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.
Juanita Jackson
Oct 6, 2023
Juanita Jackson, 67 of Paterson, entered eternal life October 6, 2023. She was born on October 15, 1955 in Newark. Loving mother to Tommy & his wife Candida, Virginia & her husband Erito, Maria & her fiancé Gerard, Raul, Robert & his fiancé Erica, Donna, Juan, Darlene and Dawn. Devoted grandmother of Alijandro, Elijah, Tiana, Jasmine, Jayden, Brianna, Robert Jr.,...
Oleh S. Farmiga
Oct 1, 2023
Oleh S. Farmiga September 1, 1940 – October 1, 2023 Oleh Stephan Farmiga passed away peacefully at home on October 1st, 2023 in the presence of his family in Clifton, NJ. A devoted husband of 59 years, a father to four, and a grandfather to nine, a good friend to so many, and a faithful minister of the Gospel for...
Mirco Piazza
Sep 30, 2023
Mirco Piazza, 92, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023. Mirco was born on August 14, 1931 in Lorenzago di Cadore, Italy to Spartaco and Giovanna (DeMichel) Piazza and immigrated to the United States on April 19, 1948. He was the beloved husband of 63 years of Augusta (Rusalemme) Piazza. Loving father of Joann and her husband Adrian...
Geraldine "Gerri" Anzaldi
Sep 25, 2023
Geraldine “Gerri” Anzaldi (Grimaldi), 75 of Clifton, passed away on September 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ross Vincent. Loving mother to Anthony and Katherine, Christopher and the late Cristy and Jennifer. Devoted grandmother to Anthony, Angela, Ava, Emma, Nicholas and Kameron. Dear sister to Benjamin Grimaldi and the late Betty. Sister-in-law to Sal and Barbara, Jimmy, Mary Jo...
Mario De Franco
Sep 20, 2023
Mario Captain De Franco (“Big Mo” to his friends), 91, of North Haledon, passed away on September 20, 2023. Mario was born on January 14, 1932 to Carmelo and Frances De Franco. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Barnickle) De Franco. Loving father of Mario De Franco and his wife Toni of Totowa, Carol Rizio and her husband Steve...
Dorothy I. De Liberto
Sep 19, 2023
DeLiberto (Pollara), Dorothy I., 91, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023. Dorothy was born on April 19, 1932 in Passaic to Victor and Mary (Riotto) Pollara. She was the beloved wife of Joseph V. De Liberto Jr. Loving mother of Donna De Liberto-Vogt and her husband Peter, the late Diane Reilly and her husband Jeffrey, Joseph De...
Raul Cuadros
Sep 15, 2023
Raul Cuadros, 98, of Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on September 15, 2023. Beloved husband of Betty Postigo. Loving father to Raul and his wife Lydia, and Angel and his wife Marie. cherished uncle of Claudia, Richardo Jr., Veronica, Martin, Pilar, Rodrigo, Jose Luis, Gonzalo, Alonso, Elizabeth, Charo and Luis Alberto. Devoted brother of Pablo and his wife Zednia, Diana...
Angelia Marie Smith (Ford)
Sep 8, 2023
Angelia Marie Smith (Ford), born and raised in Clifton, NJ, entered eternal life September 8th, 2023, she was 57. Angelia was born July 8th, 1966 to Alec Anglin and Ethel Smith. After graduating college, Angelia worked as a surgical coordinator. She was also a lifelong devout parishioner of People’s Baptist Church. She is survived by her beloved husband, Maurice Ford,...
Ronald Panicucci
Aug 22, 2023
Panicucci, Ronald E., 86, of Wayne, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023. Ronald was born on August 10, 1937 in Paterson to Esmo “Dempsey” Panicucci and Ella Panicucci (née Martelli). He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Virginia “Ginny” Panicucci (née Monash). He was the dear father of Ronald Panicucci and his wife, Joanne, of North...
Maureen Mulkeen
Aug 21, 2023
Maureen Mulkeen of Clifton, NJ passed away on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at the age 84. Maureen was born in Bayonne, NJ to Michael and Anna Marie (Kane) O’Sullivan. She lived in Bloomfield and Toms River before moving to Clifton. She was a very active member of St. Thomas the Apostle church for many years. Maureen is survived by her...
