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.
Rose A. Lukos
Nov 11, 2014
Lukos, Rose A., (nee Papp), on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, of Farmington, NM formerly of Clifton. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph Jr., Rose Ann Guselli, Janet Simmons and the late Carolyn Krak. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Born in Passaic, she lived in Clifton for 58 years, then in Oak Ridge...
Margaret Catherine Zwiazek
Nov 1, 2014
Zwiazek, Margaret Catherine (Schlegel), 91, cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on November 1, 2014 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Albin, Loving mother of Cecilia and husband, Alan Zalkind, of Montclair; her son Albert and wife, Susan Zwiazek, of Clifton; grandfather of Joy Zalkind and her husband Albert Licon, Polly Zalkind and...
Walter Zurawski
Oct 30, 2014
Zurawski, Walter, 69, of Clifton passed away on October 30, 2014. Beloved Husband of Maria (Lisiewicz). Loving father of Andrew Zurawski and his wife Chrystine and Christopher Zurawski and his wife Christina. Dear Sister of Olga Smolak and her husband Walter, Bob Zurawski and his wife Kathy, Steve Zurawski and his wife Kristina and Marijka Fanok and her husband John...
Frances Melia
Oct 28, 2014
Melia, Frances (Ingrasselino), 87 of Saylorburg, PA formerly of Garfield passed away on October 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Melia. Loving mother of Frances Prebish and son in law Paul of Saylorburg, PA and the late Linda Melia. In addition, Frances was survived by a large community of close family and friends, which was one of the...
Maria Wintoniw
Oct 28, 2014
Wintoniw, Maria (Cap), 94 of Clifton on October 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Wasyl. Loving mother to Lesia Albizati and her husband Daniel of Clifton. Devoted grandmother to Nicholas and Mark Albizati. Mrs. Wintoniw was born in Zahutyn, Ukraine and came to the U.S. from Germany in 1949 settling in Bayonne; she moved to Clifton in 2000. She...
Yolanda "Lani" De Peri
Oct 22, 2014
De Peri, Yolanda (Mastrodonato) Lani , 86 of Clifton on October 22, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Vitale and Emilia (Ciarniello) Mastrodonato. Beloved wife for 57 years of the late Charles De Peri. Loving mother of Charles Jr. and his wife Eileen, Michael and his wife Janet, John and his wife Laura, Kathleen Perow and her husband Lawrence and...
Anne Davenport
Oct 21, 2014
Davenport, Anne, 76 of Passaic, passed away on October 21, 2014. Beloved mother of Patrick Davenport. Loving companion of William Rowe. Dear sister of Jean Becker and her husband Gary. She was preceded in death by her first husband Clem Davenport and by her sister Mary Hiel. Anne was born in Orange and lived in Passaic for the past few...
Teresa "Tessie" Alfonso
Oct 11, 2014
Alfonso, Teresa Tessie of Clifton, NJ passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the age of 91. Teresa was born in Passaic, NJ to Leonard and Julia (Russo) Daidone. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Throughout her life Tessie was always devoted to her family. She will be greatly missed by all. Tessie is predeceased by...
Leticia Santana
Oct 9, 2014
Santana, Leticia, 85, of Paterson passed away on October 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Mariano Santana. Loving sister of Maria Betancur and Lucia Betancur. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Santana was born in Colombia and came to the United States in 1971 settlling in Paterson. She worked at Keystone Corporation in Clifton for 20 years....
Catherine Claire Oswald
Sep 28, 2014
Oswald, Catherine Claire, 97 of Spring Hill, Florida formerly of Clifton, passed away on September 28, 2014. She is survived by her loving sister Frances Ann Oswald Ozzie , nephews Donald and Richard Oswald, brothers Joey and Stephen Oswald. She was preceded in death by her brother John Oswald and nephew Bob Oswald. She was born in Passaic to John...
