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.
Jaroslaw Kushlaba
Mar 31, 2020
Kushlaba, Jaroslaw, 88 of Whippany, passed away on March 31, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Theodosia (Kropywnyckyj) Kushlaba. Loving father to Chrystyna Noble & her husband Rob and to Halyna Betley. Grandfather to Erica Gbur, Alyssa Gbur, Alexa Betley and Adrian Betley. Jaroslaw was born in the Ternopil Oblast in Ukraine. He resided in Whippany, NJ. He was a...
Eleanor A. Triolo
Mar 31, 2020
Triolo, Eleanor A., 90 of Haskell, passed away on March 31, 2020. Prior to living in Haskell she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Beloved wife of the late Christopher Triolo. Loving mother to David Triolo, Joseph Triolo, Richard Triolo and Christine Mc Govern. Sister to Herbert Trauth, Edith Pelescia and the late Arnold Trauth. Devoted grandmother to Mike, Dominic,...
Walter Petryshyn
Mar 21, 2020
Walter Petryshyn, 91, of Cranford passed away on March 21, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Arcadia. Brother of Olga Hnateyko of Clifton. Mr. Petryshyn was born in Ukraine and came to the US in 1951 settling in Paterson before moving to New Brunswick and the last 20 years in Cranford. He was a professor of Mathematics for over 30...
Annunziata De Biasi
Mar 20, 2020
De Biasi, Annunziata, 75 of Clifton, passed away on March 20, 2020 Beloved wife of Pasquale De Biasi. Loving mother to John and Anthony. Dear sister to Rosela Costentino. Annunziata was born in Gia Tauro, Italy and came to the United States in 1960 settling In Clifton. She was a parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church. Graveside Service...
Shaina E. Valdivia
Mar 11, 2020
Valdivia, Shaina E., 27 of Edison, passed away on March 11, 2020. Loving wife to Joshua Benavides. Beloved daughter of Edgar and Daisy Valdivia. Dear sister to Edgar Andre Valdivia, Kimberly Stacy Valdivia & Jared Valdivia. Shaina was born in Wayne, grew up in Paterson and lived in Edison for the past three years. She was an IT Engineer working...
Ernesto Gutierrez
Mar 7, 2020
Gutierrez, Ernesto, 83 of Clifton, passed away on March 7, 2020. Beloved husband to Enriqueta (Racho) Gutierrez. Loving father to Marinett Gutierrez, Edith DE Torres and Ernesto Gutierrez Jr. Devoted grandfather to Emmanuel, Daniel, Raphael, Ysabelle, Brianna and Binky. Ernesto was born in Manila, Philippines and lived in Clifton for many years. He was an Anesthesiologist and worked at Holy...
Mario Rossi
Mar 5, 2020
Rossi, Mario, 95 of Fairfield, passed away on March 5, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Louise (Talingo) Rossi. Loving father of Lori Gerst & her husband Barry of Livingston and Lisa Agolia & her husband Michael of West Caldwell. Devoted grandfather to Nicholas, Michael, Alexandra, Anthony & Alyssa. Mr. Rossi was born in Bagnoli del Trigo, Italy and came...
Peter Vincent Zocchi
Mar 2, 2020
Zocchi, Peter Vincent, 82 of Saddle Brook, passed away on March 2, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Pauley. Loving father to Gregg Zocchi and his wife Pam Gessert of Collingswood, Darrin Zocchi of Somerset, NJ, and the late Glenn Zocchi. Step-father of Kevin Pauley and Maureen Troescher. Devoted grandfather to Alex and Julia Zocchi. Peter was born in...
Angelo "Skeeter" Santin
Feb 23, 2020
Santin, Angelo “Skeeter”, 91 passed away on February 23, 2020. He was a lifelong Clifton resident. During the Korean War Angelo served in the United States Air Force in the Aleutian Islands. He was a member of the Italian-American Club and the Old Friends Beneficial Club. He is survived by his nieces, Vicki Yellin and Claudia Olivo. Funeral from the...
