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.

Frank J. Cuccaro

Frank J. Cuccaro

May 20, 2014

Cuccaro, Frank J., 97, of Warwick, NY formerly of Clifton & Toms River passed away on May 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Josephine (Salerno) Cuccaro. Loving father of Frank and his wife Marge of Scotch Plains, NJ and Kathy Carmody and her husband Greg of Warwick, NY. Devoted grandfather of Frank Jr. & his wife Janet, Kelly & her husband...

Violet Ryan

Violet Ryan

May 14, 2014

Ryan, Violet (Fain), 96, of Greenwood Lake, NY, formerly of Clifton on May 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward Ryan. Loving mother of Dennis Guzzo & his wife Ginny of Greenwood Lake, NY. Grandmother of Scott, Renee & Christine. Great Grandmother of James, Brianna, Sarah, Ty, Bella, Ashlen & April. Great Great Grandmother of Joseph. Mrs. Ryan was...

Ronald S. Genardi

Ronald S. Genardi

May 12, 2014

Genardi, Ronald S., 71 of Clifton passed away on May 12, 2014. Loving father of Corey, Ronald and John. Dear grandfather of Justin, Daniel, Nicholas, Rebecca, Ava, Gia, Bianca, Adrianna and Rafael. Brother of Lynn Chessin of Wayne and Gail Carlucci of Clifton. Mr. Genardi was born in Passaic and lived most of his life in Clifton. He was a...

Maria De La Torre

Maria De La Torre

May 12, 2014

De la Torre, Maria (Rodriguez), 80, of Clifton passed away on May 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Angel de la Torre. Loving mother of Felix De La Torre of Greenwood Lake, NY and Elvira and her husband Jorge Soto of Clifton. Devoted grandmother of Amanda, Alyssa, Adriana & Cristina. She was predeceased by her grandson Angel Vincent. Maria...

Anne R. Cordaro

Anne R. Cordaro

May 10, 2014

Cordaro, Ann Rose, 89, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey passed peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at her home in West Milford Township. Ann s beloved husband Bob was at her side as he always has been since meeting Ann at a dance in 1944. Bobby and Barbara, her children, were with their parents. A lifelong Passaic County resident, Ann...

Stephen J. Kirrer

Stephen J. Kirrer

May 10, 2014

Kirrer, Stephen J., 68, of Clifton on May 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Doris(Pordon). Loving father of Danielle and her husband Scott Salzer of Ringwood & Sharon and her husband Brandon Schmidt of Fair Lawn. Grandfather of Matthew, Paige and Lucas. He is predeceased by his brother Dr. Ernest D. Kirrer. Mr. Kirrer was born in Passaic and was a...

Savitaben B. Patel

Savitaben B. Patel

Apr 18, 2014

Patel, Savitaben B. of Bloomfield on April 18, 2014. Beloved wife of Bhachubhai.  Funeral service Tuesday 9-11 AM Cremation East Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visiitng Monday 7-9 PM PDF Printable Version

R. Natalia Tytla

R. Natalia Tytla

Apr 15, 2014

Tytla, R. Natalia (Kwasnycia), 83, of Hasbrouck Heights on April 15, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Markijan Tytla. Loving mother of Markiyan & his wife Nadia, Nestor and his wife Linda of Hillsdale, Anna & her husband Marko Bura of Whippany & Adrianna and her husband Christopher Henkels of Philadelphia, PA. Grandmother of Olivia, Roman, Leopold, Titus, Lucas, Christopher,...

Charles Orlando

Charles Orlando

Apr 12, 2014

Orlando, Charles,90, of Clifton on April 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Concetta(Mingo) and the late Mary (Barilla). Loving father to Charles Jr. of Mountainside, Marie Bove of Concord,NC, Joyce Salvatoriello of Salisbury,NC, Carma Lynn Domino of Lakewood & Serena D’Aloia of Edison. Mr. Orlando is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 2 step great...

Wayne R Arensman

Wayne R Arensman

Apr 9, 2014

Arensman, Wayne R. ,55, of Passaic on April 9, 2014. Beloved father of Richard & Laura. Dear brother of Karen Pellicier of Passaic.    Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on Tuesday at 10 AM. Interment St. Peter’s Greek Catholic Cemetery Garfield . Visiting Monday 7-9 PM PDF Printable Version

Margaret Paccioretti

Margaret Paccioretti

Apr 5, 2014

Paccioretti, Margaret (nee Pivirotto) age 100 passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the presence of her loving family and compassionate care giver.  Margaret was born March 3, 1914; she was the guest of honor at a family party celebrating her milestone 100th Birthday. She received the key to the city and a...

