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.

Joseph R Marrocco

Joseph R Marrocco

Aug 16, 2016

Marrocco, Joseph R., 74, of Clifton passed away on August 16, 2016. Beloved son of the late Marie M. & Henry F. Marrocco Sr. Brother of Peter J. Marrocco & his wife Angela of Mantaloking Shores, David A. Marrocco of Clifton , the late Henry F. Marrocco, Jr. & the late Lolita Marrocco. Joseph was born in Passaic and lived...

Concetta Jessie Passenti

Concetta Jessie Passenti

Aug 15, 2016

Passenti, Concetta “Jessie”, 100 of Pine Beach, NJ passed away on August 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Passenti. Loving mother of Frank Passenti of Toms River, Ronald Passenti of Maplewood, Doris Shirey of Pine Beach and Roseanne Masiello of Florida. Sister of Thomas Villano of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great...

Jeannette Zadoroznyj

Jeannette Zadoroznyj

Aug 15, 2016

Zadoroznyj, Jeannette (nee Zakutynski), 83 of Clifton, passed away on August 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephan and her parents, Maria and Gabriel. Surviving is her son, Michel, daughter-in-law, Sarah and three grandchildren, Alexander, Eric and Rebecca. Jeannette was born in Raismes, France and lived in Clifton for over 40 years. She retired from Servometer...

Michael P. Doloszycki

Michael P. Doloszycki

Aug 10, 2016

Doloszycki, Michael P. of Little Falls, passed away on August 10, 2016 at the young age of 31. Beloved son of the late John & Zofia Doloszycki. He is survived by his older sister, Dorothy Doloszycki. Michael was born and raised in Clifton and moved to Little Falls in 1999. He was employed with UPS for over 10 years. Michael...

Donald L Sylvester

Donald L Sylvester

Aug 6, 2016

Sylvester, Donald L., 80 of Harrison passed away on August 6, 2016.Beloved father of Jeanne Sylvester & Donald Sylvester. Brother of Philip & Jackie. Mr. Sylvester was born in Newark and lived most of his life in Harrison. He and his former wife Patricia raised their family in Clifton. He was a controller for Continental Can in Passaic for 10...

Ramon Daniel Espinal

Ramon Daniel Espinal

Aug 1, 2016

Espinal, Ramon Daniel, 58 of Clifton, passed away on August 1, 2016. Devoted husband of Jacqueline Espinal and loving father of Sofia and Ramon Daniel Espinal Jr. He is survived by his grandson Jacob Tejada. Brother of Olga M. Espinal, Claudio Espinal, Liliana Espinal-Morillo, Marcia Espinal-Triufel, Maria A. Espinal-Rosario, Uvaldo Espinal, Jose L. Espinal, Clara Espinal-Jose. Son of Maria Altagracia...

Rosalind Wojcik

Rosalind Wojcik

Jul 30, 2016

Wojcik, Rosalind (Aspromonte), 55, of Elmwood Park after a long and courageous battle passed away peacefully on July 30, 2016. Roz will be dearly missed by her beloved husband Mark of 31 years. Beloved daughter of Millie & the late Sal Aspromonte of Vero Beach, FL. Sister of Tom & his wife Cindy Aspromonte and Debbie & her husband John...

Josephine Cuccaro

Josephine Cuccaro

Jul 20, 2016

Cuccaro, Josephine, 101 of Warwick, NY formerly of Clifton, passed away on July 20, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Cuccaro. Loving mother of Frank and his wife Marge of Scotch Plains, NJ and Kathy Carmody and her husband Greg of Warwick, NY. Devoted grandmother of Frank Jr. & his wife Janet, Kelly & her husband Keith, Robert,...

Cathy Telofski

Cathy Telofski

Jul 19, 2016

Telofski, Cathy, 65 of Cedar Grove, NJ passed away on July 19, 2016. Dear friend to Coline from Sun City, FL and her long best friend of 60 years Sheila Winter of Haven, FL. Cathy was born in Passaic, NJ and lived the past few years in Cedar Grove. She was a Nurse and worked at Passaic General Hospital and...

Nancy K. Gela

Nancy K. Gela

Jul 18, 2016

Gela, Nancy K., of Clifton, passed away on July 18, 2016. Beloved wife of Lubomir Gela. Loving mother of Carl Klucznik and his wife Gloria. Dear grandmother of Adam Klucznik. She was predeceased by her first husband Michael Klucznik, by her parents John & Eva Fischer, her brothers Edward, Michael, Joseph & Daniel Fischer and by her sisters, Anna Sarafin,...

