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.
Cipriano Zaccagnini
Sep 23, 2015
Zaccagnini, Cipriano “Chip”, 90, of Clifton, passed away at home on September 23, 2015, Beloved Husband of the late Kathryn (nee D’Amico) Zaccagnini. Loving father of Josephine, Theresa, Marie, John Zaccagnini and Carol Yang and husband Troy. Devoted grandfather of Melissa Herbert and husband Mark and Dan Zaccagnini. Mr. Zaccagnini was born in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy and came to...
Oleh Holdfeld
Sep 23, 2015
Holdfeld, Oleh, 76 of Clifton, passed away on September 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Yaroslava (Shcherbak) Holdfeld. Loving father of Yevheniy and Serhiy Holdfeld of Wayne. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Mr. Holdfeld was born in Kremenchug, Ukraine and lived in Lviv, Ukraine before coming to the United States many years ago, he lived in Clifton since 2003....
Michael Najda
Sep 21, 2015
Najda, Michael, 52 of Clifton, passed away on September 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia (Durge) Najda. Loving father of Michael and Zachary Najda. Dear brother of Helen Iannaci, Mary, Pauline, Irene Schafer, Olga Converse, Dorothy Surita and John Najda. Mr. Najda was born in Passaic and lived in East Rutherford before moving to Clifton 4 years ago. He was...
Catherine Daly
Sep 15, 2015
Daly, Catherine, 79 of Paterson, passed away on September 15, 2015. Daughter of the late Robert & Mary Daly. Dear sister of Robert Daly of Hopatcong and the late Theresa Catanzaro. She is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews; Debra Catanzaro, Michele Tallaksen, Rob Daly, Kevin Daly, Andrew, Ryan and Brielle Moore. Catherine was a lifelong resident of Paterson,...
Frank Grecco
Sep 8, 2015
Grecco, Frank, 94, of Roselle (formerly of Clifton), passed away on September 8, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Peluso) Grecco. Dear father to Philip Grecco of Royersford, PA. , Louisa Schooling of Roselle and Sandra Weldon of Fairfax, CA. Brother of the late Rose Casmano, the late Joseph Grecco and the late Frances Lo Boi. Mr. Grecco...
Michael Ksenich
Sep 7, 2015
Ksenich, Michael, 94 of Palm Bay, FL, passed away on September 7, 2015. Mike is survived by his two sisters Anita Lighthiser of Uxbridge, MA and Helen Quigley of Fort Myers, Fl. Dear uncle of Harolyn Thiemke of Mendon, MA. Mr. Ksenich was born in Passaic and lived in Garfield and West Milford before moving to Florida. He was an...
Florence Rutigliano
Sep 6, 2015
Rutigliano, Florence “Minnie” (nee Rossi), 85 of Lyndhurst, passed away on September 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Dominick Rutigliano. Loving mother of Maria & her husband Rich Caruso of East Rutherford and Debbie Rago of Lyndhurst & Robert Rutigliano & his wife Toniann of North Arlington,. Grandmother of Michael, Valentina, Frankie, Daniella, Joseph & Domenick. Sister of Mario...
Catherine Allen
Sep 1, 2015
Allen, Catherine (Yackovich), 89 of Haskell, passed away on September 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Allen. Loving mother of Karen Gensure & her husband Steve, Arthur Allen & his wife Nora, Robert Allen & his wife Leda and the late Kenneth and Gary Allen. Dear sister of Edward Yackovich and Eleanor Yackovich. She is also survived by...
Irena Capar
Aug 30, 2015
Capar, Irena (Kokhanevych), 89, of Clifton passed away on August 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Antony. Loving mother of Sophia Capar-Kalman of Tucson, AZ & Marta Korduba of Montville. Grandmother of Christina, Mark, Antonia & Adrian. Great Grandmother of Henry, Yuliana & Madeleine. Mrs. Capar was born in Turady, Ukraine and came to the US in 1949 settling...
