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.
Anne Toombs
Jul 27, 2018
Toombs, Anne (Hakun),90, of Clifton passed away on July 27, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 48 years James. Beloved mother of Dennis P. Dimun of Manahawkin, Judith A. Dimun of Clifton. Joanne & her husband Patrick Lynch of Andover, & William Toombs & his wife Laura of Chadwick Beach. Cherished grandmother of Marisa & her husband Marcus...
Margaret Pauley
Jul 24, 2018
Pauley, Margaret (Corkery), 87 of Saddle Brook, passed away on July 24, 2018. Loving mother of Alfred Milch of FL, William Milch of Clifton, Kevin Pauley of Saddle Brook & Maureen Troescher of Saddle Brook. Devoted grandmother to Priscilla & Jeffrey. Great Grandmother to Giovanni. Sister to Judy Boehem. Margaret was born in Paterson and lived in Saddle Brook for...
Teodozja Gambal
Jul 21, 2018
Gambal, Teodozja, 84 of Cedar Grove, passed away on July 21, 2018. She was born on September 9, 1933 in Bogush, Poland at a time of great world strife. She endured resettlement, World War II, abandonment, and poverty but she learned to overcome her hardships with dignity and hard work, endearing herself to all who came to know her. From...
Emilia Martino
Jul 21, 2018
Martino, Emilia (Stampone),94, of Clifton, passed away on July 21,2018.Beloved wife for 63 years of Ido Gino Martino. Loving mother of Daniel Martino & his wife Mary of Pompton Lakes and Nancy & her husband Ed Metz of Randolph. Grandmother of Michael, Caitlin & Erica. Sister of Joseph Stampone, Frank Stampone & the late Minnie Marino. Mrs. Martino was born...
Eugenia Komaniecka
Jul 13, 2018
Komaniecka, Eugenia (Piotrowski), 88, of Clifton passed away on July 13, 2018. Loving mother to John Komaniecka and Donna & her husband Tony Klymenko. She is also survived by three grandchildren & seven great grandchildren, as well as her Daughter in-law Anna Znak, wife of the late Zenon Znak. Mrs. Komaniecka was born in Hujsko, Poland and came to the...
Alfonso Benedetto De Luca
Jul 12, 2018
De Luca, Alfonso Benedetto “Clifton’s most loved barber”, 80 of Clifton, passed away on July 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Filomena (Lia) De Luca. Loving father of Jonathan Mendoza, Gerardo De Luca and Donata De Luca. Devoted grandfather to Santino De Luca. Brother to Victor De Luca, Nicolina Story and the late Giovanna Mirabito. Alfonso was born in Avellino, Italy...
Caterina Cotrone
Jul 9, 2018
Cotrone, Caterina (Avignone), 77 of Wallington, passed away on July 9, 2018. Cremation Services Private.
John V Portelli
Jul 9, 2018
Portelli, John V., 84 of Bloomingdale, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on July 9, 2018. Beloved husband of 60 years to Janet (Hatem) Portelli. Loving father to Dr. John Portelli & his wife Robin, Louis Portelli & his wife Tracey, and Grace Portelli & her husband Steve Coppa. Devoted grandfather to Jacob Vander Kamp & his wife...
Varick Dey Martin Iii
Jul 9, 2018
Martin, Varick Dey III, 73 of Essex Fells, NJ passed away on July 9, 2018. Cremation Services Private.
Carmen "Bob" Cordaro
Jul 8, 2018
Cordaro, Carmen Robert “Bob” 92, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his home in West Milford Township. A lifelong Passaic County resident, Bob was born in Passaic on April 1, 1926 to Anna (Mikulik) and Joseph Cordaro and lived in Clifton for 68 years before moving to West Milford Township in 1998. While...
Anna Gres
Jul 3, 2018
Gres, Anna (Perun), 80, of Clifton passed away on July 3, 2018. Beloved wife of Peter Gres. Loving mother of Christine & her husband Robert Brendel of North Caldwell and Susie & her husband Paul Wolfer of Cedar Grove. Cherished grandmother of Lucas, Sam, Ben and Josh. Anna was predeceased by her beloved first born child Bohdan in 1980. She...
