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.
Mary Ann Bartko
Dec 13, 2019
Bartko, Mary Ann (nee Valente) 88, of Clifton passed away on December 13, 2019.Beloved wife of the late Albert Bartko. Dear Mother of Susan Kolodziej of Clifton and the late Michael Bartko. Grandmother of Kathryn. Sister of James Saveriano, Lida Tordini, Ennio Valente, Lucille Doyle Raymond Valente & the late Victor Valente. Mrs. Bartko was born in Passaic and lived...
Ernestine Williams
Dec 13, 2019
Ernestine Williams entered her sunset on December 13, 2019. She was born on December 5th, 1935 to Edward and Mamie Walker in St. Matthews South Carolina. Ernestine united in holy matrimony to Sam Williams, also of St. Matthews . From their blessed union, they brought a son, Stanley, into the world. Sam Williams entered his sunset three weeks after Stanley’s...
William N Koster Jr.
Dec 12, 2019
William N. Koster,Jr.77 of Passaic passed away on December 12, 2019. Beloved brother of Penny De Picciotto. Mr. Koster worked for the United States Post Office for 40 years where he retired as a Supervisor. He Served in the NJ National Guard. Funeral Services were private.
Phyllis R. Patire
Dec 9, 2019
Patire, Phyllis R. (Romano), 97 of Clifton, passed away on December 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John F. Patire. Loving mother to John G. Patire of Antioch, TN and his girlfriend Diane Whalley of Nashville, TN, Gerard Patire & his wife Arlene of Garfield, Richard Riqúe Patire of Nashville, TN, Charles L. Patire of Rahway & his girlfriend...
Rose Falzone
Dec 2, 2019
Falzone, Rose, born March 19, 1916 to December 2, 2019. One Hundred three year old Rose Falzone started her journey to heaven on 2019. Mother Concetta Maida who conceived Joe, Jimmy and Rose died when she was 4 years old, shortly after James Falzone was born. Without a Mother, Joe, Jimmy and Rose had a difficult childhood spent in orphanages...
Wesley Smith
Dec 1, 2019
Smith, Wesley, 69, of Whiting. Passed away on December 1, 2019 Beloved husband of Mabel. Loving father to Wesley Smith, Erica Smith, John Ricca & his wife Natalie & David Ricca & his wife Tamara. Grandfather of Jonathan & Jason & his dog “Messi Man” Mr. Smith was born in Oxford, NJ and lived in Clifton before moving to Whiting....
Slawka Skala
Nov 27, 2019
Skala, Slawka (Biszczak),88, of Clifton passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John Skala. Loving mother of Irene Lesiw & her late huband Bohdan Lesiw, Michael Skala & his wife Susan and the late John P. Skala. Cherished grandmother of Bohdan, Adrian & Victoria Mrs. Skala was...
Vincenzo Di Minni
Nov 24, 2019
Di Minni, Vincenzo, 97 of Clifton, went home to the Lord on November 24, 2019. Vincenzo was born in Fraine, Italy. Predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Antonietta Di Minni, (2017), and his brother Nicola Di Minni (who died only last week). Vincenzo came to the United States with his wife and kids in 1966, lived in Passaic for...
Michael Nicholas
Nov 23, 2019
Michael Nicholas, 74, of Haskell, NJ passed away on November 23, 2019. Beloved brother of Barry, Raymond & Gary. Funeral Services are private.
Peter Geidel
Nov 19, 2019
PETER GEIDEL, PhD, MPhil, MA, Born in the Bronx, NY and resided in Paterson, NJ. He attended Spellman HS, Fordham and Columbia Universities. Dr. Peter Geidel: Historian, Scholar, Teacher, Writer, Opera Enthusiast, Performer, Tenor soloist of Old First Church in Newark for 20 years. Also, Peace/Social Justice/Apopo Advocate, Vegetable/Vitamin Packer, Medical Editor. Peter, Beloved husband and devoted friend of Francesca...
