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.
Sally Sorrentino
Jul 31, 2015
Sorrentino, Sally (Fekete), 99 of Haledon, passed away on July 31, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Americo Sorrentino. Dear Sister of Charlie Fekete of Ridgewood. She was predeceased by her siblings John Fekete, Ann Huber and George Fekete. Mrs. Sorrentino was born in Monessen, PA and lived in Haledon for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Paul...
Mildred Robbins
Jul 25, 2015
Robbins, Mildred (nee Starratt) 91, of Newton passed away on July 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Harlow Robbins. Loving mother of Laura & her husband Jim Purdy of Clifton, Wayne Robbins and his wife Amelia of Secaucus and Frank Robbins & his wife Cynthia of Wayne. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mrs....
Jean Murray
Jul 20, 2015
Murray, Jean (Newbold), 79 of Clifton, passes away on July 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Murray. Loving mother of James Murray of Saddle Brook. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Sister of Joan Schwiger. Mrs. Murray was born in Passaic and lived in Rutherford for 21 years before moving to Clifton. She was an Operator for...
Anna Tripodi
Jul 18, 2015
Tripodi, Anna (Matzura), 96, of Clifton, passed away on July 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Raymond and his wife Mary of Wayne and the late Anthony Tripodi. Grandmother of Raymond “RJ” Tripodi and the late Allison Marie. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews. Mrs. Tripodi was born in Mt. Carmel, PA....
Antoinette Perrone
Jul 17, 2015
Antoinette "Toni" Perrone (née Marmo), 88 of Clifton, peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 17, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Antoinette was born in San Rufo, Italy, and emigrated to America as a child. She had a long career as a professional beautician. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Sal. She is survived...
Sean Chambers
Jul 12, 2015
Chambers, Sean, 59 of Clifton, passed away on July 12, 2015. Beloved son of the late Dr. Andrew B. and Helen Evelyn Chambers. Loving brother of Andrew of Murrells Inlet, SC, David of Waretown, Patrick of Rochester, MN, William of Jackson, MO, Helen Claire Colligan of Forked River, Peg Chambers of Clifton, Kathleen Krawiec of Waretown, Lynne Nick of Forked...
Julio Noah Chavez
Jul 9, 2015
The One and Only Julio Noah Chavez Dedicated Father and Husband Julio Noah Chavez, 77, of Paterson NJ, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015. He passed away peacefully at home; surrounded by his two daughters, grandson and wife. Julio Noah Chavez was born in Trujillo, Peru to the late Domidel Chavez and Tomasa Chavez Sayaverde. He came to America in...
Andrzej Kapitula
Jul 3, 2015
Kapitula, Andrzej, 79, passed away on July 3, 2015. Beloved husband of Melania (Spiak), Dear father of Dorothy Kapitula of Woodland Park & John Kapitula and his wife Sandra (Polizzotto) of Budd Lake. Grandfather of Amanda & Julia. Brother of Stefan, Julia, Ewa, Maria & the late Jan. Mr. Kapitula was born in Poland and came to the US in...
Wilhelmina Kedash
Jul 3, 2015
Wilhelmina "Mimi" Kedash, age 100, of Holland, MI, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, surrounded by her family. Born on March 1, 1915, in Nutley, NJ, to John and Elizabeth (Bills) Kedash, she lived in New Jersey until 1976, when she moved to Holland, MI, with her sister, Emma. Mimi grew up as a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in...
Jan Kosciolek
Jun 30, 2015
Kosciolek, Jan, 85 of Clifton, passed away on June 30, 2015. Beloved husband of Anna (Hunczak) Kosciolek. Loving father of Mary Karlak, Helen Habura and her husband Bogdan Habura and Daria Kosciolek. Devoted grandfather of John Karlak & his wife Angelica, Michael Karlak & his wife Sabrina, Erik Habura, Cassandra Habura and Alexander Habura. Dear brother of Stefan Kosciolek and...
