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.

Howard Henderson

Howard Henderson

Aug 25, 2009

Henderson, Howard Jr., 66, of Clifton on August 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Roslyn(Sobel) Henderson. Loving father to Adam of Clifton, Ellen of Clifton, Edward of Brick and Russell of Roselle Park. He is also survived by four grandchildren Deanna, Marissa, Kurt and Arienna. Mr. Henderson was born in Newark and was a lifelong resident of Clifton; He was a...

Jennie K. Wood

Jennie K. Wood

Aug 13, 2009

Wood, Jennie K. (Ochs), 91, of Clifton on August 13, 2009. Beloved wife of the late William J. Wood Jr. Loving mother to Maryanne Smith of Wilmington, NC, Ruth Waller of Clifton, Michael Wood of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, James Wood of Clifton, Patrick Wood of Cape May and William J. Wood III of Peoria, Arizona. Sister to Petrella Eaton on...

Raymond Pickett

Raymond Pickett

Jul 31, 2009

Pickett, Raymond, 82, of Passaic on July 31, 2009. Loving brother of William Pickett & his wife Dorothy of Bloomfield, the late Rev. Edward Pickett, S.J., the late John Pickett & the late Mary Jane Thompson. Brother in law of Thomas Thompson. Uncle to Edward Pickett, Raymond Thompson, Mary Ellen Thompson, Edward Barfels, Christopher Thompson and Sat Kaur Khalsa. Raymond...

Michael Karlicki

Michael Karlicki

Jul 23, 2009

Karlicki, Michael, 77, of Clifton on July 23, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Tekla Karlicki. Loving father to Irene Shoiock and her husband Alan of Monroe, NY, John Karlicki and his wife Julie of Clifton and Alex Karlicki and his wife Gina of Clifton. He was preceded in death by two daughters Christine Hrubec and Yaroslawa Vessels. Grandfather to...

James Basile

James Basile

Jul 23, 2009

Basile, James, 93, of North Bergen on July 23, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Anna (D Aco)Basile. Loving father to Joseph Basile of Parsippany, James Basile of Millstone Twp., NJ, Frances Duda of Muncy, PA, Robert Basile of Clifton and John Basile of North Bergen. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Brother to Sal Basile...

Joseph Constantine

Joseph Constantine

Jul 21, 2009

Constantine, Joseph, 91, of Clifton on July 21, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (Mikula) Constantine. Loving father to Joseph and his wife Sandy of Plattsburgh, NY and Carol Buonomo and her husband Thomas of Edison, NJ. Grandfather to Jason & Ryan Constantine and Brian & Christopher Buonomo. Great Grandfather to Evan Constantine. He was preceded in death by...

Angelino Torres

Angelino Torres

Jul 17, 2009

Torres, Angelino, 75, of Paterson on July 17, 2009. Beloved husband of Rosalia (Diaz) Torres. Loving father to Edwin of Secaucus,Michael of Vineland and Angelo Torres,Jr.of Guayama, Puerto Rico. Grandfather to Katerina, Angeliz and Michael. Mr. Torres was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico and came to the US in 1952 settling in Freehold before moving to Paterson in 1953. He...

Alexander Walker Galletly

Alexander Walker Galletly

Jul 11, 2009

Alexander Walker (Scotty) Galletly, 94, of Passaic passed away peacefully at home with loved ones, July 11, 2009. Alexander s longevity was a blessing to all who were part of his life which was highlighted by 72 years of marriage to his surviving spouse, Edna Mae Offord. Loving father to William of Fords, May LoCascio and her husband Salvatore of...

Alicia Paredes

Alicia Paredes

Jul 11, 2009

Paredes, Alicia, 85, of Clifton on July 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Absalon Lingan. Loving mother to Victoria Minaya of Passaic, Luis Lingan of Clifton, Alejandrina Paredes of Lima, Peru & Jose Lingan of Lima Peru. Mrs. Paredes was born in Tauca, Peru and came to the US in 1974 settling in Paterson before moving to Clifton 10...

Gerald Singleton

Gerald Singleton

Jul 10, 2009

Singleton, Gerald,48, of Clifton on July 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Denyce (Harper) Singleton. Brother to Michele Singleton of Bronx, NY. Mr. Singleton was born in NYC,NY and moved to Clifton 10 years ago. He was a Data Entry Clerk for23 years with the NY Blood Center in Manhattan. Private Cremation Services were provided by the Powell-Marrocco Funeral Hoem 470...

