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.
Paul Fanelli
Jan 18, 2011
Fanelli, Paul, of Clifton on January 18, 2011. Beloved husband of Chris (Mahonchak) Fanelli, Loving father to Michael Fanelli & Ann Fanelli-DeLuccia both of Clifton. Brother to Maresa Fanelli of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Fanelli was born in Passaic and after serving in the army during the Vietnam War he lived the last 40 years in Clifton. He was a technician...
Rita Riggio
Jan 18, 2011
Riggio, Rita (Maloney) on January 18, 2011 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, of Wayside, Ocean Twp., NJ, formerly of Wayne. She died after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was 84 and was born in Hackensack; she was raised in Teaneck and lived in Paterson before moving to Wayne. She attended East Side High School in Paterson, the...
Ernesto Arellano
Jan 15, 2011
Arellano, Ernesto, 78, of Clifton on January 15, 2011. Beloved husband of Corazon (Hipolito) Arellano. Loving father to Edmund of Clifton, Evelyn of Clifton, Cecilia of Clifton, Eloisa Ordonez of Little Egg Harbor, Marilou, Manuel & Ernesto Jr. of the Philippines and the late Angelina. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Mr. Arellano was born...
Kenneth Adamo
Dec 28, 2010
Adamo, Kenneth, 48, of Elmwood Park on December 28, 2010. Beloved husband of Donna (Greco) Adamo. Loving son of Thomas and Judy (De Phillips) Adamo. Devoted father to Nicole and Alison Adamo. Brother of Susan Stys of Pequannock. Mr. Adamo was born in Paterson and lived in Garfield before moving to Elmwood Park. He was a Detective for 25 years...
Leocadia Santana
Dec 23, 2010
Santana, Leocadia (Martinez), 74, of Paterson on December 23, 2010. Beloved wife of Juan Santana, Sr. Loving mother to Juan Santana, Jr. of Bloomingdale, Luz Ivette Laguna of Totowa & Eileen Rosario of Oaklyn, NJ. Also survived by six grandchildren. Mrs. Santana was born in Naguabo, PR and came to the US in 1956 settling in Paterson. She worked for...
Gregory K. Meneghin
Dec 23, 2010
Meneghin, Gregory K., 74, of Clifton on December 23, 2010. Beloved husband of 51 years to Elizabeth (Schofield) Meneghin. Loving father to Alan and his wife Charleen of Lucedale, MS, Brian and his wife Marianne of Clifton, NJ, Carl and his wife Kimberly Thompson of Pearl, MS, Gail Scarbrough and her husband Stacy of Moss Point, MS, David and his...
Dorothy Winschuh
Dec 21, 2010
Winschuh, Dorothy (Vogel), 97, of North Haledon on December 21, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Peter Winschuh and Alfred Wieland. Loving mother to Barbara Marcus of North Haledon. Grandmother to Michael Alfred Garbera and Kim Smith. Great Grandmother to Michael Garbera and Katelyn Smith. Sister to Alfred Vogel of Melbourne, FL. Mrs. Winschuh was born in Newark and lived...
Jane Van Blarcom
Dec 21, 2010
Van Blarcom, Jane, 54, of Paterson, on December 21, 2010. Loving sister to Richard of Clifton, James of Paterson, Jo Anne Peterson of Wallington and Susan Murray of Garfield. Ms. Van Blarcom was born in Passaic and lived in Paterson for the past nine years. She was a Waitress for many years at various restaurants. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel...
Lucy Marzano
Dec 13, 2010
Marzano, Lucy (Liancia) 83, of Woodland Park, on December 13, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Carlo Marzano. Loving mother to Paulette & her husband Greg Andriello of Woodland Park, John of Ardsley, NY and Carl Jr. of Haledon. Grandmother of John Daniel, David Richard, Carl Anthony, Lauren, Haleigh & Tyler. Mrs. Marzano was born in Passaic and lived in...
Delora Jean Van Ness
Dec 9, 2010
Van Ness, Delora J. (Lamph), 88, of Clifton on December 9, 2010. Beloved wife of the late John Van Ness. Mother to the late John Van Ness Jr. and the late Ronald Van Ness. Grandmother to Erica Morgan & James Van Ness. Great Grandmother to Thomas & Tyler Morgan. She was pre-deceased by her brothers Louren J., Elroy M., Luris...
