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.
Janice Hoogmoed
Jun 25, 2008
Hoogmoed, Janice(Meyer), 69, of West Milford on June 25, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Robert Hoogmoed. Loving mother to Robert Jr. and his wife Gail of West Milford and Donna Sidoti and her husband Bob of Pompton Plains. Grandmother to James Hoogmoed & Robert Hoogmoed III and his wife Dana, Robert Sidoti Jr., Hannah & Zachary Sidoti. Great Grandmother...
Ernest Buongiorno
Jun 19, 2008
Buongiorno, Ernest, 77 of Montville on June 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Gloria (Renner)Buongiorno. Devoted father to Denise Buongiorno of Old Bridge, Ernest A. and his wife Irene of Oak Park, California, Eileen and her husband Scott Gilbert of Blairstown, Christopher De Young and his wife Victoria of Ridgewood, John De Young and his wife Christina of Santa Monica, California,...
Donald Robertson
Jun 15, 2008
Robertson, Donald, 80 of Clifton on June 15, 2008. Beloved husband of Joan (Magnoli). Devoted father to Todd Robertson of Fairlawn, Robert Robertson and his wife Kiran of Seattle, Washington and the late Keith Robertson. Loving Grandfather to Henry and Julian. Mr. Robertson was born in Portland, Maine and lived in Clifton for 55 years. He was a Sales Manager...
Vera Di Pietro
Jun 11, 2008
Di Pietro, Vera (Muton), 76 of Clifton on June 11, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Mario. Loving mother of Gloria Di Pietro-Vidal & her husband Miguel of Clifton. Devoted grandmother of Maria & Miguel Francesco. Sister to Lena Simioni of Brooklyn, NY & Dina Serrecchia of Boston, MA. and also survived by 3 nephews, Edoardo, Mark and Dino and...
Josephine Potusky
Jun 5, 2008
Potusky, Josephine (nee Gabriel), 89, of Fairfield, formerly of Cliffside Park and then Fort Lee where she resided for 55 years, at rest on June 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John Potuski (2001). Loving mother of Susan Waller and her husband Jerry of Fairfield and Pamela Erkfitz and her husband Kenneth of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Dear sister to...
Maria Santa Guariniello
Jun 4, 2008
Guariniello, Maria Santa (Giaconia), 85, of Clifton on June 4, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Louis Guariniello. Loving sister of Josephine Pagano and her husband Dominick of Clifton and the late Joseph Giaconia. Affectionate sister-in-law to Anna Maria Giaconia of Clifton. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Guariniello was born in Geraci, Sicily and...
Antonietta Celano
May 29, 2008
Celano, Antonietta(Di Tosto), 84, of Belleville on May 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Rivalino Celano. Loving mother of Gennaro Celano of Belleville. Devoted Grandmother to John Celano and loving Great Grandmother of Daniel and Emily. Mrs. Celano is also survived by her brother Mario Di Tosto of Toronto, Canada. Antonietta was born in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy and...
Helen Chomiak
May 27, 2008
Chomiak, Helen, 82, of Rutherford on May 27, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Wasyl Chomiak. Loving mother of Elizabeth Chomiak of Rutherford. Mrs. Chomiak was born in Bozaslav, Ukraine and came to the US settling in Chester, PA before moving to Rutherford in 1952. She was a maintenance worker for National Service Co. in New York for 25 years....
Bohdan Kalawur
May 24, 2008
Kalawur, Bohdan, 79, of Clifton on May 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Stefania (Olijnyk). Loving father to Bohdan & Zenon both of Franklin. Brother to Cawera Kozlowskij of the Ukriane & Jaroslawa Wiwstchar of Poland. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. Mr. Kalawar was born in Holendra, Ukraine and came to the US in 1949 settling in New York City before...
Josefa Jaworski
May 19, 2008
Jaworski, Josefa, 83, of New Bern, NC on May 19, 2008. Loving mother of Ana Maria Bruno and her husband Albert of New Bern, NC and Nester of Rosario, Argentina. She is also survived by five Grandchildren and one Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Jaworski was born in Ukraine; she lived in North Carolina for the last few years. She worked in...
