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.
Olivia Irma Scussel
Dec 29, 2007
Scussel, Olivia Irma, 87 , of Passaic on December 29, 2007.Beloved Aunt of Roger G. Scussel of Moriarty, NM & Robert J. Scussel of Albuquerque, NM. She is predeceased by her brother and a sister Virginia S. Peterson. Miss Scussel was a member of the Kenilworth Society & St. John s Episcopal Church Passaic. She worked for the City of...
Marilyn O'Connor
Dec 29, 2007
O Conner, Marilyn (Mc Kenny) of Clifton on December 29,2007. Beloved sister of Rosemarie Mc Kenny Clifton, Kathleen Mc Kenny Clifton, Daniel Mc Kenny Passaic Park, Patrick Mc Kenny Passaic Park, Ronald Mc Kenny Clifton & Gary Mc Kenny Woodbine, NJ Mrs. O Connor was born in Passaic and lived the last 30 years in Clifton Private funeral services will...
Giuseppa Busacca
Dec 26, 2007
Busacca, Giuseppa (Amorelli), 92, of Clifton on December 26, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother to Rosetta & her husband Gino Amorelli, Scoglitti, Sicily, Grace & her husband John Biazzo, Moscow, PA, Maria Luisa & her husband Roy Biazzo, Clovis,Ca, & Clara & her husband Joseph Biazzo, Clifton. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren & 6 Great Grandchildren....
Jane Migotski
Dec 21, 2007
Migotski, Jane (Morowski), 84, of Clifton on December 21, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Markian Migotski. Loving mother to Hanusia & her husband Wasyl Iwasykiw of Glen Ridge & Tania Migotski of Clifton. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Mrs. Migotski was born in Poland and came to the US in 1949 living in Ohio & New...
Gloria Orbeta
Dec 20, 2007
Orbeta, Gloria(Evangelista),91, on December 20,2007 Beloved wife of the late Armado. mother to Marita Morgan, Oradell ,Veni Evangelista, Passaic Park, Fatima Baker, Miami, Florida & Fred Orbeta, Mt Kisco, NY.Also survived by nine grandchildren & 9 Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Orbeta was born in Laguna, Philiphines and came to the US in 1974 settling in Queen s, NY, She lived in...
Maria Tatarenko
Dec 18, 2007
Tatarenko, Maria (Schlachowa), 90, of Clifton on December 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Wasyl. Loving mother to Stefan & his wife Anna, Clifton, Alexandra Kowalenko, Pompano Beach, Florida & Raya Mirochnichenko, Ukraine. Grandmother to Maria, Katia, George Jr., Peter, Andrew, Victor, Anatol & Tolik. Great Grandmother to Johnny. Mrs. Tatatenko was born in Selo Petrovsk, Ukraine and came...
Virgilio Spallarossa
Dec 13, 2007
Spallarossa, Virgilio Carmelo, 62 of Sussex, on December 13, 2007. Beloved husband of Rosa (Dongo). Loving father to Carla Conte, Clifton, Miriam Spallarossa, Oak Ridge Mario Spallarossa, Livingston & Carlos Spallarossa, Clifton. Grandfather to Laura, Nicole, Mario, Isabella, Lilianna, Gavin & Alec. Mr. Spallarossa was born in Lima, Peru and came to the US in 1974 settling in Paterson. He...
Gizella Menegus
Dec 9, 2007
Menegus, Gizella (Carlet), 95, of Washington, DC (Formerly of Clifton) on December 9, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Aldo J. Menegus. Loving mother to Marilyn Menegus, Herbert Menegus & the late Dorothy Mann. Also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Menegus was an administrative Assistant at Montclair State College and a former parishioner of Sacred Heart...
Marion C. Neglia
Dec 7, 2007
Neglia, Marion C., 79, of West Caldwell died peacefully at home on December 7, 2007. Daughter of the late Professor John Neglia and the late Antoinette(Zangara) Neglia Beloved sister of Jennie Ciuppa, Wayne and the late Anthony Neglia. Sister in law of Claire G. Neglia, Clifton. Loving Aunt of John I. Ciuppa, Wayne, Antoinette Neglia Russin & her husband Frank,...
Janice Showers
Dec 6, 2007
Showers, Janice (Walters), 61, of Clifton on December 6, 2007. Beloved wife of John Van Skiver. Loving mother to the late Julie A. Showers. Sister of George Walters, Queen Creek, Arizona. Janice was born in Lyndhurst and lived for 40 years in Clifton. She was a sales person for Annie Sez, Clifton for 30 years. Funeral from Marrocco Memorial Chapel...
