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.
Catherine A. Moody
Aug 4, 2014
Moody, Catherine A., (Jalinski), 63 of Haledon, passed away on August 4, 2014. Cremation Services Private. PDF Printable Version
Michael A. Valentino
Aug 2, 2014
Valentino, Michael A, 87 of Clifton & Nutley, passed away on August 2, 2014. Beloved Husband of the late Filomena Valentino,Loving father of Michele Capriolo of Totowa, Lisette Valentino-Blackwell of North Caldwell, Marianne Valentino of Clifton and Rene Valentino of Clifton. Grandfather of Kevin Capriolo, Robert Blackwell and Ryan Capriolo. Mr. Valentino was born in Newark and lived in Clifton...
Carl Castano
Aug 1, 2014
Castano, Carl, 94 of North Haledon, passed away on August 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Madelene (Menegus) Castano. Loving father of Robyn Castano of Bend, Oregon. Grandfather of Chris & Margaret. He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren Mr. Castano was born in Clifton and resided there until moving to North Haledon in 1962. In 2003 he...
Stella T. Demeny
Jul 29, 2014
Demeny, Stella T. (Mendyk), 95, of Hallandale Beach, FL, formerly of Wallington, NJ passed away on July 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward Demeny. Loving mother of Edward Demeny Jr. of Hallandale Beach, FL. Grandmother of Krista Demeny of Long Island, NY, Lori Gilham and her husband Matt of Bellflower, CA and Jesse Carpenter. Great Grandmother of Ariana...
Robert Michael Behan
Jul 17, 2014
Behan, Robert Michael, 50, of Lincoln Park passed away on July 17, 2014. Beloved son of Mary (Gorman) Jacober and the late Robert Behan. Loving father of Megan Behan of West Pittston, PA. Devoted grandfather of Hunter Blaze Klein. Dear brother of Brian Behan of Lincoln Park and Maryellen Behan of Clifton. Uncle of Christopher, Thomas, Michael and the late...
John F. Mingione
Jul 6, 2014
Mingione, John F., 69. of Paterson on July 6, 2014. Beloved brother of Majorie Grady of Silver Spring, MD. Mr. Mingione was a lifelong Paterson resident. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and was proprietor of General Wholesale Florist in Ridgewood prior to his retirement. Private burial was held at the Wm. Doyle Veteran s Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ PDF...
Jack Dominick Ciminello
Jul 6, 2014
Ciminello, Jack Dominick, 91 of Beachwood, NJ on July 6, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Elsie Ciminello. Loving father of Jack Ciminello of Cape Coral, FL and Rose Meehan & her husband Pat of Beachwood, NJ. Grandfather of Jacqueline, Rose, Daniel & Giacomo. Great Grandfather of Kaylee, Ethan and Vernon. Mr. Ciminello was born in Columbus, Ohio and lived...
Maria Jacyniak
Jul 5, 2014
Jacyniak, Maria (Stecko),93, of Passaic on July 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Maria & her husband Charles Benevento of Cedar Grove, John Yacyniak of Passaic and the late Stephen. Grandmother of Matthew, Daniel, Tyler and Christopher. She is also survived by her brother Stefan Stecko of the Ukraine. Mr. Jacyniak was born in Lviv,...
Marvin H. Soalt
Jul 1, 2014
Soalt, Marvin H., 85 of Montclair, passed away on July 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Soalt. Father of Jennifer Harvey. Grandfather of Toby Henry and Colin Henry. Brother of Caroline Soalt. Cremation services private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. PDF Printable Version
Carmelle Coquillon
Jun 29, 2014
Coquillon, Carmelle (Jean-Mary), 87, of Montclair on June 29, 2014. Beloved mother of Priscilla Coquillon on Montclair. Dear sister of Paul Jean-Mary, Raymonde Bernhart, Edvie Manuel, Eve Jean-Mary, Maurice Jean-Mary and Enive Jean-Mary. Mrs. Coquillon was born in Haiti; she lived in Montclair since 2003. She worked as a Nurse s Aide at Cedar Grove Manor in Cedar Grove. She...
