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.
Delores A. Tontala
Oct 10, 2015
Tontala, Delores A., 74 of Nanty Glo, PA, passed away on October 10, 2015. Cremation Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Juan Santana
Oct 9, 2015
Santana, Juan Sr.,79, of Paterson passed away on October 9, 2015. Beloved Husband of the late Leocadia (Martinez), Loving mother to Juan Santana, Jr. of Bloomingdale, Luz Ivette Laguna of Totowa & Eileen Rosario of Paterson. Also survived by six grandchildren. Mr. Santana was born in Naguabo, PR and came to the US in 1956 settling in Paterson. He had...
Peter Hula
Oct 8, 2015
Hula, Peter, 91 of Clifton, passed away on October 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Lucia (Karpuk) Hula. Loving father of Ihor Hula and the late Mary Hula. Mr. Hula was born in Yavoriv,Ukraine and came to the United States in 1950 settling in Passaic before moving ti Clifton. He was a machinist for 30 years at Wallace & Tiernan Co....
Vitaliy Popovych
Oct 3, 2015
Popovych, Vitaliy, 41 of Clifton passed away on October 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 10th, 2015 at 10 AM at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic. Interment will be in Ukraine. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Anita Mae Bawden
Sep 30, 2015
Bawden, Anita Mae (Becker) 97 of Clifton, passed away on September 30, 2015 in Wayne, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Richard Bawden Jr. She is survived by three daughters, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and her sister Charlotte Benjamin of Lanesville, NY. Mrs. Bawden was born in Hunter, NY and lived Clifton for 60 years. She worked as an...
Daniela Nunez
Sep 24, 2015
Nunez, Daniela, 27, of Paterson, passed away on September 24, 2015. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on Monday at 10:15 AM followed by a funeral mass at Saint Joseph RC Church - Paterson at 11 AM. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Visiting Sunday 5-8 PM. PDF Printable Version
Cipriano Zaccagnini
Sep 23, 2015
Zaccagnini, Cipriano “Chip”, 90, of Clifton, passed away at home on September 23, 2015, Beloved Husband of the late Kathryn (nee D’Amico) Zaccagnini. Loving father of Josephine, Theresa, Marie, John Zaccagnini and Carol Yang and husband Troy. Devoted grandfather of Melissa Herbert and husband Mark and Dan Zaccagnini. Mr. Zaccagnini was born in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy and came to...
Oleh Holdfeld
Sep 23, 2015
Holdfeld, Oleh, 76 of Clifton, passed away on September 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Yaroslava (Shcherbak) Holdfeld. Loving father of Yevheniy and Serhiy Holdfeld of Wayne. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Mr. Holdfeld was born in Kremenchug, Ukraine and lived in Lviv, Ukraine before coming to the United States many years ago, he lived in Clifton since 2003....
Michael Najda
Sep 21, 2015
Najda, Michael, 52 of Clifton, passed away on September 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia (Durge) Najda. Loving father of Michael and Zachary Najda. Dear brother of Helen Iannaci, Mary, Pauline, Irene Schafer, Olga Converse, Dorothy Surita and John Najda. Mr. Najda was born in Passaic and lived in East Rutherford before moving to Clifton 4 years ago. He was...
Catherine Daly
Sep 15, 2015
Daly, Catherine, 79 of Paterson, passed away on September 15, 2015. Daughter of the late Robert & Mary Daly. Dear sister of Robert Daly of Hopatcong and the late Theresa Catanzaro. She is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews; Debra Catanzaro, Michele Tallaksen, Rob Daly, Kevin Daly, Andrew, Ryan and Brielle Moore. Catherine was a lifelong resident of Paterson,...
Frank Grecco
Sep 8, 2015
Grecco, Frank, 94, of Roselle (formerly of Clifton), passed away on September 8, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Peluso) Grecco. Dear father to Philip Grecco of Royersford, PA. , Louisa Schooling of Roselle and Sandra Weldon of Fairfax, CA. Brother of the late Rose Casmano, the late Joseph Grecco and the late Frances Lo Boi. Mr. Grecco...
Michael Ksenich
Sep 7, 2015
Ksenich, Michael, 94 of Palm Bay, FL, passed away on September 7, 2015. Mike is survived by his two sisters Anita Lighthiser of Uxbridge, MA and Helen Quigley of Fort Myers, Fl. Dear uncle of Harolyn Thiemke of Mendon, MA. Mr. Ksenich was born in Passaic and lived in Garfield and West Milford before moving to Florida. He was an...
Florence Rutigliano
Sep 6, 2015
Rutigliano, Florence “Minnie” (nee Rossi), 85 of Lyndhurst, passed away on September 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Dominick Rutigliano. Loving mother of Maria & her husband Rich Caruso of East Rutherford and Debbie Rago of Lyndhurst & Robert Rutigliano & his wife Toniann of North Arlington,. Grandmother of Michael, Valentina, Frankie, Daniella, Joseph & Domenick. Sister of Mario...
Catherine Allen
Sep 1, 2015
Allen, Catherine (Yackovich), 89 of Haskell, passed away on September 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Allen. Loving mother of Karen Gensure & her husband Steve, Arthur Allen & his wife Nora, Robert Allen & his wife Leda and the late Kenneth and Gary Allen. Dear sister of Edward Yackovich and Eleanor Yackovich. She is also survived by...
Irena Capar
Aug 30, 2015
Capar, Irena (Kokhanevych), 89, of Clifton passed away on August 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Antony. Loving mother of Sophia Capar-Kalman of Tucson, AZ & Marta Korduba of Montville. Grandmother of Christina, Mark, Antonia & Adrian. Great Grandmother of Henry, Yuliana & Madeleine. Mrs. Capar was born in Turady, Ukraine and came to the US in 1949 settling...
Dolores T. Montalbano
Aug 25, 2015
Montalbano, Dolores T., 66 of Clifton, passed away on August 25, 2015. Dear sister of Frank Montalbano, Mary Ann Hilt, Adele Montalbano and Angela Coan and her husband Danny. She is also survived by four nieces and nephews and one great nephew. Dolores was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton most of her life. She was a Postal Clerk...
Margarita Andreotta
Aug 25, 2015
Andreotta, Margarita, 97 of Pompton Plains, passed away on August 25, 2015. Dear sister of the late Ernest Andreotta. Aunt of James Andreotta of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Bob Andreotta of Brant Beach, NJ & Margaret King of Escondido, Ca. Margarita was born and lived in Clifton for most of her life before moving to Pompton Plains. She was a...
Nina Costa
Aug 24, 2015
Costa, Nina (De Biase), 91 of Wayne, passed away on August 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Costa. Loving mother of Vincene Caporusso and her husband Dennis of Basking Ridge and Maryann Anderson and her husband Dale of Wayne. Dear sister of James De Biase, Mary Olivia and the late Christina Castellano and Josephine Cancellieri. Devoted grandmother of...
Frank N Mazzarisi
Aug 15, 2015
Mazzarisi, Frank N., 82, of Clifton passed away on August 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary (De Vito) Mazzarisi, loving father of Frank Mazzarisi of Clifton & the late Joanne. He is also predeceased by his grandson Justin. Mr. Mazzarisi was a lifelong Clifton resident. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an owner of Style...
Stephania Kozak
Aug 6, 2015
Kozak, Stephania (Wojciak), 84 of Wayne formerly of Clifton, passed away on August 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kozak. Loving mother of Alexander Kozak of Clifton and the late Andrew & the late Lydia. Sister of John Wojciak of Florida & Julia Warchola of Poland. Stephania was born in Nowysanch, Poland and came to the United States...
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