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.

Jorge E. Gonzalez

Jorge E. Gonzalez

Apr 15, 2023

Gonzalez, Jorge E., 93 of Paterson, passed away on April 15, 2023. Visiting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 5 PM to 9 PM at Marrocco Memorial Chapel – 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton.

Cristy Anzaldi

Cristy Anzaldi

Apr 14, 2023

Anzaldi, Cristy. (Dowling), 42 of Totowa passed away on April 14, 2023. Beloved wife of Christopher. Loving mother to Emma & Nicholas. Dear daughter of Richard & Suzanne Dowling. Granddaughter of Betty Mc Grady & the late Carney Mc Grady. Sister of Richard Dowling Jr. Daughter in law Geraldine Anzaldi and the late Ross Anzaldi Cristy was born in Suffern,...

Ruth Jenkusky

Ruth Jenkusky

Apr 12, 2023

The Ruth Jenkusky, 92, of Clifton passed away on April 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Jenkusky. Dear mother of Drew Jenkusky & Debbie & her husband Ed Beagan, all of Clifton. Sister to John Fisher of Paramus. Mrs. Jenkusky was born in Paterson before moving to Clifton in 1957. She worked for 35 years as a legal...

Susan Little

Susan Little

Apr 12, 2023

Susan Little, of Clifton, passed away on April 12, 2023 at the age of 57. Beloved daughter of Antoinette and the late Thomas Giarraffa Sr. Loving sister of Thomas Giarraffa Jr. and his wife Arlene. Cherished niece of Adele Chiavetta and the late Vinny Chiavetta. Susan is also survived by many cousins of the Chiavetta and Giarraffa families. Susan was...

Christopher M. Flamer

Christopher M. Flamer

Apr 11, 2023

Flamer, Christopher M., 47 of Jersey City, passed away on April 11, 2023. Son to Frank Flamer and the late Fortunada Toledo. Brother to Julieann Torres & her husband Daniel, Jazmin Laporte and Jessenia Laporte. Uncle to Derek, Giovanni, Ashton, Brianna, Elias, Jacob, Caleb, Jazlene, Jada, Mia and Janelle. Christopher was born in Wayne, he grew up in Paterson and...

Ann Chipolone

Ann Chipolone

Apr 10, 2023

Ann Marinaro Chipolone, of Clifton, passed away on April 10, 2023 at the age of 92. Ann is reunited with her beloved parents, Rosario and Angela, her son, Earl, her brothers, John, Philip, Dominick, and Anthony, and her sister Sadie. She is survived by a daughter, as well as her nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ann was born in Passaic in...

Rita Chopoorian

Rita Chopoorian

Apr 9, 2023

Henrietta “Rita” Chopoorian, 85, passed away April 9 at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Dover, N.J. It’s fitting that Rita left this life on Easter Sunday, one of her favorite holidays. Along with being a devout Catholic (who would search out local churches for Sunday Masses during vacations), Rita was a fabulous hostess, inviting family and friends for gourmet meals on...

Margaret Mary Calligaro

Margaret Mary Calligaro

Mar 31, 2023

Calligaro, Margaret Mary (Cooper), 86 of Annapolis, MD formerly of Little Falls, NJ, passed away on March 31, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Calligaro Jr. Loving mother of Daniel Calligaro of Bridgewater, David Calligaro of Indianapolis, Ind., Thomas Calligaro of Fairfax, VA, Philip Cooper of Annapolis, MD, Maggi Kaeser of Weston, CT and the late Peter Cooper. She...

Andrew Jenkusky

Andrew Jenkusky

Mar 17, 2023

Jenkusky, Andrew, 90 of Clifton, passed away on March 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Ruth (Fisher) Jenkusky. Loving father to Drew Jenkusky and Debbie Beagan & her husband Ed. Andrew was born in Jersey City and lived in Clifton since 1957. He was a salesman for AT&T in New York City for 45 years, after that, he worked at A1...

Ruth Larsen

Ruth Larsen

Mar 10, 2023

Ruth Larsen, of St. Croix USVI, passed away on March 10, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Wagner Larsen Jr. Loving mother of Edgard Rivera and his wife Sandy and Wagner Larsen III. Devoted grandmother of Edgar Mikel Rivera and his wife Walsy, Tyler Rivera, Brianna Rivera, Kiana Larsen, and Hailey Tiffany Larsen. Cherished great...

