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.
Jerome C Morici
Jan 31, 2022
Morici, Jerome C., 96 of Clifton, passed away on January 31, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Antonetta (Macolino) Morici. Loving father to Fran Morici. Jerome was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Clifton for many years. He was the apprenticeship coordinator at Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne. He was Navy Veteran of World War II. Visiting on...
Marta Mc Kenny
Jan 30, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Marta (Benczedi) Mckenny announce her passing away on January 30, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Marta is survived by her husband of 57 years, Patrick McKenny. Marta is the beloved mother of Tracy O’Kane and her husband Philip, beloved sister of Marie Burns, beloved grandmother of Amanda Johnson and her...
Ali Derakhshan
Jan 29, 2022
Derakhshan, Ali, of Belleville, passed away on January 29, 2022. Loving father of Jason Derakhshan. Beloved brother of Reza Derakhshanian, Nasrin, and Pari. Ali is predeceased by his mother Mahin and father Ahmad. Ali was born in Shiraz, Iran in 1951. He came to the United States in 1976, first to Missouri, before finally settling in Belleville. He will always...
John Belehaj
Jan 25, 2022
Belehaj, John, 75 of Rochelle Park, passed away on January 25, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary (Salagai) Belehaj. Loving son of Anna (Chomoniak) Belehaj. Devoted father to Lila Sparandeo & her husband Joseph, and Anastasia Beggs & her husband Corey. Dear grandfather to Joseph John and Michael Anthony. Brother to Lesia Serniwka and the late Mary Wilczak and Anastasia Kelly....
Liana Baican
Jan 20, 2022
Baican, Liana (Herta), 82 of Paterson, passed away on January 20, 2022. Loving mother of Adina Baican and her husband Darris Jacobs. Devoted grandmother to Virgil Sisoe. Liana was born in Cluj, Romania and moved to the United States in 2019 settling in Paterson. She was a Chemical Engineer in Romania. Services are private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel –...
Mary Ann Hios
Jan 19, 2022
Hios, Mary Ann (Vlamis), 84 of Clifton, passed away on January 19, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Louis K. Hios. Loving mother of Dennis Hios of Ringwood & Sandra Saba of Clifton. Grandmother of Alexis Hios and great grandmother of Adriell and Leonidas. Mrs. Hios was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton. She was a parishioner of St....
James Minneo
Jan 15, 2022
Minneo, James, 93 of Mine Hill, NJ passed away on January 15, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Carrie (Wilkes) Minneo. Loving Father to Cathy Burge, Stella Basile, Phyllis Gregor, Theresa Higgins, Christine Yaglowski, James Minneo, Patrick Minneo, Carrie Swart and Joseph Minneo. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren. He was predeceased...
Eleanor Kasenchar
Jan 14, 2022
Kasenchar, Eleanor “Ellie” (nee Castiglia) of Clifton died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on January 14, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Kasenchar to whom she was married for 62 years. Born and raised in Passaic, she moved to Clifton in 1960. She was a 1942 graduate of Passaic High and a 1946 graduate of Montclair State...
Pasquale "Patsy" Candela
Jan 14, 2022
Candela, Pasquale ”Patsy”, 89, of Elmwood Park passed away on January 14, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Concetta. Loving father to Lisa Terranova & her late husband Victor of Garfield & Joy & her husband Richard Stone of Montgomery, TX. Grandfather to Alyssa Terranova & her husband Aiden Free, Caroline Terranova & Allie Pisula. Patsy is also survived by...
Michael Jenkins
Jan 10, 2022
Jenkins, Michael 77 of Pompton Lakes, passed away on January 10, 2022. Beloved husband of Janice (Danna) Jenkins. Loving father to Jason Jenkins, Scott Jenkins, Michele Jenkins Geitz, Donna Jenkins and the late Richard Jenkins. Devoted grandfather to Jordan Jenkins, Dillon Cilento, Alexis Jenkins, Nick Cilento, Sydnee Jenkins, Dominic Jenkins and Lamarr Jenkins. Dear great grandfather to Bryce Jenkins, Chanel...
