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.
Ruth E Vara
Mar 12, 2014
Vara, Ruth (Zoerbel), 86, of Clifton on March 12, 2014. Beloved wife of Frank Vara. Loving mother of Ronald, Richard & Roger Vara all of Clifton. Ruth is also survived by her twin sister Betty Morgener of Wiscasset, Maine Ruth was born in Garfield and lived most of her life in Clifton. She had worked for Popular Merchandise in Garfield...
Fortunata C De Vera
Mar 5, 2014
De Vera, Fortunata (Cucueco) 85 of Clifton on March 5, 2014. Beloved motherf Venus, Lita, Belen,Benjamin Jr.,Grace, Ferdinand, Raul,Gerardo,Isabilito, Erik & Michael Benson.Grandmother of Benjamin ,Caroline, Joahna Fatima Krishna, Karina, Julian Vincent, Khristofer, Yoyi, Isagani, Benjamin III ,Benjo, Julius, Patrick, Joseph, Kelvin, Benjamin Francisco Mia, Mark, Myx,Venus,Queening,Dora & Aljur Great Grandmother of Benjamin Rey,Ynna,Stephanie,Gian,Miko,Irie,Ishie Rico,Ishie Kiel,Ishie Neya, Ishie Bryan &...
Luciano Figueroa
Mar 1, 2014
Figueroa, Luciano, 85 of Clifton on March 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Clementina (Ficetola) Dear father of Joe of Wayne, Pat of Texas, Santo of Woodland Park, Franco of Lyndhurst & Jessie Rigolosi of Garfield. Mr. Figueroa was born in San Juan, PR and came to the US in 1950 settling in Clifton. He was a welder for 30 years...
Helen D. Bocskay
Feb 22, 2014
BOCSKAY, HELEN (nee Duda), 89 of Southport, NC, Formerly of Garfield on February 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Steve J. Bocskay. Loving mother of Sandra & her husband Peter J. Tuminelli of Southport, NC & Toni Ellen Bocskay of Garfield. Grandmother of Steven & Peter Jr. Sister to Emil Duda & his wife Willomina of Washingtonville, NY. Sister-in-law...
Jesus Gomez
Feb 10, 2014
Gomez, Jesus, 78, of Clifton on February 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Amanda(Diaz). Loving father of Gloria Gomez-Rocha & her husband Immer, Alba Garcia & Her husband Jose, Adriana Gomez & her husband Johnny Rocha, Gladys Intriago & her husband Eddie, Yasmin Rodriguez & her husband John, Mauricio Diaz & Lily Diaz. Grandfather of Kevin, Richard , Katherine, Angelo, Alexandra,...
Ann M. Lopardo
Feb 10, 2014
Lopardo, Ann M, (Bonpietro), 79, of Clifton on February 10, 2014. Beloved wife of Anthony Lopardo. Dear mother of Anthony of Clifton, Lee Ann Curtin of Clifton & Donna & her husband Jack Kievit of Manakawkin. Loving grandmother of Billy and his wife Melissa, Jack and his wife Tiffani & Amy. Great Grandmother of William III & Chase. She is...
Sigrid Weihenig
Feb 10, 2014
Weihenig, Sigrid, 64 of Clifton passed away on February 10, 2014. Loving mother of Kevin Witkowski of Somerset. Sister of Frank Weihenig of Upper Saddle River, Klaus Weihenig of Glen Gardner, Magda Weihenig of Clifton and Gabriele Weihenig of Clifton. Ms. Weihenig was born in Wurzburg, Germany and came to the United States in 1963 settling in Passaic before moving...
Joseph E Zack
Feb 8, 2014
Zack, Jr., Joseph Edward (Sonny) 88, of Southampton, New Jersey, formerly from Clifton, N.J. passed away February 8, 2014.He was born in Bloomfield, NJ, on August 8, 1925, to the late Mary and Joseph Zack. Joe served in the Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged as a Gunner s Mate Third Class. Joe is survived by his wife, Ann...
