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.

Loretta Buckley

Loretta Buckley

Sep 30, 2011

Buckley, Loretta, 82 of Passaic, on September 30, 2011. Ms. Buckley lived in Clifton for many years before moving to Passaic. Private Burial was held. Arrangements by Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton. PDF Printable Version

Thomas Jenkins

Thomas Jenkins

Sep 26, 2011

Jenkins, Thomas, 63, of Toms River on September 26, 2011. Loving father to David Jenkins and his wife Marissa of Butler. Fiance to Penny Macoski. Brother to Joan Sochaski and Lewis Jenkins. Grandfather to Lily Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was born in Newark and lived in Wayne for most of his life before moving to Toms River 10 years ago. He...

Josephine Oswald

Josephine Oswald

Sep 24, 2011

Oswald, Josephine (Bogaczewicz), 98, of Bridgewater on September 24, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Oswald. Loving mother to Donald Oswald & his wife Diane of Whitehouse Station, NJ & the late Robert Oswald. Mother in law of Anne Oswald, Sister in law of Catherine Oswald & Frances Oswald. Devoted grandmother to Christopher Oswald & his wife Sarah &...

Mary Hatem

Mary Hatem

Sep 20, 2011

Hatem, Mary (Hospidor), 89, of Pompton Plains on September 20, 2011, Beloved wife of the late Frederick Hatem. Loving mother to Dolores Freidenrich & her husband Robert of Manhattan, John Hatem & his wife Carol of Lincoln, CA. Grandmother to John Hatem & Jessica Espinoza. Great Grandmother to Lucas, Ben and Leo. Mrs. Hatem was born in Newark; she lived...

Thomas Barresi Jr.

Thomas Barresi Jr.

Sep 20, 2011

Barresi Jr., Thomas, 62, of Clifton on September 20, 2011. Beloved son of Thomas and Angela Barresi of Clifton. Loving brother to Joseph Barresi of Las Vegas, Nevada. Uncle to Thomas Barresi III of Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Barresi was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for most of his life. He was a self-employed barber for many years. Arrangements...

Sophie Staudt

Sophie Staudt

Sep 5, 2011

Staudt, Sophie (nee Szuros), 97, of Flemington, NJ on September 5, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul Staudt. Loving mother to Paul Staudt Jr. of Flemington, NJ, Joseph Staudt of Coffeyville, Kansas and Patricia Kowalski of Belleview, NJ. She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great great Grandchildren. Mrs. Staudt was born in Verplanck,...

Carmella Josephine Galofaro

Carmella Josephine Galofaro

Sep 4, 2011

Galofaro, Carmella Josephine (nee DeFeo), 91 of Mt Arlington (formerly of Clifton) on September 4, 2011 Beloved wife for 71 years of Carmelo Galofaro, Dear mother of Grace Seventko of White House Station and Josephine & her husband Kenneth Eicher of Mt. Arlington. Sister of the late Antoinette Cammaroto & the late Filomena Castelluccio. Loving grandmother of John, Theresa, Laura,...

Nikolay Anikonow

Nikolay Anikonow

Aug 31, 2011

Anikonow, Nikolay, 87, of Clifton on August 31, 2011. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee Dornauer). Loving father to Monika McNeff of Lake Hiawatha, Anna Elisabeth Formica of East Haven , CT. & Patricia Irene Anikonow of Clifton. Also survived by four grandchildren & four great grandchildren. Mr. Anikonow was born in Smolensk, Russia and came to the US from Germany...

Michael Gascoyne

Michael Gascoyne

Aug 30, 2011

Gascoyne, Michael, of Highland Lakes, NJ on August 30, 2011. Beloved father of William Gascoyne of Hoboken. Loving son of Charles & Bernadette Gascoyne of Elkton, FL. He is also survived by his former wife Anna Marie Priolo of Hoboken. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass on Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Cassian RC Church...

Diana J. Costanzo

Diana J. Costanzo

Aug 29, 2011

Costanzo (Jordan), Diana J., 69, of Clifton on August 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Costanzo. Loving sister to Frieda Vinian and Michael Juliano both of Clifton. Mrs. Costanzo was born in Paterson and lived in Clifton for the past years. She was a waitress at the Egg Platter Diner in Paterson for many years. Funeral Service was...

