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.
Linda A. Wanko
May 9, 2009
Wanko, Linda A. (Siri), 75, of Saddle Brook on May 9, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Wanko. Loving mother to Joseph Wanko Jr & his wife Belinda of Rochelle Park., Linda C. Wanko of Rochelle Park and the late Teresa Wanko. Grandmother to Phillip Cruz. Sister to Joan Hodges of RI. Also survived by many nieces &...
John Sciaino
May 4, 2009
Sciaino, John, 73, of Passaic on May 4, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Annette (Cancelli) Sciaino. Loving son of Ida Sciaino of Passaic. Brother to Bart Jr. and his wife Elizabeth Ann of Glen Rock, Anthony and his wife Mary of West Orange and the late Myron. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law...
Sally Vullo
Apr 25, 2009
Vullo, Sally (Misuraca), 79, formerly of Clifton, NJ on April 25, 2009. Beloved daughter of the late Josephine and Salvatore Misuraca. Loving mother to James Vullo of San Antonio, TX, Judie Bowman of Bloomingdale, NJ and Josephine Ivan of San Antonio, TX. Sister to Katherine Colca of Clifton and the late Sebastian Busty Misuraca. Devoted grandmother to Adrien, Jonathan, Corey...
Rose B. Yenason
Apr 21, 2009
Yenason, Rose B., 83, of Clifton on April 21, 2009. Beloved sister of Dorothy Snelson and her twin sister the late Nancy Chopko. Aunt of Barbara Salzer, Pamela Snelson, Joseph Chopko, John Snelson & Robert Snelson.. Miss Yenason was born in Plains ( Luzerne County), PA. and moved to Clifton 55 Years ago. She was a waitress for Frank Alberta...
Robert Grollimund
Apr 13, 2009
Grollimun, Robert, 79, of Wayne on April 13, 2009. Survived by his good friend Diane Hayes of Riverdale, NJ. Mr. Grollimun was born in Paterson where he resided most of his life before moving to Wayne in 1999; He was a Clerk at the Paterson Post Office He was also an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Graveside Service at...
Gloria Elsie Tanzillo
Mar 29, 2009
Tanzillo, Gloria Elsie (Lasasso), 73, of Austin, Texas on March 29, 2009. Beloved wife of Leonard Tanzillo of Paterson. Loving mother to Kathy Natoli and her husband Thomas of Austin, TX, Lisa Alfano and her husband Frank of Diamond Date, Michigan and Anthony Tanzillo of Paterson, NJ. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Mrs. Tanzillo was born in Hackensack...
Salvatore Sperlazzi
Mar 27, 2009
Sperlazzi, Salvatore, 94, of Clifton on March 27, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Sperlazzi (Webster). Loving father to Robert Sperlazzi of Newton, NJ and Richard Sperlazzi of Gray, Maine. Grandfather to Jessie Colin Sperlazzi. Brother to the late Vincenza De Liberto, Frank and Anthony Sperlazzi. Mr. Sperlazzi was born in New York City and moved to Passaic in...
Vito De Santis
Mar 22, 2009
De Santis, Vito, 80, of Clifton on March 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Dolores De Santis (Rankin). Loving father to Kathy Mulligan, David De Santis of Clifton and Dean De Santis and his wife Heather of Hillsborough, NJ. Brother to Louise Zimmer of Clifton and Lina Cerasia of Edison. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren. Mr. De Santis was...
Salvatore J. Giarratano
Mar 19, 2009
Giarratano, Salvatore J. M.D., 85 on March 19, 2009 of Wyckoff, New Jersey. Born in New York City on April 20, 1923. Raised in Brooklyn, graduated from New Utrecht HS in 1939, Brooklyn College 1943, Downstate Medical School 1950. Served in the U.S. Army in Europe from 1943-1946 (Battle of the Bulge). Practiced Internal Medicine in Brooklyn from 1954-1971. Assistant...
Giovanna Composto
Mar 19, 2009
Composto, Giovanna Pauline (Faranda), 86, of Fountain Valley, California on March 19, 2009. Loving mother to Russ Composto of Fountain Valley, CA. Mrs. Composto was born in Italy and lived in Fountain Valley, California for the past 25 years. Graveside Service on Tuesday March 24, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Cemetery- Montclair at 1PM. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax...
