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Albert J. Schuffman

Albert J. Schuffman

Apr 13, 2017

Albert J. Schuffman, 85, of Hasbrouck Heights, passed away on April 13, 2017. Born in Hartford, CT, he lived in Hillsborough before moving to Hasbrouck Height in 1983. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Albert was a member of the American Legion Post # 170, Rochelle Park. Albert was a Salesman for J.G.I. Associates, Rochelle Park, for 10...

Chuanyu "Edward" Chen

Chuanyu "Edward" Chen

Apr 10, 2017

Chuanyu "Edward" Chen, 83, of Clifton, passed away on April 10, 2017. Born in Hsinchu, Taiwan, he came to the US in 1961 and lived in and around New York City before moving to Clifton in 1971. After completing studies at Columbia University and NYU, Chuanyu was a Professor of Finance and Quantitative Methods at Montclair State University for more...

Carolyn Lisofski

Carolyn Lisofski

Apr 8, 2017

Carolyn Lisofski, 58, of Clifton passed away on April 8, 2017. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Carolyn was a Computer Programmer for NYCE Payments Network, LLC, in Secaucus for many years. She loved crafts such as sewing and ornament making and would participate in various craft shows throughout the area. Loving sister of Karen DiDonna...

Diana T. Delaney

Diana T. Delaney

Apr 2, 2017

Diana T. (Shashak) Delaney, 68, of Clifton, passed away on April 2, 2017. Born in Ashville, NC, she lived in Newark and Belleville before moving to Clifton in 1969. Diana was a Bank Officer for PNC Bank, Clifton for many years. Beloved wife for 47 years of Bartholomew. Devoted mother of Barry and his wife Lisa of Kearny. Dear sister...

Sophie A. Biskupski

Sophie A. Biskupski

Mar 27, 2017

Sophie A. (Berdnik) Biskupski, 80, of Clifton, passed away on March 27, 2017. Born in Zawieluwie, Poland, she came to the US in 1951 and lived in Vanceboro, ME, and Brooklyn, NY, before moving to Clifton in 1973. A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Sophie was a Bank Teller for Valley National Bank, at the Plaza...

Mee Ying Larkin

Mee Ying Larkin

Mar 26, 2017

Mee Ying (Pong) Larkin, 71, of Brick, passed away on March 26, 2017. Born in Passaic, Mee Ying lived in Clifton and Manchester before moving to Brick several years ago and was a legal secretary for many years. Beloved mother of Vickie Larkin and her fiance Ron Turcotte, Jr., and Ronald Faulkner and his fiancee Susan McGuire, all of Brick....

Richard Brodsky

Richard Brodsky

Mar 25, 2017

Richard Brodsky, 73, of Clifton passed away on March 25, 2017. Born in Passaic he lived in Clifton all of his life. A parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton, Richard was a Sargent in the US Army and served in Heidelberg, Germany. A 1961 graduate of Clifton High School, Richard was the Owner/Operator of Clifton Fluid...

Luz Celenia Hernandez

Luz Celenia Hernandez

Mar 23, 2017

Luz Celenia Hernandez, 68, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on March 23, 2017. Remembered as "Lucy" who was born in Aquadilla, Puerto Rico. She spent many years actively living in New Jersey and Florida with Port St. Lucie being her last and final home. Beloved mother of Jorge L. Nieves and his wife Cheryl of Port St. Lucie,...

John Barcewski

John Barcewski

Mar 22, 2017

John Barcewski, 95, of Clifton, passed away on March 22, 2017. Born in Passaic, he lived in Lodi, Wallington and Garfield before moving to Clifton 21 years ago. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, John was a Postal Worker in the Passaic Post Office for 36 years, retiring in 1980, and was a member of the...

Josephine C. Kase

Josephine C. Kase

Mar 20, 2017

Josephine C. (Dalkiewicz) Kase, 95, of Clifton, passed away on March 20, 2017. Born in Nanticoke, PA, she lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1954. An active parishioner of Ss. Cyril and Methodius RC Church, Clifton, Josephine was a member of the Marian Rosary Society, served on the Parish Council for many years, sang in the Choir,...

