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.
Lucy Marzano
Dec 13, 2010
Marzano, Lucy (Liancia) 83, of Woodland Park, on December 13, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Carlo Marzano. Loving mother to Paulette & her husband Greg Andriello of Woodland Park, John of Ardsley, NY and Carl Jr. of Haledon. Grandmother of John Daniel, David Richard, Carl Anthony, Lauren, Haleigh & Tyler. Mrs. Marzano was born in Passaic and lived in...
Delora Jean Van Ness
Dec 9, 2010
Van Ness, Delora J. (Lamph), 88, of Clifton on December 9, 2010. Beloved wife of the late John Van Ness. Mother to the late John Van Ness Jr. and the late Ronald Van Ness. Grandmother to Erica Morgan & James Van Ness. Great Grandmother to Thomas & Tyler Morgan. She was pre-deceased by her brothers Louren J., Elroy M., Luris...
Grace Zanetti
Dec 7, 2010
Zanetti, Grace (Angiulli), 99, of Clifton on December 7, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Zanetti. Loving mother to the late Larry Zanetti. Sister to Anita & John Angiulli both of Boynton Beach, FL and the late Eugene and Joseph Angiulli. Mrs. Zanetti was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for most of her life. She was an...
Donald W. Cotton
Nov 25, 2010
Cotton, Donald W. ,89, of Clifton on November 25, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee: Nawrot). Brother to Robert Cotton of Toms River. Mr. Cotton was born in Belleville and lived most of his life n Westfield before movingto Clifton Recently. He has worked as a Sheet Metal Engineer for many years. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial...
Sophie Franco
Nov 20, 2010
Franco, Sophie (Onorato) ,89, of Montclair on November 20, 2010. Beloved mother of Al Franco of Clifton, Gerald Franco of Belleville and the late Chester Franco. Sister to Connie of Florida and Dino Onorato of Clifton. Also survived by ten grandchildren & three great grandchildren. Mrs. Franco was born in Montclair and moved to Clifton in 1950 and moved back...
Frank P. Giovacco
Nov 18, 2010
Giovacco, Frank P., 91, of Clifton on November 18, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Gladys (Lundgren) Giovacco. Loving father to Maryann Stanckiewitz and her husband Charles of Clifton and the late Frank David Giovacco. Devoted grandfather to Ryan, Megan, Keith & Kelly. Brother to the late Betty, Mildred, David and Jean Torkos. Mr. Giovacco was born n Passaic and...
Joyce Turrin
Nov 14, 2010
Turrin, Joyce ( Hudzik),71 , Beloved wife, mother and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband Aldo Turin and her son Neil. She is survived by her son Scott Turrin and his wife Rita of Long Valley , her valentine dog Gizmo, a large extended family of relatives,...
Catherine Rederstorff
Nov 8, 2010
Rederstorff, Catherine (Re), 84, of Clifton on November 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Marcel. Loving mother to Donna Birbiglia of Clifton and Barry Rederstorff of Worthington, Ohio. Mrs. Rederstorff was born in Passaic and lived the last 65 years in Clifton. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on Friday at 1 PM Interment Laurel Grove Cemetery....
Frank David Giovacco
Nov 5, 2010
Giovacco, Frank David, 66, of Clifton on November 5, 2010. Beloved son of Frank Giovacco of Clifton and the late Gladys(Lundgren) Giovacco. Dear Companion of Kathy Scott. Loving Brother to Maryann & her husband Charles Stanckiewitz of Clifton. Loving Uncle to Ryan, Megan, Keith & Kelly. Mr. Giovacco was born in Passaic and lived most of his life in Clifton,...
Lucy Zanetti
Nov 5, 2010
Zanetti, Lucy (Baich), 96, of Clifton on November 5, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Q. Zanetti. Loving mother of Dorothy Zanetti of Clifton and Peter Zanetti of Louisville, Kentucky. Also survived by three grandchildren & four great grandchildren Mrs. Zanetti was born in Johnstown, PA and lived most of her life in Clifton. She was machine operator for...
Keith J. Kusinko
Nov 3, 2010
Kusinko, Keith J., 44, of Paterson, on November 3,2010. Beloved father of Nicole Kusinko of Clifton. Dear nephew of Elizabeth (Kishel) Butryn. Also survived by his former wife Josephine Chichi. Mr. Kusinski was born in Passaic and had lived in Clifton before moving to Paterson. He served in the United States Marine Corp for four years. He had been a...
