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Frances Kwiatkowski
Jul 9, 2017
Frances Kwiatkowski, 94, of Passaic, passed away on July 9, 2017. Born in Dupont, PA, she was a lifelong resident of Passaic. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Frances was an Registered Nurse for Dr. Ciccone on Gregory Ave., in Passaic for 10 years, retiring many years ago. Beloved wife of the late Ret. Captain Stanley Kwiatkowski, (Passaic...
Fred J. Kobylarz
Jul 7, 2017
Fred J. Kobylarz, 88, of Passaic, passed away on July 7, 2017. Born in Passaic, Fred was a lifelong resident. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Fred was a member of the VFW Post #7165 of Clifton and of the American Legion of Passaic. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Fred was a member of...
Roy Hibberd
Jul 6, 2017
Roy Hibberd, 90, of Freehold, passed away on July 6, 2017. Born in Lyndhurst, he lived in Rutherford, and Clifton for 64 years, before moving to Freehold 2 years ago. A US Navy Veteran on the USS Dauphin, during WW II, Roy was a 71 year member of the American Legion Post # 139, Lyndhurst. The Owner of Harry's Service...
Amalia Detorres
Jul 5, 2017
Amalia (Aguirre) DeTorres, 90, of Jersey City, passed away on July 5, 2017. Born in the Philippines, she came to the US in 1982 and lived in Brooklyn, NY, before moving to Jersey City many years ago. Beloved mother of Carmelita DeTorres of Clifton, Delia Faustino of Jersey City, Leonardo DeTorres of Clifton, and Ana Racquel Estanislao of Clifton. Loving...
Joseph F. San Angelo, Jr.
Jul 5, 2017
Joesph F. San Angelo Jr. Age 49 Aug 24, 1967- July 5, 2017 The gentle soul of our brother has gone To be at home with our Mom and God Your beautiful smile and big brown eyes Will help light up the night time sky We will miss you and remember you everyday Your finally home and free of pain...
Kenneth P. Kuzmuk
Jul 1, 2017
Kenneth P. Kuzmuk, 67, of Clifton, passed away on July 1, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Kenneth was an Office Manager for both State Farm Insurance in Parsippany for many years and Thumann's, Inc., in Carlstadt. Beloved husband of the late Christina (Kulyk) who passed away in 2010. Devoted father of Kenneth-Peter Kuzmuk and...
Richard J. Cronk
Jul 1, 2017
Richard J. Cronk, 72, of Cocoa, FL, formerly of Wayne, passed away on July 1, 2017. Born in Paterson, Richard was raised in Garfield and lived most of his life in Wayne before retiring to Cocoa, FL, in 2006. A US Air Force Veteran, Richard was a Salesman for Pine Lesser & Sons, Clifton, for over 30 years. He loved...
John Vargo, Jr.
Jun 30, 2017
John Vargo, Jr., 60, passed away on June 30, 2017. Born in Passaic, he lived in Clifton before moving to Manalapan. John was a Driver for Atlantic Health System, Morristown for many years. Beloved father of John, Caitlyn, Caralyn and Robert. Memorial Gathering Wednesday 6-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation was private.
Joseph Zliceski
Jun 30, 2017
Joseph Zliceski, 94, of Clifton, passed away on June 30, 2017. Born in Mocanaqua, PA, he was a resident of Clifton for over 65 years. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Joe was a member of the SJK Holy Name Society, and was a Mechanic for Shulton, Inc, in Clifton for 34 years, retiring in 1986. A...
Ann M. Marino-Silva
Jun 29, 2017
Ann M. Marino-Silva, 55, of Fair Lawn, passed away on June 29, 2017. Born and raised in Paterson, she lived in Haledon before moving to Fair Lawn. Annie was a manager for E & V Restaurant in Paterson, where she worked for over 25 years. She loved her job and was often seen at the take-out window laughing and joking...
