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.
Gregory Lohwin
May 27, 2009
Lohwin, Gregory, 86, of Clifton on May 27, 2009. Beloved husband of Frosia (Pastushok). Loving father to Nicholas of Clifton, Dr. Peter Lohwin & his wife Natalie of Branchville, NJ & Michael Paul Lohwin & his wife Lori of Vernon. Grandfather to Deidra, Steven & Tyler. Mr. Lohwin was born in Volin, Ukraine and came to the US in 1950...
John Basilotto
May 26, 2009
Basilotto, John, 89, of Clifton on May 26, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Marianna Basilotto (Latteri). Loving father to Colonel (Ret.) John P. Basilotto of Austin, Texas and the late Fred Joseph Basilotto. Grandfather to Stephen, Tamara and Chris. Great Grandfather to Justin and JT. He was preceded in death by three brothers Louis, Michael and Anthony and two...
Mary Nheivan Cowen
May 26, 2009
Cowen, Mary (Bohan) , of Fort Lee on May 26, 2009. Beloved mother to Holly Cowen of Hawthorne & Tyler Cowen of Fairfax, Virginia. Sister to Phil Bohan of Biloxi, Mississippi. Mrs. Cowen was born in Kearny and lived the last 20 years in Fort Lee. Mrs. Cowen taught art at the Paterson Senior Center for 5 years. She had...
Irene Liigand
May 23, 2009
Liigand, Irene, 91, of Franklin Lakes on May 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Otto Liigand. Loving mother to Andre Liigand of Franklin Lakes and Kaja Lemmermann of Long Island. Mrs. Liigand was born in Tartu, Estoria and lived in Franklin Lakes for many years, she was a Medical Doctor for 30 years; Her office was located at Jackson...
Rena O. Noonan
May 19, 2009
Noonan, Rena (Marchesin), 97, of West Milford on May 19, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Edward Noonan. Loving mother to Edward Jr. of Montville, Dennis of West Milford, Roger of Haskell, Raymond of Brick and the late Janice Noonan. Sister to Kay Marchesin of Oceanport, NJ, Dena Recasino of Sarasota, FL, Cesina Leck of Sarasota, FL, the late Bruno...
Joseph N. Rossi
May 10, 2009
Rossi, Joseph N., 98, of Freehold on May 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Beatrice (Mastrodonato) Rossi for 77 years. Loving father to Lena Di Vito of Freehold. Grandfather to Kenneth Di Vito, Carol Kelson and Susan Felicia. Great Grandfather to Daniel, Joey, Michael, Tommy Kelson and Joseph and Vincent Felicia. Brother to Mario Rossi of Fairfield and Florence Minnie Rutigliano...
Linda A. Wanko
May 9, 2009
Wanko, Linda A. (Siri), 75, of Saddle Brook on May 9, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Wanko. Loving mother to Joseph Wanko Jr & his wife Belinda of Rochelle Park., Linda C. Wanko of Rochelle Park and the late Teresa Wanko. Grandmother to Phillip Cruz. Sister to Joan Hodges of RI. Also survived by many nieces &...
John Sciaino
May 4, 2009
Sciaino, John, 73, of Passaic on May 4, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Annette (Cancelli) Sciaino. Loving son of Ida Sciaino of Passaic. Brother to Bart Jr. and his wife Elizabeth Ann of Glen Rock, Anthony and his wife Mary of West Orange and the late Myron. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law...
Sally Vullo
Apr 25, 2009
Vullo, Sally (Misuraca), 79, formerly of Clifton, NJ on April 25, 2009. Beloved daughter of the late Josephine and Salvatore Misuraca. Loving mother to James Vullo of San Antonio, TX, Judie Bowman of Bloomingdale, NJ and Josephine Ivan of San Antonio, TX. Sister to Katherine Colca of Clifton and the late Sebastian Busty Misuraca. Devoted grandmother to Adrien, Jonathan, Corey...
Rose B. Yenason
Apr 21, 2009
Yenason, Rose B., 83, of Clifton on April 21, 2009. Beloved sister of Dorothy Snelson and her twin sister the late Nancy Chopko. Aunt of Barbara Salzer, Pamela Snelson, Joseph Chopko, John Snelson & Robert Snelson.. Miss Yenason was born in Plains ( Luzerne County), PA. and moved to Clifton 55 Years ago. She was a waitress for Frank Alberta...
