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.
Betty V Mengotto
Aug 30, 2017
Mengotto, Betty (Jenco), 88 of Brick, passed away on August 30, 2017. Beloved mother of Anthony Mengotto of Brick & Frank Mengotto of Naples, Florida. Grandmother of Amanda, Lisa, Marissa & Joshua. Sister of Connie Zawara of New Port Richie, Florida & the late Vincent Jenco, Joseph Jenco, Salvatore Jenco, Lee Majcher, Mary Lazorchak & Joan Berger. Betty was born...
Griselle Montalvo Jimenez
Aug 25, 2017
Montalvo Jimenez, Griselle, 67 of Newark, passed away on August 25, 2017. Cremation Services Private.
Robert Henry Bergen
Aug 21, 2017
Bergen, Robert Henry, 78 of Clifton, passed away on August 21, 2017. Beloved husband to Jerilyn (Latus) Bergen. Loving father of Maura Bergen & her partner Mike Dolan; and Erik Bergen & his wife Amy Baker Bergen. Devoted grandfather of Frankie Lynn Bergen. Dear brother of Walter T. Bergen & his wife Paula; and Anita Cronk. He is also survived...
Lidiana Coan
Aug 7, 2017
Coan, Lidiana (Carnelos), 83 of Clifton, passed away on August 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Louis Coan. Loving mother to Danny Coan and his wife Angela, Elisa De Stefano and her husband Robert, and Louis J. Coan and his wife Catherine. Dear sister to Esterina & her husband Manuela Antoniassi of Chimetta, Italy. She is also survived by...
Barry John Kody
Aug 7, 2017
Kody, Barry John, 65, of Jefferson Township, passed away suddenly on August 7 after a brief illness. Barry lived in Garfield most of his life and graduated from Garfield High School in 1969. He attended the Teterboro School of Aeronautics where he received his Flight Mechanic’s license before purchasing ad operating Barry’s Sunoco on Plauderville Avenue. He was a member...
Barbara Rzepecki
Jul 26, 2017
Rzepecki, Barbara (Kuzicky), 96 of Clifton, passed away on July 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank Rzepecki. Loving mother to Linda Fisher and the late Alan Rzepecki. Devoted grandmother of Michael, Kristin, Lindsay Fisher & Justin and Corey Rzepecki. She is also survived by four great grandchildren. Barbara was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton since 1950....
Richard P. De Melo
Jul 21, 2017
De Melo, Richard P., 73 of Clifton, passed away on July 21, 2017. Dear brother to Rita Gardner. Richard was born in Passaic and lived inClifton for many years. He was an Accountant at Rizzo Property Management in Sussex, NJ. He was an Army Veteran of Vietnam War. Memorial Gathering on Wednesday from 3 to 6 PM at the Marrocco...
Helen Kelemen
Jul 19, 2017
Kelemen, Helen, 92 of Wayne, passed away on July 19, 2017. Loving mother to Margaret Capizzo and Leslie Kelemen. Devoted grandmother of Michelle & Anthony. Dear great grandmother to Michael & Layla. Helen was born in New York City and lived in Passaic before moving to Wayne in 2011. She was a member of the American Hungarian Citizen League in...
Maxine Elmo
Jul 16, 2017
Elmo, Maxine (Mallery), 90, of Pompton Plains passed away on July 16, 2017. Daughter of the late Perry & Manda (nee Moon) Mallery Beloved wife of the late Sebastian Elmo. Loving mother of Frank Elmo & his wife Nita (Younger) of Parsippany & Francine & her husband Joseph Deming of Totowa. Grandmother of Eliza Lopez and Marcus Lopez of West...
Daniel Listmeier
Jul 7, 2017
Listmeier, Danny, 33, of Clifton, entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2017 after suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury, and related complications from a motor vehicle accident on May 22nd. Born on February 19, 1984 in Passaic, N.J. , he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Danny worked in the Laborers and Flooring Union, and ultimately due to love for...
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...
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