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 Bridgman
Oct 13, 2013
Bridgman, Elizabeth (Surowiec), 99 of Hackettstown, NJ on October 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Bridgman. Loving mother of Robert Bridgman of Hackettstown and the late Clifford S. Bridgman. Beloved grandmother of Robert and his wife Deana Bridgman, Sandra and her husband David Scott and Robyn Bridgman. Dear great grandmother to Holly & Allison Bridgman and Jeremy Scott....
Albert Zielinsky
Oct 6, 2013
Zielinsky, Albert, 82, of Clifton on October 6, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Francis (Gambino) Zielinsky. Loving father of Carolann Zielinsky of Wallington and Joseph Zielinsky of Michigan. Mr. Zielinsky was born in Wallington and lived in Clifton since 1972. He was a supply manager at Hoffman LaRoche for 33 years. Funeral Service on Thursday at 10 AM at...
Katherine Turkoc
Oct 4, 2013
Turkoc, Katherine (Pipka), 92, of Garfield on October 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph Turkoc of Cleveland, Ohio & the late John Turkoc. Grandmother of Mary, Alexandra & John Mrs. Turkoc was born in the Ukraine and came to the US settling in the Passaic Clifton area in 1948 before moving to Garfield in...
Master Chief Michael Agustin
Oct 2, 2013
Agustin, Master Chief Michael, 43, of Secaucus on October 2, 2013. Beloved husband of Antoinette ( Melendres). Loving father to Lauren ,Felicity and the late Marcus. Brother of Raphael, Ferdinand, Mark, Virgil & the late Fatima. Dear son of Franca Marinas Agustus. Master Chief Agustin was born in Los Angeles, Ca. and lived the last 13 years in Secaucus. He...
Ann Mulick De Vita
Sep 30, 2013
De Vita, Ann (Mulick), 86 of Woodland Park, passed away on September 30, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Mario De Vita. Loving mother of Rita & her husband Richard De Roos of Woodland Park. Devoted grandmother of Joseph De Roos. Mrs. De Vita was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton prior to moving to Woodland Park. She was...
Renate Lodato
Sep 16, 2013
Lodato, Renate (Berdondini), 93, of Clifton on September 16, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Larry Lodato. Loving mother of Elsa Giaconia of Clifton and Dominick Lodato of Arizona. Devoted grandmother to Gina Karlicki, Lisa Smith and Bart C. Giaconia. Dear Great Grandmother to Madeline & Gus Karlicki and Ben, Lexie & Nathan Smith. Mrs. Lodato was born in Germany...
Michael Witek
Sep 9, 2013
Witek, Michael, 65, of Hawthorne on September 9, 2013. Beloved husband of Krystyna (Zawojski) Witek. Devoted son of the late John and Katarzyna (Dowhan) Witek. Loving father of Danny Witek of Hawthorne and Roman Witek and his fianc Tania Zurawski of Elmwood Park. Dear brother of Vicky Kotlar and her husband George of Wyckoff, Ihor Witek and his wife Grazyna...
Christine Mc Cormick
Sep 9, 2013
Mc Cormick Christine (Colombo), 61, of Clifton September 9, 2013. Beloved wife of Michael Mc Glone. Loving mother of Heather Mc Cormick of Bloomfield & Bonnie Mc Cormick of Hackensack. Sister to Linda Puluse of Green Acres, Florida Christine was born in Paterson and lived most of her life in Clifton. She had worked as an accounts payable clerk for...
Theresa Catanzaro
Sep 5, 2013
Catanzaro, Theresa (Daly), 80, of Wood Ridge on September 5, 2013. Beloved wife of Anthony Catanzaro. Loving mother of Debbie Catanzaro of Andover Township, Michelle Tallaksen of Lyndhurst and the late Donna Moore. Dear Sister of Catherine Daly of Paterson, Robert Daly of Hopatcong. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Mrs. Catanzaro was born in Paterson in lived in...
Francis Zavaglia
Sep 3, 2013
Mr. Francis Louis Zavaglia, 93, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 21, 1919 in Clifton, New Jersey. His parents Angela and Joseph Zavaglia emigrated from Northern Italy. He was an organist, composer, conductor, arranger, teacher and business owner. He was awarded a scholarship...
