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.
Genevieve G. Coldiron
Nov 17, 2014
Coldiron, Genevieve G. (nee Valenti), 92 of Clifton, passed away on November 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Coldiron. Loving mother of Arlene Mauri and the late Thomas P. Coldiron. Devoted grandmother of Todd Coldiron and his wife Carmen, Joseph T. Mauri and Steven Mauri. Great Grandmother of Sean and Thomas Coldiron. Also survived by her niece...
Eva Markovich
Nov 16, 2014
Markovich, Eva (Minardi), of Clifton on November 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Dear mother of Dennis Markovich & his wife Ann Marie of Clifton. Grandmother of Dennis Jr. & Jessica. Sister of Gloria Venneri of Lodi. Mrs. Markovich was born in Italy and came to the US in 1933 settling in Lodi before moving to Clifton. She...
Michael Urti
Nov 16, 2014
Urti, Michael ,90, of Clifton on November 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Louise (Arata) Urti. Loving father of Lorraine Sliker of West Caldwell, Barbara Adams of Parsippany & Marleen Ivarnone of Orlando, Florida. Mr. Urti was born in Garfield an lived most of his life in Clifton. He was a self employed home improvement contractor for many years. He was...
Helen Worschak
Nov 14, 2014
Worschak, Helen (Prypchan), 92 of Totowa, entered into eternity on November 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Peter Worschak. Loving mother of Richard Worschak of Linden and Rev. D.George Worschak a priest of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia for nearly 36 years and caregiver to Mom. Helen is also survived by one sister, Nadia Danzi of Hawthorne. Mrs....
Frank R. Vara
Nov 13, 2014
Vara, Frank, 85, of Clifton passed away on November 13, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Vara. Loving father of Roger Vara of Garfield, Ronald and Richard Vara, both of Clifton. Dear brother of Eleanor Anderson of Wood Ridge, Anthony Vara of Pequannock, Anna Marie Wazaney of Pequannock and Cheryl Adelung of New Milford. Mr. Vara was born in...
Rose A. Lukos
Nov 11, 2014
Lukos, Rose A., (nee Papp), on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, of Farmington, NM formerly of Clifton. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph Jr., Rose Ann Guselli, Janet Simmons and the late Carolyn Krak. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Born in Passaic, she lived in Clifton for 58 years, then in Oak Ridge...
Margaret Catherine Zwiazek
Nov 1, 2014
Zwiazek, Margaret Catherine (Schlegel), 91, cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on November 1, 2014 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Albin, Loving mother of Cecilia and husband, Alan Zalkind, of Montclair; her son Albert and wife, Susan Zwiazek, of Clifton; grandfather of Joy Zalkind and her husband Albert Licon, Polly Zalkind and...
Walter Zurawski
Oct 30, 2014
Zurawski, Walter, 69, of Clifton passed away on October 30, 2014. Beloved Husband of Maria (Lisiewicz). Loving father of Andrew Zurawski and his wife Chrystine and Christopher Zurawski and his wife Christina. Dear Sister of Olga Smolak and her husband Walter, Bob Zurawski and his wife Kathy, Steve Zurawski and his wife Kristina and Marijka Fanok and her husband John...
Frances Melia
Oct 28, 2014
Melia, Frances (Ingrasselino), 87 of Saylorburg, PA formerly of Garfield passed away on October 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Melia. Loving mother of Frances Prebish and son in law Paul of Saylorburg, PA and the late Linda Melia. In addition, Frances was survived by a large community of close family and friends, which was one of the...
Maria Wintoniw
Oct 28, 2014
Wintoniw, Maria (Cap), 94 of Clifton on October 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Wasyl. Loving mother to Lesia Albizati and her husband Daniel of Clifton. Devoted grandmother to Nicholas and Mark Albizati. Mrs. Wintoniw was born in Zahutyn, Ukraine and came to the U.S. from Germany in 1949 settling in Bayonne; she moved to Clifton in 2000. She...
