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.
Roman Prus
Jul 6, 2013
Prus, Roman,81 , of Clifton on July 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Oksana (nee Ostapiak). Loving father of Adrian Prus. Brother of the late Gegory Prus. Mr. Prus was born in Potulych, Ukraine and came to the US in 1949 settling in New York. He lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1975. He was a Quality Control Inspector...
Walter A. Moskal
Jul 5, 2013
Moskal Jr., Walter A., 60, of Mahwah suddenly passed on July 5, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Violet Moskal. Beloved husband of Darlene (Martone) Moskal. Loving father to Lyndsay and her husband David Dodds of Pompton Lakes, Jamie Moskal & Eric Moskal both of Mahwah. Devoted grandfather of Madison Dodds. Brother of Denise Surowitz of Garfield,...
Irene Carton
Jun 24, 2013
Carton, Irene (Unguary), 74, of Elmwood Park on June 24, 2013. She was predeceased by her first husband Joseph Kaba and by her second husband Camiel Carton. Loving mother of Kathleen Naysmith of Freehold and Eileen Bel Bruno of Little Ferry. Dear Grandmother of Andrew, Alyssa, Danielle & Ava. Sister of the late Joseph Kovach. Mrs. Carton was born in...
Howard N. Bickoff
Jun 23, 2013
BICKOFF, HOWARD N., 68, of Clifton June 23, 2013. Beloved husband of Rosalie Cannarozzi. Step father of Julia & her companion Paul Nydam & Enza. Grandfather to Julia Elizabeth. Loving son of the late Isadore & Jean Bickoff. He is survived by his best friend his cat Babe . He is also survived by his brother Norman & sister Sydelle...
Branislava Stojkovic
Jun 21, 2013
Strojkovic, Branislava (Mikjkovis), 78, of Clifton on June 21, 2013. Beloved wife of Zarko. Dear mother of Milan Stojkovic. Mrs. Stojkovic was born in Jagodina, Serbia. She came to the US and settled in Clifton. She had worked as a packer for Frost King in Mahwah. Burial will be in Trnava, Jagodina, Serbia. Arrangement by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax...
John D. Santucci
Jun 20, 2013
Santucci, John D., 75, of New Hampshire on June 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Dolores (Desiderio) Santucci. John was born in Fairfield, NJ and lived in New Hampshire for the past few years, he was an operating engineer at Local 825 in Springfield, NJ. Funeral Private. Arrangements by Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Anna Zock
Jun 15, 2013
Zock, Anna, 86 of Clifton, NJ passed away June 15, 2013 at home. Born November 02, 1926 in Portage Pennsylvania. Daughter of Frank M. and Catherine Rose (Starchville) Zock. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Frank Jr., Chester, and Leo, and sisters Agnes Tomasko, Blanche Zock, and Josephine Russ. Survived by sisters Katheryn Mackoviak (Portage, PA), Irene Lidwell (Ashville, PA),...
Rose Lalli
Jun 14, 2013
Lalli, Rose (Cumino),84, of Clifton on June 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph Lalli. Loving mother to Jill & her husband Dr. Donald C. De Fabio of Millington and Pamela & her husband Stephen M. Richmond of Mendham. Grandmother to Amanda, Diana, CJ, Claudia, Alexa, Tyler and Alanna. Mrs. Lalli was born in Philadelphia, PA and had...
Donald Moers
Jun 7, 2013
Moers, Donald, 75, of Clifton on June 7, 2013. Beloved husband of Carol ( Van Ness). Dear Father of Karl Moers of Wayne, Carol Moers and Nancy Moers both of Clifton & the late Mary Delarosa. Grandfather of Nicholas, Christopher & Christian. Mr. Moers was born in Passaic and lived most of his life in Clifton. He served in the...
Gail Kalendowicz
Jun 5, 2013
Kalendowicz, Gail (Comande), 70, of Wayne on June 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Richard Kalendowicz. Loving mother to Sheryl and her husband Hank O Brien of Pompton Plains, Rich and his wife Danielle of Wayne, and Scott of Wayne. Beloved Grandmother to Victoria, Jason, Sophia and Kaitlyn. Mrs. Kalendowicz was born in Passaic and lived the last 43...
