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.
Phyllis Barclay
Nov 2, 2017
Phyllis Beverly Barclay’s spirited personality was revealed to the world on April 14th, 1947 to Jabez David Barclay and Ada Hanson Barclay. The 3rd child of what would be later become a total of 11 children born to the couple. Phyllis was a person with immense strength and a quiet grace all at once. She was soft spoken, yet assertive,...
Ruth Ackerman
Nov 1, 2017
Ackerman, Ruth, 92 of Clifton, passed away on November 1, 2017. Dear aunt to Anne Palmer and Susan Ackerman. Cremation Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Dolores Barth
Oct 29, 2017
Dolores Barth (nee Tworsky) 83, much loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at her Clifton home surrounded by her children on Sunday, October 29, 2017, after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Dolores was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Stephen and Stella Tworsky. She resided most of her life in North Bergen, NJ, before moving...
Bernice Krieger
Oct 22, 2017
Krieger, Bernice (Hymson), 77 of Clifton, passed away on October 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Krieger. Loving mother to Jeffrey Krieger and Amy Funcasta. Bernice was born in the Bronx and lived in Clifton for many years. She was a Secretary at United Textile Workers of America in Wayne. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday,...
Albert Colgate
Oct 13, 2017
Colgate, Albert J., 94 of West Milford, passed away on October 13, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Ann Colgate and Joan Vargo. Loving father to Ann Marie Colgate of Clifton and Ken Colgate & his wife Kathy of Pompton Plains. Dear grandfather to Angela and Alex. Albert was born in Glen Ridge and lived in West Milford for the...
Olexandr Pohrebenko
Oct 10, 2017
Olexandr Pohrebenko, 44, of Fort Lee passed away on October 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Svitlana, loving son of Alla Pohrebenko of Ukraine. Brother of Olha & her husband Anatoli Holoborodko of Fort Lee. Burial will be in Lutsk, Ukraine
George Robert Link
Oct 8, 2017
Link, George Robert, 75 of Clifton, passed away on October 8, 2017. Dear Father to Diane Link and Laurie Zuber. George was a lifelong resident of Clifton, He was a Chemical Operator at Givaudan Corporation. Services Private. In lieu of flowers contributions to the family would be appreciated. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel - 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.
Theresa Goodwin
Oct 5, 2017
Theresa Goodwin, 50, of Clifton passed away suddenly on October 5, 2017. She was born in Paterson & lived most of her life in Clifton. She had been a parishioner of St Philip and was a children day care worker. She is predeceased by her father John Goodwin and grandparents Russell & Evelyn Goodwin. Surviving is her sister Deborah Cangelosi...
Nereida Giovatto
Oct 4, 2017
Giovatto, Nereida (Rangel), 49 of Totowa, passed away on October 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Anthony Giovatto for 28 years. Loving mother of Taylor and Giovanni Giovatto. Dear Daughter of Etilvia and the late Alfonzo Rangel. Dear sister of Alfonzo Rangel Jr. and Hernando Rangel. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and her beloved dogs, Thomas,...
Andres Wilson Brito
Oct 2, 2017
Brito, Andres Wilson, 68 of Newark, passed away on October 2, 2017. Cremation Services Private.
Eleanor Yackovich
Sep 23, 2017
Yackovich, Eleanor, 86 , of Clifton , NJ, passed away on September 23, 2017. Loving Aunt of Karen Gensure and her husband Steve, Arthur Allen and his wife Nora, Robert Allen and his wife Leda, the Kenneth Allen and the late Gary Allen, Mary Hoffa & her husband Howard & Anthony Yackovich & his wife Alicia. She was a Great...
Paraska Klymenko
Sep 19, 2017
Klymenko, Paraska (Masuk), 96 of Clifton, passed away on September 19, 2017. Beloved wife of Gregory Klymenko. Loving mother of Tony Klymenko of Clifton and Walter Klymenko of Dade City, FL. She is also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mrs. Klymenko was born in Poltava, Ukraine and came to the United States many years ago, she was...
Betty V Mengotto
Aug 30, 2017
Mengotto, Betty (Jenco), 88 of Brick, passed away on August 30, 2017. Beloved mother of Anthony Mengotto of Brick & Frank Mengotto of Naples, Florida. Grandmother of Amanda, Lisa, Marissa & Joshua. Sister of Connie Zawara of New Port Richie, Florida & the late Vincent Jenco, Joseph Jenco, Salvatore Jenco, Lee Majcher, Mary Lazorchak & Joan Berger. Betty was born...
Griselle Montalvo Jimenez
Aug 25, 2017
Montalvo Jimenez, Griselle, 67 of Newark, passed away on August 25, 2017. Cremation Services Private.
Robert Henry Bergen
Aug 21, 2017
Bergen, Robert Henry, 78 of Clifton, passed away on August 21, 2017. Beloved husband to Jerilyn (Latus) Bergen. Loving father of Maura Bergen & her partner Mike Dolan; and Erik Bergen & his wife Amy Baker Bergen. Devoted grandfather of Frankie Lynn Bergen. Dear brother of Walter T. Bergen & his wife Paula; and Anita Cronk. He is also survived...
Lidiana Coan
Aug 7, 2017
Coan, Lidiana (Carnelos), 83 of Clifton, passed away on August 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Louis Coan. Loving mother to Danny Coan and his wife Angela, Elisa De Stefano and her husband Robert, and Louis J. Coan and his wife Catherine. Dear sister to Esterina & her husband Manuela Antoniassi of Chimetta, Italy. She is also survived by...
Barry John Kody
Aug 7, 2017
Kody, Barry John, 65, of Jefferson Township, passed away suddenly on August 7 after a brief illness. Barry lived in Garfield most of his life and graduated from Garfield High School in 1969. He attended the Teterboro School of Aeronautics where he received his Flight Mechanic’s license before purchasing ad operating Barry’s Sunoco on Plauderville Avenue. He was a member...
Barbara Rzepecki
Jul 26, 2017
Rzepecki, Barbara (Kuzicky), 96 of Clifton, passed away on July 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank Rzepecki. Loving mother to Linda Fisher and the late Alan Rzepecki. Devoted grandmother of Michael, Kristin, Lindsay Fisher & Justin and Corey Rzepecki. She is also survived by four great grandchildren. Barbara was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton since 1950....
Richard P. De Melo
Jul 21, 2017
De Melo, Richard P., 73 of Clifton, passed away on July 21, 2017. Dear brother to Rita Gardner. Richard was born in Passaic and lived inClifton for many years. He was an Accountant at Rizzo Property Management in Sussex, NJ. He was an Army Veteran of Vietnam War. Memorial Gathering on Wednesday from 3 to 6 PM at the Marrocco...
Helen Kelemen
Jul 19, 2017
Kelemen, Helen, 92 of Wayne, passed away on July 19, 2017. Loving mother to Margaret Capizzo and Leslie Kelemen. Devoted grandmother of Michelle & Anthony. Dear great grandmother to Michael & Layla. Helen was born in New York City and lived in Passaic before moving to Wayne in 2011. She was a member of the American Hungarian Citizen League in...
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