Enos Garfield Batson
May 17, 2008
Batson, Enos Garfield, 91, of Paterson on May 17, 2008. Beloved father of Winty Batson and his wife Romania Batson of Paterson. He is also survived by three Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Batson was born in Content Saint Andrew,Jamaica and came to the US 12 years ago settling in Paterson. He was a self...
Laura Pollaro
May 16, 2008
Pollaro, Laura (Swift), 56, of North Charleroi, PA. Loving mother of Michael Pollaro of Vernon, NJ and Christopher Pollaro of North Charleroi, PA. Mrs. Pollaro grew up in Elmwood Park and lived in Garfield prior to moving to North Charleroi, Pennsylvania four years ago. She was an X-Ray Clerk at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for 14 years. Mrs. Pollaro was...
Lawrence Zanetti
May 11, 2008
Zanetti, Lawrence Larry , 58, of Clifton on May 11, 2008. Beloved son of Grace (Angiulli) Zanetti of Clifton and the late Gregory Zanetti. Loving nephew of Anita and John Angiulli of Boynton Beach, FL. Mr. Zanetti was born in Montclair and lived most of his life in Clifton. He was a Self Employed Hardware Salesman and taught Fly Fishing...
Ben Sal Parisi
May 8, 2008
Parisi, Ben Sal, 54 of Clifton on May 8, 2008. Beloved son of the late Mario & Nina (Coffaro) Parisi. Loving cousin of Nina & Frank Corradino of Clifton and their sons Frank & Peter, Marianna Lo Presti of Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Parisi was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Clifton in 1992. He was a graduate of Canarsie...
Joseph J. Jandura
May 3, 2008
Jandura, Joseph J. , 92, of Clifton on May 3, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Anna Tepfenhart. Loving father to Ed of Clifton, Joseph Jr. of Kings Park, Long Island, Alice Keefe of Jackson Twp. & Louise Karol of Clifton. Grandfather of Cheryl, Theodore, Lance & Holly and great grandfather of seven. Mr. Jandura is predeceased by his brothers:...
Carl Sherman
May 2, 2008
Sherman, Carl, 63 of Paterson on May 2, 2008. Loving husband of the late Lynn Sherman(Ortley). Beloved father of Heather Sherman of Indiana, Charles Sherman of Hewitt and Eleanor Sherman of Little Falls. Loving grandfather of Dashon, Dazah, Zachary and Nicholas. Mr. Sherman was born in Glen Ridge and lived in Paterson for his last years. He was a printer...
Josephine Tomea
May 2, 2008
Tomea, Josephine (Kelley), 88, of Wayne on May 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Ted Tomea. Loving mother to Terrence Terri Tomea of Clifton, Joanne Prause of Hawthorne and Eleanor Maurer of Hamburg. Sister to Jack Kelley of Bayville, Fred Kelley of Doylestown, PA & Mary McCloskey of Albany, NY. Also survived by four grandchildren & 1 great grandson....
Ellen Riggio
Apr 26, 2008
Riggio, Ellen, 95, of Wayne on April 26, 2008. Beloved Aunt of Barbara Muller of Clifton, Eugene J. Paradiso of Clifton & James V. Riggio of Wayside. Sister of Eugene Riggio of Passaic (formerly of Wood Ridge). Miss Riggio is predeceased by her other siblings: James Riggio, Chester Riggio, Frank Riggio, Anna Riggio, Nellie Paradiso & Rose Veronelli. She is...
Catherine Sandy
Apr 24, 2008
Sandy, Catherine (Nikischer), 94 of Clifton on April 24, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John Sandy. Loving mother of the late John W. Sandy. Caring mother in law of Cheryl Sandy of Clifton and loving grandma of Kim, John, Amy and Beth and loving great grandma of Joshua, Jacob, Daniel, Kody and Rexx. Mrs. Sandy was predeceased by her...
Gail Pinella
Apr 14, 2008
Pinella, Gail (Andreotta), 60 of Passaic on April 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Philip Pinella. Loving daughter of Peter Andreotta of Clifton and the late Helene Andreotta. Mrs. Pinella was born in Newark and lived most of her life in Clifton. She was an Office Clerk working for PSE&G in Clifton for 25 years. She was a parishioner...
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