Grace Zanetti
Dec 7, 2010
Zanetti, Grace (Angiulli), 99, of Clifton on December 7, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Zanetti. Loving mother to the late Larry Zanetti. Sister to Anita & John Angiulli both of Boynton Beach, FL and the late Eugene and Joseph Angiulli. Mrs. Zanetti was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for most of her life. She was an...
Donald W. Cotton
Nov 25, 2010
Cotton, Donald W. ,89, of Clifton on November 25, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee: Nawrot). Brother to Robert Cotton of Toms River. Mr. Cotton was born in Belleville and lived most of his life n Westfield before movingto Clifton Recently. He has worked as a Sheet Metal Engineer for many years. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial...
Sophie Franco
Nov 20, 2010
Franco, Sophie (Onorato) ,89, of Montclair on November 20, 2010. Beloved mother of Al Franco of Clifton, Gerald Franco of Belleville and the late Chester Franco. Sister to Connie of Florida and Dino Onorato of Clifton. Also survived by ten grandchildren & three great grandchildren. Mrs. Franco was born in Montclair and moved to Clifton in 1950 and moved back...
Frank P. Giovacco
Nov 18, 2010
Giovacco, Frank P., 91, of Clifton on November 18, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Gladys (Lundgren) Giovacco. Loving father to Maryann Stanckiewitz and her husband Charles of Clifton and the late Frank David Giovacco. Devoted grandfather to Ryan, Megan, Keith & Kelly. Brother to the late Betty, Mildred, David and Jean Torkos. Mr. Giovacco was born n Passaic and...
Joyce Turrin
Nov 14, 2010
Turrin, Joyce ( Hudzik),71 , Beloved wife, mother and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband Aldo Turin and her son Neil. She is survived by her son Scott Turrin and his wife Rita of Long Valley , her valentine dog Gizmo, a large extended family of relatives,...
Catherine Rederstorff
Nov 8, 2010
Rederstorff, Catherine (Re), 84, of Clifton on November 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Marcel. Loving mother to Donna Birbiglia of Clifton and Barry Rederstorff of Worthington, Ohio. Mrs. Rederstorff was born in Passaic and lived the last 65 years in Clifton. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on Friday at 1 PM Interment Laurel Grove Cemetery....
Lucy Zanetti
Nov 5, 2010
Zanetti, Lucy (Baich), 96, of Clifton on November 5, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Q. Zanetti. Loving mother of Dorothy Zanetti of Clifton and Peter Zanetti of Louisville, Kentucky. Also survived by three grandchildren & four great grandchildren Mrs. Zanetti was born in Johnstown, PA and lived most of her life in Clifton. She was machine operator for...
Frank David Giovacco
Nov 5, 2010
Giovacco, Frank David, 66, of Clifton on November 5, 2010. Beloved son of Frank Giovacco of Clifton and the late Gladys(Lundgren) Giovacco. Dear Companion of Kathy Scott. Loving Brother to Maryann & her husband Charles Stanckiewitz of Clifton. Loving Uncle to Ryan, Megan, Keith & Kelly. Mr. Giovacco was born in Passaic and lived most of his life in Clifton,...
Keith J. Kusinko
Nov 3, 2010
Kusinko, Keith J., 44, of Paterson, on November 3,2010. Beloved father of Nicole Kusinko of Clifton. Dear nephew of Elizabeth (Kishel) Butryn. Also survived by his former wife Josephine Chichi. Mr. Kusinski was born in Passaic and had lived in Clifton before moving to Paterson. He served in the United States Marine Corp for four years. He had been a...
Lydia Shapiro
Nov 3, 2010
Shapiro, Lydia (Belcaro), 71, of Clifton on November 3, 2010. Beloved mother of Michael Shapiro of Belleville, Michelle Carbajal of Belleville, Elizabeth Smith of Florida, William Shapiro of Passaic and Katania Shapiro of Florida. Sister to Anna Belcaro of Clifton, William Belcaro of Bloomingdale and Grace Zibyock of Woodland Park. Mrs. Shapiro was born in San Severo, Italy and came...
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