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.
Bice Rossi
Feb 18, 2015
Rossi, Bice “Bea” (Mastrodonato), 100, of Freehold (formerly of Clifton) on February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph N. Rossi. Loving mother to Lena Di Vito of Freehold. Grandmother to Kenneth Di Vito, Carol Kelson and Susan Felicia. Great Grandmother to Daniel, Joseph, Michael, Thomas Kelson, Joseph and Vincent Felicia. Mrs. Rossi was born in Bagnoli del Trigno,...
Louise Schumacher
Feb 17, 2015
Schumacher, Louise, 97 of Passaic, passed away on February 17, 2015. Dear aunt of Katherine Kleinle, NJ, Dr. Frederick Heiss, MA, Marge Heiss-Scholmann, NJ and Kathy Mattes, PA. She was predeceased by her brother Otto Schumacher and her 3 sisters, Frieda Schumacher, Margaret Heiss and Catherine Mattes. Louise was born in Kintnersville, PA and lived in Passaic since 1936. She...
Justyna Hawran
Feb 15, 2015
Hawran, Justyna (Skala), 91 of Clifton, passed away at home on February 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John Hawran. Loving mother of Helen Hawran and Mary Ann Holodny. Devoted grandmother of Christopher Holodny, Richard Hawran and Nicholas Hawran. Dear sister of Nancy Kopcha and Anna Slovik. Mrs. Hawran was born in Ukraine and came to the United States...
Eleanor Nolan
Feb 11, 2015
Nolan, Eleanor (Wagner), 87 of Paterson, passed away on February 11, 2015. Mother of Robert and James Nolan. Mrs. Nolan was born in Elizabeth and lived in Paterson for many years. She was a waitress at the Marriott Hotel in Saddle Brook. Cremation Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Phillip D. Creo
Feb 10, 2015
Creo, Phillip D., 67 of Clifton passed away on February 10th 2015. Beloved husband of Pamela (Stillwell) Creo, loving father to daughter Kerith Creo, son Terrence & his wife Allison and loved brother to William Creo & family. He leaves behind niece Tara, her sons Sonny & Rocco, loyal sister-n-law Denise, lifelong pal Charlie & Phil's 4 legged buddy, Boo....
William Cannady
Feb 9, 2015
Cannady, William 87, of Montclair, passed away on February 9, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Vivian Hodge. Loving father of William L. Cannady, Mark W. Cannady & Dawn T. Fletcher. Brother of Thelma Fields Christmas. He also survived by his grandchildren Leah, Arianna & Tai & nieces Sherie Fields-Jackson & Leslie Fields Jarvis. Mr. Cannady was a Korean Conflict...
Beverly Ann De Graaff
Feb 8, 2015
De Graaff, Beverly Ann (Larson), 72 of Clifton, passed away on February 8, 2015. Beloved wife of Peter De Graaff. Loving mother of Linda Eslinger. Beloved grandmother of Jessica and Amanda Eslinger and her fiancé Tom Nikolaidis. Mrs. De Graaff was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton for many years. She was an Electroni Inspector for 30 years at...
Marie D. Wurst
Feb 4, 2015
Wurst, Marie (De Lotto),101, of Succasunna, (formerly of Clifton) , passed away on February 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Wurst. Loving mother of Robert Wurst of Randolph and Carolyn Tolnai of Cumming, GA. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her brothers John, Albert, William and Arthur De Lotto....
Helen Bakelaar
Jan 31, 2015
Bakelaar, Helen, 93, of Clifton passed away on January 31, 2015. Beloved wife for 65 years of Elroy Bakelaar. Loving mother of Dorothy & her late husband Richard Passenti and Eleanor Bakelaar-Menniti both of Clifton. Grandmother of Nicole Passenti of Clifton, Andrew Menniti & his wife Victoria of Egg Harbor Twp. and the late Richard A. Passenti. Great Grandmother of...
Geraldine Reid
Jan 26, 2015
Reid, Geraldine (Pantis), 61 of Garfield, passed away on January 26, 2015. Loving mother of Lawrence De Rose and Mandy De Rose. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence M. De Rose. Geraldine was a lifelong resident of Garfield. The Family will receive their relatives and friends for a Memorial Gathering on Thursday, January 29th from 7-9 PM at the...
