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.
Julie A. Showers
Jul 4, 2006
Showers, Julie A.,35 of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Clifton on July 4, 2006. Beloved daughter of Janice (Walters) Showers & Jon Van Skiver & David Showers. Born in Passaic she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Brooklyn 1 year ago Miss Showers was an accountant for the Essendi Co Manhattan for the last several months Funeral...
Frances Conklin
Jul 2, 2006
Frances (Kubisky) Conklin, 70 of Haledon died Sunday. Born in Paterson she lived there most of her life. Mrs. Conklin was a homemaker She is predeceased by her husband William & 1 brother Stephen Kubisky survived by 2 cousins Robert Biscardi & Sam Biscardi both of Paterson Funeral from the Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on Thursday @...
Ann Varvaro
Jun 30, 2006
Varvaro, Ann(Davis) of Clifton on June 30, 2006. Loving mother of Roger Varvaro of West Paterson. Grandmother of Kevin -Clifton & her long time companion Fred Skurski Clifton. . Born in Elkhorn, West Virginia she lived most of her life in Clifton. Mrs.. Varvaro was a coordinator in the Medical Records Depart of Passaic General Hospital where she worked for...
Chester Wojcik
Jun 30, 2006
Wojcik, Chester, 77 of Milford, PA. on June 30, 2006. Beloved husband of Esther(Da Giau). Loving father of Mark & his wife Roz of Elmwood Park, & Debora DeMaio & her husband James West Milford. Born in Garfield, he lived in Clifton for 37 years before moving to Milford, PA. in 1989 Mr. Wojcik was a member & past Grand...
Anne Collins
Jun 25, 2006
Collins, Anne (Hayduck) 89, of Colleyville, TX ( Formerly of Passaic) on June 25, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Collins. Loving mother of Alice Bennegard & her husband Anders of Colleyville, Texas. Grandmother of Alexandra. Born in Brooklyn, NY she moved to Clifton in 1917 and lived there until moving to Passaic 50 years ago. She then moved...
Angela Livrano
Jun 22, 2006
Livrano, Angela (Ancona) 100, of Clifton died Thursday June 22, 2006. Born in Pezze di Grecco, Italy, she came to the US January 9, 1957 settling in Clifton.Beloved wife of the late Pietro. Loving mother of Sante Livrano - Pezze di Grecco, Italy, Aurelia Caramia - Clifton, NJ, Olga Muzzin - Little Falls, NJ & Ermelinda Santoro - Clifton, NJ....
Antoinetta Crudele
Jun 17, 2006
Crudele, Antoinetta (Putignano) 96, of Clifton on June 16,2006. Beloved wife of the late Cosmo Crudele. Loving mother of Angelo & his wife Carol of Clifton, Cherished Grandmother of Michaelangelo & his wife Jennifer & Marc Anthony. Great Grandmother of Julia Carol & Victoria Marie. She is also survived by her many nieces & nephews. Mrs Crudele was born in...
Fehmi Bushka
Jun 12, 2006
Bushka, Fehmi, 75 of Clifton on June 12, 2006. Born in Pilur-Devoll, Albania where he was a hard working farmer, he came to live in Clifton for the past 5 years. Mr. Bushka was a good and respected man. He was a loving father to his children and will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and family. Mr. Bushka is...
John J. Cavalieri
Jun 7, 2006
CAVALIERI, John of Branchville on June 7, 2006. Loving brother of Theresa and her husband Edward Ronald Powell, Cherished uncle to Donna Snook and Barbara Outer. Funeral at the Powell Marrocco Funeral Home 470 Colfax Ave, Clifton on Friday 11AM. Interment Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa. First visitation at the Wood Funeral Home 16 Main St, Branchville, NJ on Thursday 3-5PM....
Mildred E. Alzapiedi
Jun 7, 2006
MILDRED E. ALZAPIEDI nee Klempa 66 of Clifton on June 7, 2006. Born in New York, New York, she lived most her life in Clifton She is predeceased by her father Steven Klempa and her son Marc Steven Alzapiedi. Surviving is her mother Mildred Dollman, daughter Theresa and her husband Michael Capuano of Oneonta, NY, Brother Stephen Klempa of Texas,...
