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.
John James Madden
Feb 24, 2023
After a courageous battle with cancer, our family regrets to announce the loss of beloved father figure, John James Madden. John, 81, was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, and worked as a longshoreman for the I.L.A. in Elizabeth, New Jersey for thirty-five years. His fifty-two years of marriage to the late Marilyn Madden (1944-2021), their late daughter...
Erend Monsignor Julian Bennett Varettoni
Feb 23, 2023
Reverend Monsignor Julian Bennett Varettoni, pastor emeritus of Sacred Heart Parish in Clifton, entered eternal life on February 23rd, 2023; he was 92. Msgr. Varettoni was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on February 24th, 1930 to Julian and Rachel (Mairani) Varettoni. He was christened Julian Bennett, and was eventually joined by two brothers, Robert and Leroy. At this time the...
Julia Soroko
Feb 14, 2023
Soroko, Julia, of Clifton, passed away on February 14, 2023 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Soroko. Loving mother of Theresa, Samuel, and Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Jaclyn, Michael, Nicole, Briana, David, and Thomas. Adored great grandmother of Samantha, Fitzwilliam, Colette, Talia and Gia. Julia is reunited with her beloved parents, Simeon and Anna, along...
Frank A. Cupo
Feb 13, 2023
Frank A. Cupo, 80 of Toms River, passed away on February 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Theresa (Spirito) Cupo. Loving father of Sherry Mudrick and her husband Matthew, and Mark Lasky & his wife Heather. Devoted grandfather to Lauren, Amanda, Brandon, Ryan and Mia. Dear brother to James, Dennis, Robert & his wife Olga. He is also survived by many...
Rosalie Messina
Feb 13, 2023
Messina, Rosalie, 96 of Clifton, passed away on February 13, 2023. Daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalia Seminara. Beloved wife of the late Dominick R. Messina. Loving mother to Joseph, Richard & his wife Ana, John, the late Michael & his wife Maria. Devoted grandmother to Matthew (Agnes), Katie O’Brien (Marty), Maggie Warchalowsky (Matt), John, Michael, Steven, Richie and...
Frank Delmo
Feb 11, 2023
Frank Delmo age 79, of Wanaque, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Born in Dover, lived in Paterson and Wayne, the last 11 years in Wanaque Reserve. He was a personal driver for David Sanzari for 20 years. He was a member of the Amici Club of Wanaque Reserve. He is survived by his wife the former Rae Lupone,...
Lydia Hartford
Feb 6, 2023
Lydia Marsch Hartford, 64, of Riverdale passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Beloved wife of Glenn Hartford. Predeceased by her father, Theodor Marsch. Devoted daughter of Mary (Klym) Marsch. Loving sister to Helen Marsch, Maryann Marsch-Hoydysh & her husband Walter. Missed by her beloved pets, Sasha, Boris, Nina and Maks. She is also...
Peter Panayoti
Jan 27, 2023
Panayoti, Peter, of Clifton, passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Denise Panayoti (Condaras). Loving father of Gregory Panayoti and his wife Gabriela, and Valerie Panayoti Raymonds and her husband John. Devoted grandfather of Joseph, Matthew, and Vincent Peter. Cherished brother of Sophie Saltamanikas. Peter is reunited with his parents, Gregory and Helen,...
Stuart Palfreyman
Jan 20, 2023
Stuart Palfreyman, 78, of Clifton, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2023. Beloved husband of JoAnne (Conserva) for 56 years. Loving father to Scott and his wife Lori, and LeighAnn Kwiecinski and her husband George. Cherished grandfather of Grace and Ava Palfreyman, and Emily, Joseph, and Allison Kwiecinski. Loving brother to Kevin Palfreyman and his wife...
Keith G Mcgill
Jan 14, 2023
Keith George McGill of Mahwah passed away on January 14, 2023. Keith was born in The Bronx, NY on February 27th 1990 to Keith J. McGill and Gina(Rick Houck) beloved brother to Michelle(Deric Chase) and Donna(Chris Finley) and cherished uncle to Jacob, David and Logan. Keith is also survived by his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Service will be held...
