Thomas M. Gaffney
Dec 11, 2025
Thomas M. Gaffney, 74, of Clifton, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born in Paterson he was a resident of Clifton for over 20 years. A parishioner of Massapequa Tabernacle, Massapequa, Long Island, Thomas was a Quality Controller for Chromalloy, NY, Orangeburg, NY for many years. A lover of music, Thomas enjoyed collecting records and was a music trivia...
Aleksandr A. Kopilenko
Dec 10, 2025
Aleksandr A. Kopilenko, 75, of Passaic, passed away on December 10, 2025. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US from Latvia in 1993 and lived in Clifton for 28 years, before moving to Passaic in 2021.
Before retiring, Aleksandr was a Railroad Engineer in Latvia. A lover of nature, Aleksandr enjoyed spending time outdoors and taking...
Joyce J. Muscara
Dec 9, 2025
Joyce J. (Finkle) Muscara, 83, of Clifton passed away on December 9, 2025. Born in Paterson, she has been a resident of Clifton all of her life. Joyce worked as a match maker for Perfect Match, Hackensack, for 40 years before retiring. Joyce loved shopping, cooking, people and cherished spending time with her family and friends.
Devoted...
Helen Yurchinkonis
Dec 8, 2025
Helen Yurchinkonis, 97, of Clifton, the last surviving member of a family of 6 children. Born to John and Julia Zliceski of Mocanaqua, PA. John, a coal miner, tragically passed away in a mining accident when Helen was not even a year old and was raised by a widowed homemaker during the depths of the depression. Helen went on...
Juan "Juancho" Guerra
Dec 6, 2025
Juan Guerra, affectionately known as Juancho to his family, passed away on December 6, 2025, leaving a legacy of quiet strength, artistic appreciation, and deep love for his family.
Born in the magical and majestic city of Cartagena Colombia, he carried the beauty and spirit of his birthplace with him when he embarked on a journey to...
John Tarakjian
Dec 4, 2025
John Tarakjian, 79, of Clifton, passed away on December 4, 2025. Born in Aleppo, Syria, he came to the US in 1981 and lived in Paterson before settling in Clifton.
An active member of St. Leon Armenian Church, Fair Lawn, John was a machinist for over 30 years, notably being 10 years at Arrow Fastener Co., Saddle...
Anna Marakovits
Dec 2, 2025
Anna Marakovits, 97, of Clifton, passed away on December 2, 2025. Born in Northampton, PA, she has been a resident of Clifton for 47 years.
A parishioner of Holy Trinity RC Church, Passaic, Anna belonged to the Holy Trinity Golden Agers and the Burgenlaender Society. Anna worked for Hoffmann-LaRoche in Nutley for over 30 years, retiring in...
Victoriano Cruz
Dec 1, 2025
Victoriano Cruz, 65, of Clifton passed away on December 1, 2025. Born in Cabanatuan City, Philippines, he traveled to the US in 2006 and first lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. He worked for True World Foods, Elizabeth, for 13 years before retiring in 2020.
Victoriano will be remembered as a beloved husband, devoted father, loving...
Jan Gurczak
Dec 1, 2025
Jan Gurczak, 89, of Clifton passed away on December 1, 2025. Born in Frydman, Poland, he traveled to the US in 1990 and settled in Clifton. Jan was the owner and operator of a farm in Poland.
Beloved husband for 65 years of Maria (Kutarnia) Gurczak. Devoted father of Jan Gurczak and his wife Barbara, Franciszek Gurczak...
Conchita O. Tan
Nov 30, 2025
Conchita O. Tan, 88, of Dumont passed away on November 30, 2025. Born in Manila, Philippines, she traveled to the US and first lived in Manhattan and Queens, NY, before settling in Dumont. Conchita worked as an accountant for Gerber & Company, New York, NY, for 30 years before retiring in 2012.
Devoted daughter of the late...