Clarabell Secrest
Sep 19, 2014
Secrest, Clarabell M., 101 of Wayne formerly of Passaic. Great aunt of Lorraine Sonnek of Williamsburg, VA. Clarabell was born in Sidney, New York and lived in Passaic for many years before moving to Wayne. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church of Passaic and a member of the Sunday School & Women s Association of the...
Janet A. Apolito
Sep 17, 2014
Apolito, Janet A. (Savioli), 77, of Garfield, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2014. Beloved wife of Anthony Butch Apolito. Dear mother of Anthony & his wife Jennifer and Jeff & his wife Lynette both of Hamburg. Loving grandmother of Jeff, Jessica, Samantha, Shannon & the late Danielle. Loving sister of Elaine & her husband Lawrence Raia of Saddle River....
Nicholas Iwanciw
Sep 13, 2014
Iwanciw, Nicholas, 91, of Nanuet,NY on September 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Lisa (Sizow) Iwanciw and his first wife the late Maria Ulizko. Loving father of Walter Iwanciw of Passaic and Olga Fedoruk of Glen Spey, NY. Grandfather of George, Christine,and Andrea. He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Mr. Iwanciw was born in the Ukraine and came to...
Julia Kocylowsky
Aug 31, 2014
Kocylowsky, Julia (Motyl), 89, of Clifton entered into eternal life on August 31, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Michael Kocylowsky. She is survived by her loving children Zenon and his wife Ria of Alpine, Steven and his wife Joyce of Somerset, Mary and her husband Buddy Bernat of Sparta and Michael and his wife Deana of Charlotte, NC. and...
Anthony Mykych
Aug 31, 2014
Mykych, Anthony, 90, of Clifton on August 31, 2014. Beloved husband of Irene (Horschak) Loving father of Julie & her husband Pete Wislocki of Clifton, Sandra and her husband Ed Rivera of Montville and Daniel Mykych of Clifton, New Jersey. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren Edgar Mikel, Tyler, Brianna, Stefan, Hanna and his sister Caterina of Ukraine. Mr....
Ausonio David
Aug 29, 2014
David, Ausonio 64 of Clifton passed away on August 29, 2014. Loving husband of Dongsuk . Loving father of Adam and Melanie. Dear brother of Ivo and Bruno . Mr. David was born in Benevento, Italy came to the US in 1957 and settled in Clifton. He was a Real Estate Broker for many years. A Memorial Gathering will be...
James E. Beckering
Aug 27, 2014
Beckering, James E, 67 of Clifton, passed away on August 27, 2014. Loving father of Carolyn Paddack of Madison and James Beckering of Paterson. Dear brother of Carole Arnolds of Lofkin, Texas. Grandfather of Thomas Paddack, Kristen Paddack and Nicholas Beckering. Mr. Beckering was born in Schenectady, NY and lived in Clifton for 40 years. He was a Tailor at...
David Andrew Teliscak
Aug 25, 2014
Telischak, David Andrew, 30, of Nutley on August 25, 2014. Beloved son of Diana & Dennis Telischak of Clifton. Grandson of Elizabeth Nosal. David is also survived by his significant other Jerilyn Pami and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves behind his pet dog LoLo as he joins his deceased boxer, beloved Pasha. David was born in New...
James A. Barbarita
Aug 19, 2014
Barbarita, James A., 83, of Clifton passed away on August 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Joann (Petie) Barbarita. Loving father of Denise Gioscia and her husband Richard of Santa Clara, CA and Debra Barbarita of Kissimmee, FL. Devoted grandfather of Melissa, Sunshine, William, Elisa and Kristen. He is also survived by six great grandchildren. Mr. Barbarita was born in the...
Donald F. Schwarz
Aug 6, 2014
Schwarz, Donald F., 68 of Clifton passed away on August 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Laura Sala Schwarz. He was predeceased by his parents Fred & Louise Schwarz and by his brother Bruce Schwarz. Mr. Schwarz was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for most of his life; he was a Fire Lieutenant with the Clifton Fire Department, he...
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