Virgilio Santoro
Jan 3, 2023
Santoro, Virgilio, of Clifton passed away on January 3, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Ermelinda “Linda”. Loving father of Dina and her partner Matteo, and Joseph and his wife Barbara. Cherished grandfather of Marina and Matthew. Virgilio is reunited in rest with his parents, Giuseppe and Blanda. He is the last of seven sons, being predeceased...
Kathleen Pasetto
Dec 31, 2022
Pasetto, Kathleen, of Mahwah passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 72. Beloved sister of Louis, Marie, Margaret, Pericle, and Joseph. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Kathleen and her beloved brother, Joseph, are entering the hereafter alongside each other, having both passed away on the same night. Kathleen was an office administrator...
Joseph Pericle Pasetto
Dec 31, 2022
Pasetto, Joseph Pericle, of Mahwah passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 74. Loving father of Joseph, Linda, Laura, and Daniel. Beloved brother of Louis, Marie, Margaret, Pericle, and Kathleen. Joseph is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He leaves behind his beloved former wife and...
Pedro Juan Dominguez
Dec 30, 2022
Dominguez, Pedro, “Gringo” 56 of Santiago, Dominican Republic, passed away on December 30, 2022. Cherished son of Martin and Sofia Dominguez. Beloved partner to Maria Cruceta. Loving father to Richard, Jonathan, and Erika. Dear brother to Dolly, Jacqueline, Manuel, Rosaura, Robert, Jeury, Ingrid, and Roselina. Caring Uncle to Sofia, Ramon, Robert, Margarita, Anthony, Martin, Frank, Jordan, Jeudy, Jeurhy, Jeslynn, Paul,...
Anna Halaburda
Dec 27, 2022
Anna (Hranyczna) Halaburda, born July 21, 1931, in Zavadka, Lemkivshchyna, Ukraine, died on December 27, 2022, after a brief illness. She immigrated to Jersey City, NJ, in 1950, where she met and then married Rostyslaw Halaburda in 1952. They eventually settled in Clifton, NJ. She was a seamstress for Hewitt Manufacturing for many years and a devoted member of St....
John Finbar Keenan
Dec 26, 2022
John Finbar Keenan, 95, died peacefully at home on December 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pauline Keenan; three sons: Terence Keenan (Kristan Higgins) of Durham, CT; Barry Keenan of Clifton, NJ; and Brian Keenan (Julie Clemens) of Montclair, NJ; five grandchildren: Flannery, Declan, Sophie, Desmond and Brendan; a great-grandson, Frederick; a brother, Eamon, and...
Domenick Dibernardo
Dec 24, 2022
DiBernardo, Domenick, 90 of Clifton, passed away on December 24, 2022. Beloved husband of Jean (Manganella) DiBernardo. Loving father to Domenick & his wife Joan of Wallington, and Patricia “Patty” Cerrito of Saddle Brook. Devoted grandfather to Jennie, Philip, Christopher and Emily. Dear brother to Kathleen Meschio, Geraldine Boyle, William DiBernardo, Joseph DiBernardo, Daniel DiBernardo, Warren DiBernardo, Rose Ann DiBernardo...
Aurora M. Vega
Dec 24, 2022
Vega, Aurora M., 65 of Wayne, passed away on December 24, 2022. Beloved mother to Kristina Vega of Hackensack and Michele Vega of Berlin, CT. Dear sister to Tino, Lando, Cely, Mae, Ofie, Sam and Norman. She is also survived by her significant other of 20 years, David Harper. Aurora was born in Quezon City, Philippines and came to the...
Linda Carbotti
Dec 22, 2022
Carbotti, Linda, 73 of Clifton, passed away on December 22, 2022. Beloved wife of Martin Carbotti. Loving mother to Joseph of Clifton and the late Christopher. Devoted grandmother to Valentina of Cary, NC. Dear sister to Carole Albano of Ft. Myers, FL. She is also survived by numerous cousins. Linda was a lifelong resident of Clifton. She graduated Clifton High...
Maksim Sejati
Dec 12, 2022
Sejati, Maksim, 73 of Mahwah, passed away on December 12, 2022. Mr. Sejati was born in Berat, Albania and resided in Mahwah. Services were Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ.
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