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.
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...
Mary Presto
Apr 17, 2006
PRESTO, Mary (Monahan) of Passaic on April 17, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Michael, Jr. Loving mother to Samantha and her husband James McPeak of Twp of Washington, NJ, Dean Presto of Fairlawn and Nicholas Presto & his wife Melissa of Fairlawn. Cherished Grandmother to Nicholas IV, Dominic and Christopher Dean. Sister of Patricia Leba of Passaic and...
Stephen R. Pable
Apr 12, 2006
PABLE, Stephen R. of Passaic on April 12, 2006. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Pable was the Deputy Fire Chief in Passaic before retiring in 1960. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years Jean (Dubatovsky). He is survived by his son Richard Pable and his wife Gail of Point Pleasant, NJ and...
Robert Chester Swede
Apr 11, 2006
Swede, Robert Chester of East Orange on April 11, 2006. Beloved brother of Ronald of Clifton & the late Carol Chaplin. Uncle to Nicholas, Danielle & Rachelle Swede & Christine, Michelle & Matthew Chaplin born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Clifton before moving to the Union area 5 years ago Graveside Service Saturday 9 AM at...
Katherine Talamino Gotch
Apr 10, 2006
Gotch, Katherine ( Talamino) of Garfield on April 10, 2006. Daughter of Nunzio and Dona Santa Talamino. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Michael J. Gotch and his wife Mindy of Garfield & Kathleen & her husband Fred Galler of Fair Lawn. Cherished Grandmother to Fred Galler Jr., Lisandra & her husband Adam Florek & Ryan Galler....
Elizabeth Soja
Apr 6, 2006
Mrs. Elizabeth Soja (Kuminek) of Clifton on April 6, 2006. She is predeased by her husband Edward. Mrs. Soja was a Parishioner of St. John Kanty Church in Clifton and also a member of their Golden Circle Club. She is survived by her daughter Irene and her husband Mark Jaworski and her son Adam all of Clifton. Funeral from the...
Pauline Gostyla
Apr 2, 2006
GOSTYLA, Pauline (Butalla) of Midlothian, VA on April 2, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Adam. Loving mother to Frank and his wife Toni. Cherished Grandmother to Jamie. She is also survived by her Brother Steven of Florida and a Sister Helene Mirikatani of Honolulu, HI. Mrs. Gostyla was born in Leckrone, Pa. She moved to Clifton in 1954 where...
Millicent Mckean
Apr 1, 2006
Ms. Millicent McKean of Passaic on April 1, 2006. Millicent was an Actress. She has appeared in over 300 Featured live television performances. Appeared in Saturday Night Live, Edge of Night and Another World in the 1980's. She was in commercials including Jell-O and Campbell s Soup both of which ran for 2 years with 50 live commercials for NBC,...
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