Joseph A. Freidhof

Joseph A. Freidhof

Mar 19, 2017

Joseph A. Freidhof, 63, of Clifton, passed away on March 19, 2017. Born in Montclair he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Joseph was a miracle baby born premature at just 2 pound, he was the first to survive with such a low birth weight. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Joseph worked for Richfield Farms,...

Elyce "Lee" Ducar

Elyce "Lee" Ducar

Mar 19, 2017

Elyce Ducar, "Lee", 85 of Clifton, passed away on March 19, 2017. Born and raised in Garfield, she lived in the Passaic/Clifton area for many years. Lee, a homemaker, was a parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Passaic. Beloved mother of Lee Calderio-Lewis and her husband John Lewis of Wayne. Loving grandmother of Nicole Lojek and her...

Sonia J. Frankowski

Sonia J. Frankowski

Mar 17, 2017

Sonia J. Frankowski, 32, of Wantage, passed away on March 17, 2017. Born in Hackensack, she lived in Clifton and Wantage, and was a parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Beloved mother of Anika. Devoted daughter of John and Irene (Brak) Frankowski of Wantage. Dear sister of John Frankowski and his wife Terry of Brick, Allen Frankowski of...

Daniel O Mutter

Daniel O Mutter

Mar 15, 2017

Daniel O. Mutter, 74, of Clifton, passed away on March 15, 2017. Born in Paterson, he lived in North Haledon, Cape May and Jefferson Township before moving to Clifton. An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Dan was an Usher, member of the Holy Name Society, and 4th Degree Knight of the Perez Council Knights of Columbus....

Carol Tavarone

Carol Tavarone

Mar 14, 2017

Carol (Haemmerle) Tavarone , 76, of West Milford, passed away on March 14 , 2017. Born in Union City, s he lived in North Bergen and Clifton before moving to West Milford. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton, Carol was a Bookkeeper for Putman in North Bergen for 32 years, retiring 2 years ago. Beloved wife for 53...

Mary Ann Seczawinski

Mary Ann Seczawinski

Mar 14, 2017

Mary Ann (Farinella) Seczawinski, 85, of Clifton, passed away on March 14, 2017. Born and raised in Passaic, she was a resident of Clifton for over 55 years. Before retiring in 1994, Mary Ann was a Teacher for the Passaic Board of Education at the Passaic High School for 38 years. Beloved wife of Eugene. Devoted mother of Joseph and...

Irene Gutkowski

Irene Gutkowski

Mar 13, 2017

Irene (Szewczyk) Gutkowski, 68, of Clifton, passed away on March 13, 2017. Born in Poland, she came to the US in 1965 and settled in Passaic before moving to Clifton over 50 years ago. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Irene was a member of the former Leisure Club and the Polish Rosary Society. Irene was a manager...

Yolanda Julcapoma

Yolanda Julcapoma

Mar 13, 2017

Yolanda (Pena) Julcapoma, 85, of Northvale, passed away on March 13, 2017. Born in Orcotuna, Junin, Peru, she came to the US in 1998 and settled in Northvale. Yolanda, a homemaker, was a member of the Santa Barbara Club in Peru. Beloved wife of the late Jose Leon who passed away in 2009. Devoted mother of Fernando of Paterson, and...

Julianna Mrazik

Julianna Mrazik

Mar 13, 2017

Julianna (Staniszewski) Mrazik, 95, of Clifton, passed away on March 13, 2017. Born in Passaic, she lived all of her life in the Passaic/Clifton area. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Julianna was a Dietary Aide at Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic for 10 years, retiring many years ago. Beloved wife of the late Joseph who passed away in...

Michael A. Balady

Michael A. Balady

Mar 9, 2017

Michael A. Balady, 96, of Fairview, passed away on March 9, 2017. Born and raised in Paterson, he lived in Hackensack before moving to Fairview. A parishioner of St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church, Woodland Park, Michael was a Machinist for Curtiss-Wright Paterson for 42 years, retiring in 1982. Michael was a US Army Veteran serving with the 98th Army Division...

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