John Gurella
May 28, 2006
Gurella, John of Clifton (formerly of Garfield) on May 28, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Anna Kicak). Loving Step father of Mary Dreshinol and the late Olga Shafran. Cherished Grandfather of Dorothy Miller and her husband Mike who nurtured and cared for John throughout his years of illness, Fr. Steve Shafran SDB, Terry Shafran & his wife Rosemary, Linda...
Mathilda Derringer
May 28, 2006
Derringer, Mathilda Mitzie (Kurtz) 97, of Clifton on May 28, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Joan Vilasi. Sister of Edward Kurtz & the late Rev. Louis Kurtz, Charles Kurtz & Libby Holman. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Mathilda was born in Philipsburg, NJ and she moved to Garfield in...
Guiseppe Lo Franco
May 25, 2006
LO FRANCO, Giuseppe (Joseph) of Garfield on May 25, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Loving son to Isolina and the Late Salvatore. Cherished brother of Mirella & her husband Maurizio Russi and Carmen Strahan. Uncle to Adriana, Alessandra, Taryn & TJ. Born in Tripole, Libyia he live in Italy then he came to live in Clifton for 20...
Arlene M. Vandor
May 25, 2006
Vandor, Arlene( Matheis) of Garfield on May 25, 2006, Beloved mother of Jayne Romano & the late Joy Tomesco of Lodi. Grandmother of Jessica & Steven Tomesco. Sister to Linda Pierce of Sewell, NJ, April Wagner of Roseland & Craig Wlasuk of Clark. Niece of Anges Reno. Also predeceased by her former husband Leonard Guerrieri. Born in Passaic, she lived...
Varujan Kalustian
May 20, 2006
Kalustian, Varujan of Clifton (Formerly of North Bergen) on May 20,2006 beloved husband of the late Nector (Shenloogian). Loving father of Harold Kalustian & Gloria Kalustian. Brother of Aram Kaloustian Born in Izmir, Turkey he came to the US in 1950 settling in Ridgefield Park then moving to North Bergen where he lived for 40 years until moving to Clifton...
Ruth Zavaglia
May 18, 2006
Zavaglia, Ruth(Davis) of Bardstown, KY on May 18, 2006. Beloved wife for 61 years to Francis Frank Zavaglia. Loving mother to Ronald of Texas, Joseph of North Carolina, Karen Kelly of Bardstown, KY, Rita Riley of North Carolina, Carol Mc Kinley of Ohio, Jacqueline Mc Glone of Freehold, NJ & the late John Zavaglia. Mr. Zavaglia was also survived by...
Gloria Calandriello
May 15, 2006
Calandriello, Gloria (Antoniazzi) of Medford(formerly of Elmwood Park) on May 15, 2006.Wife of the late Michael J. Calandriello. Beloved mother of Michele Goldsteinof Medford& the late Michael R. Grandmother of 3.Mrs. Calandriello was born in Venice, Italy she came to the US in 1924 settling in Garfield before moving to Elmwood Park were she lived for 30 years & then...
Joseph Taibi
May 14, 2006
Taibi, Joseph of Paterson on May 14, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Ann(Panza). Dear father of the late James Taibi. Brother of Mary Novack. Mr. Taibi was born in Passaic he lived in Clifton before moving to Paterson in 1952. Mr. Taibi worked for ADP Parsippany for 30 years in Payroll Delivery. Funeral from Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax...
Edward Powell
Apr 28, 2006
POWELL, Edward 95 of Wayne on April 28, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Powell (Keyzer). Loving father to Carole Ann Poterala of North Haledon and Edward Ronald Powell of Wantage. Brother of Henry Powell of Brick, NJ and Antonetta M. Foerch of California. Cherished Grandfather to 7 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Mr. Powell was born in Paterson,...
Leary A. Bailey
Apr 25, 2006
BAILEY, Leary A., 73 of Montclair on April 25, 2006. Mr. Bailey was born in St. Thomas, Jamaica. He was a Police Officer of the Jamaican Constabulary Force for 36 years before moving here. He then worked for Greystone Park Psychiatry Hospital in Morris Plains, NJ until his retirement 8 years ago. Surviving is his wife Cherry (Barclay) Bailey. Children...
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