Maurice Rossi
Jun 30, 2015
Rossi, Maurice, 85 of Clifton, passed away on June 30, 2015. Beloved son of the late Louis and Adele Rossi. Beloved husband of Rose (Wright) Rossi. Loving father of Ed Rossi and his late wife Mary, David and his former wife Suzanne, Glenn and his wife Maryann. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Michelle, Michael, Nicole, Lauren, Robert, Marisa...
Katarzyna Michaliszyn
Jun 23, 2015
Michaliszyn, Katarzyna (Strojny), 90 of Clifton, passed away on June 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Eliasz Michaliszyn. Loving mother of Eugene and Michael Michaliszyn. Sister of Matthew Strojny, Mary Szczerba and Bazyli Strojny. Katarzyna was born in Kulaszne, Poland and came to the United States in 1978 settling in Brooklyn, she moved to Clifton in 1989. She was...
Douglas Anthony Dilzer
Jun 15, 2015
Dilzer, Douglas A. 65, of Garfield, passed away on June 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Carmen (nee Bustos). Loving father of Shawn, Michele & Shelly. Mr. Dilzer was born in Butler and moved to Garfield in 2005. He had worked as an inspector with Kearfott Singer of Little Falls for 17 years. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax...
Ann Zack
Jun 14, 2015
Zack, Ann (Pignatello) 86, of Southampton, New Jersey, formerly from Clifton, NJ passed away June 14, 2015. She was born in Montclair, NJ on August 1, 1928, to the late Margaret and Joseph Pignatello. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Zack, Jr.; mother of Margaret (Roger) Hall and the late MaryAnn Zack; sister to Angie Intile (Angelo)...
Gloria Gagnon
Jun 13, 2015
Gagnon, Gloria (Costantini), 84, of Clifton passed away on June 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Gagnon. Loving mother of Valerie Gagnon & Robert Gagnon both of Clifton. Dear Grandmother of Rev. Stephen Prisk. Sister of the late Betty Marcucci. Mrs. Gagnon was a lifelong Clifton resident. She was an active parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church...
Peter W. Goldberg
Jun 9, 2015
Goldberg, Peter W., 70 of Passaic, passed away on June 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Mery (Montana) Goldberg. Dear brother of James Goldberg. He is also survived by many relatives. Mr. Goldberg was a lifelong resident of Passaic, He worked for Mercury Plastic Bag Company in Passaic for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Perez...
Dudubhai Jayani
Jun 5, 2015
Jayani, Dudubhai, 92 of Wallington, passed away on June 5, 2015. Loving father of Vasudev Patel of Wallington and Bhanu Kabaria of Yardley, PA. Mr. Jayani was born in India and lived in Wallington for many years. Visiting on Sunday from 8:30 to 11:30 AM at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. Cremation East Ridgelawn Cemetery. PDF Printable...
Joyce Aiken
Jun 3, 2015
Aiken, Joyce, 71 of West Milford, passed away on June 3, 2015. Loving mother of Billy Bohmer of Highland Lakes and Jimmy Graves of Clifton. Dear sister of Frances Cook of Ringwood. Joyce is survived by her former husband Jimmy. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren. Joyce was born in Paterson and lived in West Milford for the past...
Louis S. Amico
May 17, 2015
Amico, Louis S. 96 of Clifton, passed away on May 17, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Turin) Amico. Dear brother of Yolanda Yurato of Paterson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Amico was born in Mamaroneck, NY and lived in Clifton for most of his life. He was the oener of Madison TV...
Ruth E. Krehel
May 15, 2015
Krehel, Ruth (Weil), 87, of Pelican Island/Seaside Heights (formerly of Clifton) passed away on May 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Michael Krehel. Loving mother to Walter of Clifton, Keith & his wife Karen of Wayne, Stephanie & her husband Robert McLaughlin of Pequannock and the late Michael. Grandmother of Bobby, Patrick, Maria & Keith Steven. Ruth was born...
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