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.
Samuel Howard Gorfinkel
Jan 3, 2020
Gorfinkel, Samuel Howard, 88 of Montville, passed away on January 3, 2020. Cremation Services Private.
Walter Consoli
Jan 3, 2020
Consoli, Walter, 90 of Clifton, passed away on January 3, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Vera Consoli. Loving father of Michele Consoli and Nicholas Consoli & his wife Amy. Devoted grandfather to Alyztte. Walter was born in Catania, Sicily and came to the United States in 1955 settling in Clifton. He worked at Teledyne-Farris Engineering in Palisades Park for...
Joseph Dworak
Dec 29, 2019
Dworak, Joseph of Clifton, passed away on December 29, 2019. Services Private.
Ana Rivera
Dec 26, 2019
Rivera, Ana (Ramos), 90 of Wayne formerly of Clifton, passed away on December 26, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Lino Rivera. Loving mother of Frankie Rivera of Lake Hiawatha, Lino Rivera of Verona, Eliezer Rivera of Wallington and Noemi Rivera-Gil of North Arlington. She is also survived by three grandchildren Anthony Rivera, Kyra Gil and Raquel Gil. Ana was...
Eleanore J. Kulik
Dec 23, 2019
Kulik, Eleanore J., 93 of Clifton, passed away on December 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Henry Kulik. Loving mother to Todd Kulik and Tamara Sketini. Eleanore was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton. Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Elizabeth Gmuender
Dec 21, 2019
Gmuender, Elizabeth (Bernhardt), 84, of Clifton passed away on December 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Otto Gmuender. Loving mother to Elizabeth Ellen Verone of Batavia IL, Doris Ann Jones of Southampton, NY Carol Ann Summey of Indianapolis, IN., Jean Panchame of Clifton and Hedy Micallef of Sag Harbor, NY. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8...
Ernestine Williams
Dec 13, 2019
Ernestine Williams entered her sunset on December 13, 2019. She was born on December 5th, 1935 to Edward and Mamie Walker in St. Matthews South Carolina. Ernestine united in holy matrimony to Sam Williams, also of St. Matthews . From their blessed union, they brought a son, Stanley, into the world. Sam Williams entered his sunset three weeks after Stanley’s...
Mary Ann Bartko
Dec 13, 2019
Bartko, Mary Ann (nee Valente) 88, of Clifton passed away on December 13, 2019.Beloved wife of the late Albert Bartko. Dear Mother of Susan Kolodziej of Clifton and the late Michael Bartko. Grandmother of Kathryn. Sister of James Saveriano, Lida Tordini, Ennio Valente, Lucille Doyle Raymond Valente & the late Victor Valente. Mrs. Bartko was born in Passaic and lived...
William N Koster Jr.
Dec 12, 2019
William N. Koster,Jr.77 of Passaic passed away on December 12, 2019. Beloved brother of Penny De Picciotto. Mr. Koster worked for the United States Post Office for 40 years where he retired as a Supervisor. He Served in the NJ National Guard. Funeral Services were private.
Phyllis R. Patire
Dec 9, 2019
Patire, Phyllis R. (Romano), 97 of Clifton, passed away on December 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John F. Patire. Loving mother to John G. Patire of Antioch, TN and his girlfriend Diane Whalley of Nashville, TN, Gerard Patire & his wife Arlene of Garfield, Richard Riqúe Patire of Nashville, TN, Charles L. Patire of Rahway & his girlfriend...
Rose Falzone
Dec 2, 2019
Falzone, Rose, born March 19, 1916 to December 2, 2019. One Hundred three year old Rose Falzone started her journey to heaven on 2019. Mother Concetta Maida who conceived Joe, Jimmy and Rose died when she was 4 years old, shortly after James Falzone was born. Without a Mother, Joe, Jimmy and Rose had a difficult childhood spent in orphanages...
Wesley Smith
Dec 1, 2019
Smith, Wesley, 69, of Whiting. Passed away on December 1, 2019 Beloved husband of Mabel. Loving father to Wesley Smith, Erica Smith, John Ricca & his wife Natalie & David Ricca & his wife Tamara. Grandfather of Jonathan & Jason & his dog “Messi Man” Mr. Smith was born in Oxford, NJ and lived in Clifton before moving to Whiting....
Slawka Skala
Nov 27, 2019
Skala, Slawka (Biszczak),88, of Clifton passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John Skala. Loving mother of Irene Lesiw & her late huband Bohdan Lesiw, Michael Skala & his wife Susan and the late John P. Skala. Cherished grandmother of Bohdan, Adrian & Victoria Mrs. Skala was...
Vincenzo Di Minni
Nov 24, 2019
Di Minni, Vincenzo, 97 of Clifton, went home to the Lord on November 24, 2019. Vincenzo was born in Fraine, Italy. Predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Antonietta Di Minni, (2017), and his brother Nicola Di Minni (who died only last week). Vincenzo came to the United States with his wife and kids in 1966, lived in Passaic for...
Michael Nicholas
Nov 23, 2019
Michael Nicholas, 74, of Haskell, NJ passed away on November 23, 2019. Beloved brother of Barry, Raymond & Gary. Funeral Services are private.
Peter Geidel
Nov 19, 2019
PETER GEIDEL, PhD, MPhil, MA, Born in the Bronx, NY and resided in Paterson, NJ. He attended Spellman HS, Fordham and Columbia Universities. Dr. Peter Geidel: Historian, Scholar, Teacher, Writer, Opera Enthusiast, Performer, Tenor soloist of Old First Church in Newark for 20 years. Also, Peace/Social Justice/Apopo Advocate, Vegetable/Vitamin Packer, Medical Editor. Peter, Beloved husband and devoted friend of Francesca...
Stefan Kapitula
Nov 19, 2019
Kapitula, Stefan, 87 of Clifton, passed away on November 19, 2019. Beloved husband to Maria (Spiak) Kapitula. Loving father to Adam Kapitula of Clifton, Krystyna Krol with husband Andrzej of Clifton. Andrzej Kapitula with wife Irena of Caldwell, and Teresa Hyra with husband Pawel of Clifton. Devoted grandfather to Radoslaw Krol, Malgorzata Krol-Maine, Monika Kapitula, Michael Kapitula, Sylvia Hyra and...
Jennie Ciuppa
Nov 14, 2019
Ciuppa, Jennie (Neglia), 96 of Wayne, passed away on November 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ignazio J. Ciuppa. Loving mother to John Ciuppa & his life partner Lizette Zebi. Dear grandmother to John Ciuppa Jr. & his fiancé Patry. Dear sister to the late Anthony and Marion Neglia. Jennie was born in Passaic and lived in Wayne since...
Mary E. Good
Nov 14, 2019
Good, Mary E., of Wyckoff, passed away on October 14, 2019. Cremation Services Private.
Rose M. Seragusa
Nov 13, 2019
Seragusa, Rose M. (Di Siena), 94 of Clifton, passed away on November 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John Seragusa. Loving mother to Maria Bischak & her husband Richard of Clifton and Joseph Seragusa of Carlstadt. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Rose was born in Garfield and was a lifelong resident of Clifton....
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