Albin E Zwiazek
Feb 6, 2014
Albin E. Zwiazek October 13, 1918 February 6, 2014 95 Years Young Zwiazek, Albin E. died peacefully with his family by his side on February 6, 2014 at the Little Nursing Home, Montclair, following a short illness. Ninety-five years young, Albin lived three lifetimes in one life, serving in the Army for eight years, working for Bendix Aeronautics for 30...
Emma Baumgartner
Jan 31, 2014
Baumgartner, Emma ( Weiss), 102, of North Bergen ( formerly of Clifton) on January 31, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother to Elizabeth McNamara of Clifton and the late John Jr.. Also survived by3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren Emma was born in Scheindorf, Austria, and came to the US in 1921 settling in...
James Michael Farley
Jan 28, 2014
Farley, James Michael, 60, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Paterson and Clifton, passed away on January 28th 2014. He is survived by his wife, Janet, daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Bryn Johnson, and son, Michael. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Pat, John and JoAnne, and Edward and Gerry Farley as well as countless...
Anna Novak
Jan 27, 2014
Novak, Anna (Drotos), 68 of Passaic passed away on January 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late James Novak Jr. Loving mother of James Novak of Garfield. Dear sister of Eva Molnar. She is also survived by her nieces Katalyk and Maria, and by one grandniece Noimi. Mrs. Novak was born in Sajopetri, Hungary and came to the United States...
Dan E. Ackerman
Jan 27, 2014
Ackerman, Dan E., 61 of Belleville passed away on January 27, 2014. Brother of Susan Ackerman and Anne Palmer. Mr. Ackerman was a self employed truck driver and a Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. Funeral services were private. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton NJ. PDF Printable Version
Donna Marie Romeo
Jan 21, 2014
Romeo, Donna Marie, of Wayne on January 21, 2014. Beloved daughter of Anne Romeo. Dear sister of Donald Romeo and his wife Jeanine of Cary, NC, Lisa & her husband Vincent Disteso of Wayne and Debbie & her husband Ken Johnson of Wayne. Loving Aunt of Alexis & Anthony Disteso & Michael & Jaimie Romeo. Donna was a lifelong Wayne...
Joseph Nieglos
Jan 20, 2014
Nieglos, Joseph, 93 of Monroe Township passed away on January 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Florence (Norbe) Nieglos. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Mary and his brothers, Steven, John, Edward and Thomas, and his sisters, Frances Steiger, Jean Petty and Claire Flaherty. He is survived by his brother Walter and his sister Josephine Humenik. Mr. Nieglos was...
Penny Iva Oswald
Jan 20, 2014
Oswald, Penny Iva (Franzbalu), 61 of Livingston passed away on January 20, 2014. Beloved wife of John Oswald. Services private. PDF Printable Version
Michael Kotys
Jan 15, 2014
Kotys, Michael,76, of Newark on January 15, 2014. Loving uncle to John Peltyszyn, Stephanie Lehman, Mary Polonez, Anna Padko and John Kotys. Mr. Kotys was born in Sanok, Poland and came to the US in 1961 settling in Passaic Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel on Saturday at 8:45 AM then to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 9:30 AM....
Filippo Scancarello
Jan 11, 2014
Scancarello, Filippo, 77, of Clifton passed away on January 11, 2014. Born in Geraci, Sicily, he has lived in the Passaic/Clifton area for the past 61 years. He worked for the Passaic Board of Education for 25 years. He was a parishioner of St. Paul RC Church- Clifton and a member of the Geraci Citizen League and the St. Bartolomeo...
Marie Murphy
Jan 11, 2014
Murphy, Marie (Librizzi), 90, of Clifton on January 11, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward Murphy. Loving mother of Richard of Lincoln Park. Mr. Murphy was born in Passaic and lived most of her life in Clifton. She had been a secretary for the Clifton Board of Education for 25 years. She was a parishioner of St. Philip the...
Ursula Marie Toebes
Jan 8, 2014
Toebes, Ursula, 72 of Clifton, passed away on January 8, 2014. Beloved wife of Edward Toebes. Loving mother of Denise and her husband Rickey Farrington of Clifton, Willard Howell and his wife Dawn of Bangor, PA and the late Doreen P. Lanza. Devoted grandmother of Melissa, Michael, Megan, Christopher & Jami. Dear sister of Stephen Colao, Louis Colao and Wilma...
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