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.
Yannet Herrera-Mejia
May 15, 2020
Yannet Herrera-Mejia, 40, of Paterson passed away on May 15, 2020. Beloved wife of Rafael Flores. Funeral Services are private.
Henry Sassarini
May 12, 2020
Sassarini, Henry, 69, formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 12, 2020. Beloved son of the late Eugene and Concetta (Ramelli) Sassarini. Henry was born in New York City and lived most of his life in Clifton. He enjoyed listening to music, watching TV and loved his mother’s homemade italian cooking. Henry was a happy social person who was bilingual....
Ida Rose Salerno
May 11, 2020
Ida Rose Salerno passed on May 11, 2020 after a long illness. She was in the comfort of her home at the time, surrounded by loving family. She was 88. Ida was born and raised in East Rutherford, NJ, the oldest of the five Magliocchetti children. She helped raise her younger siblings, supported the family business and worked as a...
Celia Batelli
May 7, 2020
Celia Batelli (Cioletti), 96 of Wayne, and Boca Raton, Florida died peacefully of natural causes on May 7, 2020. Born in Alberta, Pennsylvania, the family eventually moved to East Paterson, New Jersey where she spent her formative years. After graduating Lodi High School, Celia worked for Allen B. Dumont as his secretary. Hearing her call of duty, she enlisted in...
Lubov Voinov
May 6, 2020
Voinov, Lubov, 95 of Clifton, passed away on May 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Paul Voinov. Loving mother to Walter Voinov & his wife Mary and Nancy Zeevalk & her husband Frank. Devoted grandmother to Marc & his wife Nicole, Alex & his wife Monica, Kathleen & her husband Felix and Luba & her husband David. She is...
Neil Hoffman
May 4, 2020
Hoffman, Neil, 53 of Cedar Grove, passed away on May 4, 2020. He left behind two sisters, Fran Drozjock & Debra Cuison, two nephews, Matthew & Nicholas Drozjock and a brother-in-law, Tom Drozjock. Until we meet again. We all love you, God Speed.
Leokadia Nehrebecki
May 4, 2020
Nehrebecki, Leokadia, 101 of Clifton, passed away on May 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Nehrebecki. Loving mother to Mark Nehrebecki & his wife Anna of Elmwood Park, Grace Nehrebecki of Clifton and the late Jack Nehrebecki. Devoted grandmother to Alexander & his wife Lisa, Britania & her husband Michael & Casandra. Dear sister to Waleria Insinska. Dear...
Eleanor Jewel Fitzgerald
May 3, 2020
Fitzgerald, Eleanor Jewel (nee Mohrle) 104 years old. She was born on Saturday February 19, 1916. She went home to be with Our Lord on Sunday May 3, 2020. Those that went home before her are her beloved husband of 65 years, Andrew Francis Fitzgerald, her first born Loretta Jewel Fitzgerald Caldo, and sons-in-law John Temperato and Jack Rosenstein. She...
Ricardo Kanashiro
May 3, 2020
Kanashiro, Ricardo, 61 of Clifton, passed away on May 3, 2020. Ricardo was born in Lima, Peru; he has lived in the US for over 30 years. He leaves behind his son, Rick Kanashiro, his daughter, Lisa Yumiko Kanashiro and his wife, Janet Kanashiro. Services were private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Maria Van Dorn
May 1, 2020
Maria (De Biase) Van Dorn, 83, of Passaic passed away on May 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late James Van Dorn. Dear sister of Vincenzo De Biase of Wayne & Pasquale De Biase of Clifton. Mrs. Van Dorn was born in Giora Tauro, Calabria, Italy and came to the US in 1957 settling in Passaic. She was a maintenance...
Allen Sek
Apr 30, 2020
Sek, Allen, 77, of West Caldwell passed away on April 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Diane (O'Cleppo). Loving father to Jennifer Matarazzo and her husband Michael and Jonathan Sek and his wife Debbie. Grandfather to Melanie Matarazzo, Michael Carmine Matarazzo, Hayley Sek, Alexandra Sek and Jase Sek. Mr. Sek was born in Passaic and lived in West Caldwell. He was...
Estelle De Riso
Apr 28, 2020
Estelle T. (Mauro) DeRiso "Nanny", 94, residing in Sandusky, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 28, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center. Estelle was born on August 1, 1925 in Fairview, NJ to the late Felix and Teresa (Oriento) Mauro. Estelle was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in North Bergen, New Jersey. She enjoyed cooking and loved children, especially her...
Giovanna Cardinale
Apr 26, 2020
Giovanna Cardinale, 94, of Clifton passed away on April 26, 2020. Beloved sister of Carmela Vignali & Elsa Vignali both of Milan, Italy. Mrs. Cardinale was born in Milan, Italy before moving to the US and settling in Clifton. Funeral Arrangements are private.
Anthony Casale
Apr 25, 2020
Casale, Anthony (77) died peacefully at home on April 25, 2020 following a long illness. Anthony was born and raised in Paterson. At the time of his passing he had been a resident of Clifton for almost 30 years. His second home in Margate brought him enjoyment and relaxation. He was a talented hairdresser for over 50 years. He enjoyed...
William Aiello Sr.
Apr 24, 2020
Aiello, William Sr. of Woodland Park, (previously Clifton) passed away on April 24, 2020. William was born in Jersey City on Dec 7, 1955 where he resided for many years. The husband of Yanet Aiello (nee Restrpo), loving father to his four children, William Aiello Jr, Angela (Jason) Arinsberg , Amy (Brett) Richards and James Restrepo, grandfather to seven grandchildren...
Victor Serafini
Apr 23, 2020
Serafini, Victor, 77 of Clifton, passed away on April 23, 2020. Dear brother to Vincent Serafini. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Rita Angiolini
Apr 20, 2020
Angiolini, Rita, 98 of Clifton, passed away on April 20, 2020. Dear aunt to Anthony Angiolini & his wife Joanne of Montville, Melanie Smith & her husband Roger of Woodinville, WA. Great aunt to Giovanna, Marley, Rayne, Dakota & Sierra. Rita was a lifelong resident of Clifton. She was a shoemaker at Juliet Footwear Co. in Paterson for over 30...
Maria De Fonseca
Apr 20, 2020
Maria Da Fonseca, 84, of Wayne passed away on April 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Lucio. Loving mother of Ligia Lucio of Cedar Grove. Mrs. Da Fonseca was born in Penedono, Portugal and currently resided on Wayne. She was a line worker for Valcor Engineering in Union. Private funeral and burial will take place at St. Aloysius...
Melissa Severe
Apr 19, 2020
Severe, Melissa, 31 of Wanaque, passed away on April 19, 2020. Beloved granddaughter of Marie Severe of East Orange. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Rose Stuto
Apr 18, 2020
Stuto, Rose (Mobyed), 87 of Wayne passed away on April 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Michael Stuto. Loving mother of Charles Stuto of Wayne and Michael Stuto of NYC, NY. Grandmother of Alexa & Rachel Rose was born in Brooklyn and lived in Whitestone, NY, Ramsey, NJ, Saugerties, NY and Rockaway before moving to Wayne in 2016. She...
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