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.
Norman G. Bly
Oct 22, 2010
Bly, Norman G.,53,of Wallington on October 22, 2010. Beloved son of Harold & Anneget Bly of Dunnellon, Florida . Brother to James Bly of Phenic City, Alabama. Mr. Bly was born in Tampa, Florida and lived in Wallington for many years. He was an Electronic Technician with Honeywell in Teterboro for 20 years. Previous he served in teh United States...
Richard Kalendowicz
Oct 16, 2010
Kalendowicz, Richard, 67, of Wayne on October 16, 2010. Beloved husband of Gail (Comande) . Loving father to Sheryl and her husband Hank O Brien of Pompton Lakes, Rich and his wife Danielle of Wayne, and Scott of Wayne. Grandfather to Victoria, Jason, Sophia and Kaitlyn. Brother to Barbara Jones of Lockport,NY & Elaine Domalewski of Brick. Mr. Kalendowicz was...
Margaret De Vries
Oct 14, 2010
De Vries, Margaret Mary (Walsh), age 99, resident of Fayetteville, NC & Mount Vernon, VA. (Formerly of Passaic) passed peacefully with her children at her side on October 14, 2010 at the Inova Hospital, Mount Vernon, VA. She was the wife of the former Passaic Superintendent of Weights and Measures Paul De Vries (deceased) . Mother to Col. US Army...
Rita Skultety
Oct 11, 2010
Skultety, Rita Scaturro , 58, of Garfield on October 11, 2010. Beloved wife of Richard Skultety. Loving mother to Airman First Class Holly Skultety currently deployed at Okinawa, Japan. Sister to Linda Scaturro of Seattle, WA, Steve Scaturro of Brick, NJ and George Scaturro of Brick, NJ. Mrs. Skultety was born in Passaic and lived in Garfield for most of...
Anna Paliani
Oct 7, 2010
Paliani, Anna, 99, of Garfield on October 7, 2010. Sister to Norma Pinto of California and the late Joseph H. Paliani. Aunt to Angelo Bellini of Cumming, GA . Ms. Paliani was born in Clifton and lived in Garfield for most of her life. She was a self-employed seamstress for 25 years. She was a parishioner of Most Holy Name...
Teresa Grecco
Sep 30, 2010
Grecco, Teresa Daidone , 96, of Morris Plains on September 30, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph Grecco, former Clifton High School educator, football coach, City Councilman and State Assemblyman. Loving mother of Phyllis Borowski of Byram and the late Jo-Ann Klimek. She was pre-deceased by sisters Jean Costanzo, Rose Dolinoy and Vita Daidone and brother Adolph Duffy...
Klementyna Bukalo
Sep 26, 2010
Bukalo, Klementyna Sovich , 87, of Woodland Park, on September 26, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Michael Bukalo. Loving mother to John of Little Falls, George and Natalka of Woodland Park. Grandmother to Michael, David, Sam, Catie & Daniel. Mrs. Bukalo was born in Hai Za Rodoy, Ukraine and came to NYC in 1949 where she lived for 10...
Clara Szekely
Sep 25, 2010
Szekely, Clara, 98, of Glen Ridge, on September 25, 2010. Loving mother to Barry N. Sher of NYC. Ms. Szekely was born in Nagyvarad, Hungaria and lived in Glen Ridge for many years. She was a Physician for 60 years. Graveside Service on Monday September 27, 2010 at 1:30 Pm at Riverside Cemetery Saddle Brook Arrangements by Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home...
Veronica Madsen
Sep 20, 2010
Madsen, Veronica (Kantor), 87, of Clifton on September 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Joseph Madsen. Loving mother to Lawrence Joseph Madsen, Jr. of Hawley, PA, Carol Ann Madsen of Clifton and Cynthia Madsen of Clifton. Sister to Margaret Wos of East Rutherford. Grandmother to Jeffrey, Lauren & the late John Clifford . Also survived by 4 great...
Lina "Lee" Massullo
Sep 18, 2010
Massullo, Lina Lee (Pellillo), 74, of Clifton on September 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Massullo, Jr. . Loving mother to Diane Marrocco of Clifton and Dennis Massullo and his wife Patti of Greer, SC. Dear daughter of Dominick Pellillo of Clifton. Grandmother to Jimmy, Gregory, Matthew & Dakota . Sister in law of Gilda Pellillo of Clifton...