Nadiya Zaverbna
Jun 5, 2013
Zaverbna, Nadiya, 33, of Wallington on June 5, 2013. She is survived by her parents Volodymyr Zaverbna and Olga Grigorivna and by one sister Oksana Zaverbna, all of Ukraine. Nadiya was born in Rokitno, Ukraine and came to the U.S. a few years ago settling in Wallington. She was CEO of N.V.A Shipping LLC in Passaic. Funeral Service on Saturday...
Raffie Jenco
Jun 2, 2013
Jenco, Raffie (Andriate), 94, of Palm Coast, FL on June 2, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Sam Jenco. Loving mother to Joseph Jenco & his wife Carol of Franklin Lakes & the late Robert Jenco. Grandmother to Samantha, Jennifer, Jessica & Robert. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Mrs. Jenco was born in Paterson and lived in...
Marcelle Herlan
Jun 1, 2013
Herlan, Marcelle (Hatem),89, of Clifton on June 1, 2013 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late David Herlan. Loving mother of David Herlan of Honeybrook, Pa. and Rick Herlan of Carrollton,Texas. Grandmother of Jennifer, Kevin, Marissa and Jeffrey. Great Grandmother of Anthony and Brandon. Mrs. Herlan was born in Paterson and moved to Clifton in 1977, residing with...
Roy C Randall
May 11, 2013
Randall, Roy C. ,83 , of Clifton on May 11, 2013. Beloved father Alice Randall-Riley, William Randall, Donald Randall, Linda Randall & Wayne Randall, Step father of Linda Alecci & Joseph Macaluso. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Randall is predeceased by his former wife the late Marie(Nee Provost) Randall & his wife the...
Jack Fortunato
May 7, 2013
Fortunato, Jack, 92, of Clifton on May 7, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Fortunato. Loving father to John Fortunato of North Haledon, Angela Marchioni of Clifton and Lisa McDonald of Clifton. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mr. Fortunato was born and raised in the Bronx. NY and moved to Clifton in 1953....
William Panycia
May 6, 2013
Panycia, William, 51, of Lincoln Park on May 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Chrystyna (nee Pasternak) Panycia. Loving father to Marko and Andrew Panycia. Dear brother of Mychail Panycia of Garfield and Rosemarie Dobroskok of Andover. Mr. Panycia was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for many years before moving to Lincoln Park 8 years ago. He was a...
Ernesto Del Rio
May 2, 2013
Del Rio, Ernesto, 89, of Paterson on May 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Dionicia Maria Del Rio. Loving father to Nereida Del Rio, Aida Del Rio, Manuel Del Rio, Juan Osvaldo Del Rio, Benjamin Del Rio, Ernesto Del Rio Jr. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Del Rio was born in Hatillo,...
Maria Pukalak
Apr 29, 2013
Pukalak, Maria (Czepil), 87, of Clifton on April 29, 2013 Beloved wife of the late John Pukalak. Loving mother to Luba & her husband William Shagawat of Wayne. Dear grandmother to Jennifer Rose Shagawat and Jeffrey Adam Shagawat. Mrs. Pukalak was born in Werbiv, Ukraine and came to the US in 1950 settling in Passaic before moving to Clifton in...
Josephine M. Cancellieri
Apr 16, 2013
Cancellieri, Josephine M. (De Biase), 84, of Wayne on April 16, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Richard Cancellieri. Loving mother of Carol Webber and her husband David of Wayne, Christine Van Reeth and her husband Scott of Wayne and the late Kathleen Cancellieri. Sister of James De Biase, Nina Costa and Mary Olivia. Devoted grandmother to Kathleen & Jonathan...
Ricardo Cancel
Apr 12, 2013
Cancel, Ricardo, 80, of Garfield on April 12, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Anna Lydia Cancel. Loving father of Junior Cancel of Garfield, Luz Rodriguez of Garfield, Lillian Ocasio of Garfield and the late Richard Cancel. Dear Brother of Gabriel Velez of, Iris Velez, Maria Ramirez and Marcela Velez, all of Puerto Rico. He is also survived by five...
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