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.
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...
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...
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