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.
Carmella Josephine Galofaro
Sep 4, 2011
Galofaro, Carmella Josephine (nee DeFeo), 91 of Mt Arlington (formerly of Clifton) on September 4, 2011 Beloved wife for 71 years of Carmelo Galofaro, Dear mother of Grace Seventko of White House Station and Josephine & her husband Kenneth Eicher of Mt. Arlington. Sister of the late Antoinette Cammaroto & the late Filomena Castelluccio. Loving grandmother of John, Theresa, Laura,...
Nikolay Anikonow
Aug 31, 2011
Anikonow, Nikolay, 87, of Clifton on August 31, 2011. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee Dornauer). Loving father to Monika McNeff of Lake Hiawatha, Anna Elisabeth Formica of East Haven , CT. & Patricia Irene Anikonow of Clifton. Also survived by four grandchildren & four great grandchildren. Mr. Anikonow was born in Smolensk, Russia and came to the US from Germany...
Michael Gascoyne
Aug 30, 2011
Gascoyne, Michael, of Highland Lakes, NJ on August 30, 2011. Beloved father of William Gascoyne of Hoboken. Loving son of Charles & Bernadette Gascoyne of Elkton, FL. He is also survived by his former wife Anna Marie Priolo of Hoboken. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass on Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Cassian RC Church...
Diana J. Costanzo
Aug 29, 2011
Costanzo (Jordan), Diana J., 69, of Clifton on August 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Costanzo. Loving sister to Frieda Vinian and Michael Juliano both of Clifton. Mrs. Costanzo was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton for the past years. She was a waitress at the Egg Platter Diner in Paterson for many years. Funeral Service was...
Gladys Lillian Russo
Aug 13, 2011
Russo, Gladys Lillian, 80, of Montville, died Saturday Auggust 13, 2011. Beloved sister of Linda Graham of North Haledon. Gladys was a self employed artist. Cremation private. Burial of her creaims will take place at Fair View Cemetery in Middletown, NJ at a time to be announced. Arrangemet by Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton PDF Printable Version
Robin L. De Marco
Aug 12, 2011
De Marco, Robin (Santin) ,57, of Clifton on August 12, 2011. Beloved wife of John De Marco. Loving sister to Lauren & her husband Jim Janish of Garfield. Aunt to Jill Sproviero & Jayne Tanis. Great Aunt to Amy, Allison, John & Karyn. Sister in law of Rose & her husband Ken Sulinski & Joanne and her husband Tom Mantone...
Mary S. Orlando
Aug 6, 2011
Orlando, Mary S. ( nee Jablonski) , 92 of Clifton died August 6, 2011 at St. Joseph s Hospital Paterson. Beloved wife of the late Frank Orlando. Devoted mother of Annette Orlando of Clifton and Aileen Perlman of Tampa, Florida. She is predeceased by her sister Anne Galik & a brother Walter Jablonski. Mrs. Orlando is also survived by and...
Mildred Pennella
Jul 30, 2011
Pennella, Mildred (nee Saletta), 82, of Clifton on July 30, 2011. Beloved wife of Ralph Pennella. Loving mother to Addy Olsen of Clifton, Elaine Gleason and her husband Robert of West Orange, Sam Pennella and his wife Beth of Hamburg, Madeline Ko and her husband Steve of Boynton Beach, FL. Sister to Louis Saletta and his wife Lorraine of Little...
Salvatore Calabrese
Jul 25, 2011
Calabrese, Salvatore, 101, of Clifton on July 25, 2011. Beloved Husband of the late Clorinda Calabrese. Loving father to the late Ann Jones. Brother to Josephine Muscato of Clifton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Calabrese was born in Racalmuto, Sicily and lived n Clifton since 2006. He was a Postal Worker for 35 years for...
Richard A. Passenti
Jul 24, 2011
Passenti, Richard A., 26, of Clifton died July 24, 2011. Beloved son of Dorothy (Bakelaar) Passenti and the late Richard Passenti. Loving Brother to Nicole Passenti of Clifton. Grandson of Helen & Elroy Bakelaar of Clifton. Nephew to Eleanor Menniti of Clifton and Leonard & Patricia Passenti. He is also survived by his cousins, Andrew Menniti of Clifton and Gary,...
