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Paul Jubinsky

Paul Jubinsky

Feb 15, 2015

Paul Jubinsky, 86, of Clifton, passed away on February 15, 2015. Born in Jermyn, PA, he was a resident of Clifton for over 70 years. A parishioner of St. Brendan's RC Church, Clifton, Paul was a Foreman for Givaudan in Clifton where he worked for 37 years, retiring in 1987. Paul was an Army Veteran and proudly served his country...

Julia Szymczak

Julia Szymczak

Feb 12, 2015

Julia (Lesnick) Szymczak, 89, of Clifton, passed away on February 12, 2015. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church, Passaic, Julia was a member of the Leisure & Senior Club and the Adoration Society. Before retiring several years ago, Julia was an Assembler for Sun Chemical...

Irene Wynne

Irene Wynne

Feb 12, 2015

Irene (Ziemba) Wynne, 90, of Passaic, passed away on February 12, 2015. Born and raised in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident. Irene, a homemaker, was a parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Beloved wife of the late Harold who passed away in 1976. Devoted mother of John and his companion Julie Leone of Cedar Grove, Susan Wynne...

Julia Petrasek

Julia Petrasek

Feb 9, 2015

Julia (Kubis) Petrasek, 71, of Clifton, passed away on February 9, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, she lived in New Milford before moving to Clifton 49 years ago. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton, Julia was a Secretary for McGraw-Hill in New York City for several years. Beloved wife for 50 years of Frank. Devoted mother of Robert and...

Raymond Stuherck

Raymond Stuherck

Feb 8, 2015

Raymond Stuherck, 76, of Clifton, passed away on February 8, 2015. Born in Reno, NV, he came to Passaic at a young age and lived there for many years before moving to Clifton. A US Navy Veteran during peacetime, Raymond was a self employed businessman. Dear brother of Harold J. and his wife Jean of Passaic, Patricia Courtney and her...

Catherine M. Rowan

Catherine M. Rowan

Feb 8, 2015

Catherine M. Rowan, 90, of Clifton, passed away on February 8, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, she lived in Marshfield, MA, Floral Park, NY, and Nutley before moving to Clifton several years ago. Catherine was an Administrative Assistant for Hamond Group, Lake Success, NY, for several years, retiring many years ago. Catherine was a member of the Nutley Senior Social Club...

Lucille Swirko

Lucille Swirko

Feb 7, 2015

Lucille A. (Popp) Swirko, 81, of Garfield, passed away on February 7, 2015. Born in Free Soil, Michigan, she came to New Jersey in 1951 and lived in Passaic before moving to Garfield in 1955. A parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows, RC Church, Garfield, Lucille worked for Power Mate Co., in Hackensack and Singer-Kearfott in Wayne for many years,...

Sophie G. Moskal

Sophie G. Moskal

Feb 7, 2015

Sophie G. (Sudol) Moskal, 91, of Wallington, passed away on February 7, 2015. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Wallington. A parishioner of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church, Wallington, Sophie was a Supervisor for Dumont Fairchild in Clifton where she worked for 30 years, retiring in 1985. Beloved wife of the late Julius S. Moskal...

Gregory Zachok

Gregory Zachok

Jan 31, 2015

Gregory Zachok, 54, of West Milford, passed away on January 31, 2015. Born in Passaic, he lived in Lodi, Hasbrouck Heights and Bloomfield, before moving to West Milford 19 years ago. A parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Pequannock, Gregory was a Flight Operations Coordinator for Honeywell in Morristown where he worked for the past 22 years. Devoted husband...

Barbara Ann Blanck

Barbara Ann Blanck

Jan 29, 2015

Barbara Ann (Stork) Blanck, 67, of Clifton passed away suddenly on January 29, 2015. Born in Passaic, Barbara was a resident of Passaic and Clifton all of her life. Barbara was a Beautician for various Salons in Bloomfield over her 45 year career and worked most recently for Maria's Hair Plus in Bloomfield for 20 years before retiring in 2013....

