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.
Celsa Anna Donenghi
Dec 28, 2024
Celsa Anna Donenghi. a long time resident of Clifton New Jersey, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 28, 2024. She was 97.
Celsa was born in the municipality of Deiva Marina, in the province of La Spezia, Italy to Angelo and Maria.
Before retiring, she worked at Fashion Clothing Company in Paterson, NJ (garment industry) as a floor girl.
Celsa had a great...
Tina Louise Priolo
Dec 19, 2024
Tina Louise Palmeri Priolo, 76, passed away holding the hand of her beloved husband of 48 years, Joseph Robert Priolo, on the morning of December 19th, 2024. A lifelong residence of Clifton, NJ, Tina was born to the late Anthony Palmeri, MD and Mary Teresa Palmeri. Tina was a graduate of Lacadaire Academy in Upper Montclair. Some of the most...
Tadeusz Kuczek
Dec 19, 2024
Tadeusz Kuczek of Wayne, NJ, entered eternal life at the age of 39, on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Tadeusz was born on November 7, 1985 in Zakopane, Poland to Stanislaw and Maria (Leja) Kuczek. Tadeusz was preceded in death by his grandparents Jozef and Karolina (Krupa) Kuczek and grandfather Andrzej Leja. He is survived by his beloved wife, Monika (Czabaj)...
Carlos Alfonso Buendia-Flores
Dec 18, 2024
Carlos Alfonso Buendia-Flores of Paterson, New Jersey entered eternal life Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He lived a long cheerful life to the age of 70. Carlos was born on December 12, 1954 in Lima, Peru to Teodoro and Maria Angelica (Flores) Buendia. He is survived by his beloved sister Cecilia Angelica Buendia-Flores and daughter Karla Jantue Buendia. Visiting will be...
Anton F. Meindl
Dec 17, 2024
Anton F. Meindl, 95 of Clifton, passed away on December 17, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Carmela (nee Palumbo) Meindl. Loving father to Anton C. Meindl & his wife Carol. Grandfather of Anton J., Kristine & Karol. Great Grandfather of Adrianna.
Anton was a lifelong resident of Clifton. He was the owner of SC Produce in Passaic for 15 years...
Joseph Salvatore DeLosa
Dec 11, 2024
Joseph Salvatore DeLosa, 78 of Clifton, passed away on December 11, 2024. Joe was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969 with a tour in Vietnam with the 7th Squadron at the 1st Armored Air Corp as an Infantry RTO. Joe’s last job was with AFA Protective Services as...
Cornelia Fiorello
Dec 7, 2024
Cornelia “Connie” Fiorello of Clifton, NJ entered eternal life on December 7th 2024. She was 87. Connie was born in Texas to Ewell and Lucille Simpson. She is survived by her dear sister Mary and niece Meredith. Before retiring, she worked for Unilever in Englewood Cliffs in the customer service group. Connie is pre-deceased by her loving son Hunter Lee...
Anthony J De Pasquale
Dec 6, 2024
De Pasquale, Anthony 86, of Wayne, passed away on December 6, 2025.
Anthony was born in Paterson where he lived most of his life before moving to Wayne several years ago.
Mr. De Pasquale was an army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a financial risk analyst with Honeywell in Morristown.
Funeral services are private
Adelayda Gonzalez de Caicedo
Dec 4, 2024
Gonzalez de Caicedo, Adelayda, 88, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on December 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Federico Caicedo. Loving mother of Fred Caicedo and Zobeyda B. Schilling. Cherished mother-in-law of Steve Schilling. Grandmother of Anthony Caicedo and Karen Ferrara.The family will receive their relatives and friends on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 2...
Liam Kosciolek
Dec 2, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Liam Simon Kosciolek of Phoenix, Arizona, who tragically passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the age of 20. Liam, born on March 17, 2004, in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the beloved son of Adam and Mirella Kosciolek (nee DeCristofaro) and the dearest brother of Damian Kosciolek.
