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.
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....
Michael J Celuch
Dec 19, 2014
Celuch, Michael J. of North Haledon on December 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Lydia (nee Djatschenko). Loving father of Michael P. of North Haledon, Nina T. and her fianc Michael Leahy, brother Walter of Westwood and the late Maria Lesiw. Michael was born in Passaic. He was a member of St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Clifton Rotary , Ukrainian...
Donald "Donny" Mueller
Dec 16, 2014
Mueller, Donald Donny , 56, of West Milford on December 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Deana (Idore). Loving father to Donald DJ . Brother of William, Carl & Dean Mueller and he is also survived by the Hayes & Renzulli Families. He lived in Clifton most of his life before moving to West Milford. Donald was the owner of Parkway...
Gabrielle De Rossi
Dec 13, 2014
De Rossi, Gabrielle, 20, of Lehighton, PA on December 13, 2014. Beloved daughter of John De Rossi of Clifton and Kathleen (McHenry) Wolfe of Lehighton, PA. Step daughter of Joseph Wolfe, Jr. Sister of Joseph De Rossi & Samantha, Matthew & Travis Wolfe. Granddaughter of Maria Grazia De Rossi of Clifton & Vincent Mc Henry of Hackensack. Gabrielle was born...
Virginia Ubaldini
Dec 12, 2014
Ubaldini, Virginia on December 12, 2014 passed away early morning surrounded by her family. Virginia was a proud resident of Passaic NJ enjoyed cooking and creating rich flavorful dishes for her family and friends. Her robust humor and cheerful attitude made her a favorite at any function she attended. Virginia in her early years was a staple member of Holy...
Lucia Fides Agnolet
Dec 10, 2014
Agnolet, Lucia Fides (Milanese) 90 of Clifton, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Fides was born on July 17,1924, in Sarmede in province of Treviso, Italy and emigrated to the United States in 1938 settling in Raritan before moving to Clifton in 1940. Fides was a beautiful and loving wife, a beloved...
Edna Basalyga
Dec 3, 2014
Basalyga, Edna (Rodenbough), 86 of Oradell, passed away on December 3, 2014. Loving mother of Peggy Gatens of Paramus and Judith Wozniak of Anchorage, Alaska. Step mother of Tanya Di Mauro of Wyckoff and Peter Basalyga of Cedar Grove.She was predeceased by her first husband Edward Wozniak and by her second husband Peter Basalyga. Dear grandmother of Bradley, Brian, Jason,...
Bruce M. Sinatra
Dec 2, 2014
Sinatra, Bruce M., 61 of West Milford, passed away on December 2, 2014. Loving brother of Kenneth Sinatra of North Haledon, James Sinatra of Lake Hopatcong and Regina Sinatra of Elmwood Park. Dear father of Matthew Sinatra of Little Falls. Mr. Sinatra was born in Passaic and lived in West Milford for the past few years. He was a retired...
Viktor Benedyk
Nov 29, 2014
Benedyk, Viktor, 81 of Clifton, passed away on November 29, 2014. Dear brother of the late Stefania Benedyk. He was born in Lviv, Ukraine and lived in Austria and England before moving to the United States in 1951, he moved to Clifton in 1966. He was a member of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic. Funeral from the...
Anna Skirka
Nov 22, 2014
Skirka, Anna ( Wetlinska), 91, of Garfield died on November 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Skirka. Loving mother of Mary Krol & her husband Richard of Livingston & Andrew Skirka and his wife Gloria of Union City, Michigan. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Mrs. Skirka was born...
Carmella E. Beierle Desimone
Nov 22, 2014
Carmella E. Beierle De Simone of Passaic NJ passed away November 22, 2014. She was born to Philomena and Giuseppe San Angelo in Pittston, PA . She resided in Passaic for the past 50 years. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel R. C. Church in Passaic, a member of The American Legion Auxiliary #0347, a member...
Louis C. De Simone
Nov 18, 2014
De Simone, Louis C., 96, born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Passaic, NJ since 1943. Mr. De Simone was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering. He was employed at the Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Wood Ridge, NJ in a supervisory position in the quality engineering department for 43 years before retiring in 1979....
Margaret Labanich
Nov 17, 2014
Labanic, Margaret(Hauge),75, of Cedar Grove on November 17, 2014. Beloved mother of William Labanich of Clifton & Antoinette Labanich of Belleville. Cremation Services Private PDF Printable Version
Genevieve G. Coldiron
Nov 17, 2014
Coldiron, Genevieve G. (nee Valenti), 92 of Clifton, passed away on November 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Coldiron. Loving mother of Arlene Mauri and the late Thomas P. Coldiron. Devoted grandmother of Todd Coldiron and his wife Carmen, Joseph T. Mauri and Steven Mauri. Great Grandmother of Sean and Thomas Coldiron. Also survived by her niece...
Eva Markovich
Nov 16, 2014
Markovich, Eva (Minardi), of Clifton on November 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Dear mother of Dennis Markovich & his wife Ann Marie of Clifton. Grandmother of Dennis Jr. & Jessica. Sister of Gloria Venneri of Lodi. Mrs. Markovich was born in Italy and came to the US in 1933 settling in Lodi before moving to Clifton. She...
Michael Urti
Nov 16, 2014
Urti, Michael ,90, of Clifton on November 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Louise (Arata) Urti. Loving father of Lorraine Sliker of West Caldwell, Barbara Adams of Parsippany & Marleen Ivarnone of Orlando, Florida. Mr. Urti was born in Garfield an lived most of his life in Clifton. He was a self employed home improvement contractor for many years. He was...
Helen Worschak
Nov 14, 2014
Worschak, Helen (Prypchan), 92 of Totowa, entered into eternity on November 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Peter Worschak. Loving mother of Richard Worschak of Linden and Rev. D.George Worschak a priest of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia for nearly 36 years and caregiver to Mom. Helen is also survived by one sister, Nadia Danzi of Hawthorne. Mrs....
Frank R. Vara
Nov 13, 2014
Vara, Frank, 85, of Clifton passed away on November 13, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Vara. Loving father of Roger Vara of Garfield, Ronald and Richard Vara, both of Clifton. Dear brother of Eleanor Anderson of Wood Ridge, Anthony Vara of Pequannock, Anna Marie Wazaney of Pequannock and Cheryl Adelung of New Milford. Mr. Vara was born in...
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