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 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...
Anne Brocaglia
Apr 17, 2020
Anne Brocaglia, 94, formerly of Clifton, passed away on April 17, 2020. Anne was a graduate of Clifton High School who spent her career as a legal secretary, working for a Judge in the Passaic County Courthouse for many years. She was an accomplished artist and singer who also excelled at sports, winning awards in golf and bowling. Anne is...
Stefania Dutko
Apr 16, 2020
Dutko, Stefania(Wojtowach),97, of Clifton passed away on April 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Wasyl Dutko. Loving mother of the late Jean Licata, the late Mary Didyk & the late Anna Dantschyschyn. Grandmother to Ross Licata Jr, Chris Licata, Denny Didyk, Raymond Dantschyschyn, Jr. She is also survived by 6 great Grandchildren. Mrs. Dutko was born in the Ukraine...
Gary Nicholas
Apr 16, 2020
Michael Gary, 74, of Haskell, NJ passed away on April 16, 2020. Beloved brother of Barry & Raymond . Funeral Services are private.
Joseph Gulino
Apr 15, 2020
Joseph Gulino 86,of Wayne passed away on April 15,2020.Funeral services are private
Mario P Bernardinni
Apr 14, 2020
Mario P. Bernardini,78, of Elmwood Park, passed away on April 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Laraine(Dei) Sansone-Bernardini. Mr. Bernardini was born in Bronx, NY and resided in Elmwood Park. He was the owner of Bernardini Iron Works in the Bronx, NY. Funeral Services are private.
Sam Gaona
Apr 14, 2020
Gaona, Sam, 74 of Passaic passed away on April 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Zelmira ( Castro).. Mr. Goana was born in Peru and came to the US in 1982 settling in Passaic. He had been an installer for CSC Service Works in East Rutherford and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Victories Church - Paterson.
Madeline De Lotto
Apr 13, 2020
De Lotto, Madeline, 99, of Clifton passed away on April13, 2020. Beloved sister of the late Louis De Lotto & George De Lotto. Loving aunt of Loreen De Lotto, Marc De Lotto & David De Lotto & his wife Becky & the late Judy De Lotto. Sister in law of Stella De Lotto. Madeline was born in Passaic and lived...
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