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.
Jan Gres
Jul 31, 2020
Gres, Jan 97, of Clifton peacefully passed away on July 31, 2020. Jan is survived by his son Mike Gres, and his wife Iwona, grandsons Alex Gres and Michal Kulikowski. He is predeceased by his wife Joanna (Spiak-Bricki) Gres and daughter Irena Kulikowski. Jan was brother of Peter Gres of Cedar Grove, Anna Holowko of Canada, Szymon Gres of Poland...
Maria Borbycz
Jul 31, 2020
Borbycz, Maria (Martyniuk), 90 of Wallington, passed away on July 31, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Iwan Borbycz. Loving mother of Oksana & her husband Peter Korduba of Rutherford & Irene Ilnicki & her late husband John of Wallington. Grandmother of Taissa & her husband Jeff Isaacs, Laryssa & her husband Hjarmar Rodriguez, Mark Ilnicki, Tatiana Ilnicki & Andrea...
David G. Maso
Jul 27, 2020
Maso, David G., 61 of Clifton, passed away on July 27, 2020. Beloved husband to Sandra (Frye) Maso. Loving father to Victor Maso & his wife Jenny & Eric Maso. Devoted grandfather to Ella Rose and Jack David. Dear brother to John D. Maso & his wife Joan and, Linda Maso & her husband Bob Ryan. Uncle to Laura, Michelle,...
Vincenzo "Blondie" Colavito
Jul 24, 2020
Colavito, Vincenzo “Blondie”, 93, of Paterson passed away on July 24, 2020. Loving companion of Rose Williams. Beloved father of James Colavito & Anthony Colavito & his wife Judi both of Woodland Park. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren & one great grandson. He is also survived by Chris Williams. Mr. Colavito was a lifelong resident of Paterson. He...
Oscar Garcia Fuentes
Jul 14, 2020
Garcia Fuentes, Oscar, 64 of Kearny, passed away on July 14, 2020. Beloved husband to Carmen Garcia. Loving father to Oscar Benjamin. Oscar was born in Puerto Cortez, Honduras. He was a chemical mixer at Primas Plastic in Garfield. Visiting on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 4PM to 6PM at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Silvana Zampese
Jul 10, 2020
Zampese, Silvana (Facchin), 82 of Belvidere formerly of Clifton, passed away on July 10, 2020. Beloved wife of John F. Zampese. Loving mother to Bobby Zampese of Hackettstown. Devoted grandmother to Trevor Zampese. Sister to Roberta Bernardo, Bruno Facchin, Mary Menella & Sergio Facchin. Silvana was born in Sequals, Italy and came to Canada before moving to the United States...
George Hendricks Iii
Jul 9, 2020
Hendricks, George William Jr., 77 of Clifton, passed away on July 9, 2020. Beloved husband to Carmen (Alvarez) Hendricks. Loving father to Margaret Mantashian, Michele Brown, Melinda Haase, David J. Alvarez and Ingrid Alvarez. Dear brother to Mary Cartwright, Mildred Palett, Betty Krasko, Eileen Iodice and the late Tomas Hendricks. Dear grandfather to Cody Brown, Kyle Haase, Nicholas Brown, Meaghan...
Dorothy Boyle
Jul 1, 2020
Boyle, Dorothy (Hughes), 95 of Clifton, passed away on July 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Boyle. Loving mother to Robert Boyle of Clifton, Stephanie Leon of Clifton, and Carol Ann Butler of Passaic. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alyssa-Ray Leon Bouman, Steel James Leon, James Butler, Barbara Butler, Paul Butler, Cindy Butler and six other...
Pamela Schwartz
Jun 26, 2020
Schwartz, Pamela (Stepneski), 65 of Clifton, passed away on June 26, 2020. Beloved wife to Raymond Schwartz. Loving mother to Gregory Schwartz. Sister to Ronald, Alan and Craig Stepneski. Step-mother to Lisa, Albert, Antony and the late Adam. Grandmother to Lyric, Atom, Asher, and Ayden. Pamela was born in Hackensack and lived in Clifton for 40 years. She was the...
