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.
Louis Anthony Bianchi
Oct 4, 2020
Louis “Lou” Bianchi, 79, passed away on October 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Lucy (DiPasquale) for 31 years. Loving father to Lisa Klatt and husband Bill, Robert Bianchi and wife Angela. Proud grandfather to Kayla, Kylie, Mia, Keira and Robby. He is predeceased by his parents Catherine and Louis Bianchi and his cherished Godmother Lee Petroska. Lou was born and...
Stefan Matwijiszyn
Sep 30, 2020
Matwijiszyn, Stefan, 86 of Clifton, passed away on September 30, 2020. Beloved husband to Theresa (Basile) Matwijiszyn. Loving father to Gregory Matwijiszyn, Stephen Matwijiszyn and the late Donna Bender. Cherished grandfather to Alexis, Sierra & Sienna. Beloved great grandfather to Adriell. Stefan was born in Lviv, Ukraine and came to the United States in 1947, he lived in New York...
Graziano "Rocky" Cadorin
Sep 26, 2020
Cadorin, Graziano “Rocky”, 88, of North Caldwell passed away on September 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Delfina (Giust) for 66 years. Loving father to Dina Bono& Evelyn Farkas and her husband Peter. Brother of Louis Cadorin & his wife Alyce of Vacaville, CA. He is also survived by five grandchildren Justin Bono & his wife Katie, Britany Bucci & her...
Joseph D'Achino Jr.
Sep 20, 2020
D'Achino, Joseph Jr., 72 of Butler, passed away on September 20, 2020. Beloved husband to Carol D'Achino. Cremation Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Laura Davila-Zepeda
Sep 17, 2020
Laura Dávila Zepeda, 81, of Passaic, went home to be with our Lord on September 17, 2020. Laura was never larger than life, but she did love life. As much as she loved life, she loved God even more; her family came second only to God. When she spoke, you’d be filled with wisdom and love. Laura loved to laugh...
Roland Theodore Librizzi
Sep 4, 2020
Librizzi, Roland Theodore, 80 of Ledgewood, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Maryanne (Szot) Librizzi. Dear father of Timothy & Anthony Librizzi, Steven Ledwell & the late Theodore & the late Cari Ann. Brother of Lydia & the late Frederick. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Mr. Librizzi was born in Passaic and lived most...
James Carfora
Aug 30, 2020
Carfora, James George, 72 of Clifton, passed away on August 30, 2020. Beloved husband to former wife Regina (Fajgier) Carfora. Loving father to Mark, James Scott, Amy and Glen, all of Clifton. Dear brother to Georgina Tamburro of Lodi. James was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton for 47 years. He was a sales representative at A&M Industrial in...
Victor M Ortiz
Aug 29, 2020
Victor M. Ortiz, 73, of Paterson passed away on August 29, 2020. Beloved father of William, Mirna, Edward & Junior. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. Mr. Ortiz was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and lived most of his life in Paterson. He was a Chef for Sbarro Restaurant in Paramus for 15 years. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial...
Elliot Valentin
Aug 20, 2020
Valentin, Elliot, 54 of Boonton, passed away on August 20, 2020. Beloved husband to Mary Giordano. Loving father to Isabella. Brother to Iris Valentin. Elliot was born in Newark and lived in Boonton. He was an Inspector for the City of Clifton Housing Department for 10 years. Visiting on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at...
Jeanette Kaminsky
Aug 17, 2020
Janette Kaminsky, 84, of Clifton passed away on August 17, 2020. She was born in Passaic and lived most of her life in Clifton. Ms. Kaminsky was a retired certified Nursing Assistant. Burial was private.
Anna Lapiczak
Aug 13, 2020
Lapiczak, Anna (Hryceniak), 94 of Clifton, passed away on August 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Stephan Lapiczak. Loving mother to Basil Lapichak & his wife Linda, Maria Kocylowsky & her husband Zenon, and the late Helen L. Cook. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Anna was born in Schawnik, Poland and arrived in...
