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.
Anthony Russo
May 14, 2018
Russo, Anthony E. of Clifton passed away on May 14, 2018. Beloved husband of Lottie. Loving father to Carol Ann Benvenuto of Clifton and Anthony Russo, Jr. Grandfather of Elizabeth Goforth. Great grandfather of Lillian Goforth. Brother of Anita Lipari & Rosemarie Trentacost and the late JR Russo, Carmen Russo & Thomas Russo Mr. Russo was born in Passaic and...
Robert J. Bollini
May 8, 2018
Bollini, Robert Joseph, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Montclair, NJ. Born in Springfield, MA, and raised in Torrington, CT, he was the son of the late Hugo and Mary Bollini. A well-rounded scholar, he earned a BA in zoology from Cornell University, an MA in linguistics from Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. in history from The University...
I Wilda Canova
May 7, 2018
Canova, I. Wilda, 90 of Clifton, passed away on May 7, 2018. Cremation Services Private.
Gary S Erling
May 4, 2018
Erling, Gary, 66 of Lyndhurst, passed away on May 4, 2018. Loving father to Stephanie Erling of Bloomfield, Gary C. Erling of Harrison, Jennifer Erling of Lyndhurst, and Sara Erling of Lyndhurst. Cherished Pop-pop to Artist Erling. Dear brother to Diane Crosby of Daytona, FL, Stuart Erling of Parsippany, Laura Piccoli of Lincoln Park, and Donna Erling of Allendale. He...
Jacob Hertzberg
May 1, 2018
Hertzberg, Jacob, 77 of Clifton, passed away on May 1, 2018. Cremation Services Private.
Chryzanta Korduba
Apr 24, 2018
Korduba, Chryzanta (Terlecka), 89 of Pompton Plains, passed away on April 24, 2018. Beloved mother to Ariana Korduba Masiuk of Charlotte, NC and Peter Korduba of Rutherford, NJ. Sister to Boris Terleckyj of Wisconsin. Grandmother to Taissa Isaacs and Laryssa Rodriguez. She is also survived by four great grandchildren. Chryzanta was born in Krekhovychi, Ukraine and came to the United...
Stojan "Stan" Gorgievski
Apr 23, 2018
Gorgievski, Stojan, 58 of Wayne, passed away on April 23, 2018. Beloved son to Ljubica Gorgievski. Loving brother to Vanco Gorgievski of Wayne, Stevo Gorgievski of Paterson, Ilo Gorgievski of Chicago, IL and Svetlana Gorgievski. Dear uncle to Gregory and Jessica, great uncle to Alexa. Stojan was born in Macedonia and came to the United States many years ago. Visiting...
Stefan Chalupa
Apr 23, 2018
Chalupa, Stefan, 91 of Washington, DC formerly of Passaic, NJ passed away on April 23, 2018. Beloved husband to Helena (Ulczak) Chalupa. Loving father to Zenia Chalupa of Wilmington, DE, Zenon Chalupa and his wife Yaryna of Silver Spring, MD and Irena Chalupa and her husband Askold Krushelnycky of Washington DC. Doting grandfather to Maria Chalupa and dear brother to...
Jenna Errico
Apr 14, 2018
Errico, Jenna, 34, of Clifton passed away on April 14, 2018. Beloved daughter of Paul & Candice (Fazio) Errico of Clifton. Loving sister of Patrick & Paul Errico both of Clifton. Granddaughter of Gloria (Perazza) Fazio of Woodland Park. Dear niece of Steven Fazio, Scott Fazio, Marty Errico, Michael Errico, William Errico, Jody Esteve, Susan Picarelli & Mary Errico and...
Gregory Klymenko
Apr 11, 2018
Klymenko, Gregory, 93, of Clifton, passed away on April 11, 2018. Beloved Husband of the late Paraska (Masuk) Loving father of Tony Klymenko of Clifton and Walter Klymenko of Dade City, FL. He is also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mr. Klymenko was born in Poltava, Ukraine and came to the United States many years ago, He...
