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.
Ruth E. Krehel
May 15, 2015
Krehel, Ruth (Weil), 87, of Pelican Island/Seaside Heights (formerly of Clifton) passed away on May 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Michael Krehel. Loving mother to Walter of Clifton, Keith & his wife Karen of Wayne, Stephanie & her husband Robert McLaughlin of Pequannock and the late Michael. Grandmother of Bobby, Patrick, Maria & Keith Steven. Ruth was born...
Robert Metzger
May 14, 2015
Metzger, Robert 80 of Hawthorne, passed away on May 14, 2015. Cremation Services Private. PDF Printable Version
Brian De Luca
May 6, 2015
Dе Luca, Brian of Hackensack passed away on may 6, 2015. Beloved son of Norma(nee Uhl ) De Luca and the late Emil De Luca. Brother of Susan De Luca of Hamburg & the late William De Luca. Uncle of Michael & Elizabeth De Luca of Staten Island. Mr. De Luca lived most of his life in Clifton and had...
Ramonita R. Lebron
May 4, 2015
Lebron, Ramonita (Rodriguez), 103 of Clifton, passed away on May 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Gumorsindo Lebron. Loving mother of Florencio Lebron and Edna Lebron. Devoted grandmother of Georgeperie of Syracuse, NY, Gragory of Wayne and Mariana Lebron of Maryland. Mrs. Lebron was born in San German, Puerto Rico and lived in Clifton for over 50 years. She...
Petro Kulyk
Apr 27, 2015
Kulyk, Petro, 56 of Clifton, passed away on April 27, 2015. Beloved son of Maria Kulyk of Clifton and the late Jurij Kulyk. Dear brother of Nykola Kulyk and his wife Odarka of Lincoln Park and Irene Kulyk-Dubas and husband Jurij of Lodi. Devoted uncle to Arianna & Jurij. Mr. Kulyk was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for...
Ida Breda
Apr 26, 2015
Breda,Ida, 93, of Garfield on April 26, 2015. Beloved sister of Richard Breda of Garfield an dthe late George & Raymond Breda & Dorothy Schwarz. Loving Aunt of Donna Benevenga. Great Aunt of Kristen & Danielle. Ida was born in Garfield and was a lifelong resident. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church Garfield. Chapel Services...
Gizella Sauerzopf
Apr 24, 2015
Sauerzopf, Gizella (Magdits), 102 of Wayne formerly of Clifton, passed away on April 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Sauerzopf. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Gizella was born in Punitz, Austria and came to the United States in 1929 settling in Passaic, she lived in Clifton...
Andrew Zwolinski
Apr 24, 2015
Zwolinski, Andrew, 58 of Clifton, passed away on April 24, 2015. Beloved husband of Dorota (Klapacz) Zwolinski. Loving father of John Zwolinski. Dear brother of Stephanie Mialik. Mr. Zwolinski was born in Poland and came to the United States in 1979 and lived in Clifton for many years. He was a welder working for Elevator Product Corp. in Little Falls....
Robert Salotti
Apr 23, 2015
Salotti, Robert, 70 of Clifton, passed away on April 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Jeanette (Briganti) Salotti. Loving father of Darren Salotti and his wife Julia. Devoted grandfather of Colin, Alec & Olivia Salotti. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Ann and her husband Joseph Mangione. Loving uncle of Ann Marie & Andrea Mangione. Predeceased by his parents, Anna and Charles Salotti,...
Sonja Facciolla
Apr 21, 2015
Facciolla, Sonja (Risberg), 78 of Wyckoff, passed away on April 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Modesto Facciolla. Dear cousin of James Facciolla. Mrs. Facciolla was born in Seattle, Washington and lived in Wyckoff for many years. Cremation Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Walter Gardzielik
Apr 12, 2015
Gardzielik, Walter, 68 of Paterson, passed away on April 12, 2015. Dear brother of Michele Baksa. Cremation Services Private. Aranngements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Richard E Murphy
Apr 7, 2015
Murphy, Ricahrd E., 67 of Lincoln Park, passed away on April 7, 2015. Beloved son of the late Edward & Marie(nee Librizzi) Murphy. Dear Cousin of Teresa Krongold of Little Falls. Richard was born in Passaic and had lived in Lincoln Park. Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church 797 Valley Road Clifton. Interment Calvary...
Olga Chypak
Apr 5, 2015
Chypak, Olga (Mecznyk), 91 of Wayne, passed away on April 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Jaroslaw Chypak. Dear cousin of Moczula and Jackens Family. Olga was born in Lviv, Ukraine and came to the United States in 1949 settling in Passaic before moving to Wayne 40 years ago. She was a graduate of Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria...
Gr. Francis Matarazzo
Apr 2, 2015
Matarazzo, Rev. Msgr. Francis A., 74, of Succasunna, on April 2, 2015, Beloved brother of Concetta Matarazzo of Oakland. Loving uncle to John P. Grubb & his wife Julie, AnnaMarie. & her husband Frank Bosco & Susan Grubb. He is also survived by his great niece & nephews JohnPaul, Matthew, Luke and GiadaMarie. Mosnsignor Matarazzo was Ordained in the Paterson...
Dmytro Mazuryk
Apr 2, 2015
Mazuryk, Dmytro, 90 of Wayne, passed away on April 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Bogdanna (Khudyk) Mazuryk. Loving father of Christine Zeikel of Bernardsville, NJ; Helen Mashek and her husband Thomas of Swarthmore, PA. Devoted grandfather of Katherine, Kelsey, Lindsey, Matthew, Ana and Rachel. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Maria Kopko Mazuryk. Mr. Mazuryk was born in Ukraine...
Dorothy Marie Latus
Mar 30, 2015
Latus, Dorothy Marie (Lyons), 95 of Toms River formerly of Clifton, passed away on March 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Philip Heldt Hatus. Loving mother of Pamela Wolk of Fallbrook, CA and Jerilyn Bergen of Clifton. Dear sister of the late Eileen Wing. Grandmother of Maximillian Maher, Maura Bergen, Hillary Maher and Erik & Amy Bergen. Great Grandmother...
Sarah Russo
Mar 30, 2015
Russo, Sarah (De Lorenzo), 88 of Clifton, passed away on March 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Salvarore Russo. Loving mother of Mary Ann Franco of Clifton, Jay Russo of Clifton and the late Francine Bailey. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Russo was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for most...
John Henry Mcconey Jr.
Mar 30, 2015
McConey, John Henry Jr., 69 of New Brunswick, passed away on March 30, 2015. Beloved husband of Mable (Carter) McConey. Loving father of Renee McConey of Clifton, Melody McConey of Clifton and Jill McConey of New York City. Mr. McConey was born in New York City and lived in New Brunswick for the past few years. He was a Clerk...
Mary Ruth Finamore
Mar 30, 2015
Finamore, Mary Ruth (Sherlock), 93 of Clifton, passed away on March 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Wiliam Finamore. Dear aunt of Margaret M. Graceffo of Waretown, NJ. She was predeceased by her siblings, Grace Kohler, Susanna De Muro, Ada Cotte, James Sherlock, Emerson Sherlock, William Sherlock and John Sherlock. Mary was born and raised in Clifton, where she...
Josephine Holley
Mar 21, 2015
Holley, Josephine (nee Riggio),83, of Clifton passed away on March 21, 2015. Beloved mother of Susan & her husband Jake Herbert of Boonton and Erin & her husband William Bondarek of East Hawley PA. Grandmother of Kyle, Trevor and Meghan Bondarek. Sister of Frank Riggio of South Carolina and the late Joseph Riggio. Mrs. Holley was born in Passaic and...
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