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Lilavati N. Patwala

Lilavati N. Patwala

Jul 30, 2026

Lilavati N. Patwala, 85, of Lodi passed away on July 30, 2026. Born in Bharuch, India, she traveled to the US and settled in Lodi.

Beloved wife of the late Natvarlal Harilal Patwala. Devoted mother of Dipikabahen Natavarlal Patwala, Mayurkumar Natvarlal Patwala, Mamtabahen Prakashkumar Rana, Sonal Khusman Rana and Kirtibala Kalpeshkumar Rana. Loving grandmother of Manthan M. Patwala, Pooja M. Patwala,...

Darshana Guzraty

Darshana Guzraty

Jul 25, 2026

Darshana (Patel) Guzraty, 47, of Clifton, passed away on July 25, 2026. Born in Kolkata, India, she came to the U.S. in 2004 and lived in Nutley before moving to Clifton.

Darshana was loving, cheerful, caring and selfless - always putting family and friends above herself. She was a dedicated and passionate volunteer at the Hindu Community Center and Vidya Kendra...

Pamela Elizabeth Bosta

Pamela Elizabeth Bosta

Jul 24, 2026

Pamela Elizabeth Bosta, 70, of Passaic passed away on July 24, 2026. Born in Passaic, she has been a resident of Passaic for all of her life. 

Beloved wife of the late Albert M.Bosta. Devoted mother of Ann Marie Lyons-Misko and her husband JP Misko, Thomas Lyons, and Trisha Lee Lyons and her partner David Horne. Loving grandmother of Aeriol, Johnny,...

Eugene "Gene" Prall

Eugene "Gene" Prall

Jul 23, 2026

Eugene C. “Gene” Prall, 76, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Vernon, New Jersey, passed away on July 23, 2026.

Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Gene was raised in Clifton before settling in Vernon, where he and his wife, Shirley Ruth Prall, raised their three children.

Gene proudly served in the United States Air Force Reserve. He later spent many years...

Michael Rainer

Michael Rainer

Jul 22, 2026

Michael Rainer, 80, of Wantage, formerly of Passaic, passed away on July 22, 2026. Born and raised in Passaic, he lived there before moving to Wantage 24 years ago. A former parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Michael was the owner of Michael's Towing in Passaic for 44 years, retiring in 2002. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Michael proudly...

Miriam Palomino

Miriam Palomino

Jul 19, 2026

Miriam Palomino (née De La Salas), 83, of Paterson passed away on July 19, 2026. Born in Colombia, she traveled to the United States in 1986 and settled in Paterson.

Beloved wife of Denis Palomino for over 60 years; devoted mother of Henry Palomino and his wife Jaqueline, William Palomino, and Yolima Palomino; loving grandmother of Evelyn, Catherine, and Karol; adored...

Rajat H. Kamdar

Rajat H. Kamdar

Jul 18, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rajat H. Kamdar, beloved son of Himatlal and Hiraben Kamdar, on July 18, 2026, in New Jersey, at the age of 80.

Rajat was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Deeply spiritual and generous, he expressed his faith through his love and devotion to his family. His...

Prabhudas Muljibhai Patel

Prabhudas Muljibhai Patel

Jul 16, 2026

Prabhudas Muljibhai Patel, 91, of Rutherford passed away on July 16, 2026. Born in Sunderpura, Gujarat, India, he came to the US in 1996 and settled in Rutherford. He was a professor for many years in Anand, Gujarat, India.

Beloved husband of the late Savitaben Patel. Devoted father of Minaxi Bharat Patel, Vilasben Yogendra Patel, Shashikant Prabhudas Patel, and Bhavana Rajesh...

Michael E. Smolinski

Michael E. Smolinski

Jul 15, 2026

Michael E. Smolinski, 79, of Clifton passed away on July 15, 2026. Born in Passaic, he has been a resident of Clifton all of his life. A Proud US Navy Veteran Michael worked as a customer service engineer for IBM, Newark, for 30 years before retiring.

Beloved husband for 57 years of Donna Smolinski (Prichard). Devoted father of Michelle Geden and...