Josephine Vola
Jan 26, 2015
Vola, Josephine, 94, of Edgewater Park, NJ on January 26, 2015. Dear sister of Ervira Volo-Cascio and Enza Volo-Mazzola, both of Palermo, Italy. Josephine is predeceased by Josephine Rizzo who was her cousin, but more like a sister. Affectionately known as "Jo Jo" by her great "nieces and nephews", Josephine leaves behind nephews, nieces, and cousins: Peter and Angela Volo,...
Mariana Perrier
Jan 21, 2015
Perrier, Mariana (Cahill), 90, of Paterson on January 21, 2015. Loving mother of daughter Jacqueline Sena and her husband Tom, daughter Janine Shelley, son Thomas Perrier. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mariana was born in Emmettsburg, Iowa. She lived in Paterson for the last 60 years. She was a Supervisor, clerk/typist for Passaic County...
Elizabeth Ladna
Jan 21, 2015
Ladna, Elizabeth (Holly), 89, of Clifton, passed away on January 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ladna. Loving mother of the late Elizabeth Fabbricatore. Betty was born in Scranton, PA and lived most of her life in Clifton. She was a member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Wayne. Visiting on Saturday from 9 – 10 AM...
Catherine Liguori
Jan 17, 2015
Catherine(Softy) Liguori, 92, of Clifton on January 17,2015. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Liguori. Loving mother of Deborah Bakaj of Clifton, Karen and her husband Robert Ioppolo of Union and Joann & her husband George Giordano of Bloomfield. Grandmother of Maria & her husband Peter Brown, Leslie Ioppolo, Myron Bakaj and his wife Gina and Michele and her husband...
Iris Rivera
Jan 14, 2015
Rivera, Iris(Camacho), 62, of Goldens Bridge, NY passed away on January 14, 2015. Beloved mother of Daniel M. Rivera of Hackensack & Alex Rivera of Englewood. Dear daughter of Iris Camacho. Sister of Sonia Leal. Iris had been a teacher with the New York City Board of Education. Private burial will take place on Wednesday January 21, 2015 at St....
Helen Visotsky
Jan 13, 2015
Visotsky, Helen(August), 95, of Clifton passed away on January 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Visotsky. Loving mother of Joan & her husband Eugene Justin of Clifton. Grandmother of Caren Stamm of Sugarloaf, PA, Kim and her husband Dean Essen of Wayne & Shawn Justin and his wife Jessica of Wayne. She is also survived by five great...
Mary Krieger
Jan 9, 2015
Krieger-Micci, Mary (Santuccio),63,of Lincoln Park on January 9,2015. Beloved wife of Jack Micci. Loving mother of Robert & Benjamin Krieger. Grandmother of Cody & Kayla. Sister to Fran Santuccio. Mary was born in Kearny and lived in Clifton before moving to Lincoln Park seven years ago. She was a Real Estate Broker with JK Realty in Clifton for 10 years....
Elizabeth Sasso
Dec 24, 2014
Sasso, Elizabeth (Fontani), 94, of Clifton on December 24, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Cosimo “Frank”. Loving mother of Romano “Raymond” and his wife Florence of Danbury, CT. & the late Frank and the late Kenneth. Grandmother of Renee McClintic Pierce, Dean Sasso & Jeremy Sasso. Great Grandmother of Reid & Clay McClintic. Sister of the late Bruno Fontani....
Jane Miller
Dec 23, 2014
Miller, Jane (Tanderys), 94 of Wallington, passed away on December 23, 2014. Loving mother of Roger Miller. Cremation Services Private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Norma Bengivenni
Dec 21, 2014
Bengivenni, Norma (Olivo), 95, of Mission Viejo, CA , passed away on December 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John Bengivenni. Loving mother of John Bengivenni Jr. of Pottersville, NJ, Louis Bengivenni of Wantage and Joyce Dinkins of Laguna Woods, CA. Grandmother of John III, Joseph, Jennifer Brown and Hilary Dinkins. She is also survived by six great grandchildren....
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