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.
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...
Caterina Cotrone
Jul 9, 2018
Cotrone, Caterina (Avignone), 77 of Wallington, passed away on July 9, 2018. Cremation Services Private.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jadwiga D. Raczkiewicz
May 29, 2018
Raczkiewicz, Jadwiga D., 84 of Clifton, passed away on May 29, 2018. Cremation Services Private.
Kathryn Miragliotta
May 23, 2018
Miragliotta, Kathryn (Colca), 63 of Clifton, passed away on May 23, 2018. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel – 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton on Saturday at 8:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church at 9 AM. Cremation at East Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visiting on Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM. In Lieu of...
Richard Breda
May 22, 2018
Breda, Richard, 89, of Garfield, passed away on May 22, 2018. Beloved uncle of Donna Benevenga of Woodland Park and dear friend of Lynn La Placa. Mr. Breda was a lifelong Garfield resident and a self-employed house painter. He served in the US Army. Chapel service Thursday 10 AM at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Paterson. Arrangement by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470...
Juan Flores
May 22, 2018
Flores, Juan, 58 of Clifton, passed away on May 22, 2018. Beloved father of Ivan Flores, Danny Flores, Hugo Flores and Juan Carlos. He is also survived by many loving siblings, nieces and nephews. Juan was born in Puebla, Mexico and came to the United States many years ago. He Worked as a Machine Operator. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial...
Maria Wozniak
May 21, 2018
Wozniak, Maria, 82 of Elmwood Park, passed away on May 21, 2018. Beloved wife of Dmitry Wozniak. Loving mother to Christina and her husband Kenneth Trusits. Devoted grandmother to Andrew Trusits. Dear sister of Victoria Hirniak. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 8:45 AM then to St. Nicholas Ukrainian...
Miranda Faith Vargas
May 17, 2018
To our princess, we know that an angel was needed and you were it. You have always been an angel and God now has decided to bring you home. Please continue to look after us. This decision God has made is painful. We will miss you and never forget you. You have always been our baby and you continue to...
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