Elizabeth Grimaldi

Elizabeth Grimaldi

Apr 1, 2014

Grimaldi, Elizabeth Ann (Grella), 73, of Clifton passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 1, 2014, with her beloved husband Benjamin at her side. Betty treasured the memories of her childhood growing up in Raritan, New Jersey. At the age of 12, her family moved to Carlstadt where she graduated from East Rutherford High School in 1958.  She later...

Joseph H Kuhl

Joseph H Kuhl

Mar 24, 2014

Kuhl, Joseph H. SR. 98, of Clifton on March 24, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Kuhl. Loving father of the late Joseph H. Kuhl, Jr. Grandfather of Sharon Kuhl-Rome of Wallington and Joseph H. Kuhl III of Flanders. Great Grandfather of Giovanna-Marie Eckleberry . Great Great Grandfather of Alyssa. Mr. Kuhl was born in Sugar Notch, PA and...

Salvatore J. Perrone

Salvatore J. Perrone

Mar 23, 2014

Perrone, Salvatore J., 86 of Clifton, peacefully entered into eternal rest on March 23, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Sal resided in Bloomfield and later moved to Clifton where he spent many wonderful years. Sal served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He had a lifelong career with Chevrolet, the bulk of it as Parts...

Ruth E Vara

Ruth E Vara

Mar 12, 2014

Vara, Ruth (Zoerbel), 86, of Clifton on March 12, 2014. Beloved wife of Frank Vara. Loving mother of Ronald, Richard & Roger Vara all of Clifton. Ruth is also survived by her twin sister Betty Morgener of Wiscasset, Maine   Ruth was born in Garfield and lived most of her life in Clifton. She had worked for Popular Merchandise in Garfield...

Fortunata C De Vera

Fortunata C De Vera

Mar 5, 2014

De Vera, Fortunata (Cucueco) 85 of Clifton on March 5, 2014. Beloved motherf Venus, Lita, Belen,Benjamin Jr.,Grace, Ferdinand, Raul,Gerardo,Isabilito, Erik & Michael Benson.Grandmother of Benjamin ,Caroline, Joahna Fatima Krishna, Karina, Julian Vincent, Khristofer, Yoyi, Isagani, Benjamin III ,Benjo, Julius, Patrick, Joseph, Kelvin, Benjamin Francisco Mia, Mark, Myx,Venus,Queening,Dora & Aljur Great Grandmother of Benjamin Rey,Ynna,Stephanie,Gian,Miko,Irie,Ishie Rico,Ishie Kiel,Ishie Neya, Ishie Bryan &...

Luciano Figueroa

Luciano Figueroa

Mar 1, 2014

Figueroa, Luciano, 85 of Clifton on March 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Clementina (Ficetola) Dear father of Joe of Wayne, Pat of Texas, Santo of Woodland Park, Franco of Lyndhurst & Jessie Rigolosi of Garfield. Mr. Figueroa was born in San Juan, PR and came to the US in 1950 settling in Clifton. He was a welder for 30 years...

Helen D. Bocskay

Helen D. Bocskay

Feb 22, 2014

BOCSKAY, HELEN (nee Duda), 89 of Southport, NC, Formerly of Garfield on February 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Steve J. Bocskay. Loving mother of Sandra & her husband Peter J. Tuminelli of Southport, NC & Toni Ellen Bocskay of Garfield. Grandmother of Steven & Peter Jr. Sister to Emil Duda & his wife Willomina of Washingtonville, NY. Sister-in-law...

Jesus Gomez

Jesus Gomez

Feb 10, 2014

Gomez, Jesus, 78, of Clifton on February 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Amanda(Diaz). Loving father of Gloria Gomez-Rocha & her husband Immer, Alba Garcia & Her husband Jose, Adriana Gomez & her husband Johnny Rocha, Gladys Intriago & her husband Eddie, Yasmin Rodriguez & her husband John, Mauricio Diaz & Lily Diaz. Grandfather of Kevin, Richard , Katherine, Angelo, Alexandra,...

Ann M. Lopardo

Ann M. Lopardo

Feb 10, 2014

Lopardo, Ann M, (Bonpietro), 79, of Clifton on February 10, 2014. Beloved wife of Anthony Lopardo. Dear mother of Anthony of Clifton, Lee Ann Curtin of Clifton & Donna & her husband Jack Kievit of Manakawkin. Loving grandmother of Billy and his wife Melissa, Jack and his wife Tiffani & Amy. Great Grandmother of William III & Chase. She is...

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