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.

Santo Fred Pecchio

Santo Fred Pecchio

Apr 10, 2025

Santo Fred Pecchio of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, entered eternal life, Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was 101. Santo was born on May 9, 1923, in New York, NY, to Nicodemo and Maria Anna (De Negri) Pecchia. From 1944 to 1946 during WWII, Santo was enlisted in the United States Army. He then went on to become an Electric Engineer,...

Todd Morici Jr.

Todd Morici Jr.

Apr 7, 2025

Todd Andrew Morici, Jr. "TJ", 30, passed away on April 7, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1995, in Hackensack, NJ. Beloved son of Todd Morici, Sr and Mary Lynn Morici. Loving brother to Drew Morici & his wife Davina & Meghan Morici. Uncle to Mackenzie and Madison Morici. Grandson of Mary Grace & Joseph Narvaez, Jerome Morici &...

Custodio Fernandes

Custodio Fernandes

Apr 7, 2025

Custodio Fernandes from Randolph, NJ, entered eternal life on April 7, 2025. Custodio is survived by his loving wife Adelaida and his two beautiful daughters, Anjelina and Mikayla. Visitation for Custodio will be offered on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Friends and family will meet for a funeral mass on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at...

Georgeanna J. Hall

Georgeanna J. Hall

Apr 6, 2025

Hall, Georgeanna Jiřina (nee-Křižkova), 97, of Clifton passed away on April 6, 2025. Beloved wife of late Malcolm Hall for 54 years. Loving companion of John Sadvary for 25 years. Dear mother of Georgeanna Wielkoszewski. Grandmother to Amy Francesca & Beau Christopher. Mrs. Hall was born in Blatná, Czechoslovakia and met Malcolm in 1945 during World War II. She came...

Arturo Garcia

Arturo Garcia

Apr 5, 2025

Arturo Garcia of Bloomfield, New Jersey, entered eternal life and was reunited with his beloved wife, Mae Venus, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 75 years old. Arturo was born on December 4, 1949, in Manila, Philippines, to Alejandro V. and Eufemia (Dominguez) Garcia. On February 25, 1982, Arturo married the love of his life, Mae Venus Rico, in Montclair,...

Maria Giustina

Maria Giustina

Apr 3, 2025

Maria Giustina (nee DeLuca)

Maria Giustina, of Clifton, NJ, passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in Borca di Cadore, Italy in the heart of the Dolomite Alps. Maria and her husband Alfredo immigrated to Botany Village, Clifton in 1953. Prior to retirement, Maria was employed by the Clifton Board of Education. In her...

Anthony J. Souto

Anthony J. Souto

Mar 28, 2025

Anthony J. Souto, 63 of Colonia, NJ, passed away on March 28, 2025. Anthony was born on January 10, 1962 in Passaic, NJ to Antonio Souto and Marilyn Miller. Beloved brother of Linda Avella-Francese and Barbara Di Martino. Loving companion to Terri Rodrigues. He is predeceased by his siblings John Avella and James Souto. He is also survived by many...

Lisa Ann Sabo

Lisa Ann Sabo

Mar 25, 2025

Lisa Ann Sabo of Clifton, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was 61. Lisa was born on September 7, 1963, in Passaic, NJ to Renzo Bellini and Joann Connor. She is survived by her beloved husband, Lester, her two loving sons, Jeff and Corey, her four grandchildren, Arianna, Alexa, Gianna, and Luca, as well as...

Maria Bakalec

Maria Bakalec

Mar 25, 2025

Maria Bakalec, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2025. Beloved mother of Daria Temnycky, her husband Orest and grandchildren Paul and Christina with husband Paul Hadzewycz and grandchildren Nicholas Parker with wife Erin and children Aubree and Bentley, and Dennis Parker with wife Keri and children Athena and Theo. Predeceased by her husband Wolodymyr and sons...

