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.
Elfreda Powell
Apr 29, 2023
Elfreda Powell, of Passaic, NJ entered eternal life, Saturday, April 29th, she was 83. Elfreda was born in Clarendon, Jamaica, on December 21st, 1939 to John and Josephine (Spencer) Powell. She emigrated to the United States in 1970, first living in Paterson, and finally settling in Passaic. Elfreda had worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic, starting in 1972, and...
Klaus Schreiber
Apr 28, 2023
Klaus Schreiber, MD PhD of Tuxedo Park, NY passed away on Friday, April 28 after a prolonged illness. He was born on June 13, 1937 to Dr. Karl and Marie Louise Schreiber in Teplitz, Czechoslovakia. The family was forced to flee to Vienna, Austria in 1944 during the Russian occupation of his native country. While living there, he became a...
Concetta Parisi
Apr 22, 2023
Concetta Maria Parisi of Passaic, NJ died on Saturday April 22, 2023. On March 14, 1944, Concetta Maria Parisi was born to Thomas and Maria Parisi in Passaic, NJ. She was a retired High School English Teacher devoting 42 years to Passaic High School. Her teaching career began at Saint Anthony’s of Padua in Passaic and ended at Passaic High...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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