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.
James J. Howley Jr.
Mar 14, 2017
Howley, James J. Jr. 65, of Hampden, Maine, died March 14, 2017. He was born February 29, 1952, in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of the late James J. and Helen (Babey) Howley Sr. After graduating from Husson College, Jim entered into the insurance business. First, working a Dunlap Insurance Company until moving to Cross Insurance where he retired from...
Eugenio Gonzalez
Mar 5, 2017
Gonzalez, Eugenio, of Clifton, passed away on March 5, 2017. He was predeceased by the love of his life the late Rita Fernandez. Loving father to Ramon Garcia & his husband Bonifacio Ordonez of Clifton and Maria Isabel Guzman of Orlando, FL. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Havana, Cuba and came to the United States in 1959 settling Miami before...
Margaret Andreotta
Mar 4, 2017
Andreotta, Margaret, 93, of Belmar, NJ, passed away on March 4, 2017. She was a loving aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews, sister of Marie Pitman and her husband Bob. She is predeceased by her loving husband Peter Andreotta and cherished siblings Nick Fusco, Ceil and her husband George Ruggiero, Vince Fusco, Connie and her husband Edward...
Alexandra Batinic
Mar 4, 2017
Batinic, Alexandra, 93 of Wayne formerly of Passaic, passed away on March 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Mirko Batinic. Loving mother to the late Valenten Batinic. Mother-in-law to Linda Batinic. Grandmother to Tina Batinic of Clifton and Suzanne Batinic of Texas. Alexandra was born in Smela, Ukraine and came to the United States many years ago. She worked...
Vilma De Blasio
Feb 22, 2017
De Blasio, Vilma (De Vito) of Clifton, passed away on February 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Andrew De Blasio. Loving mother of the late Vito De Blasio. Dear mother-in-law to Mary De Blasio of Lyndhurst. Dear aunt to Marie De Vito of Clifton, John De Vito & his wife Linda of Clifton and Diane Renna & her husband...
Frank Angelo Ponte
Feb 12, 2017
Ponte, Frank Angelo, 92 of Cedar Grove, passed away on February 12, 2017. Beloved husband of Anne (Mancusi) Ponte. Loving father of Vincent M. Ponte & his wife Francine and Margaret (daughter) McMahon & her husband Michael. Grandfather of Frank V. Ponte & his wife Julie, Joseph M. Ponte & his partner Vanessa Liggeri, Michael A. Ponte, Meghan A. Bing...
Perpetua Wijangco
Feb 5, 2017
Wijangco, Perpetua, 57 of Clifton, passed away on February 5, 2017. Daughter of the late Peregrin Wijangco & Veronica De la Cruz. Dear sister to Emmanuel Wijangco, Carmelita Wijangco, Leslie Wijangco and the late Asuncion and Gloria Wijangco. Loving aunt to Nicholas, Trina, Gaby, Sydney and William. Perpetua was born in Bulcan, Philippines and came to the United States many...
Barry Goorevich
Feb 5, 2017
Goorevich, Barry. age 84 passed away peacefully on February 5, 2017. Barry was born on July 1, 1932 in Paterson to the late Michael and Helen Goorevich, and grew up in Passaic. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife, Roberta (nee Lampone) on May 6, 2002. Barry served in the Army during the Korean War, and was a car salesman...
Katherine "Kitty" Colca
Jan 29, 2017
Colca, Katherine “Kitty” (Misuraca), 91 of Clifton passed away on January 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Colca. Loving mother and best friend to her children, Joseph & his wife Susan of Doylestown, PA, Kathryn & her husband Anthony Miragliotta of Clifton and Jane Colca of Riverdale. Grandmother of Joseph, Erin, Michela, Ryan, Lyndsay and the late Anthony....
Graciela Martinez
Jan 26, 2017
Martinez, Graciela, 91 of Paterson, passed away on January 26, 2017. Loving mother of Henry Murcia, Alvaro Murcia, Cesar Murcia, Clara Murcia & Esperanza Murcia. Beloved grandmother to Mauricio, Oscar, Edgar, Angela, Monica, Viviana, Karen, Johan, Juliette, Diana, Michele, Dayana, Adriana, Tatyana, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Andres, Hollman, the late Tatyana, Stephany, Steven, Ricky and Johan. She is also survived by her...
