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.
Walter Bucher
Nov 27, 2007
Bucher, Walter Jr.,67, of Wayne on November 27, 2007. Beloved husband of 46 years to Marie (Van Haeren). Loving father to Peggy & her husband Robert Keith of Vernon, Walter III & his wife Donna of Kinnelon, and Michael & his wife Joy of Ogdensburg, NJ, Brother to William of Totowa, Nancy Czaszar of Clifton, Peter of Chattanooga, TN &...
Mario Pampanin
Nov 22, 2007
Pampanin, Mario, 74, of Garfield on November 22, 2007. Beloved son of the late Angelo & Angela (Palatini) Pampanin. Brother of Katherine & her husband Richard Pavan Clifton, Olga & her husband William Krusko - Washingtonville, NY & John Pampanin & his wife Anna Garfield. Mr. Pampanin was born in San Vito de Cadore, Italy and came to the US...
Marie Simone
Nov 18, 2007
Simone, Marie (Carparelli), 93, of Chesterfield, MO (formerly of Clifton), on November 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Sister to Leonard Carparelli East Rutherford, the late Peter Carparelli and the late Jeanette Baldanza. Also survived by several nieces & nephews Mrs. Simone lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Chesterfield, MO in 1999. Mrs. Simone...
Wasyl Kotys
Nov 17, 2007
Kotys, Wasyl, 61 of Elmwood Park on November 17, 2007. Beloved husband of Helen(Chomiszak). Loving father to Ola and Mila Kotys both of Elmwood Park. Grandfather to Isabella Culbertson. Father in law of Stephen Culbertson. Dear son of the late John & Justyna Kotys.Brother of Paul-Poland,the late Stefan,the late Michael & the late Peter. Wasyl was a mechanic for Kraft...
Frank J. Konopka
Nov 11, 2007
Konopka, Frank J., 86, of Rochelle Park (formerly of Clifton) on November 12, 2007. Mr. Konopka was born in Minooka, PA and lived most of his life in Clifton before moving to Rochelle Park 2 years ago. Mr. Konopka was a TV Repairman for Beck s TV Nutley for 7 years. He was a World War II Marine Corps Veteran...
Muriel C. Reece
Nov 7, 2007
Reece, Muriel C.(Seymour), 90 of Passaic on November 7, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Hugh. Loving mother to: Nigel, Passaic. Rae, FL., Mervyn, FL. Desiree, Passaic. Stuart, Towaco, William, Longwood, FL, Maureen Reece-Bellard, Clifton & the late Ian. Grandmother to: Joakeel, Sonia, Christopher, Anthony, Jean Paul, Christine, Shana, Stephen, Sheeren, Peter, Trisha, Tanya, Keri, Kelly, Amanda, Joshua, Samatha, Meaghann,...
Jason M. Smith
Nov 3, 2007
Smith, Jason M. of Mahwah on November 3, 2007. Beloved Husband of Tina Raia. Loving father of Zoe & Tina, son of Michael Smith , Bloomingburg, NY & Jean Smith Dowdy, Middletown, NY, brother of Michael Smith, Mahwah and Tina Smith, Middletown, NY Jason was born in Rome, NY and lived the last 2 years in Mahwah and was the...
John Buongiorno
Nov 3, 2007
Buongiorno, John, 93, of Stockholm(formerly of Clifton). Beloved husband of Frances (Martinowitz). Loving father of Dennis Buongiorno, Stockholm, Richard, Buongiorno, Nutley, Kathleen Shaffer Heightstown. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Mr. Buongiorno was born in Lodi and lived in Clifton for 56 years before moving to Stockholm a year ago.Mr. Buongiorno was a Foreman for 20 years with US Steel Clifton....
Frida W. Martin
Oct 28, 2007
Martin, Frida (Wetzel) 86, of Passaic on October 28, 2007. Beloved Mother of Glenn R. Martin & his wife Lottie, Clarksville, TN, John Martin & his wife Sharon, No. Bergen, Dianne Thomas, Passaic, Vicki Green, Passaic, Julie Ann Gonzalez, Passaic. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren & 11 Great Grandchildren. She is predeceased by 2 great grandchildren. Mrs. Martin was a...
Patricia E. Cohn
Oct 27, 2007
Cohn, Patricia C.(Blauner) 71 of Clifton on October 27, 2007. Beloved mother of Kelly Weber, Putnam, CT., Tracey Britten, Blairstown, James Runyans, Donald, SC, Gary Runyans, Redding, PA, Donna Hoagland, Washington, NJ & the late John Weber. Sister to Dorothy Blauner Tinellsa Park, FL and the late James Blauner & the late Joseph Blauner. Also survived by 11 grandchildren &...