Christopher Michael Padula

Christopher Michael Padula

Mar 3, 2023

Padula, Christopher Michael, 40 of Fort Myers, FL formerly of Waldwick, NJ passed away on March 3, 2023. Beloved son to Roberto and Linda (Burhans) Padula and brother to Rob and his wife Elise and loving fiancé, Yoli Murillo. Christopher was born and raised in Waldwick, NJ he lived in Fort Myers, FL for the past three months. He owned...

Donald John Murray

Donald John Murray

Feb 25, 2023

Murray, Donald John, of Clifton, passed away on February 25, 2023 at the age of 87. Loving husband to the late Colleen Jesse Murray. Beloved father to Donald and Danny Murray. Devoted grandfather to Ciro Murray. Donald is predeceased by his parents, Leo and Mae, as well as five brothers, Leo, Richard, Vincent, Jack, and Louis. Donald was a member...

John James Madden

John James Madden

Feb 24, 2023

After a courageous battle with cancer, our family regrets to announce the loss of beloved father figure, John James Madden. John, 81, was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, and worked as a longshoreman for the I.L.A. in Elizabeth, New Jersey for thirty-five years. His fifty-two years of marriage to the late Marilyn Madden (1944-2021), their late daughter...

Erend Monsignor Julian Bennett Varettoni

Erend Monsignor Julian Bennett Varettoni

Feb 23, 2023

Reverend Monsignor Julian Bennett Varettoni, pastor emeritus of Sacred Heart Parish in Clifton, entered eternal life on February 23rd, 2023; he was 92. Msgr. Varettoni was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on February 24th, 1930 to Julian and Rachel (Mairani) Varettoni. He was christened Julian Bennett, and was eventually joined by two brothers, Robert and Leroy. At this time the...

Julia Soroko

Julia Soroko

Feb 14, 2023

Soroko, Julia, of Clifton, passed away on February 14, 2023 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Soroko. Loving mother of Theresa, Samuel, and Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Jaclyn, Michael, Nicole, Briana, David, and Thomas. Adored great grandmother of Samantha, Fitzwilliam, Colette, Talia and Gia. Julia is reunited with her beloved parents, Simeon and Anna, along...

Rosalie Messina

Rosalie Messina

Feb 13, 2023

Messina, Rosalie, 96 of Clifton, passed away on February 13, 2023. Daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalia Seminara. Beloved wife of the late Dominick R. Messina. Loving mother to Joseph, Richard & his wife Ana, John, the late Michael & his wife Maria. Devoted grandmother to Matthew (Agnes), Katie O’Brien (Marty), Maggie Warchalowsky (Matt), John, Michael, Steven, Richie and...

Frank A. Cupo

Frank A. Cupo

Feb 13, 2023

Frank A. Cupo, 80 of Toms River, passed away on February 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Theresa (Spirito) Cupo. Loving father of Sherry Mudrick and her husband Matthew, and Mark Lasky & his wife Heather. Devoted grandfather to Lauren, Amanda, Brandon, Ryan and Mia. Dear brother to James, Dennis, Robert & his wife Olga. He is also survived by many...

Frank Delmo

Frank Delmo

Feb 11, 2023

Frank Delmo age 79, of Wanaque, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Born in Dover, lived in Paterson and Wayne, the last 11 years in Wanaque Reserve. He was a personal driver for David Sanzari for 20 years. He was a member of the Amici Club of Wanaque Reserve. He is survived by his wife the former Rae Lupone,...

Lydia Hartford

Lydia Hartford

Feb 6, 2023

Lydia Marsch Hartford, 64, of Riverdale passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Beloved wife of Glenn Hartford. Predeceased by her father, Theodor Marsch. Devoted daughter of Mary (Klym) Marsch. Loving sister to Helen Marsch, Maryann Marsch-Hoydysh & her husband Walter. Missed by her beloved pets, Sasha, Boris, Nina and Maks. She is also...

Peter Panayoti

Peter Panayoti

Jan 27, 2023

Panayoti, Peter, of Clifton, passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Denise Panayoti (Condaras). Loving father of Gregory Panayoti and his wife Gabriela, and Valerie Panayoti Raymonds and her husband John. Devoted grandfather of Joseph, Matthew, and Vincent Peter. Cherished brother of Sophie Saltamanikas. Peter is reunited with his parents, Gregory and Helen,...

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