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.
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...
Madeline Hatem
Apr 6, 2013
Hatem, Madeline(Karam), 97, of Clifton on April 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Paul N. Hatem. Loving mother to Paul M. Hatem & his wife Anne of Clifton and Barbara Hatem-Walther & her husband Paul Walther of Norwood. Grammy of Patricia & her husband Todd Lukas & Paul Walther & his wife Christa. She survived by her great grandchildren...
Elvi Emmarco
Apr 4, 2013
Emmarco, Elvi (Lind), 95, of Totowa on April 4, 2013. Beloved mother of Paul Emmarco of Wayne. Grandmother to Mary, Ruth & Amy Emmarco. Mrs. Emmarco was born in Tallinn, Estonia and came to the US in1937 settling in New York City and moved to Totowa n 1968 She was a chemist for Yardley Limited of London in Totowa for...
Anna Dantschyschyn
Apr 4, 2013
Dantschyschyn, Anna (Dutko),64, of Clifton on April 4, 2013. Beloved & loving mother to Ray Dantschyschyn of Clifton. Dear daughter of Stefania Dutko & the late Wasyl Dutko. Mrs. Dantschyschyn was born in Germany and came to the US in 1955 settling in Passaic before moving to Clifton. She worked in Customer service with Pathmark of Clifton. She was a...
Vivian Cannady
Mar 29, 2013
Vivian Patricia Cannady, a devoted wife and loving mother, was an independent, social and radiant woman who brought warmth and joy to all who had the good fortune to know her. A homeowner and long standing resident of the Township of Montclair for nearly 49 years, Vivian Cannady remained active in the community even as a senior, working Part -Time...
Gisela Hirmann
Mar 24, 2013
Hirmann, Gisela (Hanzl),78, of Clifton on March 24, 2013. Beloved wife of Michael Hirmann, Devoted mother to Rosemarie Tintle of Riverdale & Kenneth M. Hirmann of Clifton. Loving grandmother to Erika and Amanda. Great Grandmother to Adaya. Mrs. Hirmann was born in Gamischdorf, Burgenland, Austria and came to the US in 1955 settling in Clifton. She was a bookkeeper for...
Georgiann Paterson
Mar 20, 2013
Paterson, Georgiann,68, of Bloomfield on March 20, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late George & Margaret Paterson. Loving aunt to Kristin Paladino of Clifton. Georgiann lived in Wall before moving to Bloomfield 20 years ago. She had worked for Bell Atlantic in Newark for 20 years. Visiting Thursday March 21, 2013 from 5-9 PM at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470...
Dolores Mcdonough
Mar 17, 2013
McDonough, Dolores (Negele), 81, of Chadwick Beach Island, NJ on March 17, 2013. Beloved wife of William McDonough. Loving mother of Douglas and his wife Lauren. Devoted grandmother of Ryann, Braedan and Will. Sister to Thomas Negele of Clifton, Dennis Negele of Wantage and Louise Marinari of Clifton. An artist at heart; she worked in forms ranging from clay and...
Vivian D Bayer
Mar 17, 2013
Bayer, Vivian B. (Graglia),85 of Clifton on March 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John Bayer. Loving mother to Paul Bayer & Joan Bayer of Clifton. Sister of Louis R. Graglia, Jr. of Waretown, the late Robert Graglia and the late Evelyn Spiegel. Loving aunt to Gary, Linda, Richard, Fuzzy, Dennis, Jo Ann & Carole Ann. Mrs. Bayer was...
Michael Carbonella
Mar 16, 2013
Carbonella, Michael , 73, of Paterson on March 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Josephine( Ferraie ).Loving father to Michael & his wife Gerri of Jacksonville, FL & Lisa & her husband Lou Acierno of Saddle Brook. Grandfather of Bethani, Michael, Alexandra, Jenna, Steven & Mia. Mr. Carbonella was a lifelong Paterson resident. He served in the Air Force and was...
Lino Rivera
Mar 11, 2013
Rivera, Lino, 86, of Clifton on March 11, 2013. Beloved husband of Ana (Ramos) Rivera. Loving father of Frankie Rivera of Lake Hiawatha, Lino Rivera of Edgewater, Eliezer Rivera of Wallington and Noemi Rivera-Gil of Clifton. He is also survived by three grandchildren Anthony Rivera, Kyra Gil and Raquel Gil. Mr. Rivera was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico; he lived...
Frances Augustine
Mar 7, 2013
Augustine, Frances (Virgilio), 85 of Clifton on March 7, 2013. Beloved mother of Robert Augustine & his wife Barbara of Manahawkin. Loving grandmother of Jason. Sister of Dolores La Gala of Passaic & the late Mary Costanzo. Mrs. Augustine was a lifelong Clifton resident. She was an inspector for 25 years with Mycalex Co. Clifton. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial...
Frank Thomas Derelitto
Mar 1, 2013
Derelitto, Frank Thomas, 66, of Clifton passed away on March 1, 2013. Soul mate and beloved husband to Leslie Cook Derelitto. Devoted father to Kimberly Derelitto-DeRose and her husband Larry of Garfield. Father of Joseph Thomas Derelitto of Clifton. Loving brother to Carolyn De Franco and her husband Martin. He was loved by his pet Willow. Frank was born and...
Erika Moskal
Feb 21, 2013
Moskal (Holzinger), Erika, 80, of Clifton on February 21, 2013. Beloved wife of 60 years of Theodore Moskal. Loving mother of Marita Zaremba and her husband Michael of Forked River, NJ, Katherine Saum and her husband Gill of Ringwood, NJ and Theodore Moskal and his wife Faith of Plant City, FL. Sister to Lydia of Forked River, Rosalinde of Germany,...
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