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.
Sophie Labriola
Oct 9, 2021
Labriola, Sophie (Andrew), 101, of Passaic passed away on October 9, 2021.Beloved wife of the late Joseph Labriola. Loving mother of Joseph A, Labriola of Clifton and Sonjia Labriola of Phillipsburg, Sister to Fred Andrew of Coatesville, PA. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Labriola was a machine operator with Kaye Coat Co. in Passaic. Graveside...
Kostadin Coleski
Oct 7, 2021
Coleski, Kostadin, 77 of Clifton, passed away on October 7, 2021. Beloved husband of Ljuba (Jolakoska) Coleska. Loving father to Vesna Sisco and her husband Jeffrey of Manalapan and Nikola Coleski & his wife Amy of Ringwood. Devoted grandfather to Matthew, Nicholas and Harlan. Mr. Coleski was born in Ohrid, Macedonia and came to the United States in 1971 settling...
Michael A. Faulch
Oct 6, 2021
Faulch, Michael A., 80, passed away on October 6, 2021. Born in Passaic, NJ on May 7, 1941. Michael lived in Garfield most of his life. He is predeceased by his mother Anna and father Michael, as well as his son, Michael Jr. and sister Barbara, and brother, Robert. Michael served in the U.S. Army as an honorable Paratrooper in...
Nelson Vega
Oct 6, 2021
Vega, Nelson, 76 of Belleville, passed away on October 6, 2021. Nelson was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and lived in Belleville for many years. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel – 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton on Monday at 9:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Brendan RC Church in Clifton at 10 AM. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. Visiting...
Frank Legersky
Oct 1, 2021
Legersky, Frank, 81, of Edison passed away on October 1, 2021. Mr. Legersky was born in the Czech Republic and resided in Edison. Prior to his retirement he worked in a ship yard. Funeral Services were private.
Louis Bertolotti Md
Sep 29, 2021
Dr. Louis Bertolotti, 94, of Clifton Born in Clifton NJ , passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday September 29th. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eugenia Bertolotti (nee Masutti) Loving father to: Theresa and Dr. Joseph DeLucia of Clifton; John and Kelly of Paramus; Louis and Theresa of Tenafly ; Benjamin of Clifton. Also...
Dorothy Baurys
Sep 20, 2021
Baurys, Dorothy (Liptak), 96 of Clifton, passed away on September 20, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Emil Baurys. Loving mother to Thomas Baurys of Stanhope and the late Emil Baurys Jr. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dorothy was born in Wallington and lived in Clifton. She worked for the Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center...
Vito Muraglia
Sep 19, 2021
Muraglia, Vito, 90, of Lakewood, passed away on September 19, 2021. Beloved brother of Vincent Muraglia of Las Vegas, Anna Muraglia of Canton, GA , the late Ann Bottone the late Oronzo Muraglia & the late John Muraglia. He is survived by his nieces & nephews & great nieces & nephews He will be greatly missed. Mr. Muraglia was born...
Dorothy Cutillo
Sep 17, 2021
Cutillo, Dorothy (Rynbrand), 84 of Paterson, passed away on September 17, 2021. Beloved wife of James Cutillo. She was predeceased by her sisters Ruth Gerardi and Barbara Rynbrand. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Paterson. She was a secretary for Joseph Cavalieri Construction in Paterson. A Memorial Service will be held at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel – 470 Colfax Avenue,...
Michael Tantala
Sep 6, 2021
Tantala, Michael, 90 of Clifton, passed away on September 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Eva (Korobchuk) Tantala. Loving father to Nadya Forgacz of Saddle Brook, Lucy Poynton & her husband Charles of Creedmoore, NC. Devoted grandfather to Stephanie Wenger, Daniel J. Wynohradnyk, Tania Moustafa & Mark G. Wynohradnyk. Great grandfather to Rayhanna Moustafa, Makeen Moustafa and Penelope Wenger. Mr. Tantala...
