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Edward Belostoski
Aug 5, 2015
Edward Belostoski, 88, of Clifton, passed away on August 5, 2015. Born in Mocanaqua, PA, he lived there before moving to Clifton in 1941. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Ed was a Order Processor for Richardson Scale in Clifton for 42 years, retiring in 1987. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Bednarz) who passed away in...
Edward Pipala
Aug 5, 2015
Edward Pipala, 93, of Clifton, passed away on August 5, 2015. Born in Passaic, he lived in Poland returning to the US after WW II and settled in Passaic before moving to Clifton over 60 years ago. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Ed volunteered around the church especially for the Annual Parish Picnic. Before retiring in...
Lina Tacchi
Aug 4, 2015
Lina (Sabbatini) Tacchi, 91, of Clifton, passed away on August 4, 2015. Born in Branca P. Perugia, Italy, Lina moved to the US in 1961 and settled in Passaic before moving to Clifton shortly thereafter. Lina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was an exceptional cook and gardener. Lina enjoyed entertaining and loved when her home was...
Genevieve "Jean" P. Tarnowski
Jul 30, 2015
Genevieve "Jean" P. (Serafin) Tarnowski, 90, of Clifton, passed away on July 30, 2015. Born in Passaic, she lived in Garfield before moving to Clifton in 1958. A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Jean was a member of the Rosary Society at Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, and was a member of the Garfield Firehouse #4,...
Carl "Jake" Gebbia
Jul 28, 2015
Carl "Jake" Gebbia 57, of Clifton, passed away on July 28, 2015. Born in Passaic he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A Store Manager for American Van Equipment in South Hackensack for 18 years before retiring last year, Jake was past president of the Clifton High School Lacrosse Booster Club. Beloved husband for 26 years of Tammy (Motyl). Devoted...
Diego Acevedo
Jul 28, 2015
Diego Acevedo 45, of Passiac, passed away on July 28, 2015. Born in Madrid, Spain, he came to the US in 1970 and was raised in North Bergen before moving to Passiac in 1997. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Diego was a Computer IT Manager for several years for CIT Corp of Livingston, Citibank...
Donald Ralph Reenstra
Jul 27, 2015
Donald Ralph Reenstra, Ret. Passaic Co. Superior Court Judge, age 75 of Tarpon Springs, FL, passed away from complications related to pneumonia on Monday, July 27, 2015. Donald was a long time resident of Hawthorne, NJ. He graduated from Hawthorne High School and continued on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law. Following his time in...
Sister Mary Euthalia
Jul 26, 2015
Funeral services for Sister Mary Euthalia Adamski will be held at the Felician Sisters' Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, Lodi at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Sister Mary Euthalia will then be laid to rest in the Felician Sisters' Cemetery. Sister Mary Euthalia died on July 26, 2015, in Lodi, she was 102 years old and had been...
Douglas Frank Dobol
Jul 25, 2015
Douglas Frank Dobol, 63, of Clifton, passed away on July 25, 2015. Born in Passaic, he was a life long resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, Passaic, Douglas work for the Clifton DPW for the past 10 years. Douglas was an avid fisherman, enjoyed concerts and loved to spend time at the beach...
Daniel Anthony Renois
Jul 21, 2015
Daniel Anthony Renois, 24, of Clifton, passed away on July 21, 2015. Born in Torrington, CT, he lived in Little Falls and has been a resident of Clifton most of his life. Beloved grandson of Marilyn Norton. Devoted father of Jayden and Daniel. Loving son of the late Robert Renois who passed away in 2014 and Diane Garland. Dear brother...
Thaddeus Konasiewicz
Jul 21, 2015
Thaddeus Konasiewicz, 63, of Clifton, passed away on July 21, 2015. Born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Clifton before moving to Highland Park 4 years ago and was a former parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. An Army Veteran during the Vietnam War, Thaddeus was a Bus Driver for NJ Transit for over 20...
Grace Mary Panek
Jul 20, 2015
Grace Mary (Tresca) Panek, 90, of Clifton passed away on July 20, 2015. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton. Grace, a Homemaker, was a parishioner of St. Brendan's RC Church, Clifton, and was a member of the Happy Times Senior Club and the Clifton Elks Lodge. Beloved wife of the late Frank who passed away...
Janina Lukas
Jul 20, 2015
Janina (Szczech) Lukas, 90, formerly of Clifton, passed away on July 20, 2015. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Lebanon, PA a few years ago. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Janina was the owner of the Randolph Lunch & Deli on Randolph Ave., in Clifton for many years, retiring...
Samuel Soroko
Jul 19, 2015
Samuel Soroko, 87, of Clifton passed away on July 19, 2015. Born in Smithmill, PA, Sam moved to Clifton 68 years ago. A parishioner of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Passaic, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Sam was a Master Carpenter for most of his life and was the Owner/Operator of Soroko Roofing & Siding Co., Clifton, for...
Helen Kutchmanich
Jul 17, 2015
Helen (Burch) Kutchmanich, 85, of Wallington, passed away on July 17, 2015. Born in Passaic, she lived there for 65 years before moving to Wallington 20 years ago. A parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Passaic, Helen was a former member of the FOCA Chapter 30. Before retiring, Helen was a Legal Secretary for Louis J. Razen,...
Krystyna Erszkowicz
Jul 14, 2015
Krystyna (Burdzy) Erszkowicz, 76, of Passaic, passed away on July 14, 2015. Born in Lukowiec, Zurowski, Poland, she came to the US in 1993 and settled in Passaic. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Krystyna had been and Accountant for PGR Wichrow in Poland for many years. Krystyna, a homemaker, enjoyed crocheting, knitting and reading, liked to joke,...
Pedro Martinez
Jul 12, 2015
Pedro A. Martinez, 94, of Clifton, passed away on July 12, 2015. Born in Colombia, he came to the US in 1973 and lived in Passaic and Paterson before moving to Clifton 11 years ago. Pedro was a Detective for the DAS (Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad) in Colombia for over 35 years. Pedro was a devotee of the Shrine of...
Dorothy Ann Scott
Jul 11, 2015
Dorothy Ann (McMahon) Scott, "Dotsie", age 64, was reunited with her beloved husband, James (Jimmy) Scott, in the early hours of July 11th. Dotsie and Jimmy will be able to once again share their morning coffee together while lovingly watching over their treasured children: Brian Scott & wife, Carrie (nee Hynes), Sean Scott & wife Sonia (nee Bertolo), their daughter...
Michelle Condito
Jul 9, 2015
Michelle (Crevine) Condito, 43, of Clifton, passed away on July 9, 2015. Michelle, a homemaker was born in Kearny and lived most of her life in Clifton. Beloved wife of Robert. Devoted mother of Donnelle Condito of Clifton. Loving daughter of Patricia (Britton) of Clifton and the late Anthony Crevine. Dear sister of Thomas McEwen of Paterson. Cherished daughter in...
Robert A. Cantalupo
Jul 5, 2015
Robert A. Cantalupo, 87, of Passaic passed away on July 5, 2015. Born and raised in East Orange, he has been a resident of Passaic for over 65 years and was a former parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Passaic. An Army Veteran of WW II, Robert was a Maintenance Supervisor for the Passaic Housing Authority for 30...
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