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.

Edna Mae Sandri

Edna Mae Sandri

Nov 29, 2013

Sandri, Edna Mae(Dixon), 97, of Clifton passed away at home on November 29, 2013. She was born Nov. 10, 1916 to Serenius Lofton and Annie Mae Dixon in Burlington, NC. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Kent and her son Joseph Sandri and their spouses Raymond and Janice, as well as her sister Margaret Ellis of Yorktown, VA. She...

Ivan Hocko

Ivan Hocko

Nov 22, 2013

Hocko, Ivan, 77 of Clifton passed away on November 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Orysia (Stefaniuk) Yankivska. Loving father of Natalya Hocko of Lviv, Ukraine, Victor Yankiwski and his wife Susan Duffy of Randolph, Helen and her husband John Banya of Pequannock and the late Nelya Hocko. He is also survived by six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and by one...

Luz D. Caceres

Luz D. Caceres

Nov 20, 2013

Caceres Montoya, Luz D., 54, of Clifton on November 20, 2013. Beloved wife of Octavio Caceres. Loving mother of Natalia Perdomo of Clifton, David Caceres of Clifton and Juan Caceres of Texas. Dear grandmother of Nicholas and Isabella. Mrs. Caceres was born in Medellin, Colombia; she lived in Paterson before moving to Clifton 10 years ago. Funeral Mass on Saturday,...

Armando De Brino

Armando De Brino

Nov 15, 2013

De Brino, Armando, of Paterson on November 11,2013. Beloved husband of the late Alice (Hopper). Dear father of Armando of Paterson & Alice Selitto of Franklin Lakes. Brother of Karen Erin of North Carolina. A lifelong Paterson resident, Armando was the owner of De Brino Auto Sales in Paterson for 40 years Visiting Tuesday 9-11 AM at Marrocco Memorial Chapel...

Frances De Stefano

Frances De Stefano

Nov 9, 2013

De Stefano, Frances, 96, of Pompton Plains formerly of Clifton & Margate, NJ passed away Saturday on November 9, 2013.Born in Brooklyn, NY, she lived in Clifton most of her life. She was a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton and a former member of St. Mary s Hospital Guild and the North Jersey Country Club. She...

Lynette F. Corsale

Lynette F. Corsale

Nov 8, 2013

Corsale, Lynette F. (Vivino), 68, of Mahwah on Friday November 8, 2013. Born in Utica, NY to Alfred Vivino & Bernice Homer Vivino and lived in Paterson, Wayne, Upper Saddle River and Mahwah. Beloved wife of Stephen O. Corsale. Devoted mother of Francine & her husband Patrick Moran of Park Ridge, Stephen V. & his girlfriend Michele of Mahwah and...

Dina Di Ianni

Dina Di Ianni

Oct 27, 2013

Di Ianni, Dina (Gatta), 85 of Clifton on October 27, 2013. Beloved wife of Domenico. Loving mother to Tecla & her husband Patrick Pinto of Morris Plains & Santina & her husband Nicholas Minervini of Chester. Beloved grandmother of Carla Pinto, Christopher & Amanda Minervini Mrs. Di Ianni was born in Villalago, Italy and came to the US in 1957...

Lauren White

Lauren White

Oct 27, 2013

White, Lauren, 28, of Bergenfield on October 27, 2013. Beloved daughter of Allen & Judi White. Loving sister of Jennifer Paparozzi of Massachusetts, Granddaughter of Joann Borenius of Saddle Brook. Niece of many uncles & aunts. Lauren was born in Teaneck and lived all her life in Bergenfield. She was a make-up artist and animal lover of her beloved pets:...

Elizabeth Bridgman

Elizabeth Bridgman

Oct 13, 2013

Bridgman, Elizabeth (Surowiec), 99 of Hackettstown, NJ on October 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Bridgman. Loving mother of Robert Bridgman of Hackettstown and the late Clifford S. Bridgman. Beloved grandmother of Robert and his wife Deana Bridgman, Sandra and her husband David Scott and Robyn Bridgman. Dear great grandmother to Holly & Allison Bridgman and Jeremy Scott....

Albert Zielinsky

Albert Zielinsky

Oct 6, 2013

Zielinsky, Albert, 82, of Clifton on October 6, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Francis (Gambino) Zielinsky. Loving father of Carolann Zielinsky of Wallington and Joseph Zielinsky of Michigan. Mr. Zielinsky was born in Wallington and lived in Clifton since 1972. He was a supply manager at Hoffman LaRoche for 33 years. Funeral Service on Thursday at 10 AM at...

