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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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