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.
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...
George Hendricks Iii
Jul 9, 2020
Hendricks, George William Jr., 77 of Clifton, passed away on July 9, 2020. Beloved husband to Carmen (Alvarez) Hendricks. Loving father to Margaret Mantashian, Michele Brown, Melinda Haase, David J. Alvarez and Ingrid Alvarez. Dear brother to Mary Cartwright, Mildred Palett, Betty Krasko, Eileen Iodice and the late Tomas Hendricks. Dear grandfather to Cody Brown, Kyle Haase, Nicholas Brown, Meaghan...
Dorothy Boyle
Jul 1, 2020
Boyle, Dorothy (Hughes), 95 of Clifton, passed away on July 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Boyle. Loving mother to Robert Boyle of Clifton, Stephanie Leon of Clifton, and Carol Ann Butler of Passaic. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alyssa-Ray Leon Bouman, Steel James Leon, James Butler, Barbara Butler, Paul Butler, Cindy Butler and six other...
Pamela Schwartz
Jun 26, 2020
Schwartz, Pamela (Stepneski), 65 of Clifton, passed away on June 26, 2020. Beloved wife to Raymond Schwartz. Loving mother to Gregory Schwartz. Sister to Ronald, Alan and Craig Stepneski. Step-mother to Lisa, Albert, Antony and the late Adam. Grandmother to Lyric, Atom, Asher, and Ayden. Pamela was born in Hackensack and lived in Clifton for 40 years. She was the...
Lydia E. Ojeda
Jun 24, 2020
Ojeda, Lydia E., 85, of Clifton, passed away on June 24, 2020. Loving mother to Ana Ojeda of Clifton and Darlene Ojeda Rivas & her husband Elmer of Passaic. Dear grandmother to Danielle & Raquel. Devoted great grandmother to Joaquin, Angel and Xander. Lydia was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico and moved to New York City in 1952. She worked...
Linda Vitellone
Jun 22, 2020
Vitellone, Linda, 100, of Clifton, passed away on June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Vitellone. Loving mother to Joseph Vitellone of Clifton and Nina Colgary & her husband Timothy of Wayne. Dear sister of the late Adeline De Vita. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Jonathan, Kara & Christina and two great-grandchildren, Katherine & Alyssa. Linda...
Richard Szathmary
Jun 13, 2020
Richard Szathmar, 75, of Clifton passed away on June 13, 2020. Beloved father of Zoe Szathmary. Funeral Services were private.
Calogero Zaccone
Jun 9, 2020
Zaccone, Calogero, 94 of Clifton, passed away on June 9, 2020. Beloved husband to Concetta (Constantina) Zaccone. Loving father to Fred Zaccone and Salvatrice Whitefleet. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Calogero was born in Mussomeli, Sicily and came to the United States in 1965 settling in Clifton. He was a welder for 35 years at Howe Richardson in...
Salvatore Michael Gagliano
Jun 8, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Salvatore Michael Gagliano announces his passing on June 8, 2020 at the age of 71 at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. Sal was born September 19, 1948 in Passaic General Hospital to predeceased parents Mary Berezny and Emanuel Gagliano. Sal was raised in Garfield NJ, graduated from Garfield High School...
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