Genevieve Zajac
Mar 18, 2009
Zajac, Genevieve, 88, of Las Vegas on March 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Zajac. Loving mother to Janice Grove and her husband John and Delores Tirri and her husband Lawrence of Las Vegas. Grandmother to Heather Grove of Chicago, Dawn Young and her husband Barton, Timothy Tirri and his wife Lisa and Amanda Tirri of Las Vegas....
John Bohorecky
Mar 5, 2009
Bohorecky, John, 92, of Garfield on March 5, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Bohorecky. Brother to Rose Huzil of Yonkers, NY. Uncle to Anya Huzyl of Yonkers, NY and Maria Uzovich of Hawthorne, NY. Mr. Bohorecky was born in Romaniwka, Ukraine and came to the US in the 1950 settling in Garfield. He was a machine operator in...
Mary B. Witel
Mar 3, 2009
Witel, Mary B. (Sambataro), 86, of Clifton on March 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert Witel. Loving mother to Brenda Velehradsky of Clifton, Brian Witel of Brick, NJ and Rodney Witel of Rohnert Park, CA. Grandmother to Leca, Jaime, Kara and Vincent. Great Grandmother to Taylor Jordon and Noel. Sister to Joseph Sambataro of Glen Ridge, Helen Nicastro...
Vilma Buttazzoni
Feb 25, 2009
Buttazzoni, Vilma (Bellora), 80, of Clifton on February 25, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Glauco Buttazzoni. Loving Sister and friend of the late Regina DeBernardo. She is also survived by her loving and devoted extended family, Rachelle and Anthony Tucci and her kids Marisa, Angela, Anthony and Nicolas. Dear aunt of Joel Lange and great aunt of Gianna and...
Daniel Tomimbang
Feb 24, 2009
Tomimbang, Daniel, 87, of Paterson on February 24, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Cornelia (Evangelista) Tomimbang. Loving father to Wendell and his wife Rosalinda, Evelyn Reyes and her husband Tony and Lisa Marasigan and her husband Let. Grandfather to Christi, Dexter, Faye, Abigail, Francis, Mark, Adrian and May. Great Grandfather to Bekim, Jr. Mr. Tomimbang was born in the...
Iride "Iris" Ferraro
Feb 23, 2009
Ferraro, Iride Iris (De Pellegrin) of Paterson on February 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Frank Ferraro. Loving mother to Garry and his wife Beatrice of Garfield, Frank and his wife Amy of Denville, Joseph of Palm Beach, FL, Lois of Paterson and Diane of Denville. Grandmother to Christina, Brian and Jessica. Great Grandmother to Kylie. Mrs. Ferraro was...
Dennis P. Fennell
Feb 19, 2009
Fennell, Dennis. P. 67, of Clifton on February 19, 2009. Beloved brother of the late Margaret Fischer. Loving uncle to Douglas Fischer & Jimmy C. Fischer both of Clifton. Mr. Fennell was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton since 1964. He was was a dispatcher for PSE & G in Newark for 30 years. He served in the Air...
Philip Maggio
Feb 17, 2009
Maggio, Philip, 87, of Clifton on February 17, 2009. Loving brother to Anne Ribaudo of Toms River, Joseph Maggio of Richfield Park and Andrew Russ Maggio of Brick, NJ. Beloved uncle of Dr. Joseph Maggio, Stephen Pook, Krisanne Pook, Maria Maggio, James Maggio and Rosalind Ribaudo. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Mr. Maggio was born...
Alexander Bodnar
Feb 6, 2009
Bodnar, Alexander, 88, of Clifton on February 6, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Magdolna Bodnar. Survived by two step-sons Andrew and Frank Karpati and their families. Mr. Bodnar was born in Passaic and lived most of his life in the Passaic-Clifton area. He was an Air Force Veteran of WWII. Services were held private by the Marrocco Memorial Chapel...
Robert A. Luciano
Feb 3, 2009
Luciano, Robert A., 76, of Clifton on February 3, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Concetta Tina (Agnello). Loving father to Robert M. Luciano and his wife Laura of Wayne and the late Lisa Morgan. Grandfather to Robert Morgan, Thomas Comer, Antonia, Kenneth and Marcus Luciano. Mr. Luciano was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for most of his...
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