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.
Erna Rainey
Aug 13, 2006
RAINEY, Erna (Winkel)81 of Clifton on August 13, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. who passed away on January 7, 2006. Loving mother to John and his wife Lynn of Clifton, NJ, Donald and his wife Anna Marie of McLouth, Kansas, Francis Jr. and his wife Michele of Tarpon Springs, Fl, Elona Rainey of Clifton, NJ, Marianne Rainey...
Phyllis Justesen
Aug 9, 2006
JUSTESEN, Phyllis (Broughton) of Clifton on August 9, 2006. Beloved wife of 61 years to Neil. Loving sister of Shelough Delacour-Keir from England and Shelough's children Michael Hurst and Pamela Hurst. Mrs. Justesen was born in Liverpool, England and came to live in Clifton in 1951. Mrs. Justesen was in the British Army ATS during WW2. She belonged to the...
Edward Welsh
Aug 7, 2006
Welsh, Edward of Clifton, formerly of Paterson on August 7, 2006 in the care of his beloved family. Loving husband of Elizabeth J. Durgett, father of 5 children daughters Patricia, wife of Thomas Denike of Manassas, VA; Jeanne, wife of Morris Gross of Fairfield, CT; Betsy, wife of Dr. Douglas Avela of Wycoff; sons: Edward and his wife Susan of...
Maria Medina
Aug 5, 2006
Medina, Maria(Tupac-Yupanqui) of Paterson on August 5,2006. Beloved mother of Juan Carlo Delgado of Paterson, NJ, Olga Vargas of Paterson, NJ, Zang Medina of Paterson, NJ & Angelica Del Rosario of Lima Peru. Sister of Bruce Tupac of Venezuela, Juan Pascual, Luis Pascual & Soledad Pascual all of Lima,Peru & Esperanza Pascual of Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is also survived...
Carmen Franco
Jul 31, 2006
Franco, Carmen of Clifton on July 31, 2006. Beloved father of Al Franco of Clifton, Gerald Franco of Belleville & the late Chester Franco. Brother of Rose Savino of Jackson & Sadie Pollato of Newark. Mr. Franco is also survived by 10 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Born in Newark, he moved to Clifton in 1950. Mr. Franco was a...
Dorothy Duchnowski
Jul 28, 2006
Duchnowski, Dorothy(Mianowski) 81 of Paterson on July 28, 2006. Beloved wife of of many years to Steven. Loving mother to Richard from Point Pleasant, NJ and Gary from Paterson, NJ. Dorothy is also survived by 3 grandchildren. Dorothy was born in Lodi and she lived the last 56 years in Paterson. Mrs. Duchnowski was a parishioner of St. Brendan RC...
Antoinette Lombardo
Jul 12, 2006
LOMBARDO, Antoinette (Cipollone) 95, of Clifton on July 12, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Lombardo. Loving mother of Maria and her husband Jeffrey Ditchek of Clifton, NJ and Philip and his wife Carol of Manchester, CT. Cherished Grandmother of Anthony, John, Andrew Paul, Julianne Lombardo, Elizabeth Ditchek and Raju Modi and Great Grandmother of Andrew John Lombardo. Mrs....
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...
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