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.
Angelino Torres
Jul 17, 2009
Torres, Angelino, 75, of Paterson on July 17, 2009. Beloved husband of Rosalia (Diaz) Torres. Loving father to Edwin of Secaucus,Michael of Vineland and Angelo Torres,Jr.of Guayama, Puerto Rico. Grandfather to Katerina, Angeliz and Michael. Mr. Torres was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico and came to the US in 1952 settling in Freehold before moving to Paterson in 1953. He...
Alicia Paredes
Jul 11, 2009
Paredes, Alicia, 85, of Clifton on July 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Absalon Lingan. Loving mother to Victoria Minaya of Passaic, Luis Lingan of Clifton, Alejandrina Paredes of Lima, Peru & Jose Lingan of Lima Peru. Mrs. Paredes was born in Tauca, Peru and came to the US in 1974 settling in Paterson before moving to Clifton 10...
Alexander Walker Galletly
Jul 11, 2009
Alexander Walker (Scotty) Galletly, 94, of Passaic passed away peacefully at home with loved ones, July 11, 2009. Alexander s longevity was a blessing to all who were part of his life which was highlighted by 72 years of marriage to his surviving spouse, Edna Mae Offord. Loving father to William of Fords, May LoCascio and her husband Salvatore of...
Gerald Singleton
Jul 10, 2009
Singleton, Gerald,48, of Clifton on July 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Denyce (Harper) Singleton. Brother to Michele Singleton of Bronx, NY. Mr. Singleton was born in NYC,NY and moved to Clifton 10 years ago. He was a Data Entry Clerk for23 years with the NY Blood Center in Manhattan. Private Cremation Services were provided by the Powell-Marrocco Funeral Hoem 470...
Sherryl Stilwell
Jun 22, 2009
Stilwell, Sherryl, 58, of Newark on June 22, 2009. Loving mother to Lisa Stilwell of Ramsey, NJ, Joseph Stilwell of Clifton and Scott Stilwell of Lebanon, Ohio. Ms. Stilwell was born in Xenia, Ohio and lived in Clifton for 15 years before moving to Newark 2 years ago. She was an administrative assistant for UPS in Lyndhurst for 8 years....
Anthony "Tom" J. Genchi
Jun 22, 2009
Genchi, Anthony Tom Sr., 86, of Clifton on June 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Rose M.(Di Donna) Genchi. Loving father to Joseph and his wife Sherry, Nicola Nick and his wife Carol and Anthony Jr. and his wife Marianne all of Clifton. Grandfather to Kimberly Carrubba, Kari, Joseph Jr., Nicholas, Michael, Kristan Kehoe, Marissa Papamarkos and Anthony III. Great Grandfather...
John James Grace
Jun 16, 2009
Grace, John, 86, of Clifton on June 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Marion (Puzzo) Grace. Loving father to Brian James Grace of Clifton and Marlene Jo Anne Grace of Clifton. Brother to Edna Rossen of California and Andrew Grace of Oakland, NJ. Mr. Grace was born in New York City and lived in Clifton for most of his life; he...
Marshar "Michael" Verrija
Jun 14, 2009
Verrija, Marshar, 88, of New Milford on June 14,2009. Beloved husband of the late Valentina Verrija. Mr. Verrija was born in Albania and came to the US in 1946 settling in New York City before moving to Hackensack. He was the proprietor of Martha s Restaurant in the Bronx. Mr. Verrija is predeceased by his wife Valentina in 1987. He...
Norman G. Smith
Jun 13, 2009
Smith, Norman G., 65, of Wilmington, NC on June 13, 2009. Beloved husband of Maryanne (Wood) Smith. Loving father to Mark Kenneth Smith of Wilmington, NC, Jeffrey Brian of Lauderhil, Florida and Sandra Beverly Congdon of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He is predeceased by one brother Joel Smith and one sister Sandra Beverly Smith. Mr....
Ernest Capuano
Jun 12, 2009
Capuano, Ernest,90, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, on June 12, 2009 in California while visiting his daughter. Born in Clifton he moved to Florida in 1980. He served in the Clifton Police Department for 33 years and retired as a Police Captain, a position he held for 15 years. He was a World War II Army veteran and received a...