Jeanne VanDerBeek

Jeanne VanDerBeek

Mar 24, 2025

Jeanne VanDerBeek, 74 of Garfield, passed away on March 24, 2025. Jeanne was born on April 14, 1950 in Hackensack, NJ to Lawrence Joseph De Rose and Angelina Gilfone. Beloved mother to Thomas Salzer of Weatherby, PA and Jolene Annes of Indianapolis, IN. Dear sister to Robert De Rose, Joseph De Rose. Devoted grandmother to Justin Erb, TJ Salzer, Robbie...

Suzanne Klimek

Suzanne Klimek

Mar 14, 2025

Suzanne Klimek, 57 of Clifton, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Suzanne was born on August 29, 1967 in Surrey, England to Lesley Weir and Ryszard Klimek. Loving mother to Lauren and Marisa Rossi. Life partner to the late Dave Rossi. Devoted aunt to Michele, Michael and Nicole. A friend to all.



Suzanne was a woman whose heart overflowed with...

Lorenzo Castaldo

Lorenzo Castaldo

Mar 6, 2025

Lorenzo Castaldo, 73, of Clifton, NJ, passed away on March 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on April 3, 1951, in Baiano (Av), Italy, Lorenzo later immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Lorenzo was known for his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

He...

Denise Rabe

Denise Rabe

Feb 19, 2025

Denise Rabe, born on October 5, 1957, passed away peacefully after a life dedicated to service and love. Denise was a cherished member of the UPS family, serving in Human Resources from 1976 to 2013, a total of 37 years, before retiring. Her kindness and dedication endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

 Denise is survived by...

Andrea L Di Domenico

Andrea L Di Domenico

Feb 19, 2025

Di Domenico, Andrea (Fitzgerald), 79, of Clifton passed away on February 19, 2025. Beloved wife of Tony Di Domenico. Loving mother of Julie Di Domenico-Kleinow, Anthony Di Domenico & his wife Donna and the late Andrew Di Domenico. Mother-in-law of the Late Salvatore Kleinow. Special mother to Mary Milici. Grandmother to Danielle & Patrick Di Domenico & K Kleinow. Andrea...

Brian G. Sieper

Brian G. Sieper

Feb 18, 2025

Brian Sieper, a longtime resident of Clifton, entered eternal life on February 18, 2025, he was 71. Brian was born in Passaic to Edmund and Mary (Coleman) Sieper. He was the beloved husband of Meredith Piscitello, the loving father of Nicole and her husband Victor Suarez. He is survived by his cherished grandson, Alesso. He is also survived by two...

Miriam Urena

Miriam Urena

Feb 13, 2025

Miriam Urena of Belleville, NJ, entered eternal life on February 13th, 2025, she was 75. Miriam was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on May 6th, 1949, to Jaime and Carmen Silva Lopez. She came to the mainland as an infant with her family and settled in the Bronx. On March 20th, 1971, she married her beloved husband of nearly fifty-four...

Ivona K. Zawadzki

Ivona K. Zawadzki

Feb 11, 2025

Visitation, Friday, February 14th, 4 - 9pm; at Warner Wozniak Funeral Home and Marrocco Memorial Chapel, 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held, Saturday, February 15th, 10am, at St. Casimir Polish RC Church, 91 Pulaski Street, Newark, NJ. Ivona will be laid to rest at St. Michael Cemetery in South Hackensack.

Michael Paul Lazor

Michael Paul Lazor

Feb 6, 2025

Michael Paul Lazor, a lifelong resident of Clifton, entered eternal life Thursday, February 6, 2025; he was 63 years old. Michael was born in Passaic to John and Anastasia Lazor, nee Berdnik. Michael graduated from Clifton High School, class of 1980, and immediately began working toward becoming a journeyman electrician.

Michael enjoyed many trips to Fort Ann, New York, where he...

Carlos Illescas

Carlos Illescas

Jan 30, 2025

Carlos Illescas of Paterson, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, he was 92. Carlos was born in Morales Izabal, Guatemala on August 9th, 1932, to Vincenti and Antonia Illescas. He was married to his beloved wife Delia, on December 15 1953. Carlos emigrated to the United States in the 1960's so that Delia and their six...

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