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.
George Kaspar
Dec 23, 2016
Kaspar, George, 71 of Clifton, passed away on December 23, 2016. Beloved husband to Margaret Kaspar. Dear brother to Elias & Tony Kaspar. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Armenian Catholic Church – 155 Long Hill Road, Little Falls. Interment East Ridgelawn Cemetery.
John Vatasin
Dec 18, 2016
Beloved son, brother, husband, and father John Thomas Vatasin, 56, of Clifton passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 18, 2016. Born Sept.17th 1960 in Queens, NY, John was the eldest son of Evelyn & the late John Vatasin. He grew up in Passaic and lived the last 26 years in Clifton. On Sept. 6th, 1986, John married Mary...
Julius Marcucci
Dec 16, 2016
Julius Marcucci, 92 of Clifton, peacefully left this earth on 12/16/16 after living a very active life. "Jules" was a dedicated family man who was loved by all. He loved boating, traveling, carpentry and cooking. Loving father of Robert Marcucci & Judy, Donald Marcucci, and MIchele Zaccone & Gary. Beloved grandfather of John Paul Zaccone. Caring uncle of Louis Marcucci,...
Elizabeth Besic
Dec 11, 2016
Besic, Elizabeth (Boyle), 86 of Cedar Grove, passed away on December 11, 2016. Dear aunt to Dr. Elizabeth Boyle of Clifton. Elizabeth was born in Newark and lived in Clifton before moving to Cedar Grove. She was an Executive Secretary for Bobst Corp. in West Caldwell. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 17th, 2016 at 9:30 AM...
Anna Markiv
Dec 11, 2016
Markiv, Anna (Antoshkiv), 76 of Passaic, passed away on December 11, 2016. Beloved wife of Mykola Markiv. Loving mother to Ivan and his late wife Halyna; Myhaiylo and his wife Maria; Maria and her husband Igor. Devoted grandmother of Maria, Olena, Tatiana, Svitlana, Halyna, Olena, Nadia,Ivan, Hanna, Andriana, Mykola and Sophia. Dear sister of the late Sophia Kulchitska & her...
Alexander Hirniak
Dec 6, 2016
Hirniak, Alexander, 88 of Clifton, passed away on December 6, 2016. Beloved husband of Victoria (Pyrah) Hirniak. Loving father to Zornna Cronin of Texas and Roman Hirniak of Clifton. Alexander was born in Ternopal, Ukraine and came to the United States many years ago; he was a Clerk for 30 years working for the Long Island Rail Road. He was...
Ronald A. Gorun
Nov 28, 2016
Gorun, Ronald Arthur, 73 of Clifton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at home on November 28, 2016 after a brief illness. Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Rose (Faludi), siblings Elvira Gremsperger, Marianna LaBarbera and Robert Gorun. Surviving are his wife of forty years, Charlotte R. (Giachetti), sons, Matthew Lee and Daniel Michael. He was born in...
Bart Palatini
Nov 23, 2016
Palatini, Bart, 82, of Clifton passed away on November 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Goldie (Takacs) Palatini. Brother of the late Sister Marie Palatini. Step-grandfather of Luke Sydoryk & Benjamin Sydoryk. Friend of John Angelo, Lou Poles, Mike La Corte, Ralph Davella, Bill Sala, Bob D'Arco, John Filipone, Ray Olear, Ken Kurnath, Harold Brucher, Bob Murphy, Cheryl Lynn...
Robert J. Grabowski
Nov 19, 2016
Grabowski, Robert J., 72 of Clifton, passed away on November 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Marion (Suscreba) Grabowski. Loving father of Daniel Grabowski of Clifton and the late Jolene Flynn. Devoted grandfather of Victoria, Joey and Jimmy. Dear father-in-law of Brian Flynn. Beloved son of the late Alexander & Tillie Grabowski. Brother of Lorraine Zanhner of Wanaque and the late...
Trudy Timsak
Nov 13, 2016
Timsak, Trudy, 79 of Barnegat, formerly of Clifton, passed away on November 13, 2016 after an eleven year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her beloved husband, Victor Timsak; her son Eric Timsak & his wife Leslie; her daughter Regina & her husband Wolfgang Guhmann. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 11 AM...