Vladimir Tarakhmenko
Aug 25, 2013
Tarakhnenko, Vladimir, 64, of Bloomfield on August 25, 2013. Beloved husband of Lyudmila Yavorska. Vladimir was born in Kiev, Ukraine and lived in the United States for the past 17 years; he was a warehouse manager at TableCloth Co. in Paterson. He was a parishioner of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Clifton. Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 28, 2013...
Frank P. Musano
Aug 24, 2013
Musano, Frank 93, of Clifton on August 24, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Eva (Dull) Musano. Dear brother of Phyllis Mazzarone of Whippany & Marie Stewart of Studio City, CA. He is also survived by many nieces & nephews. Mr. Musano was born in West Orange and lived the last 65 years in Clifton. Mr. Musano was a machinist...
Antonio J Da Fronseca
Aug 22, 2013
Da Fonseca, Antonio J. 86, of Wayne on August 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Maria (Almeida). Dear father of John Lucio of Port St. Lucie, Florida & Ligia Lee Lucio of Cedar Grove. Mr. De Fonseca was born in Ovar, Portugal and currently resided in Wayne. He was a Machine operator for 20 years with US Metal Refinery in Carteret....
Brandon Elias Sandoval
Aug 14, 2013
Sandoval, Brandon, 22, of Bushkill, PA passed away August 14, 2013. Beloved son of Edward and Susan (nee Drazin) Sandoval. Loving brother of Amy Anna Sandoval. Uncle of Alez Brandon was born in Passaic, NJ and lived in the Passaic/Clifton area before moving to Bushkill 10 years ago. The family will receive their friends and relatives on Saturday August 24,...
Amelia M. Berlanga
Aug 5, 2013
Berlanga, Amelia M. (Chiominto), 72 of Paterson on August 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Robert Jr. of Paterson, Frank John of Franklin, TN, Emil Richard of Paterson and the late Anthony Berlanga. Grandmother of Amilia Rose, Brandon, Rachael & Anthony Jr., Kizzy Gonzalez and Ramon Cruz.Great Grandmother of Josimar Beneitz. Sister of Johnny Boy...
Joseph Pampanin
Jul 31, 2013
Pampanin, Joseph A., 89, of Clifton on July 31, 2013, born in Clifton, NJ, he lived and studied in the region of Cadore, Northern Italy, where he obtained a degree in teaching. During World War II he was drafted into the Italian Army. As a young outdoor enthusiast he enjoyed fishing, hunting and he tutored and guided many skiing and...
Barbara Nekich
Jul 28, 2013
Nekich, Barbara (nee Muller), 88, of Passaic on July 28, 2013. Beloved wife of the late George Nekich. Loving mother of Paul of Passaic, George Jr. of Dingmans Ferry, PA, Catherine Green of Dingmans Ferry, PA and Mary Laubaskas of Randolph. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Mrs. Nekich was born in Yugoslavia and came...
William David Zukosky
Jul 25, 2013
Zukosky, William David, 66, of Sayreville on July 25, 2013. Beloved husband of Carol (Levine) Zukosky. Loving father to Nicole Cannon, Crystal Bernat, Carol Clemons, John Zukosky, Jeremy Zukosky and April Zukosky. Mr. Zukosky was born in Montclair and lived in Sayreville for the past 25 years. He was a Chief Engineer at Thumann s in Carlstadt. He was a...
Margaret Orloff
Jul 24, 2013
Orloff, Margaret (Pickett), 89, of Montclair on July 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Orloff. Loving mother of Denis of Montclair, Alan of New York City and Lewis of the Bronx, NY. Dear sister of Catherine McLaughlin of Sahuarita, Arizona. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren Jessica, Isaac, Elias & Haniya. Mrs. Orloff was born in...
William Clark
Jul 21, 2013
Clark, William, 85, of Palisades Park on July 21, 2013. Father of Gregory and William Clark both of Auburn, NY and step-father of Annette Oppermann of Midland Park, NJ. Mr. Clark was born in Auburn, NY and lived in Palisades Park for many years; He was a self-employed building contractor. Cremation Private. Arrangements by Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home 470 Colfax Avenue...
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