Maria Magda O'Keefe
Aug 10, 2020
The mortal remains of the former Paterson Councilwoman, María Magda O’Keefe, will arrive in New Jersey this Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Her wake will be Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Marrocco Memorial Chapel, 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ. The burial will take place on Friday, August 21, 2020. There will be a mass at St. John the Baptist Cathedral, 381...
Katherine Neczepir
Aug 1, 2020
Neczepir, Katherine (Yarynycz), 94, of Clifton passed away on August 1, 2020.Beloved wife of the late Walter Neczepir. Loving mother of Daniel& his wife Anne and the late Paul Neczepir. Grandmother to Diana & her husband Patrick Lake, Darciann, Paulie & his wife Clarissa & the late Daniel J. Neczepir. Great grandmother to Sophia. Mrs. Neczepir was born in Lviv,Ukraine...
Donald D. Chopoorian
Aug 1, 2020
Donald Deran Chopoorian, 82, passed away Aug. 1 at his home in Mt. Arlington. The ultimate optimist, Don loved his wife Rita, family, friends and career. Born in Jersey City to parents Deran and Anna, Don grew up with his sister Jeanette in North Bergen, attending Weehawken High School. He loved sports, especially basketball, performed in the marching band and...
Maria Borbycz
Jul 31, 2020
Borbycz, Maria (Martyniuk), 90 of Wallington, passed away on July 31, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Iwan Borbycz. Loving mother of Oksana & her husband Peter Korduba of Rutherford & Irene Ilnicki & her late husband John of Wallington. Grandmother of Taissa & her husband Jeff Isaacs, Laryssa & her husband Hjarmar Rodriguez, Mark Ilnicki, Tatiana Ilnicki & Andrea...
Jan Gres
Jul 31, 2020
Gres, Jan 97, of Clifton peacefully passed away on July 31, 2020. Jan is survived by his son Mike Gres, and his wife Iwona, grandsons Alex Gres and Michal Kulikowski. He is predeceased by his wife Joanna (Spiak-Bricki) Gres and daughter Irena Kulikowski. Jan was brother of Peter Gres of Cedar Grove, Anna Holowko of Canada, Szymon Gres of Poland...
David G. Maso
Jul 27, 2020
Maso, David G., 61 of Clifton, passed away on July 27, 2020. Beloved husband to Sandra (Frye) Maso. Loving father to Victor Maso & his wife Jenny & Eric Maso. Devoted grandfather to Ella Rose and Jack David. Dear brother to John D. Maso & his wife Joan and, Linda Maso & her husband Bob Ryan. Uncle to Laura, Michelle,...
Vincenzo "Blondie" Colavito
Jul 24, 2020
Colavito, Vincenzo “Blondie”, 93, of Paterson passed away on July 24, 2020. Loving companion of Rose Williams. Beloved father of James Colavito & Anthony Colavito & his wife Judi both of Woodland Park. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren & one great grandson. He is also survived by Chris Williams. Mr. Colavito was a lifelong resident of Paterson. He...
Oscar Garcia Fuentes
Jul 14, 2020
Garcia Fuentes, Oscar, 64 of Kearny, passed away on July 14, 2020. Beloved husband to Carmen Garcia. Loving father to Oscar Benjamin. Oscar was born in Puerto Cortez, Honduras. He was a chemical mixer at Primas Plastic in Garfield. Visiting on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 4PM to 6PM at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Silvana Zampese
Jul 10, 2020
Zampese, Silvana (Facchin), 82 of Belvidere formerly of Clifton, passed away on July 10, 2020. Beloved wife of John F. Zampese. Loving mother to Bobby Zampese of Hackettstown. Devoted grandmother to Trevor Zampese. Sister to Roberta Bernardo, Bruno Facchin, Mary Menella & Sergio Facchin. Silvana was born in Sequals, Italy and came to Canada before moving to the United States...
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