Luz Virginia Perez
Nov 12, 2016
Luz Virginia Perez, 62, of Paterson passed away on November 12, 2016. Beloved mother of Rey Burgos, Angel Perez, Juan Burgos, Marisol Burgos. Also survived by 8 grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren She was a former parishioner of St. John’s Cathedral – Paterson. Luz worked at Datascope in Oakland,NJ. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on...
Helen Loden
Nov 12, 2016
Loden, Helen (Sinchock), 97 of Clifton passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Michael Loden. Loving mother of Beth Loden of Arlington, VA. & Carol Loden of Clifton. Loving Grandmother of Jennifer, Eric, Sara & Helene. Loving Great Grandmother of Matilda, Kate & Paolo. Sister of Kay Kaniuka of Brick,...
Christopher Zrinski
Nov 11, 2016
Christopher Zrinski, 50, of Clifton Passed away on November 11, 2016, Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Flannery) Zrinski. Dear father of William Zrinski of Clifton. Mr. Zrinski was born in Rahway and has lived in Clifton since 1988. He was production Manager with APW Co. in Rockaway. Graveside services will be held Monday November 14, 2016 at Graceland Memorial...
Anna Diduch
Nov 10, 2016
Diduch, Anna (Duplak), 87, of Garfield passed away on November 10, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Michael Diduch. Loving mother of Walter & his wife Anne, Mary & her husband Walter Voinov, Roman & his wife Anna, Anne & her husband Stephan Stefurak. Dear sister of Michael Duplak, Mykola Duplak, Mary Andrach, Helen Ros & the late Stefan Duplak....
Michael N Corradino
Nov 7, 2016
Corradino, Michael N., 100 of Little Falls, passed away on November 7, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Anna Belle Corradino. Loving father of Bart Corradino and his wife Elaine and Mary Ann and her husband Neal Green. Adopted father of Nina Corradino and her husband Frank of Clifton. Devoted grandfather of Lisa, Michael, Steven, Amy, Samantha, Kaylin, Michael, Maggi,...
James R Hertel
Nov 6, 2016
Father James R. Hertel, 79, of Clifton passed away on November 6, 2016. Beloved son of the late Russell & Helen Hertel and his beloved miniature schnauzer. “DOC” Father James R. Hertel, was pastor of Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Wayne, from 1995 to 2001, when he retired from ministry in the Diocese and resided in Clifton. Father Hertel,...
Anastazia Andruch
Oct 24, 2016
Andruch, Anastazia (Peltyszyn), 89, of Garfield, NJ/Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on October 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Walter Andruch. Loving mother to Myron, Lesia and her husband Alex Leniw, and Irene and her husband George Bukalo. Cherished grandmother to Olesh, Mark, Nadya, Catie and Daniel. She is predeceased by her siblings Mychailo, Ivan, Pawlo, Justyna Sztokalo, Petro, Anna,...
Carol Wasilak
Oct 22, 2016
Wasiliak, Carol (Yankevicz), 70 of Clifton passed away on October 22, 2016. Beloved wife of John Wasiliak. Loving mother of Christopher. Sister to Robert Yankevicz. Mrs. Wasilak was born in Elizabeth and lived in Union before moving to Redding, Nj were she lived for most of her life. She was a Motor Vehicle Clerk with the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission...
Ganna Klinchik
Oct 20, 2016
Klinchik, Ganna (Yurchyshyn), 97 of Saddle Brook, passed away on October 20, 2016. Loving mother to Michael & Fedor Klinchik. Dear mother-in-law to Maria Klinchik. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Ganna was born in Poland and came to the United States many years ago. She was a member of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic...
Virginia A. Morici
Oct 17, 2016
Morici, Virginia, 89, of Clifton, passed away with her family surrounding her on October 17, 2016. Loving wife of Jerome S. Morici for almost 70 years. Beloved mother of Stephen J., Robert A., Christopher J & Todd A. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Stephen Jr., Matthew, Maximillian, Heather, Daniel, Evan, Christian, Drew, Meghan and Todd Jr. Great grandmother of Piper, Hudson,...
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