Yolanda "Lani" De Peri
Oct 22, 2014
De Peri, Yolanda (Mastrodonato) Lani , 86 of Clifton on October 22, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Vitale and Emilia (Ciarniello) Mastrodonato. Beloved wife for 57 years of the late Charles De Peri. Loving mother of Charles Jr. and his wife Eileen, Michael and his wife Janet, John and his wife Laura, Kathleen Perow and her husband Lawrence and...
Anne Davenport
Oct 21, 2014
Davenport, Anne, 76 of Passaic, passed away on October 21, 2014. Beloved mother of Patrick Davenport. Loving companion of William Rowe. Dear sister of Jean Becker and her husband Gary. She was preceded in death by her first husband Clem Davenport and by her sister Mary Hiel. Anne was born in Orange and lived in Passaic for the past few...
Teresa "Tessie" Alfonso
Oct 11, 2014
Alfonso, Teresa Tessie of Clifton, NJ passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the age of 91. Teresa was born in Passaic, NJ to Leonard and Julia (Russo) Daidone. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Throughout her life Tessie was always devoted to her family. She will be greatly missed by all. Tessie is predeceased by...
Leticia Santana
Oct 9, 2014
Santana, Leticia, 85, of Paterson passed away on October 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Mariano Santana. Loving sister of Maria Betancur and Lucia Betancur. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Santana was born in Colombia and came to the United States in 1971 settlling in Paterson. She worked at Keystone Corporation in Clifton for 20 years....
Catherine Claire Oswald
Sep 28, 2014
Oswald, Catherine Claire, 97 of Spring Hill, Florida formerly of Clifton, passed away on September 28, 2014. She is survived by her loving sister Frances Ann Oswald Ozzie , nephews Donald and Richard Oswald, brothers Joey and Stephen Oswald. She was preceded in death by her brother John Oswald and nephew Bob Oswald. She was born in Passaic to John...
Clarabell Secrest
Sep 19, 2014
Secrest, Clarabell M., 101 of Wayne formerly of Passaic. Great aunt of Lorraine Sonnek of Williamsburg, VA. Clarabell was born in Sidney, New York and lived in Passaic for many years before moving to Wayne. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church of Passaic and a member of the Sunday School & Women s Association of the...
Janet A. Apolito
Sep 17, 2014
Apolito, Janet A. (Savioli), 77, of Garfield, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2014. Beloved wife of Anthony Butch Apolito. Dear mother of Anthony & his wife Jennifer and Jeff & his wife Lynette both of Hamburg. Loving grandmother of Jeff, Jessica, Samantha, Shannon & the late Danielle. Loving sister of Elaine & her husband Lawrence Raia of Saddle River....
Nicholas Iwanciw
Sep 13, 2014
Iwanciw, Nicholas, 91, of Nanuet,NY on September 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Lisa (Sizow) Iwanciw and his first wife the late Maria Ulizko. Loving father of Walter Iwanciw of Passaic and Olga Fedoruk of Glen Spey, NY. Grandfather of George, Christine,and Andrea. He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Mr. Iwanciw was born in the Ukraine and came to...
Anthony Mykych
Aug 31, 2014
Mykych, Anthony, 90, of Clifton on August 31, 2014. Beloved husband of Irene (Horschak) Loving father of Julie & her husband Pete Wislocki of Clifton, Sandra and her husband Ed Rivera of Montville and Daniel Mykych of Clifton, New Jersey. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren Edgar Mikel, Tyler, Brianna, Stefan, Hanna and his sister Caterina of Ukraine. Mr....
Julia Kocylowsky
Aug 31, 2014
Kocylowsky, Julia (Motyl), 89, of Clifton entered into eternal life on August 31, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Michael Kocylowsky. She is survived by her loving children Zenon and his wife Ria of Alpine, Steven and his wife Joyce of Somerset, Mary and her husband Buddy Bernat of Sparta and Michael and his wife Deana of Charlotte, NC. and...
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