Mario Castano
Jan 20, 2017
Castano, Mario,80,of Clifton passed away on January 20, 2017. Beloved husband for 50 years of Maria (Zambrella). Dear father of David C. Castano & Daniela & her husband Carmen Pascale. Grandfather of Joseph & Isabella. Mr.Castano was born in Bernalda, Italy, the 6th of nine children & came to the US in 1966 . He was a loving father and...
Carmine Del Core
Jan 18, 2017
Del Core, Carmine, 87 of Clifton, passed away on January 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Amy Del Core (Cattai). Loving father to Richard & his wife Linda of Bluffton, SC and Diane Vargo & her husband George of Flanders, NJ. Devoted grandfather “The Gramps” of Gabriel, Amanda, Steven, Michael & his wife Karen, Nicholas & his wife Sarah, Garrett, great...
John Ghiglioni
Jan 17, 2017
Ghiglioni, John A. age 84 of Arizona (formally of Clifton, N.J) passed away peacefully on January 17, 2017. John was born on July 9, 1932, son of the late Agostino and Maria Ghiglioni. John grew up in Clifton and resided there for 73 years, before moving to Arizona in 2007. Prior to retirement, Mr. Ghiglioni was an Accountant for the...
Valentina Brunda
Jan 15, 2017
Brunda, Valentina (Zozyla),88, of Myrtle Beach, SC. Formerly of Garfield,NJ passed away on January 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Michael Brunda. Loving mother of Peter Brunda & his wife Gina, Maria & her husband Gary Prokopowitz & Lilly Ann Brunda. Grandmother of Matthew & his wife Christine. Mrs. Brunda was born in Kiev, Ukraine and came to the...
Thomas P. Kozell
Jan 13, 2017
Kozell, Thomas P. , 85, of Woodland Park passed away on January 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Alice (Mulder). Dear father of Thomas and his wife Kathy of Pequannock & Robert and his wife Amy of Clifton. Grandfather of TJ, Allie, Daniel & Kayla. He is also survived by several nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Albert,...
Lillian E. Lasica
Jan 10, 2017
Lasica, Lillian (Sporn), 94 of Elmwood Park, passed away on January 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Emil Lasica. Loving mother to Kathy Schiro, Joseph Lasica, and the late George Lasica; she is survived by eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by five nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by three sisters and a brother....
Daniel L Martone
Jan 9, 2017
Martone, Daniel L. passed away on January 8, 2017. Born in Clifton, NJ. Born to Daniel and Ella Martone. Graduated Clifton High School in 1953. He later graduated from FDU with a Business degree in 1957. He earned a masters in Marketing in 1968. He worked at many jobs as a boy such as a paper boy and pin boy...
Barbara Martone
Jan 9, 2017
Martone, Barbara passed away on Sunday January 8, 2017. She was born in Garfield, NJ. Born to William and Anna Petronchak. Devoted wife to Daniel L. Martone. Loving mother to Daniel and Donald Martone. Loving sister to Helen Bishop, Mary Lysovsky, Joseph and Steve Petronchak. Special mother in-law to Andrea Matone. A resident of Wayne, NJ for 44 years. In...
Agatha Brancatisano
Jan 6, 2017
Brancatisano, Agatha (nee Nocera), 90, of Passaic, passed away on January 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Brancatisano. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews. Mrs. Brancatisano was born in Calabria, Italy and came to the US in 1969 settling in Passaic. She was a seamstress with Frank Saltz & Sons – Passaic for 25 years....
Joseph A Giardina
Dec 31, 2016
Giardina, Joseph , 51, of Tenafly passed away on December 31, 2016. Beloved son of the late Constance (nee Montagnino) & Joseph Giardina Jr. Loving brother of Emanuel Giardina & his wife Carolyn of Staten Island. Uncle of Stephen Giardina, Companion of Kimberly Smith Mr. Giardina was born in Brooklyn where he grew up and lived in Garfield before moving...
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