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.
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,...
Luis Delgado
Mar 31, 2006
DELGADO, Luis E. of Paterson on March 31, 2006. Born in Pascamayo, Peru, he was a life long resident of Paterson. Mr. Delgado worked as an Accountant for The Bank of Credit in Peru for 40 years before retiring. Surviving is his loving wife Hortencia Delgado (Kinoshita) His Sons: Luis Delgado, Jr. of Lima, Peru, Hector Delgado of Franklin Lakes,...
Roy J. Cadorin
Mar 15, 2006
CADORIN, Roy J. of Bloomfield on March 15, 2006. Born in Passaic, NJ, He was a life long resident of Clifton before moving to Bloomfield 7 years ago. Mr. Cadorin worked for the United Crane & Shovel Company in Kennilworth as a Crane Operator for 45 years. He was also a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local...
Josephine Ryerson
Mar 11, 2006
Josephine (Menutola) Ryerson 81, of Haledon died Saturday. Born in East Rutherford, she lived in Paterson before moving to Haledon 5 years ago. Mrs. Ryerson was a self employed seamstress. She is predeceased by her first husband Kenneth Wilbert Stern, Sr. She is survived by her husband Leroy Ryerson, her son Kenneth Wilbert Stern. Jr. of Paterson, her daughter Lorraine...
Anthony Neglia
Mar 7, 2006
Neglia, Anthony Tony of Clifton & Cape Coral, Florida on March 7, 2006 Beloved husband of Claire(Graglia) Loving father of John and his wife Deborah of Clifton & Antoinette & her husband Frank Russin of Clifton. Grandfather of Melissa Russin, Anthony R. Neglia & Kimberlee & her husband Michael Doktor. Brother of Jennie Ciuppa of Wayne & Marion Neglia of...
Edwin Richard Chmiel
Feb 22, 2006
Chmiel, Edwin Richard Sr., of Wayne on February 22, 2006 Beloved husband of Elaine (Polzer) loving father to Edwin R. Chmiel, Jr. & his wife Patricia, Elaine Calzaretta & her husband Anthony and the late Debra Sigman-Chmiel. Sister to Dorothy Shepherd & Henry Kroner. He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren: Jessica, Edwin, Anthony, Brandon and Jason. Born in Passaic...
Catherine Terry
Feb 22, 2006
Terry, Catherine (Colangelo) of Clifton on February 22, 2006. Beloved wife of Robert Terry. Loving mother to Robert Terry & his fianc e Kriss Seco & Nancy Angell & her husband Thomas J. Angell, Jr. Devoted grandmother of Courtney & Kyle Terry, Thomas J, III & Lisa Angell. Catherine (Colangelo) Terry 77 of Clifton died Wednesday. Born in Haverhill, MA...
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