Katherine Turkoc

Katherine Turkoc

Oct 4, 2013

Turkoc, Katherine (Pipka), 92, of Garfield on October 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph Turkoc of Cleveland, Ohio & the late John Turkoc. Grandmother of Mary, Alexandra & John Mrs. Turkoc was born in the Ukraine and came to the US settling in the Passaic Clifton area in 1948 before moving to Garfield in...

Master Chief Michael Agustin

Master Chief Michael Agustin

Oct 2, 2013

Agustin, Master Chief Michael, 43, of Secaucus on October 2, 2013. Beloved husband of Antoinette ( Melendres). Loving father to Lauren ,Felicity and the late Marcus. Brother of Raphael, Ferdinand, Mark, Virgil & the late Fatima. Dear son of Franca Marinas Agustus. Master Chief Agustin was born in Los Angeles, Ca. and lived the last 13 years in Secaucus. He...

Ann Mulick De Vita

Ann Mulick De Vita

Sep 30, 2013

De Vita, Ann (Mulick), 86 of Woodland Park, passed away on September 30, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Mario De Vita. Loving mother of Rita & her husband Richard De Roos of Woodland Park. Devoted grandmother of Joseph De Roos. Mrs. De Vita was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton prior to moving to Woodland Park. She was...

Renate Lodato

Renate Lodato

Sep 16, 2013

Lodato, Renate (Berdondini), 93, of Clifton on September 16, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Larry Lodato. Loving mother of Elsa Giaconia of Clifton and Dominick Lodato of Arizona. Devoted grandmother to Gina Karlicki, Lisa Smith and Bart C. Giaconia. Dear Great Grandmother to Madeline & Gus Karlicki and Ben, Lexie & Nathan Smith. Mrs. Lodato was born in Germany...

Christine Mc Cormick

Christine Mc Cormick

Sep 9, 2013

Mc Cormick Christine (Colombo), 61, of Clifton September 9, 2013. Beloved wife of Michael Mc Glone. Loving mother of Heather Mc Cormick of Bloomfield & Bonnie Mc Cormick of Hackensack. Sister to Linda Puluse of Green Acres, Florida Christine was born in Paterson and lived most of her life in Clifton. She had worked as an accounts payable clerk for...

Michael Witek

Michael Witek

Sep 9, 2013

Witek, Michael, 65, of Hawthorne on September 9, 2013. Beloved husband of Krystyna (Zawojski) Witek. Devoted son of the late John and Katarzyna (Dowhan) Witek. Loving father of Danny Witek of Hawthorne and Roman Witek and his fianc Tania Zurawski of Elmwood Park. Dear brother of Vicky Kotlar and her husband George of Wyckoff, Ihor Witek and his wife Grazyna...

Theresa Catanzaro

Theresa Catanzaro

Sep 5, 2013

Catanzaro, Theresa (Daly), 80, of Wood Ridge on September 5, 2013. Beloved wife of Anthony Catanzaro. Loving mother of Debbie Catanzaro of Andover Township, Michelle Tallaksen of Lyndhurst and the late Donna Moore. Dear Sister of Catherine Daly of Paterson, Robert Daly of Hopatcong. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Mrs. Catanzaro was born in Paterson in lived in...

Francis Zavaglia

Francis Zavaglia

Sep 3, 2013

Mr. Francis Louis Zavaglia, 93, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 21, 1919 in Clifton, New Jersey. His parents Angela and Joseph Zavaglia emigrated from Northern Italy. He was an organist, composer, conductor, arranger, teacher and business owner. He was awarded a scholarship...

Vladimir Tarakhmenko

Vladimir Tarakhmenko

Aug 25, 2013

Tarakhnenko, Vladimir, 64, of Bloomfield on August 25, 2013. Beloved husband of Lyudmila Yavorska. Vladimir was born in Kiev, Ukraine and lived in the United States for the past 17 years; he was a warehouse manager at TableCloth Co. in Paterson. He was a parishioner of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Clifton. Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 28, 2013...

Frank P. Musano

Frank P. Musano

Aug 24, 2013

Musano, Frank 93, of Clifton on August 24, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Eva (Dull) Musano. Dear brother of Phyllis Mazzarone of Whippany & Marie Stewart of Studio City, CA. He is also survived by many nieces & nephews. Mr. Musano was born in West Orange and lived the last 65 years in Clifton. Mr. Musano was a machinist...

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