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.
Lewis Lenkowsky
Jul 2, 2007
Lewis Lenkowsky, 76, died Monday, July 2nd, peacefully at a nursing home. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, on August 5, 1930 to Meyer and Ida Lenkowsky. He worked diligently as part owner of a family owned lumber company in North Arlington, New Jersey. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Lewis lived the majority of...
Janet Moffett
Jun 29, 2007
Moffett, Janet (Quidone) 55, of Clifton on June 29, 2007. Beloved mother of Patrick of Clifton and John of Bronx, NY. Daughter of Mildred (Petrosky) Puglisi of Garfield. Sister of Johnny Quidore of Manhattan, Richard Puglisi of Manhattan, Andrew Puglisi of Manhattan and Amy Puglisi of Bronx, NY. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren. Janet was born in NYC,N.Y....
Raymond Van Blarcom
Jun 20, 2007
Van Blarcom, Raymond , 79 of Clifton on June 20, 2007. Son of the late Consuelo Van Blarcom, Raymond was born in Passaic before moving to Sears Place. Clifton where he met his childhood sweetheart and wife of 58 years Dorothy Gianone. Raymond was a wonderful father to Rae Ellen Van Blarcom De Blasi Fairfield, Karen & her husband Thomas...
Jereen Rugis
Jun 16, 2007
Rugis, Jereen (Parsons), 97, the 9th of 12 children, of Willow Street, PA. on June 16, 2007. Beloved wife for 40 years to Edward Rugis. Loving mother of twin daughters: Jerrine & her husband James Drew of Lafayette, NJ and Darlene & her husband Paul Heller of Plattsburg, NY. Sister to Hattie Mc Cain of Ft. Worth Texas and Ernest...
Jorge Chacon
Jun 16, 2007
Chacon, Jorge, 73 of Clifton on June 16, 2007. Beloved husband of Elsa Calizaya. Loving father to Jorge of Clifton, Estela Taliaferro of Clifton, Gladys Stojanovski of Dingman s Ferry, PA., Aurora Crissien of Clifton, Silvia Chacon of Hopatcong & Marivel Mc Carroll of Fairbanks, Alaska. Mr. Chacon is also survived by 11 grandchildren & 3 Great Grandchildren. The family...
Esther Baillis
Jun 12, 2007
Esther Baillis 74 of Haledon on June 12, 2007. Mrs. Baillis is predeceased by her husband Louis Baillis. Surviving are her sons Wayne & his wife Vanessa of E. Stroudsburg, PA and Gregory of Allentown, PA. She is also survived by a granddaughter Michele and Great Grandson Rian. Esther was born in New York, NY and lived in Passaic for...
Elsa Rosa
Jun 8, 2007
Rosa, Elsa 27, of Passaic on June 6, 2007. Beloved daughter of Maria Diaz & Raymond Rosa. Cherished sister to Luis Morales, Raymond Rosa and Heriberto Rosa. Elsa was born and raised in Paterson. Most recently living in Passaic for the past six months. For the past five years Rosa worked as a Bank Teller for Wachovia Bank in Secaucus...
Scott Louis Goodell
Jun 8, 2007
Scott Louis Goodell 36 of So. Paterson on June 8, 2007. Cherished son of Ann E. "Mac Ewen" Goodell and the late Louis W. Goodell. Loving brother of Lou Ann Clark/Goodell of Budd Lake, Cindy De Franco of Ramsey and the late Sherry Ann Goodell. Loving Godfather and Uncle to Anthony De Franco, Loving Uncle to Nicole De Franco, Brandi...
Steven Szep
Jun 6, 2007
Szep, Steven, Jr. of Hewitt on June 6, 2007. Beloved brother of Ronald Szep Miami, Florida, Susan Szep Westhampton, Jane Wade Green, NY & James Szep Hewitt. Mr. Szep was born in Passaic & lived most of his life in Clifton then in Westhampton, NJ & the last several months in Hewitt. He was a self employed Computor Consultant. He...
Lillian Sinatra
May 29, 2007
Sinatra, Lillian Schuller 82 of North Arlington May 29, 2007. Mrs. Sinatra was born in Passaic and lived in Maywood for 60 years before moving to N. Arlington 6 years ago. Lillian was a former member of St. John s Episcopal Church in Passaic. She is predeceased by her husband Aldo Sinatra, a daughter Nanette Sinatra and a brother James...
