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.
Maria Kaminskyj
Aug 10, 2018
Kaminskyj, Maria, 93 of West Milford passed peacefully on Aug 10th 2018. Maria was born in the Ukraine, November 29th 1924. She came to the US in 1951. She lived in Passaic many years before moving to West Milford to live with her son Nicholas and his family. She enjoyed many days in the backyard, pool and many trips to...
Josephine Billy
Aug 6, 2018
Billy, Josephine (Broda), 94 of Clifton, passed away on August 6, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John Billy. Loving mother to Elaine Billy Svendsen of Clifton and the late Eileen Billy. Sister to the late Walter Broda. Josephine was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for many years. She worked at Yardley Cosmetics and Federal Sweets Baking Company...
Lubomyr "Lou" Dumanovsky
Aug 4, 2018
Dumanovsky, Lubomyr (Lou), 86, of Warwick, NY, passed away on August 4, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Adriana. Loving father of Sandra, Mariana, Tamara & Paul (Jill). Grandfather of Daniel, Michael, Stephen, Hannah, Joey, Jake and Alexa. Great-Grandfather of Adalynn, Nicholas and Elijah. Brother of the late Irene Ferencevych. Lou was born on April 24, 1932 in Chortkiv, Ukraine...
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...
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