Andrew Rachko

Andrew Rachko

Jan 28, 2015

Andrew Rachko, of Passaic, passed away on January 28, 2015. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident. An active 65 year parishioner of the Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Ascension Cathedral, Clifton, Andrew served on the Church Board since 1954. Andrew was an Electrician for Fein Container Corp. in Saddle Brook for many years, retiring in 1992. Devoted husband for 66...

Dennis Apelian

Dennis Apelian

Jan 27, 2015

Dennis Apelian, 66, of Clifton, passed away on January 27, 2015. Born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Clifton. A parishioner of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Clifton, Dennis was a Sales Associate for Macy's in the Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, for 17 years. Dennis served in the National Guard and was and avid sports fan, especially the Dallas...

Genevieve Kowalski

Genevieve Kowalski

Jan 24, 2015

Genevieve (Dlugokencki) Kowalski, 93, of Clifton, passed away on January 24, 2015. Born in Mahwah, she lived in Paterson before moving to Clifton 40 years ago. A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Genevieve worked for Meyer Brothers in Paterson for many years, retiring several years ago. Beloved wife of the late Edward S. who passed away...

June Mclendon

June Mclendon

Jan 23, 2015

June (Maat) McLendon, 80, of Clifton, passed away on January 23, 2015. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton. June was a Patient Accounts Representative for Hackensack Medical Center for 20 years, retiring in 1996. Beloved wife of the late Robert who passed away in 1992. Devoted mother of Sharon McLendon of Clifton, and the late...

Giuseppe Magone

Giuseppe Magone

Jan 22, 2015

******************************************************************************** NOTICE: CHANGE OF SERVICES - Due to the inclement weather: Visitation for Mr. Magone will take place on WEDNESDAY January 28, 2015 from 4-8 PM. Funeral will take place on THURSDAY January 29, 2015 - 12:00 noon at the Shook Funeral Home & 1 PM at St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton. ******************************************************************************** Giuseppe Magone, 79, of Clifton,...

Helen Rowens

Helen Rowens

Jan 21, 2015

Helen Rowens, 95, of Clifton, passed away on January 21, 2015. Born in Passaic, she lived in Clifton most of her life. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Helen was a seamstress and homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Stanley who passed away in 1994. Devoted mother of Frank and his wife Gaye of Little Falls, and...

Vincent Capuana

Vincent Capuana

Jan 20, 2015

Vincent Capuana, 76, of Passaic, passed away on January 20, 2015. Born in Sicily, Italy, he came to the US as a child and lived most of his life in Passaic. A US Army Veteran, Vincent was a Trustee for the Passaic Board of Education for over 25 years. After he retired from the board, Passaic Public School # 15...

Juventino Lavandero

Juventino Lavandero

Jan 19, 2015

Juventino Lavandero, 88, of Wayne, passed away on January 19, 2015. Born in Cuba, he came to the US in 1970 and lived in Passaic and Rochelle Park before moving to Wayne several years ago. Juventino worked in the Shipping Department of Gramercy Mills in Passaic for 17 years, retiring many years ago. Beloved husband for 63 years of Pura...

Stasia Szymanski

Stasia Szymanski

Jan 18, 2015

Stasia (Sudol) Szymanski, 93, of Clifton, passed away on January 18, 2015. Born in Clifton, she was a lifelong resident. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Stasia was also a member of the Golden Circle. Stasia was an Assembler for Torsion Balance in Clifton, for 28 years, retiring in 1990. Devoted wife of the late Frank who...

William B. Stamps

William B. Stamps

Jan 15, 2015

William B. Stamps, 63, of Clifton, passed away January 15, 2015. Born in New York City, he lived in Flushing, NY, and Totowa, before moving to Clifton over 20 years ago. William was President of Abbi Business Systems, Inc., in Clifton for many years. Loving son of the late William and Alice (Lovelock) Stamps. Beloved twin brother of Francis of...

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