Donald Marcucci
Jan 2, 2022
Marcucci, Donald, 70 of Clifton, passed away on January 2, 2022. Donald was a kind, caring and intelligent soul with generosity that knew no bounds. All who knew him adored his warm and friendly personality and enjoyed his vast knowledge about history. A music buff, he enjoyed listening to The Beatles, and he had a passion for reading. He enjoyed...
Alan Purdon
Dec 29, 2021
Purdon, Alan T., 82 of Clifton, passed away on December 29, 2021. Beloved husband to Johannah (Dolan) Purdon. Loving father to Kara Purdon-Celeste (Peter Celeste) and Raymond Purdon. Dear brother to Mary Sanford and David Purdon. Devoted grandfather to Jason and Kate Celeste and Abigail, Sara and Ted Purdon. He was a loving uncle and cousin and will be remembered...
Eleanor Edwards
Dec 24, 2021
Eleanor Edwards was born in Elizabeth, NJ daughter of the late Robert H. and Anna Milton Johnson on July 14, 1923. She lived most of her married life in Roselle Park for 66 years. Mrs. Edwards graduated from Battin High School in Elizabeth and worked for the Prudential Insurance Co. where she danced with their traveling show entertaining service men...
Louise Zanetti
Dec 14, 2021
Zanetti, Louise (Celentano), 79 of Clifton, passed away on December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late George Zanetti (Korean War Veteran). Loving mother to George Zanetti Jr. & his wife Kim, and Michele Jasper. Devoted grandmother to Gabriella Hillgrube & her husband Tyler, George Zanetti III and Philip Jasper. Dear sister of the late John A. Celentano. Louise was...
Albert Semento
Dec 13, 2021
Semento, Albert, 79 of Bayville, passed away on December 13, 2021. Beloved husband to Paulette (Batelli) Semento. Loving father of Melissa Semento and Deana Listmeier. Dear brother of Ernestine Semento, June Ann Cataldo & her husband Anthony, Ernest Semento and the late Louis Semento. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Albert was born in Paterson and...
Roselee Sturm
Dec 12, 2021
Sturm, RoseLee (Lamendola), 85 of Little Falls passed away on December 12,2021. Beloved wife of Raymond Sturm. Loving mother to Raymond Sturm, Jr. & his wife Deborah, David Sturm, MaryEllen & her husband Francis Spada & Michael Sturm. Sister of Philip Lamendola. She is also survived by four grandchildren & 1 great grandson. Mrs. Sturm was born in Passaic and...
Michael Moczula
Dec 7, 2021
Michael Moczula, 90, of Clifton, died on December 7 in the presence of his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Olga (Kuzyk) Moczula, his daughter Martha, his son Boris and his wife Maureen Varley; his grandchildren: Andrew and his wife Caitlin, Mary and her fiancé Matthew Letner, and Timothy and his wife Kimberly; and his great grandchildren,...
Mary Chiarella
Dec 7, 2021
Mary (Soulides) Chiarella, 84, of Clifton passed away on December 7, 2021. Beloved wife of Anthony Chiarella, loving mother of Gina Chiarella. Sister of the late Ted Soulides. Mrs. Chiarella was born in Orange, NJ and lived in West Orange before moving to Clifton 43 years ago. She was a parishioner of St. Brendan’s RC Church in Clifton and worked...
Sebastian Fiorello
Dec 6, 2021
Fiorello, Sebastian “Sam” was born in Newark NJ during The Great Depression to Sicilian parents. He was the youngest of his siblings and learned to speak Sicilian Italian fluently. Sam's father died when he was seven years old. He was a good student and also raised carrier pigeons, teaching himself how to play the piano, excelling in art/drawing/woodshop/machine shop and...
Barbara Polowczak
Nov 30, 2021
Polowczak, Barbara (Kuz), 99 of Garfield, passed away on November 30, 2021. Beloved wife of John Polowczak. Loving mother of Michael Polowczak and Maria Moch. Devoted grandmother to Shanya Gilmore, Steven and Andrew Moch. Dear great grandmother to Alexander, Miles and Hailey Moch. Mrs. Polowczak was born in Ukraine and came to the United States in 1950 settling in Passaic...
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