Lydia Shapiro
Nov 3, 2010
Shapiro, Lydia (Belcaro), 71, of Clifton on November 3, 2010. Beloved mother of Michael Shapiro of Belleville, Michelle Carbajal of Belleville, Elizabeth Smith of Florida, William Shapiro of Passaic and Katania Shapiro of Florida. Sister to Anna Belcaro of Clifton, William Belcaro of Bloomingdale and Grace Zibyock of Woodland Park. Mrs. Shapiro was born in San Severo, Italy and came...
Richard Castillo
Oct 29, 2010
Castillo, Richard, 35, of Kearny on October 29, 2010. Beloved son of Gregorio & Carmen Castillo of Bloomfield. Loving brother to Gregory of Hackettstown and Marilyn Castillo of Bloomfield. Mr. Castillo was born in Belleville and lived in North Newark before moving to Kearny 7 years ago. He had been store manager for Eckerd Drug Store for six years. Visiting...
Margaret Van Haeren
Oct 28, 2010
Van Haeren, Margaret (Raia), 96, of Wayne (formerly of Passaic) on October 28, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henry Van Haeren. Loving mother to Marie Bucher of Wayne. Grandmother of Margaret Keith of Vernon, Walter III of Kinnelon & Michael of Ogdensburg, NY. Great Grandmother to Christopher Keith, Heather Keith, Melinda Keith, Elizabeth Keith, Tiffany Bucher, Brittany Bucher, Michael...
Joseph Cepeda
Oct 27, 2010
Cepeda, Joseph Anthony , 83 of Paterson on October 27, 2010. Beloved husband of Olga Reyes, Loving father to Olympia Cepeda-Cotto of Garfield and Joel Cepeda of Totowa. Brother to Maria Rodriguez of Orlando, Fla. Mr. Cepeda was born in San Juan, PR and came to the US in 1930 settling in New York City before moving to Passaic in...
John J. Ingrassia
Oct 25, 2010
Ingrassia, John J., known by his friends and family as Johnny Boy , of Byram Township, NJ, passed away October 25, 2010 at the age of 75 after a brief illness. Born in Passaic, NJ, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Constance P. (Gilmore) Ingrassia, their two daughters Dawn Ingrassia and Sharon Ingrassia Slosarik along with his...
Gaetana "Tina" Ambrosi
Oct 25, 2010
Ambrosi, Gaetana Tina , 77, of Clifton on October 25, 2010. Beloved wife of Dino Ambrosi. Loving mother to Donna Ambrosi Battersby of Clifton, Daniel Ambrosi of El Granada, CA and Denise Ambrosi Peterson of Orange County, CA. Sister to Connie Russo of Hohokus, NJ. Grandmother to Anthony Gonzales, Brandon Battersby, Christina Gonzales and Dean Ambrosi. Mrs. Ambrosi was born...
Rostyslaw Halaburda
Oct 24, 2010
Halaburda, Rostyslaw Russ , 85, of Clifton on October 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Anna(Hranyczny). Loving father to Daniel and his wife Barbara of Cave Creek, Arizona, Michael and his wife Rene of Oakland, California and Daria Patti and her husband Joseph of Clifton. Grandfather to Laryssa, Alexa, Christian, Madelyn and Parker. Mr. Halaburda was born in Hnylyczky,Zbarazh, Ukraine and...
Catherine Zborowski
Oct 23, 2010
Zborowski, Catherine (Smute), 76, died Saturday October 23, 2010 at Mountainside Hospital in Glen Ridge, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Theodore. Loving mother to Orest Zborowski of North Wales, PA. and Lydia Golub of Upper Montclair. Mrs. Zborowski was born in Werchrata,Lviv, Ukraine and came to the US in 1950 settling in New Britain, CT. She lived In Hartford...
Catherine "Kay" Marchesin
Oct 22, 2010
Marchesin, Catherine Kay , 100, a Clifton resident for 87 years, died on October 22, 2010. Beloved sister of Dina ReCasino of Aberdeen, NJ, Cesira Leck of Ocala, FL, the late Bruno Marchesin, the late Rena Noonan & her twin sister the late Anne Alacevich. She is survived by many nieces & nephews. Miss Marchesin was born in Clifton and...
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