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.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Samuel Howard Gorfinkel
Jan 3, 2020
Gorfinkel, Samuel Howard, 88 of Montville, passed away on January 3, 2020. Cremation Services Private.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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