James De La Cruz Tablazon, Iii
Nov 29, 2025
James de la Cruz Tablazon III, 71, of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1954, in Culion, Palawan, Philippines, and built a life marked by dedication, hard work, and deep love for his family.
Before immigrating to the United States, James served as a pastor alongside his...
Dr. Louis J. Todaro
Nov 25, 2025
Dr. Louis J. Todaro, 82, of Clifton passed away on November 25, 2025. Born in Licata, Italy, he traveled to the US in 1955 and lived in Cleveland, OH, and Connecticut before settling in Clifton. He worked with passion as a crystallographer and a professor at Hunter College within The City University of New York, CUNY, for 10 years...
Mario J. Silvestri
Nov 23, 2025
Mario J. Silvestri, 81, of Clifton passed away on November 23, 2025. Born in Castelbuono, Italy, he traveled to the US in 1958 and settled in Clifton. A proud US Army Veteran and member of the Athenia Veterans Post, Clifton, Mario worked as a barber all his life. He owned and operated Mario's Barber Shop on Van Houten Ave....
Paula Sofía Orozco Vásquez
Nov 23, 2025
Paula Sofía Orozco Vásquez, de 22 años, residente de Clifton, falleció el 23 de noviembre de 2025. Nacida en Bogotá, Colombia, viajó a Estados Unidos y se estableció en Clifton.
Hija devota de Álvaro Enrique Orozco Alfonso y Gloria Esperanza Vásquez Rodríguez. Querida hermana de Lizeth Marcela Vásquez Rodríguez, Ingrid Tatiana Orozco González, Michael Alexander León Vásquez...
Shkembor Femera
Nov 22, 2025
Shkembor Femera, 84 of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on November 22, 2025. Born in Gjirokastër, Albania, he lived in Clifton, before moving to East Stroudsburg and worked for Pathmark in Clifton for many years.
Beloved husband of Vjollca Femera. Devoted father of Albert Femera and his wife Ornela, Desi Femera, and Ernila Femera. Loving grandfather of...
Catherine Elizabeth Badalamenti
Nov 22, 2025
Catherine Elizabeth (Carobrese) Badalamenti, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away on November 22, 2025. Born in Newark to the late Joseph and Lucille Carobrese, Catherine made Bloomfield her lifelong home. She began her career as a beautician and later owned and operated Fashion Encore Consignment Shop in Clifton, where her warmth and care touched everyone she met. But above all,...
Marilyn Kay Shook
Nov 20, 2025
Marilyn Kay Shook, 74, of Clifton passed away on November 20, 2025. Born in Easton, PA, she has been a resident of Clifton for over 40 years.
Devoted mother of Brian Keith Shook and his wife Crystal. Loving grandmother of Dalton and Evan Shook. Cherished great-grandmother of Lilith Shook.
A Memorial Gathering will be held...
Harold Sandquist
Nov 20, 2025
Harold Sandquist, 90, of Toms River passed away on November 20, 2025. Born in Nutley, he lived in Wayne before settling in Toms River. Harold worked at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, for 40 years before retiring.
Dear stepfather of Robert and Richard Stuart. Loving grandfather to Christopher and Siobahn Stuart, Jonathan and Olivia Stuart
Visiting...
Zenona Drapala
Nov 19, 2025
Zenona (Bialek) Drapala, 81, of Passaic passed away on November 19, 2025. Born in Stanislawow, Poland, she traveled to the US in 1982 and first lived in New York, NY, before settling in Clifton. Zenona worked as a machine operator for Bartlo Packaging, Passaic, for 40 years before retiring in 2020.
Wife of Edward Drapala. Devoted mother...
Robert John Takacs
Nov 18, 2025
Robert John Takacs, 45, of Dingmans Ferry, PA, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Clifton before settling in Dingmans Ferry. Robert worked as an auto mechanic for many years. Robert loved animals, fishing and hunting.
Devoted father of Kyle, Alexia and Evalynne Takacs. Cherished grandfather of William...