Gladys Lillian Russo

Gladys Lillian Russo

Aug 13, 2011

Russo, Gladys Lillian, 80, of Montville, died Saturday Auggust 13, 2011. Beloved sister of Linda Graham of North Haledon. Gladys was a self employed artist. Cremation private. Burial of her creaims will take place at Fair View Cemetery in Middletown, NJ at a time to be announced. Arrangemet by Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton PDF Printable Version

Robin L. De Marco

Robin L. De Marco

Aug 12, 2011

De Marco, Robin (Santin) ,57, of Clifton on August 12, 2011. Beloved wife of John De Marco. Loving sister to Lauren & her husband Jim Janish of Garfield. Aunt to Jill Sproviero & Jayne Tanis. Great Aunt to Amy, Allison, John & Karyn. Sister in law of Rose & her husband Ken Sulinski & Joanne and her husband Tom Mantone...

Mary S. Orlando

Mary S. Orlando

Aug 6, 2011

Orlando, Mary S. ( nee Jablonski) , 92 of Clifton died August 6, 2011 at St. Joseph s Hospital Paterson. Beloved wife of the late Frank Orlando. Devoted mother of Annette Orlando of Clifton and Aileen Perlman of Tampa, Florida. She is predeceased by her sister Anne Galik & a brother Walter Jablonski. Mrs. Orlando is also survived by and...

Mildred Pennella

Mildred Pennella

Jul 30, 2011

Pennella, Mildred (nee Saletta), 82, of Clifton on July 30, 2011. Beloved wife of Ralph Pennella. Loving mother to Addy Olsen of Clifton, Elaine Gleason and her husband Robert of West Orange, Sam Pennella and his wife Beth of Hamburg, Madeline Ko and her husband Steve of Boynton Beach, FL. Sister to Louis Saletta and his wife Lorraine of Little...

Salvatore Calabrese

Salvatore Calabrese

Jul 25, 2011

Calabrese, Salvatore, 101, of Clifton on July 25, 2011. Beloved Husband of the late Clorinda Calabrese. Loving father to the late Ann Jones. Brother to Josephine Muscato of Clifton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Calabrese was born in Racalmuto, Sicily and lived n Clifton since 2006. He was a Postal Worker for 35 years for...

Richard A. Passenti

Richard A. Passenti

Jul 24, 2011

Passenti, Richard A., 26, of Clifton died July 24, 2011. Beloved son of Dorothy (Bakelaar) Passenti and the late Richard Passenti. Loving Brother to Nicole Passenti of Clifton. Grandson of Helen & Elroy Bakelaar of Clifton. Nephew to Eleanor Menniti of Clifton and Leonard & Patricia Passenti. He is also survived by his cousins, Andrew Menniti of Clifton and Gary,...

Lila Jean Wilson

Lila Jean Wilson

Jul 23, 2011

Wilson, Lila Jean, passed away peacefully July 23, 2011 at Daughters of Israel Nursing Home in West Orange, NJ. She was born Sept 16, 1924 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas Arnold and Agnes Mae Davis. Lila lived and raised her family in Niles, Ohio; she worked many years in retail at McKelveys and The Loft. She later...

George Malinowski

George Malinowski

Jul 22, 2011

Malinowski, George, 80 of Hackensack on July22, 2011, Beloved brother to Alessandra Oleskiewicz of Wiltshire, England and the late Irena Stankiewicz. Dear friend of Eileen Hedge of Hackensack. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Mr. Malinowski was born in Gielczyn, Poland and came to the US in 1950 settling in Passaic before moving to Hackensack 20 years ago. He was...

Florence Zarzecki

Florence Zarzecki

Jul 21, 2011

Zarzecki, Florence Flo , 68, of Clifton passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Beloved sister of Alice and Richard Cohara of Thorton, CO and Jean and Robert Di Maria of Wayne. She is also survived by one niece and 3 nephews. Ms. Zarzecki was born in Wallington and was a lifelong resident of Clifton. She was an Administrative...

Michael Bilas

Michael Bilas

Jul 15, 2011

Michael Bilas ( Mike), 87, of Lauderhill, Florida, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away on July 15, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Passaic, NJ, Mike was a lifelong resident of Clifton before moving to Florida in 1979. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, serving on PT boats in the South Pacific for two years....

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