Lila Jean Wilson
Jul 23, 2011
Wilson, Lila Jean, passed away peacefully July 23, 2011 at Daughters of Israel Nursing Home in West Orange, NJ. She was born Sept 16, 1924 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas Arnold and Agnes Mae Davis. Lila lived and raised her family in Niles, Ohio; she worked many years in retail at McKelveys and The Loft. She later...
George Malinowski
Jul 22, 2011
Malinowski, George, 80 of Hackensack on July22, 2011, Beloved brother to Alessandra Oleskiewicz of Wiltshire, England and the late Irena Stankiewicz. Dear friend of Eileen Hedge of Hackensack. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Mr. Malinowski was born in Gielczyn, Poland and came to the US in 1950 settling in Passaic before moving to Hackensack 20 years ago. He was...
Florence Zarzecki
Jul 21, 2011
Zarzecki, Florence Flo , 68, of Clifton passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Beloved sister of Alice and Richard Cohara of Thorton, CO and Jean and Robert Di Maria of Wayne. She is also survived by one niece and 3 nephews. Ms. Zarzecki was born in Wallington and was a lifelong resident of Clifton. She was an Administrative...
Michael Bilas
Jul 15, 2011
Michael Bilas ( Mike), 87, of Lauderhill, Florida, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away on July 15, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Passaic, NJ, Mike was a lifelong resident of Clifton before moving to Florida in 1979. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, serving on PT boats in the South Pacific for two years....
Mary Giresi
Jul 11, 2011
Giresi Minneci, Mary (nee Delaney), age 78 of Lavallette went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 11, 2011. She was born July 6, 1933, in the city of Newark, to the late Roy and Marie Delaney. Mary graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel. In 1953, she married Dr. Louis E. Giresi, DDS and moved to Clifton...
Beverly Ann Pfaff
Jul 4, 2011
Pfaff, Beverly Ann (Kraska), 73, of Little Egg Harbor on July 4, 2011. Survived by her friends John Edone and Bonnie (Malone ) Hadens. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. Graveside Service on Friday at Calvary Cemetery Paterson at 11 AM. PDF Printable Version
Mary K Nikovits
Jul 2, 2011
Nikovits, Mary K. (Nee Kelemen), 80 of Clifton on July 2, 2011. Beloved wife for 54 years of John L. Nikovits. Loving mother of the late Rick Nikovits. Sister to Edward Kelemen of West Milford. Mrs. Nikovits was born in Garfield and lived most of her life in Clifton. She graduated from Clifton High School in 1948. She was a...
George Klym
Jun 26, 2011
Klym, George, 81, of Clifton on June 26, 2011. Beloved husband of 54 years to Anna Klym. Loving father of Maria Klym of Clifton, Sophie Stillo and her husband Frank of Bloomfield and John Panczyk and his wife Helen of Hackettstown, NJ. Devoted grandfather to Andy Stillo of Bloomfield, Katherine Panczyk of Hackensack and Mark Panczyk of Newark, DE. Mr....
Gelsie Mazzer
Jun 18, 2011
Mazzer, Gelsie ( nee Bertolotti), 91, of North Bergen on June 18, 2011. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Neno (Moon) Mazzer. Devoted mother of Kenneth Mazzer and his, wife, Wendy of Washington, DC, and devoted mother of Thomas Mazzer and his, wife, Mary of Upper Saddle River. Dear sister of the late Tosca Disoteo. Loving nieces &...
Michael Brunda
Jun 15, 2011
Brunda, Michael, 88, of Garfield on June 15, 2011. Beloved husband for 65 years of Valentina (Zozyla). Loving father to Peter Brunda & his wife Gina of West Milford, Maria & her husband Gary Prokopowitz of Paramus & Lilly Ann Brunda of Garfield. Grandfather to Matthew, Brittany, Nicholas and Kortney. Mr. Brunda was born in Jaselko, Ukraine & came to...
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