Elizabeth Paradiso
Jun 10, 2009
Paradiso, Elizabeth (Windishman), 91, of Clifton on June 10, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Hugo Paradiso. Mother of the late Anthony Paradiso. Loving grandmother to Richard Paradiso and his wife Marzena of Bridgewater and Brenda Kunz and her husband David of Montague, NJ. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Lucia Paradiso. Mrs. Paradiso had four siblings. John Windishman,...
John Snelson
Jun 7, 2009
Snelson, John H., 50, of Clifton on June 7, 2009. Loving son of Dorothy (Yenason) Snelson of Clifton and the late Eugene Snelson. Brother to Robert of Rutherford and Pamela of Lancaster, PA. Mr. Snelson was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton his entire life. He was a construction worker in Clifton for 25 years recently with Gus Sigalas...
Josephine De Falco
Jun 5, 2009
De Falco, Josephine (Scialampo), 84, of Elmwood Park on June 5, 2009. Beloved wife of the late August. Loving mother to Linda Larock of Elmwood Park, Joseph De Falco & his wife Donna of Wayne & John De Falco & his wife Lucy of Rockaway. Sister to Violet Accocella of Clifton. Also survived by 5 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren....
Nancie Poor Gordon
May 27, 2009
Gordon, Nancie Poor, of Passaic on May 27, 2009. Nancie was a direct descendant of John Poor, who arrived at Newbury Mass, on the ship Planter in the year 1635, from England. Nancie was the granddaughter of the late Passaic industrialist Edward Eri Poor. Nancie was the beloved wife of the late well known musicologist Allan Scott Gordon. She was...
Gregory Lohwin
May 27, 2009
Lohwin, Gregory, 86, of Clifton on May 27, 2009. Beloved husband of Frosia (Pastushok). Loving father to Nicholas of Clifton, Dr. Peter Lohwin & his wife Natalie of Branchville, NJ & Michael Paul Lohwin & his wife Lori of Vernon. Grandfather to Deidra, Steven & Tyler. Mr. Lohwin was born in Volin, Ukraine and came to the US in 1950...
John Basilotto
May 26, 2009
Basilotto, John, 89, of Clifton on May 26, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Marianna Basilotto (Latteri). Loving father to Colonel (Ret.) John P. Basilotto of Austin, Texas and the late Fred Joseph Basilotto. Grandfather to Stephen, Tamara and Chris. Great Grandfather to Justin and JT. He was preceded in death by three brothers Louis, Michael and Anthony and two...
Mary Nheivan Cowen
May 26, 2009
Cowen, Mary (Bohan) , of Fort Lee on May 26, 2009. Beloved mother to Holly Cowen of Hawthorne & Tyler Cowen of Fairfax, Virginia. Sister to Phil Bohan of Biloxi, Mississippi. Mrs. Cowen was born in Kearny and lived the last 20 years in Fort Lee. Mrs. Cowen taught art at the Paterson Senior Center for 5 years. She had...
Irene Liigand
May 23, 2009
Liigand, Irene, 91, of Franklin Lakes on May 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Otto Liigand. Loving mother to Andre Liigand of Franklin Lakes and Kaja Lemmermann of Long Island. Mrs. Liigand was born in Tartu, Estoria and lived in Franklin Lakes for many years, she was a Medical Doctor for 30 years; Her office was located at Jackson...
Rena O. Noonan
May 19, 2009
Noonan, Rena (Marchesin), 97, of West Milford on May 19, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Edward Noonan. Loving mother to Edward Jr. of Montville, Dennis of West Milford, Roger of Haskell, Raymond of Brick and the late Janice Noonan. Sister to Kay Marchesin of Oceanport, NJ, Dena Recasino of Sarasota, FL, Cesina Leck of Sarasota, FL, the late Bruno...
Joseph N. Rossi
May 10, 2009
Rossi, Joseph N., 98, of Freehold on May 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Beatrice (Mastrodonato) Rossi for 77 years. Loving father to Lena Di Vito of Freehold. Grandfather to Kenneth Di Vito, Carol Kelson and Susan Felicia. Great Grandfather to Daniel, Joey, Michael, Tommy Kelson and Joseph and Vincent Felicia. Brother to Mario Rossi of Fairfield and Florence Minnie Rutigliano...
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