Anthony "Tom" J. Genchi

Anthony "Tom" J. Genchi

Jun 22, 2009

Genchi, Anthony Tom Sr., 86, of Clifton on June 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Rose M.(Di Donna) Genchi. Loving father to Joseph and his wife Sherry, Nicola Nick and his wife Carol and Anthony Jr. and his wife Marianne all of Clifton. Grandfather to Kimberly Carrubba, Kari, Joseph Jr., Nicholas, Michael, Kristan Kehoe, Marissa Papamarkos and Anthony III. Great Grandfather...

Sherryl Stilwell

Sherryl Stilwell

Jun 22, 2009

Stilwell, Sherryl, 58, of Newark on June 22, 2009. Loving mother to Lisa Stilwell of Ramsey, NJ, Joseph Stilwell of Clifton and Scott Stilwell of Lebanon, Ohio. Ms. Stilwell was born in Xenia, Ohio and lived in Clifton for 15 years before moving to Newark 2 years ago. She was an administrative assistant for UPS in Lyndhurst for 8 years....

John James Grace

John James Grace

Jun 16, 2009

Grace, John, 86, of Clifton on June 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Marion (Puzzo) Grace. Loving father to Brian James Grace of Clifton and Marlene Jo Anne Grace of Clifton. Brother to Edna Rossen of California and Andrew Grace of Oakland, NJ. Mr. Grace was born in New York City and lived in Clifton for most of his life; he...

Marshar "Michael" Verrija

Marshar "Michael" Verrija

Jun 14, 2009

Verrija, Marshar, 88, of New Milford on June 14,2009. Beloved husband of the late Valentina Verrija. Mr. Verrija was born in Albania and came to the US in 1946 settling in New York City before moving to Hackensack. He was the proprietor of Martha s Restaurant in the Bronx. Mr. Verrija is predeceased by his wife Valentina in 1987. He...

Norman G. Smith

Norman G. Smith

Jun 13, 2009

Smith, Norman G., 65, of Wilmington, NC on June 13, 2009. Beloved husband of Maryanne (Wood) Smith. Loving father to Mark Kenneth Smith of Wilmington, NC, Jeffrey Brian of Lauderhil, Florida and Sandra Beverly Congdon of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He is predeceased by one brother Joel Smith and one sister Sandra Beverly Smith. Mr....

Ernest Capuano

Ernest Capuano

Jun 12, 2009

Capuano, Ernest,90, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, on June 12, 2009 in California while visiting his daughter. Born in Clifton he moved to Florida in 1980. He served in the Clifton Police Department for 33 years and retired as a Police Captain, a position he held for 15 years. He was a World War II Army veteran and received a...

Elizabeth Paradiso

Elizabeth Paradiso

Jun 10, 2009

Paradiso, Elizabeth (Windishman), 91, of Clifton on June 10, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Hugo Paradiso. Mother of the late Anthony Paradiso. Loving grandmother to Richard Paradiso and his wife Marzena of Bridgewater and Brenda Kunz and her husband David of Montague, NJ. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Lucia Paradiso. Mrs. Paradiso had four siblings. John Windishman,...

John Snelson

John Snelson

Jun 7, 2009

Snelson, John H., 50, of Clifton on June 7, 2009. Loving son of Dorothy (Yenason) Snelson of Clifton and the late Eugene Snelson. Brother to Robert of Rutherford and Pamela of Lancaster, PA. Mr. Snelson was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton his entire life. He was a construction worker in Clifton for 25 years recently with Gus Sigalas...

Josephine De Falco

Josephine De Falco

Jun 5, 2009

De Falco, Josephine (Scialampo), 84, of Elmwood Park on June 5, 2009. Beloved wife of the late August. Loving mother to Linda Larock of Elmwood Park, Joseph De Falco & his wife Donna of Wayne & John De Falco & his wife Lucy of Rockaway. Sister to Violet Accocella of Clifton. Also survived by 5 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren....

Nancie Poor Gordon

Nancie Poor Gordon

May 27, 2009

Gordon, Nancie Poor, of Passaic on May 27, 2009. Nancie was a direct descendant of John Poor, who arrived at Newbury Mass, on the ship Planter in the year 1635, from England. Nancie was the granddaughter of the late Passaic industrialist Edward Eri Poor. Nancie was the beloved wife of the late well known musicologist Allan Scott Gordon. She was...

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