Shirley Rubano
Feb 20, 2020
Rubano, Shirley (Pusey), 96, of Clifton, passed away on February 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Harry Rubano. Loving mother of Bruce Rubano & his wife Elaine of Clifton and Chris Rubano & his wife Linda of North Lavallette. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Casey, Marnie & Jeff; and four great grandchildren. Shirley lived most of her...
Dennis W. Sylvester
Feb 5, 2020
Sylvester, Dennis W., 70 years old, passed away on February 5, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Newark, NJ. He resided in Clifton before moving to Brick, NJ when he retired after 28 years with the county clerk’s office. Dennis was predeceased by his parents Francis and Margaret Sylvester. He is survived by his wife,...
John Katopis
Feb 5, 2020
Katopis, John, 91 of Clifton, passed away on February 5, 2020. Beloved husband to Sherril (Brent) Katopis. Loving step-father to Kenneth Rotundo & his wife Jill, Kim Van Saders & her partner Bill Holley and the late Denise Galasso. Grandfather to Justine, Dana, Kerri Lynn, Joseph, Nicholas & Anthony. Great Grandfather to Emma. John was born in Paterson and lived...
Wenceslao Acosta
Feb 4, 2020
Acosta, Wenceslao, 84 of Clifton, passed away on February 4, 2020. Beloved husband to Edith (Berena) Acosta. Loving father to Still Wenceslao Acosta, Richard Martin Acosta, Walter Hans Acosta, Adrian Ronald Acosta and Enrique Alfonso Acosta. Dear grandfather to Claudia I. Acosta, Angela M. Mercado, Natalia Acosta, Jean Franco Acosta, Ian A. Acosta, Fabrizio Acosta, Nanette Acosta, Chelsea Acosta, Arianna...
Jon Arthur Salzer
Jan 27, 2020
Salzer, Jon Arthur, 77 of Toms River, passed away on January 27, 2020. Beloved husband to the late Rose Marie (De Carlo) Salzer and loving partner Karen Perry. Loving father to Vallerie Walsh and Coleen Salzer. He is also survived by his Loving son-in-law John Walsh. Brother of Ella Richard and the late Link Salzer. Devoted grandfather to Jennifer Ramirez,...
Anna Sasso
Jan 27, 2020
Sasso, Anna (Fastaia), 83 of North Haledon, passed away on January 27, 2020. Beloved wife of 64 years to Joseph Sasso. Loving mother to Lynn Vaccaro & her husband Anthony of North Haledon, Lori Greyshock & her partner Jack Karcz of Fort Lee, Lisa Sasso & her husband Joseph Stacewicz of Fort Lee and Lesli Sasso-Fabris & her husband James...
Vera Skap
Jan 24, 2020
Skap, Vera, 94 of Passaic, passed away on January 24, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Michael Skap. Loving mother to Mary Malkowicz & her husband Shekh Noman. Devoted grandmother to Michele Mulhern and her husband Steven, and Giselle Mulhern. Dear great grandmother to Hannah Marie. Vera was born in Ukraine and came to the United States in 1946 settling...
Gerard Franco
Jan 21, 2020
Franco, Gerard,64 of Belleville, passed away on January 21, 2020. Father to Corey Franco. Brother to Allan Franco. Family and friends are invited to the funeral home on Wednesday January 29, 2020 between 6 - 7 PM. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Rosario Di Salvo
Jan 6, 2020
Di Salvo, Rosario, 89 of Garfield, passed away on January 6, 2020. Cremation Services Private.
John Agnolet
Jan 6, 2020
Agnolet, John 97 of Clifton, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones at home. John was born on December 3, 1922, in Sarmede in the province of Treviso, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1936, settling in the Delawanna area of Clifton. In 1943, John enlisted in the Army Air Forces. He proudly...
Jeannette Barone
Jan 5, 2020
Barone, Jeannette (Russo), 93, of Garfield passed away on January 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Alfonse Barone. Daughter of the late Charles & Susan Russo. Sister of the late Frank G. Russo. She is survived by a large and loving extended family. Mrs. Barone was born in Passaic and lived the last 45 years in Garfield. She was...
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