Armando Picone
Jul 25, 2023
Armando Picone, passed away on July 25, 2023 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Kathleen Wrinn. Beloved son of Matilde Picone and the late Ennio Picone. Loving brother to Maria Becker and her husband Donald, Elizabeth Rodgers and her husband Dirk and Alice De Liberto and her husband Robert. Dear Uncle to Tony, Steven, Donald, Whitney Becker, Alyssa...
Olga Iwaskiw
Jul 20, 2023
Olga Iwaskiw, 87, of Wood Ridge, passed away on July 20, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Andrj Iwaskiw. Loving mother to Bohdan Iwaskiw & his wife Ivanka and Mark Iwaskiw. Devoted grandmother to Adrian, Larysa and Alexander. Olga was born in Olesia, Ukraine and came to the United States in 1951 settling in New York City before moving to...
Elizabeth Mcnamara
Jul 12, 2023
Elizabeth (Baumgartner) McNamara of Clifton, passed away on July 12, 2023, she was 92. Elizabeth was born in Passaic on March 29, 1931 to John and Emma (Weiss) Baumgartner. She lived in Clifton for most of her life. She was a secretary for Teamsters Local #11 in North Haledon. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Thomas McNamara and grandsons, Dale...
Bennie D. Sabolewski
Jul 11, 2023
Bennie D. Sabolewski, 74 of Clifton, passed away on July 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Theresa (DeLaRicheliere) Sabolewski. He is also survived by his children Brenda, Rich, Roland and Melissa, his 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Benjamin was a lifelong resident of Clifton. He worked for Farmland Dairy in Wallington. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War....
Thomas J. Stoll
Jun 29, 2023
Thomas J. Stoll, 53 of Clifton, passed away on June 29, 2023. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Stoll (Sevek). Loving father to Ashley Fontanes-Pedro, Cassandra Gould and Aiden Gould. Devoted grandfather to Nixon. Dear brother to Marlana Cannata & her husband Robert. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Clifton. He worked for the Clifton Board of Education for over 20...
Robert James Nightingale
Jun 22, 2023
Robert James Nightingale of Clifton, NJ passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2023, he was 83. Bob was born in Paterson on January 9, 1940 to Garrett and Margaret (McLaughlin) Nightingale. He lived in Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes before settling in Clifton. Bob was the owner of Nightingale Catering, New Jersey’s original Beefsteak Company since 1938, where he...
Clementina Figueroa
Jun 21, 2023
Figueroa, Clementina (Ficetola), 79 of Clifton, passed away on June 21, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Luciano Figueroa. Loving mother to Joe of Wayne, Pat of Texas, Santo of Woodland Park, Franco of North Carolina & Jessie Rigoloso of Garfield. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and a brother Gino Ficetola of Calabritto, Italy. Clementina was born in...
Jean Thelosen
Jun 18, 2023
Jean TheLosen of Paterson, NJ passed away on Sunday June 18th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 86. Jean was born on April 10th, 1937 in Paterson, New Jersey, to Michael and Jennie (Casale) Laino. She was a lifelong Paterson resident, living for short periods of time in North Carolina and West Milford. She was married...
Dolores Marino
May 28, 2023
Marino, Dolores, of Little Falls, passed away on May 28th 2023 at the age of 76. Beloved wife to Nicholas Marino. Loving mother to Barbara De Luca and her husband John, and Joseph N. Marino and his wife Heather. Cherished grandmother to John, Emma, Naomi, and Sergio. Dearest sister to Maryann Giufurta, and aunt to Nicole and Eugene Giufurta. Dolores...
John "Big D" Moore Jr.
May 14, 2023
John “Big D” Moore Jr., of Clifton, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 14, 2023; he was 71. John was born in Paterson, New Jersey on August 1, 1951, to John and Jeanette (Brusco) Moore. He was raised in Paterson, graduating from Paterson Technical School, which put him on the road to spend his career as a self-employed...
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