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Eudelia Arias
Jun 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Eudelia Arias, 91, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025.
Born in Chepen, Peru, Eudelia came to the United States in 2005 and made Clifton, NJ her home. Known affectionately by all as Mama Mia, she was the heart and soul of her family — a woman whose kindness,...
John P. Kehoe
Jun 18, 2025
John P. Kehoe, 69, of Sterling Forest, NY, passed away on June 18, 2025. Born in Passaic, he lived in East Rutherford before settling on Greenwood Lake in Sterling Forest. John will forever be remembered as an eccentric, hardworking, playful, and adventurous man. He possessed a remarkable ability to repair anything and even improve it, as well as create...
Chandrakant A Rana
Jun 18, 2025
Chandrakant A. Rana, 78, of Passaic, passed away on June 18, 2025. Born in India, he came to the US in 2000 and settled in Passaic.
Beloved husband of Padmaben Rana. Devoted father of Sanjaykumar Rana and his wife Kailashben Rana, Alpa Rana and her husband Shailesh Rana, Vaishali Rana and her husband Piyush Rana, Kajal Maheshwaria...
Louis E Ulrich
Jun 17, 2025
Louis E. Ulrich, 78, of Rutherford passed away on June 17, 2025. Born in Jersey City, he lived in West New York and Kearny before settling in Rutherford.
Louis worked as a municipal bond analyst for Smith Barney and later Interactive Data, Manhattan, NY before retiring. Louis was an avid collector from childhood, finding joy in discovering...
Mary Kunju Thomas
Jun 17, 2025
Mary Kunju Thomas, 71, of Newark, passed away on June 17, 2025. Born in Kochi, Kerala, India, she came to the US in 1989 and settled in Newark.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph who passed away in 2021. She will be sadly missed by her beloved canine companion Montu. Devoted mother of Riya Thomas and...
Janet C. Trawinski
Jun 12, 2025
Janet C. Trawinski (née Nelson) of Carlstadt, New Jersey, died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the age of 73. Janet died from the devastating effects of Stage 4 metastatic ovarian cancer. Janet was initially diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer in August of 2020, and for over 4 years and 9 months, she waged a...
Jayshri Desai
Jun 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jayshri Desai
Jayshri Desai, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
Jayshri was the heart of the family. Her deep love for her sons and grandchildren was the driving force of her life. She created a...
Edward J Maksym, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Edward J. Maksym, Jr., 69, of Clifton, passed away on June 10, 2025. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A Postal Clerk at the Wallington Post Office, Ed retired in 2010 after 24 years of service.
A devout Catholic, Ed was an active member of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, where he...
Wladyslaw Majowicz
Jun 8, 2025
Wladyslaw Majowicz, 87, of Clifton, passed away on June 8, 2025. Born in Jezowe, Poland, he came to the US in 1970 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Wladyslaw was a machinist for Marcal Paper in Elmwood Park for 40 years, retiring in 2003. Wladyslaw played the Drums for parties and weddings,...
Raimundo Tellechea
Jun 7, 2025
Raimundo Tellechea, 77, of North Bergen passed away on June 7, 2025.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 10-11AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. A prayer service will begin at approximately 10:30AM. Cremation and committal prayers will follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton.
Amelia Duran
Jun 3, 2025
Amelia Muniz Duran of Paterson passed away on June 3, 2025. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, she traveled to the US and settled in Paterson. Amelia worked as a seamstress for Fairytale, New York, NY, for several years and was the owner and operator of Amelia's Boutique, Paterson, for many years before retiring. Amelia enjoyed collecting and shopping...
Jashodaben Patel
Jun 2, 2025
Jashodaben Patel, 78, of Clifton passed away on June 2, 2025. Born in Baroda, Gujarat, India, she traveled to the US in 1991 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. Jashodaben enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family.
Loving mother of Sanjay, Kumud and Jayesh Patel. Loving grandmother of Dhara, Jasmine, Akshar, Khushi, Niki, Om...
Elizabeth V. Carson
May 30, 2025
Elizabeth V. Carson, 91, of Paramus passed away on May 30, 2025. Born in Paterson, she lived in Garfield and Wayne before moving to Paramus 4 years ago.
A former parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, Garfield, Elizabeth was an Office Manager for Sordoni-Skanska in Parsippany and Jos. L. Muscarelle, Inc., Maywood for many years,...
John "Jan" Rodzen
May 30, 2025
John "Jan" Rodzen, 82, of Clifton, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born in Rozalin, Poland, he traveled to the US in 1984 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. A long-time parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, John worked as a self-employed general contractor and mason for many years before retiring. He was a hardworking man...
Sillo Zguro
May 29, 2025
Sillo Zguro (Mihalis), 89, of Clifton passed away on May 29, 2025. Born in Gjirokaster, Albania, she traveled to the US on October 4, 1994 and settled in Clifton. Sillo enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.
Devoted mother of Diana Kristo and her husband Ilia and Patrick Zguro and his wife Pagka both of...
Rosylin K Herinya
May 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rosylin K. (Wojtowicz) Herinya
Rosylin K. (Wojtowicz) Herinya, 82, of Clifton, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born in Passaic, she spent her entire life in Clifton and built a home full of warmth, care, and enduring memories.
A beloved wife for 62 years to Stephen W. Herinya, Rosylin was also...
Gloria Elizabeth Torre
May 22, 2025
Gloria Elizabeth (née Zdanis) Torre a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Gloria was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Vitale; her fathers, Anthony Zdanis and Charles Giordano; and her brother, Richard Zdanis.
She devoted her life to her...
Chandrika Patel
May 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Chandrika Patel May 26, 1948 – May 21, 2025
With deep sorrow and boundless love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Chandrika Patel, who left us peacefully on Thursday May 21, 2025, at Palisades Medical Center, New Jersey.
Born on May 26, 1948, Chandrika was a woman of unwavering...
Sarla Abrol
May 21, 2025
Sarla Abrol, 93, of Lodi, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025.
Born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1932, Sarla spent much of her life in Delhi, India where she married and lovingly raised three children. In the late 1980s, she immigrated to the United States, where she built a new life in NJ rooted in family and...
Lucas Antonio Polanco
May 20, 2025
Lucas Antonio Polanco, 68, of Paterson passed away on May 20, 2025. Born in Bonao, Dominican Republic, he traveled to the US in 1982 and settled in Passaic. Lucas worked in construction and maintenance for many years before retiring.
Beloved husband for 43 years of Victoria Isabel (Santos) Polanco. Devoted father of Niki Polanco and Jessica Lamptey...
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