7, 1963, in Passaic, NJ to Renzo Bellini and Joann Connor. She is survived by her beloved husband, Lester, her two loving sons, Jeff and Corey, her four grandchildren, Arianna, Alexa, Gianna, and Luca, as well as...
Maria Bakalec
Mar 25, 2025
Maria Bakalec, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2025. Beloved mother of Daria Temnycky, her husband Orest and grandchildren Paul and Christina with husband Paul Hadzewycz and grandchildren Nicholas Parker with wife Erin and children Aubree and Bentley, and Dennis Parker with wife Keri and children Athena and Theo. Predeceased by her husband Wolodymyr and sons...
Jeanne VanDerBeek
Mar 24, 2025
Jeanne VanDerBeek, 74 of Garfield, passed away on March 24, 2025. Jeanne was born on April 14, 1950 in Hackensack, NJ to Lawrence Joseph De Rose and Angelina Gilfone. Beloved mother to Thomas Salzer of Weatherby, PA and Jolene Annes of Indianapolis, IN. Dear sister to Robert De Rose, Joseph De Rose. Devoted grandmother to Justin Erb, TJ Salzer, Robbie...
Suzanne Klimek
Mar 14, 2025
Suzanne Klimek, 57 of Clifton, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Suzanne was born on August 29, 1967 in Surrey, England to Lesley Weir and Ryszard Klimek. Loving mother to Lauren and Marisa Rossi. Life partner to the late Dave Rossi. Devoted aunt to Michele, Michael and Nicole. A friend to all.
Suzanne was a woman whose heart overflowed with...
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