Josephine Brancaccio
Dec 4, 2007
Brancaccio, Josephine (Terkmany),89, of Hawthorne on December 4, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Loving mother to Michael Brancaccio, West Milford, Christine Hajjar, Hawthorne & Angela Fornelius, Elmwood Park. Also survived by six grandchildren and1 great granddaughter. Mrs. Brancaccio was born in Philipsburg, and lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Hawthorne in 1995. She worked...
Joseph Wright
Dec 1, 2007
Wright, Joseph, 68, of Clifton on December 1, 2007. Beloved Husband of Ann (Stapleton). Loving father of Joseph Jr., Dingmans Ferry, PA, Donald Bruce, Clifton, Sandi Wright, Clifton, Joanne Wright, Clifton & the late Robert Wright. Grandfather to: Matthew, Rachel, Frederick, Julie, Charles, Robert, Santino, Dana, Courtney, Joseph, Vincent, Elizabeth, Samantha & Michael. Brother of Donald Orlando, Eunice, LA. Joe...
Salvatore Caravella
Dec 1, 2007
Caravella, Salvatore Sam , 69, of Kinnelon, on December 1, 2007. Beloved husband for 45 years of Norma (Giardina). Devoted father to Sam Caravella & his wife Diane, Donna & her husband Dominic Colucci, New Milford & Carole & her husband Paul Lazzaro, Kinnelon. Loving grandfather to Christina, Salvatore, Jacqueline, Gabriel, Alexis, Emelia, Vincent & Edward. He is also survived...
Georgia Dellis
Nov 30, 2007
Dellis, Georgia (Tselas),75, of Clifton on November 30, 2007. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother to William Dellis, Clifton and Marianna Dellis, Erial, NJ. Grandmother to - Maria, Anthony, Angela & Tiffany. Sister to Mary Papamichael & Anna Mantas both of Greece. Mrs. Dellis was born in Tripoli, Greece and came to the US in 1956 settling in...
Walter Bucher
Nov 27, 2007
Bucher, Walter Jr.,67, of Wayne on November 27, 2007. Beloved husband of 46 years to Marie (Van Haeren). Loving father to Peggy & her husband Robert Keith of Vernon, Walter III & his wife Donna of Kinnelon, and Michael & his wife Joy of Ogdensburg, NJ, Brother to William of Totowa, Nancy Czaszar of Clifton, Peter of Chattanooga, TN &...
Mario Pampanin
Nov 22, 2007
Pampanin, Mario, 74, of Garfield on November 22, 2007. Beloved son of the late Angelo & Angela (Palatini) Pampanin. Brother of Katherine & her husband Richard Pavan Clifton, Olga & her husband William Krusko - Washingtonville, NY & John Pampanin & his wife Anna Garfield. Mr. Pampanin was born in San Vito de Cadore, Italy and came to the US...
Marie Simone
Nov 18, 2007
Simone, Marie (Carparelli), 93, of Chesterfield, MO (formerly of Clifton), on November 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Sister to Leonard Carparelli East Rutherford, the late Peter Carparelli and the late Jeanette Baldanza. Also survived by several nieces & nephews Mrs. Simone lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Chesterfield, MO in 1999. Mrs. Simone...
Wasyl Kotys
Nov 17, 2007
Kotys, Wasyl, 61 of Elmwood Park on November 17, 2007. Beloved husband of Helen(Chomiszak). Loving father to Ola and Mila Kotys both of Elmwood Park. Grandfather to Isabella Culbertson. Father in law of Stephen Culbertson. Dear son of the late John & Justyna Kotys.Brother of Paul-Poland,the late Stefan,the late Michael & the late Peter. Wasyl was a mechanic for Kraft...
Frank J. Konopka
Nov 11, 2007
Konopka, Frank J., 86, of Rochelle Park (formerly of Clifton) on November 12, 2007. Mr. Konopka was born in Minooka, PA and lived most of his life in Clifton before moving to Rochelle Park 2 years ago. Mr. Konopka was a TV Repairman for Beck s TV Nutley for 7 years. He was a World War II Marine Corps Veteran...
Muriel C. Reece
Nov 7, 2007
Reece, Muriel C.(Seymour), 90 of Passaic on November 7, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Hugh. Loving mother to: Nigel, Passaic. Rae, FL., Mervyn, FL. Desiree, Passaic. Stuart, Towaco, William, Longwood, FL, Maureen Reece-Bellard, Clifton & the late Ian. Grandmother to: Joakeel, Sonia, Christopher, Anthony, Jean Paul, Christine, Shana, Stephen, Sheeren, Peter, Trisha, Tanya, Keri, Kelly, Amanda, Joshua, Samatha, Meaghann,...
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