Mario Jose Saravia

Mario Jose Saravia

Jul 14, 2026

Mario Jose Saravia, 69, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Mario courageously immigrated to the United States in 1986 in search of a better future for his family. He first settled in Passaic before making Clifton his home in 1995. Through perseverance, humility, and an unwavering devotion...

Servillano C. Quiming

Servillano C. Quiming

Jul 10, 2026

Servillano C. Quiming, 91, of Clifton, passed away on July 10, 2026. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines, he came to the U.S. in 1996 and lived in Jersey City before moving to Clifton in 2009. A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Servillano worked in the shipping department at Group USA in Secaucus for 10 years, retiring in...

Delia Faustino

Delia Faustino

Jul 9, 2026

Delia Faustino (De Torres), 75, of Jersey City passed away on July 9, 2026. Born in Manila, Philippines, she traveled to the US in 1976 and first lived in New York City and Brooklyn before settling in Jersey City in 1983. A devoted member of the Columbiettes OLPH - Our Lady of Perpetual Help of New Jersey. Delia worked as...

Miguel Lopez

Miguel Lopez

Jul 9, 2026

Miguel Lopez, 95, of Clifton passed away on July 9, 2026. Born in Zurgena, Almeria, Spain, he traveled to the US in 1957 and settled in Clifton. Miguel worked as a foreman for Allied Textile Mill, Paterson, for many years before retiring.

Beloved husband of the late Maria I. Lopez who passed away in 2012. Devoted father of Maria Elena Zawicki...

Margaret Sypniewski

Margaret Sypniewski

Jun 30, 2026

Margaret Sypniewski, 77, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. Born in Łódź, Poland, she came to the U.S. in 1975 and settled in Clifton where she lived for the rest of her years.

Beloved wife of over fifty years to William Sypniewski. Devoted mother of Jason Sypniewski and his wife Lauren (Machovic). Of all her titles, her most...

Kamal Rijhwani

Kamal Rijhwani

Jun 29, 2026

Kamal Rijhwani, 88, of Norwood, passed away on June 29, 2026. 

Complete obituary to follow

Visiting and Puja Service, Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11AM to 1 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. 

Olga Panycia

Olga Panycia

Jun 29, 2026

Olga Panycia, 82, of Paterson, passed away on June 29, 2026. Born in Austria to Ukrainian parents, she came to the U.S. in 1950 and settled in Paterson where she has lived for most of her life.

Beloved wife for over 50 years of Wasyl Panycia. Devoted mother of Nicholas Panycia and his wife Josephine, William Panycia, Walter Panycia and his...

Harikrishnabhai G. Ray

Harikrishnabhai G. Ray

Jun 29, 2026

Harikrishnabhai G. Ray, 71, of Clifton, passed away on June 29, 2026. Born in Mota Karala, Gujarat, India, he lived for some time in Vadodara  before moving to the U.S. in 2002 where he first settled in Passaic before later moving to Clifton in 2013.

He was the beloved husband of Ushaben Ray and a devoted father of Prit Ray and...

Paul D. Jakimec

Paul D. Jakimec

Jun 27, 2026

Paul D. Jakimec, 69, of Clifton passed away on June 27, 2026. Born in Passaic, he has been a resident of Clifton all his life.

After graduating from Paul VI High School, Paul proudly served in the US Air Force as a Missile Specialist at Minot AF Base. His military service was a formidable chapter in his life. He was honorably...

Richard Dorreman

Richard Dorreman

Jun 24, 2026

Richard Dorreman, 50 of Greensburg, passed away at 7:11 AM Wednesday, June 24, 2026.Known by family and friends as “Rich” or “Grit”, he was born on November 1, 1975 in Clifton, NJ, a son of Garret and Michele (Disparti) Dorreman.

Rich was graduate of Clifton High School and a Veteran of the US Coast Guard where he served in the Department...

Eva Yun Hun Eng

Eva Yun Hun Eng

Jun 22, 2026

Eva Yun Hun Eng, 77, of Woodland Park passed away on June 22, 2026. Born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, she traveled to the US in 1976 and settled in Woodland Park.

Beloved wife of Benjamin P. Eng. Devoted mother of Rodney P. Eng. Dear sister of Tai Huang Leu, Ke Chung Leu and Ke Wah Leu.

Visitation and Funeral, Tuesday, June 30 10...

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