Sr. Marie Dorothy Palatini
Oct 24, 2007
Palatini, Sr. Marie OSF, 81 of Allegany, NY on October 24, 2007. Beloved sister of Bart Palatini of Clifton. Sr. Palatini was received into the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY in 1956 and professed her final vows in 1963. She taught at St. Clare s School, Buffalo, NY, St. Virgilius School, Broad Channel, NY, St. Mary s...
Rudy Petersen
Oct 23, 2007
Petersen, Rudy 92, of Clifton on October 23, 2007. Beloved Husband of the late Ann (Sevastainoff). Loving father of Carl & his wife Aida of Clifton, Brother of Paul of Berkley, CA. & the late Victor & the late Edward. Mr. Petersen was a Machinist for Curtiss Wright Co. Woodridge for 38 years. He was a member and past president...
Joseph M. Keegan
Oct 21, 2007
Keegan, Joseph M. , 85, Former NJ State Senator and lifelong Passaic resident on October 21, 2007. Mr. Keegan was born in Passaic on Feb. 27, 1922, the son of the late Joseph & Anne (Gallagher) Keegan. He graduated from St. Nicholas grammar school in Passaic in 1935, St. Peter s Prep, Jersey City in 1940 and the College of...
Mary Didyk
Oct 11, 2007
Didyk, Mary (Dutko), 52 of Clifton on October 11, 2007. Beloved wife of Dennis., Loving mother to Dennis Jr. & his wife Christy. PROUD Grandmother of Alexa Joy - Oak Ridge. Dear daughter of Stefania Dutko & the late Wasyl Clifton. Sister to Anna Dantschychyn Clifton & the late Jean Licata. Mary was born in Passaic and lived the last...
Julia Bartko
Oct 10, 2007
Mrs.Julia Bartko, age 93, died on October 10,2007 at Clara Maass Medical Center after a prolonged illness. She was born in the village of Gombos, Greater Hungary on June 19, 1914. Mrs. Bartko had a twenty year career as a music educator and choir master in her native country, and had the distinction of being the first woman Cantor of...
Carmela Frustieri
Oct 6, 2007
Frustieri, Carmela Millie (Fego ) 68 , of Clifton on October 6, 2007 Beloved wife of Carl. Loving Mother to Gary & his wife Janine Brick, Jerry & his wife Donna Pt. Pleasant & Alan Manhattan. Grandmother to Brandon, Alyssa & Christopher. Mrs. Frustieri is predeceased by her siblings: Sadie Bizzaro, Dominick Fego & Joseph Fego. Mrs. Frustieri was a...
Brenda Touchton
Oct 4, 2007
Touchton, Brenda (Burgmeyer) 48 0f Moonachie on October 4, 2007 Beloved daughter of Goldie(Hary) Burgmeyer. Sister to Darlene Baneky & Cindy Barilari both of West Paterson . Niece of Beverly Gatliff Tampa, Florida. Aunt of Theresa Baneky , Christopher Banaky, T.J Baneky & A.J. Barilari. Born in Hakcensak, Brenda lived in Florida for 24 years before moving to Moonachie 2...
Geraldine Valente Brouillard
Oct 4, 2007
Brouillard, Geraldine (Valente) ,66 of Clifton on October 4, 2007. Beloved sister to Joseph Valente - Clifton She was a hairdresser for the Foxy Lady Salon - Clifton for 20 years and a member of the Metro Church Saddle Brook Private services arranged by Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton PDF Printable Version
Florence Kreisinger
Sep 30, 2007
Kreisinger, Florence (Scussel) 83 of Clifton on September 30, 2007 at home. She is predeceased by her husband John. Surviving are her daughters Susan Kreisinger Clifton and Ellen Grabowski Newton, NJ. She is also survived by her twin brothers Eugene and Henry Scussel, her son in law Gary Grabowski and two grandsons Joseph and John Grabowski. A private service was...
Margaret Rossi
Sep 30, 2007
Rossi Johansky, Margaret (Bertoni) 89 of Pleasant Mount, PA. Formerly of Clifton on September 30, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Peter Rossi (1974) & the late John Johansky (1993) . Loving mother of Peter Rossi Jr. Pleasant Mount, PA & the late Richard Rossi. Sister to Frank Bertoni Clifton. Grandmother of Peter Rossi III & Kelly. Great Grandmother to...
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