Nestor M. Juarez
Oct 3, 2015
Nestor M. Juarez, 83, of Clifton, passed away on October 3, 2015. Born in Ayacucho, Peru, he came to the US in 1987 and settled in Passaic before moving to Clifton several years ago. A parishioner of Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, Clifton, Nestor worked for Parmalat Dairies in Wallington for 10 years, retiring in 2010. Beloved husband of...
Carmello Salvatore Cardaci
Sep 30, 2015
Carmello Salvatore Cardaci, 92, of Southington, CT, formerly of Clifton, passed away on September 30, 2015. Born in Lodi, he lived in Clifton for 55 years before moving to Connecticut 9 years ago. A former parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Carmello sang with the St. Theresa Choir for 25 years. An Army Veteran of WW II, Carmello...
Joseph Desomma
Sep 30, 2015
Joseph DeSomma, 45, of Clifton, passed away on September 30, 2015. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Lyndhurst and Bricktown before moving to Clifton several years ago. Joseph held a Culinary Arts degree from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park NY, and was a Chef at the Rock Bar & Grill on Main Ave., in Clifton,...
Arnold Peters
Sep 28, 2015
Arnold Peters, 81, of Woodland Park, passed away on September 28, 2015. Born in Paterson, he lived there before moving to Woodland Park 55 years ago. A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Arnold was an Army Veteran during the Korean War. Before retiring in 2001, Arnold was a Chief Engineer for Rutherford Engineering in Rutherford, where...
Leopoldo Rosa
Sep 28, 2015
Leopoldo Rosa, 74, of Newark, passed away on September 28, 2015. Born in Puerto Rico, he lived there before moving to Newark in 1980. A self employed Construction Worker for many years, Leopoldo was a member of Paradise Church, Newark. A member of Casa de Israel. Leopoldo enjoyed painting, gardening and spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Luz...
Anna Soltys
Sep 27, 2015
Anna (Medejczyk) Soltys, 90, of Clifton, passed away on September 27, 2015. Born in Spie, Poland, she came to the US on July 14, 1967 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1973. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Anna worked in the Housekeeping Department of Passaic General Hospital for 19 years, retiring in 1990. Beloved...
John Sawicki
Sep 27, 2015
John Sawicki, 97, of Loveland, OH, formerly of Saddle Brook, passed away on September 27, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he lived in Saddle Brook for over 40 years and Port Charlotte and Tamarac FL, before moving to Loveland in 2012. A former parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Passaic, John was close friends with members of...
Phyllis Welfel
Sep 26, 2015
Phyllis (Peraino) Welfel, 64, of Clifton, passed away on September 26, 2015. Born in Paterson she lived in Lodi before moving to Clifton 18 years ago. Phyllis was a Customer Service Representative for Pathmark in Botany Village for the past 17 years. Beloved wife for 40 years of Stephen. Devoted mother of Christopher of Clifton and his companion Xenia Martinez....
Arthur John Demarsico
Sep 26, 2015
Arthur John DeMarsico, 68, of Newark passed away on September 26, 2015. Born in North Adams, MA, he was raised in Passaic and Clifton and lived in various parts of New Jersey before moving to Newark 2 years ago. A US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, Arthur worked as a Tool and Dye Maker for Regency Elevator Co., Newark,...
Lydia "Rosa" Olivero
Sep 23, 2015
Lydia "Rosa" (Lopez) Olivero, 80, of Passaic, passed away on September 23, 2015. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, she lived there before moving to Passaic in 1967. Rosa, a homemaker, was a parishioner of St. Nicholas' RC Church, Passaic. Beloved wife for 45 years of Francisco. Devoted mother of Carmen Nieves and her husband Pedro, Jose Mercado and his wife...
Adam C. Wizner, Sr.
Sep 22, 2015
Adam C. Wizner, Sr., 77, of Budd Lake, passed away on September 22, 2015. Born in Flemington, he lived in Clifton before moving to Budd Lake 13 years ago. An Army Veteran of the Korean War, Adam was a self employed contractor for 60 years servicing Montclair and Clifton, and was the owner of A.C. Wizner Roofing Co. in Clifton....
Richard H. Debiasio
Sep 22, 2015
Richard H. Debiasio, 62, of Clifton, passed away on September 22, 2015. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Richard was a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service in Garfield for 22 years, retiring in 2008. Beloved husband for 12 years of Dione (Correa). Loving son of Muriel (Diebler) Debiasio of Clifton, and the late Henry...
Suzanne Petronio
Sep 20, 2015
Suzanne Petronio, 57, passed away on September 20, 2015. Memorial Gathering Thursday, September 24, 2015, 7-9 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.
Margaret Martens
Sep 19, 2015
MartensMargaret (Itzenhofer), 97, of Clifton, passed away on September 19, 2015. Born in Passaic, she lived in Schwartswood Lake for 25 years, and has been and a Passaic/Clifton resident most of her life. Margaret was a talented Artist and Designer, and was an Air Brusher of Greeting Cards. Margaret was a member of the Clifton VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Beloved wife...
Venancio Ong
Sep 18, 2015
Ong Venancio, 80, of Passaic, passed away on September 18, 2015. Born in Manila, Philippines, he came to the US from Canada in 1978 and settled in Passaic. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton, Venancio was an Electrical Engineer for the Sheraton Hotel in Secaucus for several years, and worked in Public Relations for the PCAA. Beloved husband...
Alan M. Hriczov
Sep 16, 2015
Alan M. Hriczov, 68, of Clifton, passed away on September 16, 2015. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton, Alan was a member of the Parish Council for many years. An Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Alan was a Custodian for the Montclair Board of...
Philfransce T. Bonus
Sep 16, 2015
Philfransce T. Bonus, 44, of Cedar Grove, passed away on September 16, 2015. Born in Manila, Philippines, he came to the US in 2000 and settled in Cedar Grove. A parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena RC Church, Cedar Grove, Phil was a Vehicle Inspector for the DMV Inspection Station in Wayne for 7 years. Beloved husband for 15 years...
Juan P. Cubias
Sep 15, 2015
Juan P. Cubias, 62, of Clifton, passed away on September 15, 2015. Born in El Salvador, he came to the US in 1971 and lived in California and Paterson before moving to Clifton in 1988. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton. Juan was a Dyer for E & W in Haledon for many years. Beloved husband for 40...
Rita A. Priff
Sep 13, 2015
Rita A. (Slater) Priff, 73, of Elmwood Park, passed away on September 13, 2015. Born in Warren, PA, she lived in Fair Lawn and has been and resident of Elmwood Park most of her life. A parishioner of St. Anne's RC Church, Fair Lawn, Rita was an Administrative Assistant for Canger Engineering and Surveyors in Fair Lawn for many years....
Irene Woschinko
Sep 13, 2015
Irene (Kolmosky) Woschinko, 88, of Clifton, passed away on September 13, 2015. Born and raised in Paterson, she lived in Garfield before moving to Clifton in the late 1950's. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Irene was a member of the SJK Golden Circle and the Athenia Veterans Post, Auxiliary, Clifton. Irene was a Secretary for Curtiss...
