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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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