Diana Piai
Jul 2, 2018
Piai, Diana (Zacchini), 92 of Paterson, passed away on July 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Elio Piai. Loving mother to Arlene Jiuliani Piai & her husband Joseph Jiuliani. Devoted grandmother to Joey & Kimberly. Diana was born in Rome, Italy and lived in Paterson for most of her adult life. She was a Pianist and Entertainer, she traveled...
Theodosia Kushlaba
Jun 29, 2018
Kushlaba, Theodosia (Kropywnyckyj), 82 of Whippany, passed away on June 29, 2018. Beloved wife to Jaroslaw Kushlaba. Loving mother to Chrys Noble & her husband Rob, and to Halyna Betley. Grandmother to Alyssa Gbur, Erica Gbur, Alexa Betley and Adrian Betley. Dear sister to Bohdan Kropin and Lucas Kropywnyckyj. Theodosia was born in Ukraine, she resided in Whippany, NJ. She...
Lucio Duenas
Jun 29, 2018
Duenas, Lucio, 87 of Clifton. It is with great sadness that the family of Lucio Duenas announces his passing on Friday June 29, 2018. Lucio will be remembered by his daughter Beatriz, son in law Victor, grandchildren David, Oscar and Diana. Lucio will also be fondly remembered by his great granddaughter Demi. Lucio was predeceased by his brother Mauro and...
Ulana Kobzar
Jun 22, 2018
Kobzar, Ulana (nee Jamrozyk) ,75 of Beach Lake, PA., passed away on June 22, 2018. Beloved wife of Bohdan Kobzar. Loving mother of Vera and her husband Andrey Kuzyk of Montclair & Mark “Mako” Kobzar of Pennsauken. Devoted grandmother of Alexander & Isabella Kuzyk Mrs. Kobzar was born in Ternopil, Ukraine and came to the US in 1950 settling in...
Robert G. Cahayla
Jun 18, 2018
Cahayla, Robert G., 59 of Garfield, passed away on June 18, 2018. Loving son to the late John & Audrey (Seymour) Cahayla. Loving brother to Kathleen Thomas & her companion Thomas Urquhart, John Cahayla Jr. & his wife Donna, Jill Volosin, Gary Cahayla & his wife Michele. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bobby was born...
Stella La Fragola
Jun 17, 2018
La Fragola, Stella (Ginex), 94 of Clifton, passed away on June 17, 2018. Loving daughter of the late Charles & Catherine (Vacante) Ginex. Beloved wife of the late Alfonso (Joe) La Fragola. Loving mother to the late Arlene Dunn. Devoted grandmother to Tina Giordano and the late Gaetano Giordano. Dear sister to Mildred Leonardo, Caroline Marzano and the late Joseph...
Jose Antonio Olcay
Jun 16, 2018
Olcay, Jose Antonio, 88 of Paterson, passed away on June 16, 2018. Beloved husband to Maria A. Olcay (Zegarra). Loving father to Jose A. Olcay Jr., Alex Olcay & Raul Olcay. Mr. Olcay was born in Callao, Peru and came to the United States many years ago. He was a forklift operator at Gemini Industries in Clifton. Visiting will be...
Laurie Kathleen Mason
Jun 15, 2018
Mason, Laurie, 63, lifelong resident of Clifton, NJ, passed away June 15, 2018, from a prolonged illness. Cherished and loved by all who knew her, Laurie was passionate about her family and friends. Words cannot describe how sadden we are by her loss and how much she will be missed. Nothing made Laurie happier than large parties surrounded by those...
Cecilia Albizati
Jun 12, 2018
Albizati, Cecilia (Kublinski), 99 of Clifton, passed away on June 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John Albizati. Loving mother to Daniel Albizati & his wife Lesia of Clifton, Susan Strain of Munster, Indiana and the late Lois Strain and Patricia Albizati. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Cecilia was born in Bayonne and...
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