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.
Frank Koslosky
Sep 13, 2009
Koslosky, Frank, 77, of Passaic on September 13, 2009 after long battle with cancer at home. Beloved husband to Mary Ellen Koslosky. Loving father to Joann Koslosky of Hopatcong and Kevin and his wife Kathy of Haskell. Grandfather to Jake and Zach. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Koslosky of Passaic. Mr. Koslosky was born in Forrestville, PA...
Grace Seider
Sep 5, 2009
Seider, Grace (Carpanera), 67, of Clifton on September 5, 2009. Beloved wife of Frank Seider. Loving mother to Marc & Rich both of Clifton. Niece of Florence Patacky & Tessie Arvay both of Clifton. Mrs. Seider was born in Italy and came to the US in 1949 settling in Clifton. She was a bookkeeper for Pugio Auto Sales in Lyndhurst...
Maryann Tierney
Sep 4, 2009
Tierney, Maryann, 69, of Wayne on September 4, 2009. Beloved sister of Rita Santo of Wayne, John Tierney & his wife Dolores of Milton, Delaware, Joan Banworth of Monroe Twp., NJ & the late Margaret Blankenship. Miss Tierney is also survived by 11 nieces & nephews and her companion of many years Harvey Ackerson. The family will receive their friends...
Harold Norbe
Aug 30, 2009
Norbe, Harold, 70, of Linden on August 30, 2009. Beloved son of the late Alexander and Elisa (Furlan) Norbe. Loving brother to Florence Nieglos of Monroe Township, NJ. Mr. Norbe was born in Passaic and lived in Linden for the past years. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton on Thursday at 10 AM. Entombment Calvary Cemetery....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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