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.
Zbigniew Kuszewski
Sep 30, 2008
Kuszewski, Zbigniew,61, of Garfield on September 30, 2008. Beloved father to Karina Kuszewska of Yonkers, NY & the late Kasia. Former husband of Bogusia Kuszewska, brother to Wanda, Alina & Ewa all of Poland and Jagoda of NYC & Stasia of Sussex. Mr. Kuszewski was born in Poland and came to the US in 1993 settling in Garfield.He had worked...
John S. Glogiewicz
Sep 27, 2008
Glogiewicz, John S., 82 of Clifton on September 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Florence (Sautner)Glogiewicz. Loving father to Donna Glogiewicz of Passaic, Maryann Glogiewicz of Basking Ridge, NJ, John P. Glogiewicz of Clifton and the late Leslie Glogiewicz. Brother to Joseph, Chet, Josephine Delekta and the late Stanley Glogiewicz. Mr. Glogiewicz was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for...
Michael Basarob
Sep 21, 2008
Basarob, Michael, 76, of Clifton on September 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Grace (Massimino) Schembri. Also survived by nieces, nephews & godchildren. Mr. Basarob was born in Brockton, PA and lived most of his life in Clifton. He was Sales Manager for Eastern Heating & Air Co. in Clifton for 15 years. He was an army veteran of the Korean...
Ralph Andreotta
Sep 20, 2008
Andreotta, Ralph, 86, of Clifton on September 20, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Emma (Marchioni). Loving father to Ralph J & his wife Laura of Parsippany. Uncle to Maureen Toscani of Wayne, Diane Sek of West Caldwell & Peter Marchioni o f Wayne Mr. Andreotta was a lifelong Clifton resident Mr. Andreotta was a letter carrier with the Clifton...
Mario De Vita
Sep 14, 2008
De Vita, Mario, 88, of West Paterson on September 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Ann (Mulick). Loving father to Rita De Roos of West Paterson, Grandfather to Joseph De Roos. Mr. De Vita was born in Rome, Italy and came to the US in 1955 settling in Clifton before moving to West Paterson in 1964. Mr. De Vita served in...
Benjamin Peluso
Sep 13, 2008
Peluso, Benjamin, 93, of Clifton on September 13, 2008. Beloved brother of Florence Grecco & her husband Frank of Clifton , Josephine Specht of Clifton, the late Donald, Gene, Ralph & Margaret Peluso. Also survived by six nieces & nephews and many great nieces & nephews Mr. Peluso served in the Clifton Police Department for 34 years as a patrolman...
Rose Tomasella
Sep 12, 2008
Tomasella, Rose (Coan), 79, of Little Falls on September 12, 2008. Beloved wife of Louis Tomasella. Loving mother to Frank Tomasella & his wife Gloria of Millstone Twp., Thomas Tomasella & his wife Ana of Boonton Twp. & Lisa Tomasella & her husband Tom Skorka of Cedar Grove. Sister to Joseph Coan of West Paterson, Clara Zava of Marreno Di...
James Van Dorn
Sep 10, 2008
Van Dorn, James, 84 of Clifton on September 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Maria Van Dorn (Di Biasi). Loving father to James Van Dorn Jr. and his wife Marge of Clifton. Grandfather to Colleen and Holly. Brother to Ira Cook Van Dorn from Toms River. Brother-in-law to Vincent and Patsy Di Biasi. He is also survived by his good friend...
Ida Aspesi
Sep 7, 2008
Aspesi, Ida, 88 of Toms River on September 7, 2008. Beloved sister to the late Jean Aspesi, Caroline Mullen & Hugo Aspesi. Loving Aunt to Martha Mullen of Bayville, Donald Mullen of Chandler, AZ and the late Patrick Mullen. Ms. Aspesi was born in Passaic and lived in the Botany Village area of Clifton before moving to Toms River. She...
Norma Agnoli
Sep 2, 2008
Agnoli, Norma (De Luca), 88, of Andover on September 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Angelo Agnoli. Devoted mother to Robert and his wife Gail of Andover. Loving Grandmother to Robin Samiljan and Robert Agnoli. Great Grandmother to Justin, Samantha and Anna. Mrs. Agnoli was born in Clifton where she resided for most of her life before moving to...
