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.
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...
Louis Coan
Apr 3, 2008
Coan, Louis, 77 of Clifton on April 3, 2008. Beloved husband of Lidiana Coan. Loving father to Danny and his wife Angela of Wayne, Elisa and her Husband Robert De Stefano and Louis J. and his wife Catherine also of Wayne. Brother to Rosie Tomasella and her husband Louis of Little Falls, Joseph Coan of West Paterson and Clara Zava...
Edward G. Kollar
Apr 2, 2008
Kollar, Edward G,89 of Clifton on April 2, 2008. Beloved husband of Lorna (Sartori) Kollar. Devoted father to Sgt. First Class Douglas Kollar stationed at 113 Engineer H.Q. Co. ,Indiana and Linda Townshend of Los Alamitos, California. Loving Grandfather to Anna Kollar, Jessica Townshend, Stephen Kollar and Amber Freeman. He is also Survived by five Great Grandchildren. Mr. Kollar was...
Benjamin Macasieb
Mar 22, 2008
Macasieb, Benjamin, 59, of Belleville on March 22, 2008. Beloved Husband of Jane(Nabus). Loving father of Richard & Christian of Belleville. Brother to Roland Macasieb of Clifton & Ricardo Macasieb of Richfield Park. Mr. Macasieb was born in the Philippines & came to the US in 1979 settling in Nor Bergen before moving to Belleville in 1982. He worked as...
Raymond Mundy
Mar 20, 2008
Mundy, Raymond,78 of Clifton on March 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Lea (Gaspari) Mundy of Clifton. He is survived by his many nieces and nephews and also by his loving pet Tyler . Mr. Raymond was born in Paterson and lived there prior to moving to Clifton where he resided for 54 years. He was a Grocery Manager for 40...
Ida Zande
Mar 2, 2008
Zande, Ida, 89, of Clifton on March 2, 2008 Beloved sister of the late Mary Zande & the late Isabel De Sandre. She is survived by her godchild Lea Mundy of Clifton & her friends Gary & Leona Markovich of Clifton and her friend & attorney William Sala of Clifton Ida was a coil winder for 25 years with AT...
Maria Wiatrowska
Mar 1, 2008
Wiatrowska, Maria (Gryglak) ,54, of Garfield on March 1, 2008. Beloved wife of Zbgniew Wiatrowski . Loving mother to Mariusz, Joseph & Dominika all of Garfield. Daughter of Cecelia Gryglak of Garfield. Mrs. Wistrowska was born in Poland and came to the US in 1990 settling in Garfield. She was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kosta RC Church Garfield Funeral...
Adeline Fusco
Feb 21, 2008
Fusco, Adeline (Wydak), 73, of West Paterson on February 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Fusco. Loving mother to Cary & his wife Debbie of Highland Lakes and Daniel & his wife Lisa of Fair Lawn and. Grandmother to Christina, Jacqueline, Michael, John, Benjamin & Sam. Sister to the late John & Edward Wydak. Sister in law of...
Vladimir Varvaryuk
Feb 9, 2008
Varvaryuk, Vladimir, 51 of Elmwood Park on February 9, 2008. Beloved husband of Valentina Varvaryuk. Loving father to Max of St. Petersburg, Russia, Anastasia of Elmwood Park & Yegeniy of Kishinev, Moldova. Mr. Varvaryuk was born in Kishinev, Moldova, he came to the U.S. and settled in Clifton in 1995, he lived the last two years in Elmwood Park. He...
Joan Kirchner
Feb 2, 2008
Kirchner, Joan (Braga), 73, of Clifton on February 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Fred Kirchner. Loving mother to Kathleen & her husband Victor Abbate of Spring, TX, Fred P. Kirchner of Richmond, VA.& the late Karen A. Morgan. Sister to Joseph Vican of Wayne. Grandmother to Jason Morgan, Sandra Lucas, Melissa & Jordan Kirchner. Great Grandmother to Alexis...
Eileen Post
Feb 2, 2008
Post, Eileen (Stagg), 85, of Little Egg Harbor on February 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Francis E. Post. Loving mother to Pam Kraycinovich of Hillsdale & Margaret Cooper of Orlando, FL. Cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren Renee, Sherry, Peter Francis, Michael John and Matthew Paul, 1 great-grandchild Nicholas. Mrs. Post is also survived by her sister Gloria Condron...
Albert Rosolen
Jan 31, 2008
Rosolen, Albert, 82, of Whiting on January 31, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Orlando. Loving father to Rev. Dr. Emil Rosolen- Florida & Peter Rosolen Totowa. Grandfather to Jeff Rosolen & Alyce & her husband Matthew Zmigroski.Great Grandfather of Zane Mr. Rosolen was born in Clifton and lived in Garfield prior to moving to Whiting 5 years ago....
Amanda Catanzaro
Jan 27, 2008
Catanzaro, Amanda (Blum),95, of Wesley Chapel, Florida. On January 27,2008. Beloved wife of the late John L. Catanzaro. Loving mother of Gene Catanzaro & his wife Debby of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Rose Buchner & her husband Walt of Bonita Springs, Florida, Shirley Kaulf of Wayne & the late John L. Catanzaro, Jr. Grandmother to Cheryl Gormley, Linda Krissi, Frank Monte,...
Leonora Olivo
Jan 22, 2008
Olivo, Leonora(Menegus) 90, of Montville on January 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Bruno Olivo. Loving mother to Robert Olivo & his wife Jane of Parsippany & Ellen & her husband Joseph Patscher of West Milford. Grandmother to Kara & her husband Joseph Ghedina of Whippany, Kirsten & her husband Steve Rubino of Chesterfield,VA, Ryan Patscher & his wife...
John T. Lazor
Jan 19, 2008
Lazor, John T.,86, of Clifton on January 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Anastasia (Berdnik). Loving father to John & his wife Alexandria of Clifton, Edward & his wife Michele of Mahwah, Robert & his wife Mary of Hewitt & Michael of Clifton. Also survived by six grandchildren. Mr. Lazor was born in Cisna, Poland and came to the US in...
Sandy De Vito
Jan 17, 2008
De Vito, Sandy, 90, of Clifton on January 17, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Lazazzara). Loving father of Marie De Vito of Clifton, John De Vito & his wife Linda of Clifton, Diane & her husband Mark Renna of Wayne. Grandfather to Karen, Debra, Thomas, Carmela & Gina. Brother to Vilma De Blasio, Clifton and the late Charles...
Michael Chrispoher Pyryt
Jan 15, 2008
Pyryt, Dr. Michael Christopher,54, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada on January 15, 2008. Beloved son of the late Edward Joseph & Frances (Loughren) Pyryt. Beloved husband of Leta Gonzales-Pyryt. Dear father to Tara & her husband Christopher Gales. Grandfather to Brooke. Brother to Dorothy Pyryt of Fair Lawn. Mr. Pyryt was born in Passaic and lived the 18 last years in...
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