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.
Elda Pra Levis
Jul 2, 2017
Pra Levis, Elda, 88 of Clifton, passed away on July 2, 2017. Beloved aunt to Daniel Calligaro, David Calligaro, Thomas Calligaro and the late Jane Calligaro. Loving great aunt to Juliana, Katy & Lizabeth. She was predeceased by her sister Juliana Calligaro. Elda was a lifelong resident of Clifton, She was the Shop foreman at Jonathan Logan in NYC, and...
Diane Reilly
Jun 29, 2017
Reilly, Diane (De Liberto), 60 of Clifton, passed away on June 29, 2017. Beloved wife to Jeffrey Reilly for 37 years, she was the love of his life from first sight and will always remain his girlfriend at heart. Loving mother to Brian Reilly & his wife Krystina of Wayne; Kristin Reilly of Clifton and Scott Reilly & his significant...
Joseph Hajjar
Jun 18, 2017
Hajjar, Joseph of Lakewood passed away on June 18, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Christine Brancaccio. Loving father of Natalie Allgyer and Anthony Hajjar. Devoted grandfather to Emma Allgyer and Nicholas Anthony Hajjar. Joseph was born in Paterson and lived in Hawthorne for many years before retiring to Lakewood. He was a salesman with Air Gas in Lincoln Park....
James Michael Geger
Jun 16, 2017
Geger, James Michael, 56 of Little Falls, passed away on June 16, 2017. Loving son of Jean Geger and the late John Geger. Beloved husband of Monica (Salinas) Geger. Dear brother of John & Jeanie Geger. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. James was born in Passaic and lived in Bloomfield for most of his life...
Darren R. Klapper
Jun 16, 2017
Klapper, Darren R., 35 of Montclair, passed away on June 16, 2017. Cremation Services Private.
Richard Paccioretti
Jun 11, 2017
Paccioretti, Richard, 96, of Clifton passed away on June 11, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Alberta “Bert” Moscovitch. Loving father of Dean Paccioretti & his wife Lorrie, Michael Paccioretti & the Late Robert Paccioretti. Mr. Paccioretti was a lifelong Clifton resident. He was a Millwright for 34 years with the Whippany Paper Board Co. He was also a parishioner...
Robert Aleman
Jun 10, 2017
Robert P. Aleman Sr., age 80, of Clifton, NJ, passed away peacefully, on June 10, 2017. He is survived by his devoted son, Robert P. Aleman Jr. and daughter-in-law Filomena, as well as grandchildren Jennifer and Robert III, and great grandchildren Brandon and Harper. He was born July 17, 1936 in Paterson, NJ. Robert was an army veteran of The...
Mark Wides
Jun 9, 2017
Wides, Mark, 65 of Passaic, passed away on June 9, 2016. Private Interment St. Peter's Greek Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Rafail Baksht
Jun 8, 2017
Baksht, Rafail, 82 of Montclair, passed away on June 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Monica Poznanskaya. Rafail was born in Moscow, Russia. He was an Engineer for Lecron in Secaucus for many years. Funeral Service on Sunday, June 11th, 2017 at 11 AM at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Anthony Catanzaro
Jun 7, 2017
Catanzaro, Anthony, 91 of Newton, formerly of Wood Ridge, passed away on June 7, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Theresa (Daly) Catanzaro. Loving father of Debbie Catanzaro of Andover Township, Michele Tallaksen of Lyndhurst and the late Donna Moore. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Mr. Catanzaro was born in Lodi and lived in...
Donald Muller
Jun 7, 2017
Muller, Donald, 83 of Clifton, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2017 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Barbara (Riggio) Muller. Loving father of Steven Muller & his wife Lisa of Mansfield, MA, and Donna Delventhal & her husband David of Mahwah, NJ. Devoted grandfather to Scott & Stephanie Delventhal and Melissa, Steven & Jennifer Muller. Donald was born...
Mitchell Becker
Jun 4, 2017
Mitchell Becker (Mitch ),89, of Woodland Park, formerly of Teaneck, beloved husband of Andrea Becker, passed away on Sunday, June 4th. Mitch was a chemical engineer, with over 30 patents in his name. He taught Dale Carnegie classes and did mediation for the Bergen County Court System as an avocation while he was still working. After retiring, he had many...
Stefania Kalawur
May 22, 2017
Kalawur, Stefania, 88 of Newton formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bohdan Kalawur. Loving mother of Bohdan P. Kalawur & his wife Marta of Newton and the late Zenon Kalawur. Devoted grandmother to Eric Kalawur, Andrew Kalawur and Victoria Kalawur. Stefania was born in Bludnyky, Ukraine and came to the United States...
Jeffrey Shagawat
May 21, 2017
Jeffrey Shagawat, 42 , former resident of Wayne, passed away at his home on May 21, 2017 in the loving arms of his wife, Mizuo Peck. He was the beloved father of Margaux Sparrow, cherished son of William and Luba, and adored brother of Jennifer Rose. An infinite amount of family and friends will feel his loss. Shagawat was an...
Florencio "Lee" Lebron
May 21, 2017
Lebron, Florencio “Lee”, 80 of Clifton, passed away on May 21, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Merlo) Lebron. Loving father to Mariana Lebron of Townson, Maryland, Georgepierre Lebron of Syracuse, NY and Gregory Lebron & his wife Kim of Wayne, NJ. Dear brother of Edna Lebron of Wayne, NJ. Devoted grandfather to William and Nicholas Lebron. Mr. Lebron...
Anthony Raia
May 17, 2017
Raia, Anthony,97, of Russell, PA passed away on May 17, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Herthel Raia, Loving father of Anna & her Husband Dr. David Di Marco, Anthony Raia Jr.& his wife Lesley & the late Ellen Myers.. Brother of the late Charles, Joseph, Jack & Carl Raia & the late Mamie Caravella, Lucy Graham, Lillian Raia &...
Rosaria "Sarah" De Biase
May 15, 2017
De Biase, Rosaria “Sarah” (Cancellieri), 90 of Passaic, passed away on May 15, 2017. Beloved wife of James De Biase. Loving mother of Maria Lane of Passaic and Denise & her husband Joseph Basile of Parsippany. Devoted grandmother to James Lane, Stephanie & Michael Basile. Dear Great grandmother of Ronnie & Roxanne Lane. She was predeceased by her brothers, Frank,...
Frances Prelich
Apr 28, 2017
Prelich, Frances (nee Ventura), 83, Born in Newark, Formerly of Belleville, resided in Garfield following her marriage. Frances passed away peacefully on Fri. April 28, 2017 attended by her family. Frances was a registered nurse, graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Paterson. Frances is the beloved wife of John J. Prelich, Jr. devoted mother of Michele M....
Olga Potaschnyk
Apr 25, 2017
Potaschnyk, Olga (Domaradz), 102, of Fishkill, NY. Passed away on April 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Dmytro Potaschnyk. Loving mother of Myron Domanadz & his wife Marie of Clifton and Mary Szeparowycz of Fishkill, NY. Grandmother of Donna & her husband Michael & the late Myron. Great Grandmother of Stefania, Edward, Jonathan & Thomas Mrs. Potaschnyk was born...
Robert T Lopuzzo
Apr 17, 2017
Lopuzzo, Robert T. 83, of Clifton passed away on April 17, 2017.Loving brother of the late Donald, Arthur, Evelyn, Edith & Anna. Beloved uncle of Robert D. Lopuzzo & his wife Doreen, Michele & her husband Rosario Barbalace, Janice & her husband Ettore Di Bianco, Susan & her husband John Pogorelic and the late Arthur Lopuzzo & his wife Valerie,...
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