Daniel Doumit

Daniel Doumit

Jul 15, 2016

Doumit, Daniel, 52 of Edison, passed away on July 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Kristine DaCosta. Loving father to Kaitlin, Michael and Zachary Doumit. Dear Brother of Diane & George Doumit. He is also survived by his Aunt Doris, Cousin Gina, godson Jonathan, nephew Gavin and niece Kimberly. He is predeceased by his parents. Daniel was born in Jersey City,...

Rudolf Kedl

Rudolf Kedl

Jun 29, 2016

Kedl, Rudolf, 82 of Clifton, passed away on June 29, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Rolanda (Hanzl) Kedl. Loving father of Peter Kedl and daughter-in-law Christine (Andruch) Kedl. Dear brother of Maria Feibel-Barich. Devoted grandfather of Ottilia and Alexander Kedl. Mr. Kedl was born in Moschendorf, Austria and came to the United States in 1963 settling in Passaic and...

Eva Romaniuk

Eva Romaniuk

Jun 24, 2016

Romaniuk, Eva, 91 of Clifton passed away on June 24, 2016. She is survived by relatives in Ukraine. Eva came to the United States in 1951 settling in Clifton, she was a seamstress and worked at Forstman Botany Mills in Clifton retiring at the age of 65. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on Wednesday at...

Edward E. Hanlon

Edward E. Hanlon

Jun 12, 2016

Hanlon, Edward E.,91 of Clifton, passed away on June 12, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Anne (Sydlenski) Hanlon. Loving father of Edward P. Hanlon & his wife Joanne of Wayne, Donna Kruger & her husand Robert of Butler, Kathleen Brusco & her husband Jeffrey of Wayne and the late Patricia Ross and Susan Palmer. He is also survived by...

Mario "Murph" Talamini

Mario "Murph" Talamini

Jun 11, 2016

Talamini, Mario “Murph”, 93 of Clifton passed away on June 11, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Theresa (DaGiau) Talamini. Loving father of Gerald & his wife Barbara of Hewitt & Linda of Clifton. Grandfather of Krystal & Alexander Mr. Talamini was born in Vodo di Cadore, Italy came to the US in 1930 settling in Garfield before moving to...

Frank Taraska

Frank Taraska

Jun 10, 2016

Taraska, Frank, 90 of North Bergen, passed away on June 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Lydia Taraska. Loving father of Ruth Verbrugge of Iowa, Frances and Theresa Taraska. Brother of Joseph Taraska and the late Emily Taraska & Fred Taraska. Frank was born in East Rutherford and lived in North Bergen for the past few years. He was...

Henry J Tiberi

Henry J Tiberi

Jun 4, 2016

Tiberi, Henry J. 85, of Clifton Passed away on June 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary (Ryan). Loving father of Vincent & his wife Debra of Old Bridge, Michael & his wife Judi of Vernon, Ann Marie & her husband Rick Penhaker of Wantage & Elena & her husband Pete Buccino of Dunnellon. Brother of Mel Tiberi & his wife...

John Mitchell Morales

John Mitchell Morales

Jun 2, 2016

Morales, John Mitchell, 53 of Paterson, passed away on June 2, 2016. Beloved son of Bertram O’Keefe and Maria Magda O’Keefe & Benito Morales. Husband of Maria Morales. Loving father of Stacy Cruz and Ann Marie Morales. Grandfather of Samantha & Amanda Cruz. Brother of Debra A. Martinez, Virginia Morales, Brenda Morales, Rosemary Morales & Michael O’Keefe. Visiting on Monday,...

Harold W. Murtha

Harold W. Murtha

May 31, 2016

Murtha, Harold W. age 91, died on May 31, 2016 at his residence at Newton's Guest Home in Glen Gardner, NJ. Harold was born on November, 1, 1924 in Queens NY to Harold Murtha and Katherine Olewine. In 1953, Harold received a BA from NYU with a degree in education. After a few years of teaching, he got a job...

Anna Buzzie

Anna Buzzie

May 30, 2016

Buzzie, Anna (Stefanchik), 91, of Clifton passed away on May 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Buzzie. Loving mother of Edward A. Buzzie of Dingmans Ferry, PA & Anna J. Buzzie of Woodstock, GA. Sister of Nicholas Stefanchik in Clifton & the late Helen Nunnink. Mrs. Buzzie was a lifelong Clifton resident. She was a parishioner of...

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