Angela Barat
Mar 28, 2018
Barat, Angela ( Cassetta), 72, of Clifton passed away on March 28, 2018.Beloved mother of Joseph M.Barat & James J. Barat. Mrs. Barat was born in Teaneck and lived most of her life in Clifton. She was Past President - Clifton Junior Women's Club. Former Girls Club volunteer, Board of Trustees & Women's Council member, served for 30 years on...
Rafael C. Cruz
Mar 24, 2018
Cruz, Rafael C., 75 of Paterson, passed away on March 24, 2018. Beloved husband of 52 years to Juana (Munoz) Cruz. Loving father to Rafael Cruz & his wife Irene, Herbert Cruz & his wife Martha and Dennys Brito & her husband Angel. Devoted grandfather to Christopher, Emily, Sebastian, Laura, Alejandra, Diego, Miguel, Marlene, Ariel and Denisa. He is also...
Gloria Kleinrock
Mar 23, 2018
Kleinrock, Gloria (Garofano), 89 of Clifton, passed away on March 23, 2018. Beloved wife of 68 years to Dan Kleinrock. Loving mother to Daniel Kleinrock & his wife Kim and David Kleinrock. Grandmother to Samantha Kleinrock Cummings & her husband Charles, Amy Kleinrock, Matthew Kleinrock and Kelsey Shea. Great Grandmother to McKenna Kleinrock. Sister to Harold Garofano. She is also...
Mary A. Damiani
Mar 20, 2018
Damiani, Mary A. (Abbate), 107, of Jackson (formerly of Clifton), passed away on March 20, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Damiani. Loving mother of Maryann & her husband Roger Belli. Grandmother of Bob Belli & Larry Belli and his wife Janice. Great Grandmother of Joseph & Jake. Dear sister of Frank Abbate of Freehold and the late Peter...
Palma Puzzo Azzaro
Mar 19, 2018
Azzaro, Palma(Puzzo), 86 of Wayne passed way on March 19, 2018. Beloved sister of Gaetano Puzzo of Wayne. Funeral services and burial will be in Santa Croce Camerina, Sicily
Augusta "Gussie" Vasleri
Mar 17, 2018
Vasleri, Augusta “Gussie” Bottanelli, 104, of Clifton passed away on March 17, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John Vasleri. Loving mother of Loretta & her husband Ennio Scarduffa of Clifton and Deanna Hearle (John Lautz) of Columbia, Maryland. Beloved Nonna to Tami Hearle, Marc (Betrand), Paul (Karen) & Eric Scarduffa. Bisnonna to Gabriela, Lia, Evan & Jonathan. She is...
Wanda Cosgrove
Mar 12, 2018
Cosgrove, Wanda (Orleanski), 100, of Cedar Grove passed away on March 12, 2017. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton on at Friday at 10 AM followed by an 11AM Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart RC Church in Clifton. Entombment Calvary Cemetery.
Czeslaw "Chester" Dziadosz
Mar 7, 2018
Dziadosz, Czeslaw “Chester”, 58 of Paterson, passed away on March 7, 2018. He is survived by Elisa Filippone, Nicole Viani and Allen Viani. Chester was born in Warsaw, Poland and came to the United States at an early age. He worked many years as a factory worker and recently he worked at the Brownstone Banquet Hall in Paterson. Services were...
John F. Zampese
Mar 5, 2018
Zampese, John F., 82 of Belvidere formerly of Clifton, passed away on March 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Silvana T. (Facchin) Zampese. Loving father to Bobby Zampese of Hackettstown. Devoted grandfather to Trevor Zampese. Dear brother to Silvano Zampese, Louise De Molli and the late Anna Maria Zampese and Rosina Santarrosa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews....
Regina Arturo
Mar 4, 2018
Arturo, Regina, 58 of Clifton, passed away on March 4, 2018. Beloved daughter of Gino & Dolores (Celotto) Arturo of Clifton. Dear sister to Lisa Arturo of California and Nicole Cyriacks of Teaneck. She is also survived by her significant other Jimmy Lewko. Regina was born in Newark and lived in Clifton for most of her life. She was President...
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