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Peter Stopka
Oct 9, 2026
Peter Stopka, 90, of Clifton, passed away on October 9, 2026. Born in Skrzypne, Poland, he came to the US in 1972 and settled in Clifton. Before retiring in 2001, Peter was a machine operator for Missbrenner in Clifton for over 20 years. An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Peter served as an Usher for over...
Pedro A. Lantigua
Oct 4, 2026
Pedro A. Lantigua, 88, of Clifton, passed away on October 4, 2026.
Born in Salcedo, Dominican Republic, he was a resident of Clifton for many years, and was a Salesman for Hudson Subaru in Jersey City for the past 20 years.
Beloved husband of the late Ydalia Henriquez Lantigua who passed away in 2016. Devoted father of Belkys Lantigua, Pedro D. Lantigua, Pedro...
Patti Stevens Lacitignola
Oct 3, 2026
Patti Stevens Lacitignola, born in New York City, was a beloved North Jersey vocalist, entertainer, poet, and author whose extraordinary life was defined by resilience, talent, generosity, and an enduring love of music. She passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 93.
At just five years old, Patti sang the entire Mass in Latin. At eight and nine,...
Maria Teresa Siembida
Sep 30, 2026
Maria Teresa Siembida, 51, of Clifton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on September 30, 2026. Born in Nisko, Poland, she came to the US in 1995 and lived in Wallington before moving to Clifton 22 years ago. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Maria worked for Star-GLO Industries in East Rutherford for 18 years.
Beloved...
Alberto Ramon Segarra
Sep 30, 2026
Alberto Ramon Segarra,76, of Teaneck passed away on September 30, 2026. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he traveled to the US in 2018 and lived in Queens, NY, first before settling in Teaneck. Alberto worked as a self-employed salesman for many years before retiring. He was always helpful to everyone, he loved to talk and make people laugh. He enjoyed soccer,...
Sabino Roman
Sep 29, 2026
Sabino Roman, 79, passed away on September 29, 2026. Born in Abancay, Apurimac, Peru, he traveled to the US in 1994 and first lived in Springfield, VA, before settling in Paterson, New Jersey.
Sabino enjoyed playing the flute, piano and guitar and loved his family dearly. He worked for Amazon in West Caldwell for many years after retiring.
Beloved husband for 52...
Carlos Lipari
Sep 28, 2026
Carlos Lipari, 94, of Paramus passed away on September 28, 2026. Born in Ecuador, he traveled to the US in 1960 and lived in Passaic and later in Clifton before settling in Paramus. Carlos worked as a mechanic for KEM Manufacturing, Inc., Fair Lawn, for many years before retiring in 1982. He loved to work and enjoyed taking care of...
Bhagwandas Rana
Sep 27, 2026
Bhagwandas Rana
February 17, 1936 – September 27, 2026
Bhagwandas Rana, our beloved Dada, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in Pardi, Gujarat, the fourth of nine brothers. He grew up in Mumbai and in May 1964 he married his life partner, Sushila, and together they built a family full of warmth, faith...
John Lagomarsino
Sep 25, 2026
John Lagomarsino, 73, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. Born in Jersey City, John lived in Elmwood Park before settling in Clifton. He worked as a self-employed contractor throughout his career.
John was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Blackwell) Lagomarsino and the devoted father of Scott and his wife Cherie, Sheri, Michelle, Christina and her husband Michael,...
Tomasz Krzysztof Labuda
Sep 21, 2026
Tomasz Krzysztof Labuda, 39, a loving husband and devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, entered eternal life on September 21, 2026.
Born in Tarnow, Poland, Tomasz came to the United States as a child. He grew up in Wallington before eventually making his home in Rockaway, where he built a beautiful life surrounded by his wife and children.
For 13 years,...
Richard T. Hagen
Sep 20, 2026
Richard T. Hagen of Clifton, NJ, took his final bow at the age of 72 on September 20, 2026. The son of Richard T. Hagen and Aileen Hagen, he was raised in Wayne, NJ, and took an interest in music at an early age. He went on to study performance at Montclair State University before embarking on a storied career...
Joseph Nathan Norman
Sep 18, 2026
Joseph Norman, 72, of New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey. He was born on December 20, 1953, in Lincolnton, Georgia then moved to New Jersey and settled in Passaic with his family.
Joseph was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought something special to everyone who knew...
Anthony J. D'Amico
Sep 18, 2026
Anthony J. D'Amico, 82, of Clifton, passed away on September 18, 2026. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Elmwood Park before moving to Clifton, and was Communicant of Holy Face Monastery, Clifton,
Anthony was a Maintenance Coordinator for Hudson County School of Technology for 22 years. He was predeceased by his parents Stella and Charles D'Amico, his brothers Sebastian (Chips), Joseph...
Anand Ramachandra Rao
Sep 18, 2026
We regretfully announce the passing of Anand Rao of Clifton, NJ on September 18, 2026. Anand was surrounded by his children and granddaughter and passed away peacefully. Anand was a healthy and active 85-year-old, who sadly suffered a stroke on September 16, 2026. His passing leaves an enormous absence in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him, but...
Joseph Edward LaJeunesse
Sep 17, 2026
Joseph Edward LaJeunesse, 79 of Garfield, passed away on September 17, 2026. Born in Uniontown, PA, he was raised by a single mom, who raised him into a kind, loving and hard working man. Joe worked his way up to be Vice President of a can company, something today a young man couldn't do without a college degree. After retiring,...
Bogdan Sieczka
Sep 15, 2026
Bogdan Sieczka, 71, of Hillsborough passed away on September 15, 2026. Born in Nowa Deba, Poland, he traveled to the US in 1982 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. Bogdan worked as a maintenance mechanic for VitaQuest International, Totowa, for many years. He was an avid fisherman and a specialty rod builder.
Beloved husband of the late Genowefa E....
Julio C. Aliaga Torres
Sep 14, 2026
Julio C. Aliaga Torres, 43, of Newark passed away on September 14, 2026. Born in Peru, he traveled to the US in 1995 and lived in Passaic, Bronx, NY, and Garfield, before settling in Newark. Julio worked as a security guard for many years. He enjoyed collecting action figures.
Beloved husband of Juliana Rodrigues Ferreira. Devoted father of Julio Aliaga Sierra,...
Jesus N. Morales
Sep 8, 2026
Jesus N. Morales, 81, of Montvale, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026.
Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Jesus came to the United States in 1994, carrying with him the hopes of building a new life. He first settled in West New York, later lived in Clifton, and eventually made his home in Montvale. A mechanical engineer , Jesus was a hardworking...
Linda M. Ruber
Sep 4, 2026
Linda M. Ruber (Frasca), 75, of Lodi passed away on September 4, 2026. Born in Paterson, she lived in Garfield and Clifton before settling in Lodi. An avid reader, she enjoyed crocheting, bingo, and Instagram. She loved watching TV and cooking.
Beloved wife of the late Kenny J. Ruber. Devoted mother of Sherlyn Lamonica. Loving sister of Gloria, Betty, Marianne, Donna,...
Carol J. Pyda
Sep 4, 2026
Carol J. Pyda, 87, of Passaic, passed away on September 4, 2026. Born in North Carolina, she lived in Paterson before moving to Passaic many years ago. Carol, a homemaker, enjoyed reading, cooking and watching her favorite show Survivor.
Beloved wife of the late Daniel Pyda, who passed away in 1996. Devoted mother of Daniel Pyda and his wife Christina. Loving...
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