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.
Eleanor Edwards
Dec 24, 2021
Eleanor Edwards was born in Elizabeth, NJ daughter of the late Robert H. and Anna Milton Johnson on July 14, 1923. She lived most of her married life in Roselle Park for 66 years. Mrs. Edwards graduated from Battin High School in Elizabeth and worked for the Prudential Insurance Co. where she danced with their traveling show entertaining service men...
Louise Zanetti
Dec 14, 2021
Zanetti, Louise (Celentano), 79 of Clifton, passed away on December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late George Zanetti (Korean War Veteran). Loving mother to George Zanetti Jr. & his wife Kim, and Michele Jasper. Devoted grandmother to Gabriella Hillgrube & her husband Tyler, George Zanetti III and Philip Jasper. Dear sister of the late John A. Celentano. Louise was...
Albert Semento
Dec 13, 2021
Semento, Albert, 79 of Bayville, passed away on December 13, 2021. Beloved husband to Paulette (Batelli) Semento. Loving father of Melissa Semento and Deana Listmeier. Dear brother of Ernestine Semento, June Ann Cataldo & her husband Anthony, Ernest Semento and the late Louis Semento. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Albert was born in Paterson and...
Roselee Sturm
Dec 12, 2021
Sturm, RoseLee (Lamendola), 85 of Little Falls passed away on December 12,2021. Beloved wife of Raymond Sturm. Loving mother to Raymond Sturm, Jr. & his wife Deborah, David Sturm, MaryEllen & her husband Francis Spada & Michael Sturm. Sister of Philip Lamendola. She is also survived by four grandchildren & 1 great grandson. Mrs. Sturm was born in Passaic and...
Michael Moczula
Dec 7, 2021
Michael Moczula, 90, of Clifton, died on December 7 in the presence of his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Olga (Kuzyk) Moczula, his daughter Martha, his son Boris and his wife Maureen Varley; his grandchildren: Andrew and his wife Caitlin, Mary and her fiancé Matthew Letner, and Timothy and his wife Kimberly; and his great grandchildren,...
Mary Chiarella
Dec 7, 2021
Mary (Soulides) Chiarella, 84, of Clifton passed away on December 7, 2021. Beloved wife of Anthony Chiarella, loving mother of Gina Chiarella. Sister of the late Ted Soulides. Mrs. Chiarella was born in Orange, NJ and lived in West Orange before moving to Clifton 43 years ago. She was a parishioner of St. Brendan’s RC Church in Clifton and worked...
Sebastian Fiorello
Dec 6, 2021
Fiorello, Sebastian “Sam” was born in Newark NJ during The Great Depression to Sicilian parents. He was the youngest of his siblings and learned to speak Sicilian Italian fluently. Sam's father died when he was seven years old. He was a good student and also raised carrier pigeons, teaching himself how to play the piano, excelling in art/drawing/woodshop/machine shop and...
Barbara Polowczak
Nov 30, 2021
Polowczak, Barbara (Kuz), 99 of Garfield, passed away on November 30, 2021. Beloved wife of John Polowczak. Loving mother of Michael Polowczak and Maria Moch. Devoted grandmother to Shanya Gilmore, Steven and Andrew Moch. Dear great grandmother to Alexander, Miles and Hailey Moch. Mrs. Polowczak was born in Ukraine and came to the United States in 1950 settling in Passaic...
Antonetta Morici
Nov 28, 2021
Morici, Antonetta (Macolino), 95 of Clifton, passed away on November 28, 2021. Beloved wife of Jerome C. Morici. Loving mother to Fran Morici. Antonetta was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton for most of her life. Visiting on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel – 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton from 2 PM to 4 PM and...
Michael Chaban
Nov 27, 2021
Chaban, Michael, 97, of Clifton passed away on November 27, 2021.Beloved husband of Zofia, Loving father of Michael Chaban & Irene Duncan. Step father of Marek & his wife Helena, and Krystyna & her husband Franciszek. Grandfather to William & his wife Bruna, Mark, Heidi, Pawel Kamil & his wife Stephanie and Dariusz & his wife Agnieszka, Gabriela & her...