Maria Farinas
Aug 31, 2008
Farinas, Maria (Sansano), 92 of Passaic on August 31, 2008. Beloved wife of the late David, Loving mother to Maria Francisco Passaic, Noemi Sriruksa Henderson, NV, Carazon Pablo Livingston, Antonio San Diego, CA, Ben Passaic, Jaime Houston, TX, Luis Livingston & the late David Jr. Also survived by 17 grandchildren &12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Farinas was born in the Philippine...
Angeline Gawrys
Aug 29, 2008
Gawrys, Angeline (Lombardo), 94, of Wallington on August 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Gawrys. Sister to Fred V. Lombardo of West Paterson. Loving aunt to Jeannette Barone, Dr. Joseph Lombardo, Elaine Potkalesky, Leona Teza, Donald and Brenda Grillo. She was predeceased by her sisters Susie Russo and Mary Grillo, one brother James Lombardo and one nephew Frank...
Eileen Salussolia
Aug 28, 2008
Salussolia, Eileen (Muzik), 76 of Hackettstown on August 28, 2008. Beloved wife of David Salussolia. Loving mother to Barry Salussolia and his wife Joanne of Mount Vernon New Hampshire. Sister to Robert Muzik of New Orleans, Louisiana. Mrs. Salussolia was born in Passaic and lived in Allendale before moving to Hackettstown in 1976. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470...
Phyllis Smith
Aug 13, 2008
Smith, Phyllis (Bialek), 72, of Passaic on August 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Walter Smith. Devoted mother to Walter Smith Jr. of Saddle Brook, NJ. Loving aunt to Lorraine Romeo of Pompano Beach, Florida. Mrs. Smith was born in Wallington and lived in Passaic for the past 24 years. She was an Assembly Line Worker at Revlon Industries...
Rita Olga Hudak
Aug 7, 2008
Hudak, Rita (Spinelli), 87, of Clifton on August 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Wasil Hudak. Loving aunt to Robert Spinelli, Thomas Spinelli and Shirley Mazzarella. Mrs. Hudak was born in Passaic and lived most of her life in Clifton. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for Jersey City Medical Center for 15 years. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial...
John A. Ball
Aug 2, 2008
Ball. John A., 82, of Passaic on August 2, 2008. Beloved Husband of the late Miriam Hass. Mr. Ball was born in Detroit, Michigan and has lived in Passaic since 1948. He retired as a supervisor in 1985 from Con- Rail in Oak Island, NY were he worked for 35 years. Previously he was an agent for Freight Lightning &...
Manuel Tejeda
Jul 21, 2008
Tejeda, Manuel The Man they Called Horse , 65 of Wallington on July 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Linda (Urspruch)Tejeda. Loving father to Manuel De Jesus Tejeda Jr. and Charles Tejeda of Wallington, NJ. Grandfather to Alexis and Anthony. He is also survived by two brothers and seven sisters. Mr. Tejeda was born in the Dominican Republic and came to...
Raymond T. Lenz
Jul 18, 2008
Lenz, Raymond T., Jr., 75 of Clifton on July 18, 2008. Beloved father of Douglas & his wife Nancy of Eljay, Georgia, Jeffrey of Clifton & Jason of Clifton. Grandfather to Joseph, Kevin, Amanda & Karissa. Brother of Dorothy Kreitner of Clifton. Mr. Lenz was born in Newark and lived the last 47 years in Clifton. He was a bus...
Raymond Rangold
Jul 18, 2008
Rangold, Raymond, 91, of Clifton on July 18, 2008. Beloved father of Lynn Resch of Millville. Grandfather to Christopher Resch & Tracy & her husband Frank Pastuch. Loving great grandfather to Kaitlyn, Mackenzie, Madison and Michael. Mr. Rangold was born Clifton were he lived most of his life. Mr. Rangold was a mechanic for many years with Continental Can Co....
Raju Modi
Jul 8, 2008
Modi, Raju Michael, 39 of Union City on July 8, 2008. Beloved son of Maria (Lombardo) Ditchek and her husband Jeffrey of Clifton, and Subodh Modi and his wife Penna of Birmingham, Alabama. Loving brother to Elizabeth Ditchek of Montclair and Vicki, Jigisha, Tila and Sarika Modi of Birmingham, Alabama. Raju was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton for...
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