Tae Mun Kong
Jun 29, 2014
Kong, Tae Mun, 50 of LaGrange, Georgia passed away on June 29, 2014. Father of Lillian Kong. Brother of Tony Kong. Mr. Kong was born in Seoul, South Korea. He was a warehouse manager at Hanil E Hwa in LaGrange, Georgia. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd at 7PM at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax...
Helen D. Piernowski
Jun 18, 2014
Piernowski, Helen D., 93, of Passaic passed away on June 18, 2014. Loving mother of Ray and Rudy Litwin of Passaic. Ms. Piernowski was a lifelong resident of Passaic. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph RC Church in Passaic. Funeral Service on Monday at 11 AM at the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. Interment St. Michael s...
Joseph Giardina Jr.
Jun 2, 2014
Giardina, Joseph Jr., 80, of Garfield passed away on June 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Constance (Montagnino) Giardina. Loving father of Joseph Giardina III of Tenafly and Emanuel Giardina of Staten Island, NY. Devoted grandfather of Stephen Giardina. Dear brother of Edward Sal Giardina of Nutley and Louis Giardina. Mr. Giardina was born in Brooklyn and lived in...
Juan Carlos Delgado
May 24, 2014
Delgado, Juan Carlos,47, of Paterson on May 24, 2014. Beloved husband of Teresa Rojas. Loving father of Alexander, Jean Carlos & Sebastian. Brother of Olga, Jonathan & Angelica. Uncle of Christopher. He is also survived by other loving relatives and family members. Mr. Delgado was born in Lima, Peru and came to the US in 1994 settling in Paterson. He...
Bridget Tomesco
May 21, 2014
Tomesco, Bridget (nee Mazzo), 82 from Clifton, was called by God on May 21st, 2014. Bridget was born in Passaic, New Jersey to Rocco and Caterina Mazzo. Bridget formerly resided in Elmwood Park and Lavallette, NJ. Loving wife of John Tomesco for 61 loving years. Dear mother of Kathy Lazor Daley and her husband Jim of Clifton, John Jr. and...
Frank J. Cuccaro
May 20, 2014
Cuccaro, Frank J., 97, of Warwick, NY formerly of Clifton & Toms River passed away on May 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Josephine (Salerno) Cuccaro. Loving father of Frank and his wife Marge of Scotch Plains, NJ and Kathy Carmody and her husband Greg of Warwick, NY. Devoted grandfather of Frank Jr. & his wife Janet, Kelly & her husband...
Violet Ryan
May 14, 2014
Ryan, Violet (Fain), 96, of Greenwood Lake, NY, formerly of Clifton on May 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward Ryan. Loving mother of Dennis Guzzo & his wife Ginny of Greenwood Lake, NY. Grandmother of Scott, Renee & Christine. Great Grandmother of James, Brianna, Sarah, Ty, Bella, Ashlen & April. Great Great Grandmother of Joseph. Mrs. Ryan was...
Maria De La Torre
May 12, 2014
De la Torre, Maria (Rodriguez), 80, of Clifton passed away on May 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Angel de la Torre. Loving mother of Felix De La Torre of Greenwood Lake, NY and Elvira and her husband Jorge Soto of Clifton. Devoted grandmother of Amanda, Alyssa, Adriana & Cristina. She was predeceased by her grandson Angel Vincent. Maria...
Ronald S. Genardi
May 12, 2014
Genardi, Ronald S., 71 of Clifton passed away on May 12, 2014. Loving father of Corey, Ronald and John. Dear grandfather of Justin, Daniel, Nicholas, Rebecca, Ava, Gia, Bianca, Adrianna and Rafael. Brother of Lynn Chessin of Wayne and Gail Carlucci of Clifton. Mr. Genardi was born in Passaic and lived most of his life in Clifton. He was a...
Stephen J. Kirrer
May 10, 2014
Kirrer, Stephen J., 68, of Clifton on May 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Doris(Pordon). Loving father of Danielle and her husband Scott Salzer of Ringwood & Sharon and her husband Brandon Schmidt of Fair Lawn. Grandfather of Matthew, Paige and Lucas. He is predeceased by his brother Dr. Ernest D. Kirrer. Mr. Kirrer was born in Passaic and was a...
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