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