Michele Lazor

Michele Lazor, 71, of Mahwah, New Jersey, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Paramus, New Jersey.

Born on August 18, 1954, in Passaic, NJ, Michele lived in Clifton and Wayne before moving to Mahwah. She was the beloved daughter of Michael Gula and Sophie Plachinski. She devoted her life to education, faith, family, and service to her community.

Michele dedicated more than 20 years to teaching as a Spanish and Polish ESL teacher at Clifton High School, where she touched the lives of countless students with her patience, knowledge, and compassion. She was also a devoted parishioner of Holy Cross Polish-National Church in Woodland Park, where she faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher, sharing her faith and values with generations of children.

Above all, Michele cherished her family. She was the loving wife of Edward Lazor and a devoted mother to both Meghan and Michael. She was a dear sister to Marcie Pepe and a treasured relative and friend to many.

Michele will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, dedication to education, and unwavering faith. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched as a teacher, church member, wife, mother, sister, and friend.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Marrocco Memorial Chapel – 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at East Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Michele's memory will be cherished forever by all who knew and loved her.