Gelinda Menegus
May 24, 2007
MENEGUS, Gelinda Del Favero 96 of Haledon on May 24, 2007. Mrs. Menegus was born in San Vito de Cadore, Italy and came to the US in 1929 settling in Clifton and in 1961 to Haledon. Before retiring she was a Mender for the Boris Kroll Co in Paterson for 40 years and prior a Mender for Forstmann Woolen Mills...
Gabriel Gonzalez
May 14, 2007
Gonzalez, Gabriel, 68 of Clifton died Monday. Born in Santa Rosa de Cabal, Columbia, he came to the US in 1982 settling in Paterson and moved to Clifton 3 years ago. Mr. Gonzalez was a baker & owner of Macondo Bakery Clifton, for 9 years. He was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Cathedral Paterson He is survived by...
Florence G. Tauscher
May 13, 2007
Tauscher, Florence G.(Orlando) 51, of Brick on May 13, 2007. Beloved wife for 26 years of Carl P. Tauscher. Loving mother of Steven & Allison of Brick. Daughter of Anthony P. Orlando of Clifton & the late Irene (Ellis) Orlando. Sister to Patricia Piccolo Hackettestown & Anthony P. Orlando, Jr. - Bloomfield. Mrs. Tauscher was born in Paterson, she lived...
Rudolph Dall'Ava
May 6, 2007
DALL AVA, Rudolph 80 of Clifton on May 6, 2007. He is predeceased by a brother John Dall Ava. He is survived by cousins and friends. Mr. Dall Ava was born in Clifton and was a lifelong resident. He was a former parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church in Clifton. Before retiring in 1985 he worked as a mail handler...
Emre Rozembersky
May 4, 2007
Rozembersky, Emre of Passaic on May 4,2007. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth(Cervenak). Father of Elizabeth Figueroa Wallington, Maria Satiago Passaic, Eva Grecco Lodi, Emre Jr. Passaic, Leslie Wanaque, Kloteld Passaic & John Passaic. Brother to Greta Mannassy & Kloteld Bernath both of Fairfield, & Elizbeth Iiko Port St. Lucie, Fla. Also survived by 13 grandchildren & 17 Great Grandchildren....
Pauline Ferrante
Apr 22, 2007
FERRANTE, Pauline (Lo Bue), 90 of Wyckoff on April 22, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Ferrante. Loving mother of Frank of Westwood. Sister of Vincent Lo Bue of Las Vegas, Nevada, the late Anna Arabinko, the late Kay Serritella and the late Fay Lore. She is also survived by 5 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Ferrante was...
Rose Van Blarcom
Apr 13, 2007
Van Blarcom, Rose (Talmino) 82, of Garfield on April 13,2007. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother to Richard Van Blarcom Clifton, James Van Blarcom Paterson, JoAnne Peterson Wallington , Jane Van Blarcom Paterson, Susan Murray Garfield & the late Edward Jr. Sister to Jenny Halat West Paterson & the late Katherine Gotch. Mrs. Van Blarcom is also survived...
Marian Tencza
Apr 10, 2007
Tencza, Marian (Romano) of Clifton on April 10, 2007. Beloved wife of Stanley J. Tencza. Loving sister of Phyllis Patire Clifton, Joseph Murphy Romano Clifton & Angelo Romano & his wife Virginia - Florida. Marian was an assistant Supervisor for Prudential Ins. Co. in Clifton for 20 years. Mrs. Tencza was a parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church in Clifton...
Arthur Ozd
Apr 10, 2007
DROZD, Arthur of Clifton on April 10, 2007. Beloved husband of Josephine (Galderisi). Loving father of Debbie Torres of Cedar Grove, Teddie Pollina of Clifton and Bob Langdon of Jersey City. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Christopher & Cory. Brother of Leona Wines of Secaucus, Vickie Kinel of Wayne, Leonard Drozd of So. Jersey and Junie Contini of Rochester, NY. Mr....
Neil Turrin
Apr 6, 2007
Turrin, Neil,30of Clifton on April 6,2007. Beloved son of Joyce(Hudzik) of Clifton & the late Aldo Turrin. Loving brother to Scott & his wife Rita of Long Valley, New Jersey. Grandson of the late George & Kathryn Hudzik & the late Egidio & Marianna Turrin. Mr. Turrin is also survived by Aunts, Uncles & Cousins. Neil was born in Passaic...
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