Stefan Kapitula
Nov 19, 2019
Kapitula, Stefan, 87 of Clifton, passed away on November 19, 2019. Beloved husband to Maria (Spiak) Kapitula. Loving father to Adam Kapitula of Clifton, Krystyna Krol with husband Andrzej of Clifton. Andrzej Kapitula with wife Irena of Caldwell, and Teresa Hyra with husband Pawel of Clifton. Devoted grandfather to Radoslaw Krol, Malgorzata Krol-Maine, Monika Kapitula, Michael Kapitula, Sylvia Hyra and...
Jennie Ciuppa
Nov 14, 2019
Ciuppa, Jennie (Neglia), 96 of Wayne, passed away on November 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ignazio J. Ciuppa. Loving mother to John Ciuppa & his life partner Lizette Zebi. Dear grandmother to John Ciuppa Jr. & his fiancé Patry. Dear sister to the late Anthony and Marion Neglia. Jennie was born in Passaic and lived in Wayne since...
Mary E. Good
Nov 14, 2019
Good, Mary E., of Wyckoff, passed away on October 14, 2019. Cremation Services Private.
Rose M. Seragusa
Nov 13, 2019
Seragusa, Rose M. (Di Siena), 94 of Clifton, passed away on November 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John Seragusa. Loving mother to Maria Bischak & her husband Richard of Clifton and Joseph Seragusa of Carlstadt. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Rose was born in Garfield and was a lifelong resident of Clifton....
Isabelle Johnson
Nov 11, 2019
Johnson, Isabelle, 85 of Clifton, passed away on November 11, 2019. Cremation Services Private.
Giustina M. Rossi
Nov 10, 2019
Rossi, Giustina M. (Prospero), 80 of Paramus, passed away on November 10, 2019. Beloved wife to Felix Rossi. Loving mother to Kevin and Glenn Rossi & his wife Jennifer. Devoted grandmother to Katrina, Kailyn & Maria. She was predeceased by her siblings Ivo, Anthony, Luciano, Joseph, Lina, Cecilia, Imelda. Beloved aunt to Elizabeth Waddell. Giustina was born in Montecchio Maggiore...
Victoria Hirniak
Nov 2, 2019
Hirniak, Victoria (nee Pyrah), 84 of Clifton passed away on November 2, 2019.Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Roman Hirniak & Zornna of Mesquite, Texas. Mrs. Hirniak was born in Ternopal, Ukraine and came to the US in 1952 settling in New York City before moving to Passaic then to Clifton in 1969. She was a parishioner...
Anastasia Lazor
Oct 20, 2019
Lazor, Anastasia (Berdnik), 92, Clifton, passed away on October 20, 2019. Born in Zawieluwie, Poland, on March 12, 1927, she came to the U.S. in 1947 and settled in Brooklyn, N.Y.C. before moving to Garfield and then Clifton in 1958. A parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church Passaic, N.J., Anastasia was employed by Federal Sweets, Clifton, Yardley of London, Totowa...
Josefina Aguado
Oct 14, 2019
Aguado, Josefina, 79 of Clifton formerly of Paterson, passed away on October 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Alexis P. Aguado. Loving mother to Alex Aguado & his wife Erin of Sparta, Nancy Aguado-Holtje & her husband Scott of Bloomingdale and Lizette Zebi & her life partner John Ciuppa of Paterson. Devoted grandmother to...
Hedwig Djatschenko
Oct 2, 2019
Djatschenko, Hedwig (Bruchlikowsky), 94 of Garfield, passed away on October 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Paul Djatschenko. Loving mother to Lydia Celuch of North Haledon, Walter Djatschenko of Maricopa, Arizona and the late Regina Michel. Dear mother-in-law to John Michel of Randolph & Olga Djatschenko of Arizona. She is also survived by her grandchildren Christina, Natalie, Michael, Nina,...
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