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.
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...
Elroy Bakelaar
Mar 10, 2015
Bakelaar, Elroy,86 , of Clifton passed away on March 10, 2015. Beloved Husband for 65 years of Helen (Romanack) Bakelaar. Loving father of Dorothy & her late husband Richard Passenti and Eleanor Bakelaar-Menniti both of Clifton. Grandfather of Nicole Passenti of Clifton, Andrew Menniti & his wife Victoria of Egg Harbor Twp. and the late Richard A. Passenti. Great Grandfather...
Roger W Frey
Mar 5, 2015
Frey, Roger W. of Woodland Park passed away on March 5, 2015. Beloved friend of Anna Marie Herman of Woodland Park. Brother of Kenneth Frey of Middletown, NY and Leland Frey of Rowlett TX. Mr. Frey was born in Clifton before moving to Woodland Park in 1957 He was the owner and president of De Tone Travel in the Botany...
Joan A. Bevilacqua
Feb 26, 2015
Bevilacqua, Joan, 51 of Clifton, passed away on February 26, 2015. Loving mother of Alex Fink. Sister of Carol Bevilacqua of Nutley. She was predeceased by her sister Cheryl Regazzi and by her brother Nicholas Bevilacqua, Jr. Dear aunt of Sara McEnery, Tommy McEnery, Colleen McEnery and the late Robert Regazzi. Joan was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton...
Sal Scafidi
Feb 23, 2015
Scafidi, Sal, 68 of Clifton, passed away on February 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Scafidi. Loving father of the late Diane Santiago. Devoted grandfather of Cassandra Lee of Clifton. Brother of Rose Beringhelli and her husband Giuseppe of Fair Lawn and Anthony Scafidi of Haledon. Son-in-law of Ann Alu. Brother-in-law of Joseph Alu, James Alu and the late...
Bice Rossi
Feb 18, 2015
Rossi, Bice “Bea” (Mastrodonato), 100, of Freehold (formerly of Clifton) on February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph N. Rossi. Loving mother to Lena Di Vito of Freehold. Grandmother to Kenneth Di Vito, Carol Kelson and Susan Felicia. Great Grandmother to Daniel, Joseph, Michael, Thomas Kelson, Joseph and Vincent Felicia. Mrs. Rossi was born in Bagnoli del Trigno,...
Louise Schumacher
Feb 17, 2015
Schumacher, Louise, 97 of Passaic, passed away on February 17, 2015. Dear aunt of Katherine Kleinle, NJ, Dr. Frederick Heiss, MA, Marge Heiss-Scholmann, NJ and Kathy Mattes, PA. She was predeceased by her brother Otto Schumacher and her 3 sisters, Frieda Schumacher, Margaret Heiss and Catherine Mattes. Louise was born in Kintnersville, PA and lived in Passaic since 1936. She...
Justyna Hawran
Feb 15, 2015
Hawran, Justyna (Skala), 91 of Clifton, passed away at home on February 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John Hawran. Loving mother of Helen Hawran and Mary Ann Holodny. Devoted grandmother of Christopher Holodny, Richard Hawran and Nicholas Hawran. Dear sister of Nancy Kopcha and Anna Slovik. Mrs. Hawran was born in Ukraine and came to the United States...
Eleanor Nolan
Feb 11, 2015
Nolan, Eleanor (Wagner), 87 of Paterson, passed away on February 11, 2015. Mother of Robert and James Nolan. Mrs. Nolan was born in Elizabeth and lived in Paterson for many years. She was a waitress at the Marriott Hotel in Saddle Brook. Cremation Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Phillip D. Creo
Feb 10, 2015
Creo, Phillip D., 67 of Clifton passed away on February 10th 2015. Beloved husband of Pamela (Stillwell) Creo, loving father to daughter Kerith Creo, son Terrence & his wife Allison and loved brother to William Creo & family. He leaves behind niece Tara, her sons Sonny & Rocco, loyal sister-n-law Denise, lifelong pal Charlie & Phil's 4 legged buddy, Boo....
William Cannady
Feb 9, 2015
Cannady, William 87, of Montclair, passed away on February 9, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Vivian Hodge. Loving father of William L. Cannady, Mark W. Cannady & Dawn T. Fletcher. Brother of Thelma Fields Christmas. He also survived by his grandchildren Leah, Arianna & Tai & nieces Sherie Fields-Jackson & Leslie Fields Jarvis. Mr. Cannady was a Korean Conflict...
Beverly Ann De Graaff
Feb 8, 2015
De Graaff, Beverly Ann (Larson), 72 of Clifton, passed away on February 8, 2015. Beloved wife of Peter De Graaff. Loving mother of Linda Eslinger. Beloved grandmother of Jessica and Amanda Eslinger and her fiancé Tom Nikolaidis. Mrs. De Graaff was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton for many years. She was an Electroni Inspector for 30 years at...
Marie D. Wurst
Feb 4, 2015
Wurst, Marie (De Lotto),101, of Succasunna, (formerly of Clifton) , passed away on February 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Wurst. Loving mother of Robert Wurst of Randolph and Carolyn Tolnai of Cumming, GA. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her brothers John, Albert, William and Arthur De Lotto....
Helen Bakelaar
Jan 31, 2015
Bakelaar, Helen, 93, of Clifton passed away on January 31, 2015. Beloved wife for 65 years of Elroy Bakelaar. Loving mother of Dorothy & her late husband Richard Passenti and Eleanor Bakelaar-Menniti both of Clifton. Grandmother of Nicole Passenti of Clifton, Andrew Menniti & his wife Victoria of Egg Harbor Twp. and the late Richard A. Passenti. Great Grandmother of...
Geraldine Reid
Jan 26, 2015
Reid, Geraldine (Pantis), 61 of Garfield, passed away on January 26, 2015. Loving mother of Lawrence De Rose and Mandy De Rose. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence M. De Rose. Geraldine was a lifelong resident of Garfield. The Family will receive their relatives and friends for a Memorial Gathering on Thursday, January 29th from 7-9 PM at the...
Josephine Vola
Jan 26, 2015
Vola, Josephine, 94, of Edgewater Park, NJ on January 26, 2015. Dear sister of Ervira Volo-Cascio and Enza Volo-Mazzola, both of Palermo, Italy. Josephine is predeceased by Josephine Rizzo who was her cousin, but more like a sister. Affectionately known as "Jo Jo" by her great "nieces and nephews", Josephine leaves behind nephews, nieces, and cousins: Peter and Angela Volo,...
Elizabeth Ladna
Jan 21, 2015
Ladna, Elizabeth (Holly), 89, of Clifton, passed away on January 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ladna. Loving mother of the late Elizabeth Fabbricatore. Betty was born in Scranton, PA and lived most of her life in Clifton. She was a member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Wayne. Visiting on Saturday from 9 – 10 AM...
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