Barbara Patricia Stoll
Sep 5, 2021
Stoll, Barbara Patricia, 76 of Clifton, passed away on September 5, 2021. Loving mother to Marlana Cannata & her husband Robert Stammerjohann and Thomas Stoll & his wife Barbara. Devoted grandmother to Cassandra and Ashley. Dear great-grandmother to Aiden & Nixon. Dear sister to Joseph Cannata. Barbara was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for many years. She worked...
Stefan Kosciolek
Sep 5, 2021
Stefan Kosciolek, 84, of Clifton, N.J., passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2021. He was born on August 19, 1937, in the village of Berest in Lemkivshchyna (western Ukraine), to Seman and Marianna (Malyniak). After WWII the family was resettled to western Poland, where they resided from 1947 to 1961, all the while longing for their native Lemko...
Georgina Alferano
Aug 24, 2021
Alferano, Georgina, 91 of Paterson, passed away on August 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Luis Alferano. Loving mother to Raul, Richard, Juan, Oswaldo, Carlos, Ana, Rosario, Carmen, Carola and Milagro. She is also survived by twenty five grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Georgina was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States in 1983 settling in...
Gary Pollina
Aug 23, 2021
Pollina, Gary, 65 of Clifton, passed away on August 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Theodora (Langdon) Pollina. Loving father to Cory Pollina of Clifton. Dear brother to Chris Pollina of Clifton and Phil Pollina of Springfield. He was predeceased by his sister Lorraine Gochmonosky. Gary was born in Passaic and was a lifelong resident of Clifton. He was the owner...
Robert Trombetta
Aug 23, 2021
Trombetta, Robert 70 of Lyndhurst NJ passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2021. Beloved husband to the late Alison Grenz who he adored. Loving father to son Robert Trombetta and daughter Kerry Coiro. Proud Pop Pop of Victoria and Bobby Trombetta and Arsenio Jr. and Gianna Coiro. Father-in-law to Lisa Trombetta and Arsenio Coiro. Uncle to Brenda...
Vivian Armenio
Aug 17, 2021
Armenio, Vivian, (Pizzimenti) 63, of Clifton, formerly of Garfield passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Vivian was predeceased by her father, Thomas "Tommy" Armenio, her cherished mother, Isabelle Johnson and late husband, Bruno Pizzimenti. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Jennifer Raimondi (Pizzimenti), as well as her uncle James “Jimmy” Johnson, cousins James & Edward Johnson,...
Joseph A. De Biase
Aug 11, 2021
De Biase, Joseph A., 92 of Clifton, passed away on August 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Asaro) De Biase. Loving father to Donna Saitta & her husband Richard of Wayne, Nancy Lagattuta & her husband Salvatore of Bradley Beach and Karen Rossi & her husband Nicholas of Hamilton Square. Dear grandfather to Michael Saitta & his wife Maureen, Joseph...
Iaroslaw Gavrilko
Aug 6, 2021
Gavrilko, Iaroslaw, 66, of Clifton passed away on August 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Galyna Tsyvova-Gavrilko. Loving father of Iryna and her husband Yurij Khanas of Wilton, CT. Grandfather of Daniel Khanas Mr. Gavrilko was born in Lviv, Ukraine and came to the US in 1997 settling in Clifton. He was a custodian with the Clifton Board of Education for...
Stefanie Noble
Aug 2, 2021
Noble, Stefanie (Pavan), 39, of Clifton passed away on August 2, 2021. Beloved mother of Hailey Noble. Loving daughter of Kenneth A. Pavan of Bloomfield & Eva Correa of Bradentown, Florida. Dear Granddaughter of Katherine Pavan of Clifton. Sister of Karl Pavan, Kenny Pavan & AngelaPavan. She is also survived by many loving family members. Stefanie was a lifelong Clifton...
William S Gumann
Jul 30, 2021
Gumann, William Stephen of Sparta, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 30, 2021. He was just one month shy of his 95 th. birthday.Born September 2, 1926 in Passaic, NJ to Mathias and Mary Gumann. William resided in Clifton most of his life before moving to Chelsea Assisted Living in Sparta in October 2020. William...
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