Margarita Andreotta
Aug 25, 2015
Andreotta, Margarita, 97 of Pompton Plains, passed away on August 25, 2015. Dear sister of the late Ernest Andreotta. Aunt of James Andreotta of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Bob Andreotta of Brant Beach, NJ & Margaret King of Escondido, Ca. Margarita was born and lived in Clifton for most of her life before moving to Pompton Plains. She was a...
Dolores T. Montalbano
Aug 25, 2015
Montalbano, Dolores T., 66 of Clifton, passed away on August 25, 2015. Dear sister of Frank Montalbano, Mary Ann Hilt, Adele Montalbano and Angela Coan and her husband Danny. She is also survived by four nieces and nephews and one great nephew. Dolores was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton most of her life. She was a Postal Clerk...
Nina Costa
Aug 24, 2015
Costa, Nina (De Biase), 91 of Wayne, passed away on August 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Costa. Loving mother of Vincene Caporusso and her husband Dennis of Basking Ridge and Maryann Anderson and her husband Dale of Wayne. Dear sister of James De Biase, Mary Olivia and the late Christina Castellano and Josephine Cancellieri. Devoted grandmother of...
Frank N Mazzarisi
Aug 15, 2015
Mazzarisi, Frank N., 82, of Clifton passed away on August 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary (De Vito) Mazzarisi, loving father of Frank Mazzarisi of Clifton & the late Joanne. He is also predeceased by his grandson Justin. Mr. Mazzarisi was a lifelong Clifton resident. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an owner of Style...
Stephania Kozak
Aug 6, 2015
Kozak, Stephania (Wojciak), 84 of Wayne formerly of Clifton, passed away on August 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kozak. Loving mother of Alexander Kozak of Clifton and the late Andrew & the late Lydia. Sister of John Wojciak of Florida & Julia Warchola of Poland. Stephania was born in Nowysanch, Poland and came to the United States...
Sally Sorrentino
Jul 31, 2015
Sorrentino, Sally (Fekete), 99 of Haledon, passed away on July 31, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Americo Sorrentino. Dear Sister of Charlie Fekete of Ridgewood. She was predeceased by her siblings John Fekete, Ann Huber and George Fekete. Mrs. Sorrentino was born in Monessen, PA and lived in Haledon for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Paul...
Mildred Robbins
Jul 25, 2015
Robbins, Mildred (nee Starratt) 91, of Newton passed away on July 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Harlow Robbins. Loving mother of Laura & her husband Jim Purdy of Clifton, Wayne Robbins and his wife Amelia of Secaucus and Frank Robbins & his wife Cynthia of Wayne. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mrs....
Jean Murray
Jul 20, 2015
Murray, Jean (Newbold), 79 of Clifton, passes away on July 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Murray. Loving mother of James Murray of Saddle Brook. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Sister of Joan Schwiger. Mrs. Murray was born in Passaic and lived in Rutherford for 21 years before moving to Clifton. She was an Operator for...
Anna Tripodi
Jul 18, 2015
Tripodi, Anna (Matzura), 96, of Clifton, passed away on July 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Raymond and his wife Mary of Wayne and the late Anthony Tripodi. Grandmother of Raymond “RJ” Tripodi and the late Allison Marie. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews. Mrs. Tripodi was born in Mt. Carmel, PA....
Antoinette Perrone
Jul 17, 2015
Antoinette "Toni" Perrone (née Marmo), 88 of Clifton, peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 17, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Antoinette was born in San Rufo, Italy, and emigrated to America as a child. She had a long career as a professional beautician. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Sal. She is survived...
Sean Chambers
Jul 12, 2015
Chambers, Sean, 59 of Clifton, passed away on July 12, 2015. Beloved son of the late Dr. Andrew B. and Helen Evelyn Chambers. Loving brother of Andrew of Murrells Inlet, SC, David of Waretown, Patrick of Rochester, MN, William of Jackson, MO, Helen Claire Colligan of Forked River, Peg Chambers of Clifton, Kathleen Krawiec of Waretown, Lynne Nick of Forked...
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