Dominick R. Messina
Sep 17, 2010
Messina, Dominick R. Mimi , of Clifton on September 17, 2010. Beloved husband for 58 years of Rosalie (Seminara). Loving father to Michael Messina & his wife Maria of San Diego, CA., Joseph Messina of Clifton, Richard Messina & his wife Ana of Clifton & John Messina & his wife Linda of Morris Plains. Grandfather to Matthew, Kathryn, Margaret, John,...
David C. Glasier
Sep 16, 2010
Glasier, David C., 67, of Wayne on September 16, 2010. Beloved husband of Anne (Durkin) Romeo. Father to Charles Glasier of Ridgefield, NJ. Step-father to Donna Romeo of Wayne, Debbie and her husband Kenneth Johnson of Wayne, Lisa and her husband Vincent Disteso of Wayne, Donald Romeo & his wife Jeanine of Cary, North Carolina. Grandfather to Kimberly Glasier, Alexis...
Eugene A. Scussel
Sep 5, 2010
Scussel, Eugene A., 89, a lifelong resident of Clifton, died peacefully in his home on September 5th. Eugene was a 3 letterman during his years at Clifton High School, earning him a football scholarship to Providence College in Rhode Island. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1942 and served in the 12th Field Artillery, D Battery 462...
Diane Spera
Aug 31, 2010
Spera, Diane (Garruto), 89 of Clifton on August 31, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Spera. Loving mother to Diane Villanueva, Eleanor Spera, Mary Spera all of Clifton and Frank Spera of Totowa. Sister to Peter Garruto of Woodbridge and Connie Mc Govern of Union. Grandmother to Brian and Kristina. Mrs. Spera was born in Belleville and was raised...
Georgette "Gig" Niland
Aug 27, 2010
Niland, Georgette Gig (Zanetti), born July 26, 1944 lifetime Clifton resident and graduate of Clifton High School, passed away on August 27, 2010. Daughter of the late George and Sally Zanetti. Married to Joseph P. Niland, proud and loving mother to Kathleen Bradley, Joseph Jr. and David. Grandmother to her treasured loves Steven and James Bradley and Robin Niland. Beloved...
Marion F. Favo
Aug 25, 2010
Favo, Marion F. (Metner), of Royal Palm Beach, Florida on August 25, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Favo. Loving mother to Harold Thresher of Boynton Beach, FL and the late David Thresher. Grandmother to Scott Thresher. Sister to Joanie Teehan. Mrs. Favo was born in Plains, Pennsylvania and lived in Royal Palm Beach for many years. She was...
Lubomira Kusmierz
Aug 23, 2010
Kusmierz, Lubomira (Krol), of Clifton on August 23, 2010. Loving sister to Janah Niedzwiecki of Clifton. Aunt to Zbigniew Niedzwiecki. Mrs. Kusmierz was born in Jezierna, Poland and lived in Clifton since 1972. She was a packer at Otto Roth in Moonachie for 15 years. She was a parishioner of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic. Funeral from Marrocco...
Theodor Szereg
Aug 17, 2010
Theodor Szereg, age 89, of Clifton, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. He was born in Jaselko, an ethnic Ukrainian village in Poland on April 20, 1921, the eldest of five children. His father was a farmer, as well as the village mayor, who donated his own house to be the first school in the village. In 1941,...
Barbara Deutschbauer
Aug 14, 2010
Deutschbauer, Barbara (O Haus), 94, of Wenonah, NJ on August 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Gede (killed in action in WWII) and the late Steve Deutschbauer (WWII Veteran). Loving mother to Steve Jr. and his wife Beth of Wenonah, NJ and Barbara Holtzman and her husband Paul of Woodland Park. She is also survived by her two...
Angelina Calabrese
Aug 9, 2010
Calabrese, Angelina (Damico), 83, of Clifton on August 9, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Louis Calabrese Jr. Loving mother to Thomas of NYC, NY and Susan Kobernick of Fair Lawn. Grandmother to Jennifer Kobernick. Sister to Mary Damico of Toms River. Mrs. Calabrese was born in Nazareth, PA and lived in Clifton for most of her life. She was...
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