Liam is the...
Iris Balboni
Nov 24, 2024
Balboni, Iris, 91 of Clifton passed away at home on November 24, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Raymond & Josephine (nee O'Cleppo).
Iris was a lifelong resident of Clifton. She was a registered nurse for 30 years with the Newark Board of Education. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church - Clifton.
Graveside services are Wednesday November 27, 2024,...
Anna Belehaj
Nov 20, 2024
Anna Belehaj of Jackson, New Jersey, formerly of Rochelle Park and Union, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was 99.
Anna is survived by her devoted daughter, Lesia, and husband Pete; daughter-in-law, Mary; and son-in-law, Ludwig. She was preceded in death by her son, John; daughter, Maria; daughter, Anastasia, and son-in-law, Keith.She is also survived by her grandchildren...
Gladys Sargent
Nov 16, 2024
Sargent, Gladys(Snow) 86 of Clifton passed away on November 16, 2024. beloved wife of the late Neal Sargent. Loving mother to James Colavito, Anthony Colavito, Patricia Calandra & Katherine Ann Slufik.
Mrs. Sargent was born in Bronx, NY and lived the last 4 years in Clifton. She was a custodian for the Board of Education in Lindenhurst, NY for 15 years.
Funeral...
Carol Moers
Nov 15, 2024
Carol F. Moers of Clifton, NJ, entered eternal life peacefully, surrounded by her family, on November 15, 2024 at the age of 81. Carol was born in Passaic, NJ, on November 26, 1942, to John and Bernice Van Ness, nee Kopec. After finishing high school, she married Donald Moers in 1961 and welcomed four precious children into the world.They were...
James Allen Kaminsky
Nov 13, 2024
Kaminsky, James, 74, of Clifton passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Devoted and loving father of Brett and his wife Sonia C. Finamore Kaminsky of Montville & Jaime and his wife Karen also of Clifton. Adoring Grandfather to his granddaughter Nastassia. Brother of Roy Kaminsky of Hawaii & the late Thomas Kaminsky...
Andres Macalino
Nov 12, 2024
Andres Macalino of Clifton, NJ, entered eternal life on November 12, 2024; he was 65 years old. Andres was born on November 23, 1958, to Armando and Mercedes Macalino (Jumaquio), in Bulacan, Philippines. In 1984 Andres emigrated to the United States and met the love of his life, Trinidad Aurelio. In 1986, Andres and Trinidad were married at Our Lady...
Anna Maria Giaconia
Nov 11, 2024
Anna Maria Giaconia, a one of a kind woman whose strength and commitment to family were unwavering, passed away surrounded by those she loved at the incredible age of 102 on Monday, November 11. A loyal wife, loving mother of seven, devoted sister, adoring nonna of 14 and great grandmother of 21, she lived to make those around her feel...
Irene Diane Gloede
Nov 8, 2024
Irene Diane Gloede, 80, of Clifton, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024. Born on June 24, 1944, in Passaic, NJ, Irene was the cherished daughter of the late Mary and Arthur Arsenault. Irene was a beloved wife to the late Dennis John Gloede, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage before his passing in October 2009. Together,...
Mae Venus Garcia
Nov 2, 2024
Mae Venus Garcia of Bloomfield, New Jersey, entered eternal life, Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the age of 71. Born in Iloilo, Philippines to Godofredo and Diana (Galvezon) Rico, Mae came to the United States in 1978. She first lived in Lincoln Park, NJ, then relocated with her young family in Houston, Texas for a few years, until finally settling...
Elizabeth Meier
Oct 28, 2024
Elizabeth Anne Meier, (nee McGovern) of Pompton Plains, NJ, entered eternal rest after a brief illness on October 28, 2024. She was 72 years old.
She was born on August 6, 1952, in Woodhaven, NY and lived there until 1974, when Liz met her husband Kenneth while employed at the Bank of New York, and moved to Clifton, NJ. She raised her...
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