Bohdan Bilyy
Nov 24, 2021
Bilyy, Bohdan, 77 of Fort Lee, passed away on November 24, 2021. Beloved husband to Nadia (Kryvutska) Bilyy. Loving father to Myroslava Reptak and Oksana Kimakovich. Bohdan was born in Snovychi, Ukraine and lived in Fort Lee since 2007. He was a retired high school principal. He was a member of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Clifton. Funeral Service...
Angelo Mastrodonato
Nov 23, 2021
Mastrodonato, Angelo, 97, of Boynton Beach (Formerly of Clifton), passed away on November 23, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Louise (Avagnano). Mr. Mastrodonato was born in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy and lived in Clifton before moving to Boynton Beach. He was a World War II Army veteran. Mr. Mastrodonato was Supervisor of Building and Grounds for the Saddle River...
Joan Tracey
Nov 22, 2021
Tracey, Joan (Curie), 91 of Clifton, passed away on November 22, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Warren Tracey. Loving mother to Beverly Rold and her husband Daniel Rold. Devoted grandmother to Christopher Rold (Kimberly), Danielle Ramos (Carlos), Jessica Garcia (Franklin) and Colleen Toro (Jaime). Dear great grandmother to Nicholas, Christian, Zoey, Crystal, Isabella, Aubrey, Gianna, Dante and Alysia. Mrs....
Maria Castano
Nov 14, 2021
Castano, Maria A. (nee Zambrella), 79 of Clifton, passed away on November 14, 2021 with her children by her side. Beloved wife of the late Mario Castano. Loving mother to David Castano, Daniela Pascale & her husband Carmen. Devoted grandmother to Joseph and Isabella. She will be greatly missed by all. She was born on February 14, 1942, in Bernalda,...
Glenn H. Stoll
Nov 12, 2021
Stoll, Glenn H., 64 of Ringwood, passed away on November 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Stacy Sachais. Loving father to Jessica Miranda & her husband Matt, Russell Stoll & his wife Gina and Justin Stoll & his wife Lili. Devoted grandfather to Mason. Dear brother to Ford, Rodger, Bruce, Gregory, Doris, Linda and Mary. Loving son of Doris Stoll and...
Salvatore Iuso Jr.
Nov 10, 2021
Iuso, Salvatore Jr., 88 of Clifton. It is with great sadness we announce his passing on November 10, 2021. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years Gloria (Portmann) Iuso. Salvatore leaves behind his sons Richard (Georgette), Salvatore III, his sisters Millie Ann Cox, Mary Jo Ramos and many dear friends and family. Salvatore was born in West...
Altagracia Baez De Tejada
Nov 9, 2021
Baez De Tejada, Altagracia, 63 of Paterson, passed away on November 9, 2021. Loving mother to Jayson, Jarvis and John. Devoted grandmother to Emma Rose and Nathan Alexander. Dear sister to Ilda Altagracia. Altagracia was born in La Vega, Dominican Republic and came to the United States in 1982 settling in Passaic, she lived in Paterson for the past ten...
Esther E. Graglia
Nov 7, 2021
Graglia, Esther E. (Oehler), of Waretown, NJ, passed away on November 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Louis R. Graglia. Loving mother to Linda Mitchell & her husband John of Seaside Park, and Louis Graglia Jr. & his wife Susan of Wyckoff. Devoted grandmother to Matthew & his wife Casey, Melissa & her husband Thomas, Christopher & his wife...
John Burtyk
Oct 31, 2021
Burtyk, John, 96 of Clifton, passed away on October 31, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Olga (Dutka) Burtyk. Loving father to Roman Burtyk of Royse City, TX, Irene Burtyk of Westfield, and Luba Burtyk of Manhattan. Devoted grandfather to Chiara, Daria, Nina, Julia, Kaiann, Tess and Dane. Dear great grandfather to Kirra and Alice. Mr. Burtyk was born in...
James Peri
Oct 22, 2021
Peri, James, 52 of Clifton, passed away on October 22, 2021. Beloved husband to Michele (Realmonte) Peri. Loving father to Quinci and Logan Peri. Dear brother to Joseph Leskow, JoAnne Ballard, late John Peri, Robert Peri, Glen Peri and Michael Peri. James was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton for most of his life. He was a Detective for...
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