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.
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....
Isabelle Johnson
Nov 11, 2019
Johnson, Isabelle, 85 of Clifton, passed away on November 11, 2019. Cremation Services Private.
Giustina M. Rossi
Nov 10, 2019
Rossi, Giustina M. (Prospero), 80 of Paramus, passed away on November 10, 2019. Beloved wife to Felix Rossi. Loving mother to Kevin and Glenn Rossi & his wife Jennifer. Devoted grandmother to Katrina, Kailyn & Maria. She was predeceased by her siblings Ivo, Anthony, Luciano, Joseph, Lina, Cecilia, Imelda. Beloved aunt to Elizabeth Waddell. Giustina was born in Montecchio Maggiore...
Victoria Hirniak
Nov 2, 2019
Hirniak, Victoria (nee Pyrah), 84 of Clifton passed away on November 2, 2019.Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Roman Hirniak & Zornna of Mesquite, Texas. Mrs. Hirniak was born in Ternopal, Ukraine and came to the US in 1952 settling in New York City before moving to Passaic then to Clifton in 1969. She was a parishioner...
Anastasia Lazor
Oct 20, 2019
Lazor, Anastasia (Berdnik), 92, Clifton, passed away on October 20, 2019. Born in Zawieluwie, Poland, on March 12, 1927, she came to the U.S. in 1947 and settled in Brooklyn, N.Y.C. before moving to Garfield and then Clifton in 1958. A parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church Passaic, N.J., Anastasia was employed by Federal Sweets, Clifton, Yardley of London, Totowa...
Josefina Aguado
Oct 14, 2019
Aguado, Josefina, 79 of Clifton formerly of Paterson, passed away on October 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Alexis P. Aguado. Loving mother to Alex Aguado & his wife Erin of Sparta, Nancy Aguado-Holtje & her husband Scott of Bloomingdale and Lizette Zebi & her life partner John Ciuppa of Paterson. Devoted grandmother to...
Hedwig Djatschenko
Oct 2, 2019
Djatschenko, Hedwig (Bruchlikowsky), 94 of Garfield, passed away on October 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Paul Djatschenko. Loving mother to Lydia Celuch of North Haledon, Walter Djatschenko of Maricopa, Arizona and the late Regina Michel. Dear mother-in-law to John Michel of Randolph & Olga Djatschenko of Arizona. She is also survived by her grandchildren Christina, Natalie, Michael, Nina,...
Marilyn Treble
Oct 2, 2019
Treble, Marilyn Schaefer 92 of Dumont NJ and formerly of Deerfield Beach and New Port Richey Florida, Passed away peacefully on October 2, 2019. She was born in Cleveland Ohio and spent many of her years in Florida. Devoted wife of Pastor John E. Treble of the Laymens Home Missionary Movement of Chester Springs Pa. She accompanied her late husband...
Melania Kapitula
Oct 1, 2019
Kapitula, Melania (Spiak), 78 of Woodland Park, passed away on October 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Andrzej Kapitula. Loving mother to Dorothy Kapitula of Flanders and John Kapitula & wife Sandra (Polizzotto) of Budd Lake. Devoted grandmother to Amanda and Julia. Sister to Maria Kapitula & husband Stefan of Clifton. She was predeceased by her parents Maksym &...
Keith Brandt
Sep 30, 2019
Brandt, Keith, 68 of Paterson, passed away on September 30, 2019. Beloved husband to Bonita (Hutson) Brandt. Loving father to Marcia Brandt, Melita Brandt, Michelle Datson, Carlene Benjamin, Mechel Williams and Kester David. Mr. Brandt was born in Georgetown, Guyana and lived in Paterson. He was a manager for Icon Parking in New York City. A Memorial Service will be...
Cherry Bailey
Sep 29, 2019
Bailey, Cherry, 75, of Montclair passed away on September 29, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Leary Bailey. Loving mother to Junetta Robinson, Jacinthia Bailey, Jennifer and her husband Joshua Wilson. She is also survived by her siblings: Ezekiel, Errol, Delroy, Norma, Marjorie, Patricia, Carol, Patsy & Lilleth. She is also survived by five grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. Mrs....
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