Stefania Kutarnia
Jun 26, 2017
Stefania Kutarnia, 79, of Clifton, passed away on June 26, 2017. Born in Frydman, Poland, she came to the US in 1994 and settled in Clifton. Stefania, a homemaker, was a parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic. Cherished sister in law of Weronika Kutarnia, who was more than just a sister in law. Beloved sister of Maria Gurczak of...
Andrea Protzo
Jun 26, 2017
Andrea Protzo, 73, of Clifton, passed away on June 26, 2017. Born in Clifton, she was a lifelong resident and was a parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church. Andrea worked for the Line Assignment Department for Bell Atlantic for over 25 years, retiring several years ago, and was a member of the Communication Workers of America. Devoted sister of Darlene...
Very Reverend Stanley Skrzypek
Jun 25, 2017
Very Rev. Stanley Skrzypek, 82, Pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church, Passaic, entered into eternal life on June 25, 2017. Born in Pustynia-Kozlow, Poland, Fr. Sr. Skrzypek graduated for Panstwowe Liceum in Krakow, Poland, in 1952, Theological Institute of Krakow in 1956, and Savanarola Theological Seminary in Scranton, PA in 1958. Ordained a priest on January...
Jozef Pawlik
Jun 24, 2017
Jozef Pawlik, 70 of Lodi, passed away on June 24, 2017. Born in Frydman, Poland, he came to the US in 1986 and lived in Clifton and Garfield before moving to Lodi. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic. Jozef was a Farmer in Poland and later worked as a Tile Setter for Angelo Carapezza Tile Corp., Mahwah, for...
Gertrude Kacmarcik
Jun 21, 2017
Gertrude "Trudy" (Van Hoven) Kacmarcik, 90, of Wallington passed away on June 21, 2017. Born and raised in Wallington, Trudy was a lifelong resident. She was a Bookkeeper for Sidriskin Furniture Co. in Passaic for 25 years before retiring in 1997.
Beloved wife of the late Robert, who passed away in 1990. Devoted mother of Karen Sudol...
Eugene Seczawinski
Jun 21, 2017
Eugene Seczawinski, 89, of Clifton, passed away on June 21, 2017. Born in Newark, he lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1962. An Army Veteran of WW II, Eugene was a Chemist for Asarco in South Plainfield for 40 years, retiring in 1984. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Farinella) who passed away in March. Devoted father...
Eileen Catherine Hook
Jun 20, 2017
Eileen Catherine (Schott) Hook, of Passaic, passed away on June 20, 2017. Eileen was born, raised, and lived in Passaic for the past 86 years, and was a parishioner of St. Nicholas RC Church, Passaic. Eileen worked for the Telephone Company for 31 years, retiring from AT&T in 1994 as a Service Assistant in Operator Services, and was a Life...
Carol M. Furia
Jun 18, 2017
Carol M. (Carnivale) Furia, 72, of Clifton, passed away on June 18, 2017. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of Holy Family RC Church, Nutley, Carol was a Beautician for Kay Commiciotto at Elite Beauty Salon on Van Houten Ave., Clifton, for many years, retiring several years ago. Beloved wife for 51 years of...
Dorothy N. Stanchak
Jun 18, 2017
Dorothy N. (Maksimoski) Stanchak, "Dot", 87, of Clifton, passed away on June 18, 2017. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Dot worked in the City Clerk's Office for the City of Clifton for over 40 years, retiring as the Registrar of Vital Statistics. Dot was one of the longest serving City of Clifton employees in it's...
Pearl Sinchock
Jun 17, 2017
*******PLEASE NOTE: Visitation has been moved to Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 5:00 - 8:00PM at Little Sisters of the Poor, Totowa. The Funeral has also been moved to Friday, June 23, 2017 beginning at 10:30AM at Little Sisters of the Poor, Totowa.******** Pearl Sinchock, 85, of Wallington passed away on June 17, 2017. Born in Revloc, PA, Pearl lived...
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