Lydia E. Ojeda
Jun 24, 2020
Ojeda, Lydia E., 85, of Clifton, passed away on June 24, 2020. Loving mother to Ana Ojeda of Clifton and Darlene Ojeda Rivas & her husband Elmer of Passaic. Dear grandmother to Danielle & Raquel. Devoted great grandmother to Joaquin, Angel and Xander. Lydia was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico and moved to New York City in 1952. She worked...
Linda Vitellone
Jun 22, 2020
Vitellone, Linda, 100, of Clifton, passed away on June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Vitellone. Loving mother to Joseph Vitellone of Clifton and Nina Colgary & her husband Timothy of Wayne. Dear sister of the late Adeline De Vita. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Jonathan, Kara & Christina and two great-grandchildren, Katherine & Alyssa. Linda...
Richard Szathmary
Jun 13, 2020
Richard Szathmar, 75, of Clifton passed away on June 13, 2020. Beloved father of Zoe Szathmary. Funeral Services were private.
Calogero Zaccone
Jun 9, 2020
Zaccone, Calogero, 94 of Clifton, passed away on June 9, 2020. Beloved husband to Concetta (Constantina) Zaccone. Loving father to Fred Zaccone and Salvatrice Whitefleet. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Calogero was born in Mussomeli, Sicily and came to the United States in 1965 settling in Clifton. He was a welder for 35 years at Howe Richardson in...
Salvatore Michael Gagliano
Jun 8, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Salvatore Michael Gagliano announces his passing on June 8, 2020 at the age of 71 at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. Sal was born September 19, 1948 in Passaic General Hospital to predeceased parents Mary Berezny and Emanuel Gagliano. Sal was raised in Garfield NJ, graduated from Garfield High School...
Diomedes G. Gonzalez
Jun 6, 2020
Gonzalez, Diomedes G., 70 of Clifton, passed away on June 6, 2020. Visiting on Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 7 PM to 9 PM at Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Joseph Longo Jr.
Jun 2, 2020
Longo, Joseph Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020 from complications of a long term illness. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey on December 29, 1938 to Joseph and Peggy Longo. He was a police officer in Bloomingdale, NJ, a Regional Supervisor for NJ Transit and in 1989 moved to Florida until moving back to NJ...
Maria Adorno
May 25, 2020
Adorno, Maria, 68, of Paterson, passed away on May 25, 2020. Loving mother to Ariana Adorno, Luis Morales, Heriberto Rivera and Raymond Rosa. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Maria was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico and lived in Paterson for many years. She was a Manager at Bassett Rubber Co. in Paterson. Funeral services...
Lorna Kollar
May 22, 2020
Kollar, Lorna (Sartori), 95 of Clifton passed away on May 22, 2020.Beloved wife of the late Edward Kollar. Loving mother to Linda Townshend & Douglas Kollar. Grandmother to Anna Kollar, Jessica Townshend, Stephen Kollar & Amber Freeman. She is also survived by twelve great grandchildren. Mrs. Kollar was a lifelong Clifton resident and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart RC...
Stella De Lotto
May 16, 2020
Stella S De Lotto(née Garb) 92, of Fort Lee formerly of Clifton, died peacefully at home May 16,2020. Predeceased by her beloved husband Louis John, parents Roman and Sofie, daughter Judith Tragellis, siblings Jean Grabowski, Julie Kozdeba, Jane Paragh, Joe, Clementine, Tessie and sister-in -law Madeline. Born and raised in Passaic, Stella raised her family in Clifton where she became...
Yannet Herrera-Mejia
May 15, 2020
Yannet Herrera-Mejia, 40, of Paterson passed away on May 15, 2020. Beloved wife of Rafael Flores. Funeral Services are private.
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