Robert Grollimund
Apr 13, 2009
Grollimun, Robert, 79, of Wayne on April 13, 2009. Survived by his good friend Diane Hayes of Riverdale, NJ. Mr. Grollimun was born in Paterson where he resided most of his life before moving to Wayne in 1999; He was a Clerk at the Paterson Post Office He was also an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Graveside Service at...
Gloria Elsie Tanzillo
Mar 29, 2009
Tanzillo, Gloria Elsie (Lasasso), 73, of Austin, Texas on March 29, 2009. Beloved wife of Leonard Tanzillo of Paterson. Loving mother to Kathy Natoli and her husband Thomas of Austin, TX, Lisa Alfano and her husband Frank of Diamond Date, Michigan and Anthony Tanzillo of Paterson, NJ. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Mrs. Tanzillo was born in Hackensack...
Salvatore Sperlazzi
Mar 27, 2009
Sperlazzi, Salvatore, 94, of Clifton on March 27, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Sperlazzi (Webster). Loving father to Robert Sperlazzi of Newton, NJ and Richard Sperlazzi of Gray, Maine. Grandfather to Jessie Colin Sperlazzi. Brother to the late Vincenza De Liberto, Frank and Anthony Sperlazzi. Mr. Sperlazzi was born in New York City and moved to Passaic in...
Vito De Santis
Mar 22, 2009
De Santis, Vito, 80, of Clifton on March 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Dolores De Santis (Rankin). Loving father to Kathy Mulligan, David De Santis of Clifton and Dean De Santis and his wife Heather of Hillsborough, NJ. Brother to Louise Zimmer of Clifton and Lina Cerasia of Edison. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren. Mr. De Santis was...
Salvatore J. Giarratano
Mar 19, 2009
Giarratano, Salvatore J. M.D., 85 on March 19, 2009 of Wyckoff, New Jersey. Born in New York City on April 20, 1923. Raised in Brooklyn, graduated from New Utrecht HS in 1939, Brooklyn College 1943, Downstate Medical School 1950. Served in the U.S. Army in Europe from 1943-1946 (Battle of the Bulge). Practiced Internal Medicine in Brooklyn from 1954-1971. Assistant...
Giovanna Composto
Mar 19, 2009
Composto, Giovanna Pauline (Faranda), 86, of Fountain Valley, California on March 19, 2009. Loving mother to Russ Composto of Fountain Valley, CA. Mrs. Composto was born in Italy and lived in Fountain Valley, California for the past 25 years. Graveside Service on Tuesday March 24, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Cemetery- Montclair at 1PM. Arrangements by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax...
Genevieve Zajac
Mar 18, 2009
Zajac, Genevieve, 88, of Las Vegas on March 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Zajac. Loving mother to Janice Grove and her husband John and Delores Tirri and her husband Lawrence of Las Vegas. Grandmother to Heather Grove of Chicago, Dawn Young and her husband Barton, Timothy Tirri and his wife Lisa and Amanda Tirri of Las Vegas....
John Bohorecky
Mar 5, 2009
Bohorecky, John, 92, of Garfield on March 5, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Bohorecky. Brother to Rose Huzil of Yonkers, NY. Uncle to Anya Huzyl of Yonkers, NY and Maria Uzovich of Hawthorne, NY. Mr. Bohorecky was born in Romaniwka, Ukraine and came to the US in the 1950 settling in Garfield. He was a machine operator in...
Mary B. Witel
Mar 3, 2009
Witel, Mary B. (Sambataro), 86, of Clifton on March 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert Witel. Loving mother to Brenda Velehradsky of Clifton, Brian Witel of Brick, NJ and Rodney Witel of Rohnert Park, CA. Grandmother to Leca, Jaime, Kara and Vincent. Great Grandmother to Taylor Jordon and Noel. Sister to Joseph Sambataro of Glen Ridge, Helen Nicastro...
Vilma Buttazzoni
Feb 25, 2009
Buttazzoni, Vilma (Bellora), 80, of Clifton on February 25, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Glauco Buttazzoni. Loving Sister and friend of the late Regina DeBernardo. She is also survived by her loving and devoted extended family, Rachelle and Anthony Tucci and her kids Marisa, Angela, Anthony and Nicolas. Dear aunt of Joel Lange and great aunt of Gianna and...
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