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Eileen Krajewski Urmston
May 18, 2014
Eileen Krajewski Urmston, 44, of Pompton Lakes, passed away on May 18, 2014. Born in Passaic, she lived in Clifton before moving to Pompton Lakes 16 years ago. A parishioner of St. Mary's RC Church, Pompton Lakes, Eileen was a Certified Medical Assistant for Advanced Cardiology in Wayne for 10 years. Beloved wife of Thomas. Devoted mother of Tommy of...
Ewa Drazek
May 15, 2014
Ewa (Kuruc) Drazek, 51, of Clifton, passed away on May 15, 2014. Born in Lapsze-Wyzne, Poland, she came to the US on October 10, 2000 and settled in Garfield before moving to Clifton 12 years ago. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Ewa worked for Paradigm Packaging, Inc., in Saddle Brook for the past 12 years. Beloved wife...
Giovanni Martinez
May 14, 2014
Giovanni Martinez, 27, of Passaic, passed away on May 14, 2014. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he lived in Passaic for many years. A parishioner of Holy Trinity RC Church, Passaic, Giovanni was a self employed Importer and Exporter. Husband of Erica Lora. Loving father of Iker Martinez of Passaic. Beloved son of Jaime and Elizabeth (Mendez) Martinez of Passaic....
Jean Violet Begyn
May 14, 2014
Jean Violet (Morse) Begyn, 86, of Clifton, passed away on May 14, 2014. Born in Clifton she was a lifelong resident. Jean was a Visiting Nurse for many years, retiring several years ago. Mother of Arthur of Post Orange, FL. Loving companion of Michael Circott. Funeral services were private.
Eugenia Del Rosario
May 13, 2014
Eugenia (Sia) Del Rosario, 95, of Clifton, passed away on May 13, 2014. Born in the Philippines, she came to the US in 1981 and lived in New York City before moving to Clifton in 1998. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Eugenia was a Businesswoman in the Philippines for many years before retiring several years...
Peh Hap Ong
May 9, 2014
Peh Hap (Leh) Ong, 74, of Passaic, passed away on May 9, 2014. Born in the Philippines, she moved to Vancouver, Canada in 1968 and has been a resident of Passaic for many years. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton, Peh was a Medical Technician for St. Mary's Hospital, Passaic for 43 years, retiring in 2012, and was...
Danielle Daszczyszak
May 7, 2014
Danielle Daszczyszak, 32, of Clifton passed away on May 7, 2014. Born in Passaic, she was raised in Garfield before moving to Clifton 6 years ago. Danielle was a Bartender for Dingo's Den in Clifton. Cherished daughter of Richard and Helena "Eva" (Dabal) Daszczyszak of Clifton. Beloved sister of Nicolette Schenk and her husband Chris of Clifton. Adored aunt of...
Manrajie Bhagwant
May 7, 2014
Manrajie (Sanchari) Bhagwant, 85, of Clifton, passed away on May 7, 2014. Born in Guyana, South America, she came to the US in 1991 and lived in Bronx, NY, before moving to Clifton in 1997. Manrajie, a homemaker, enjoyed music, taking walks and spending time with her family. Beloved wife of the late Whardia Maystry who passed away in 1986....
John R. Brayya
May 4, 2014
John R. Brayya, 46, of Clifton, passed away on May 4, 2014. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. John was a Machinist for Teledyne and AGL, both in Clifton, for many years. Beloved father of Heather Brayya and her fiancée Terry Baker of Carbondale, PA. Cherished grandfather of Vanessa, Jasmine, Emily and Terry Baker. Loving son...
Michael John Trombitas
May 4, 2014
Michael John Trombitas, 56, of Clifton, passed away on May 4, 2014. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Michael worked in the Shipping/Receiving Department of Home Depot in Passaic for 17 years. Michael was an avid fisherman, NY Yankees Fan and NY Jets Fan. Beloved husband for...
Joey D. Valentin
May 3, 2014
Joey D. Valentin, 23, of Clifton, passed away on May 3, 2014. Born in Charleston, SC, he lived in Paterson before moving to Clifton many years ago. A graduate of Clifton High School, Joey served in the US Army, where he was stationed in Texas. Beloved son of Wilfredo Valentin of Clifton. Cherished brother of Kiana Rivera of Georgia. Dear...
Frank T. Campisi
Apr 30, 2014
Frank T. Campisi, 96, of Clifton, passed away on April 30, 2014. Born in Passaic, he lived in Passaic and Clifton all of his life. An active parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, Passaic, Frank served as a Lector, Eucharist Minister, Sexton, Usher and was the former parish accountant. An Army Air Corps Veteran of WW II,...
Emma Johnson
Apr 30, 2014
Emma (Rossman) Johnson, 90, of Clifton, passed away on April 30, 2014. Born in Manhattan, she lived in Queens for 60 years before moving to Clifton 30 years ago. Emma was an Executive Secretary for Dr. Wolf in Clifton for over 10 years, retiring several years ago. Beloved mother of Susan Vessa and her husband Pat of Lake Ariel, PA,...
Adele Haras
Apr 28, 2014
Adele (Bartoszewska) Haras, 98, of Passaic, passed away on April 28, 2014. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Adele was a member of the Leisure Club, the English Branch of the Rosary Society, as well as the Cancer Dressing Group. Adele was a Clerk/Secretary for Moon Carriers in Clifton...
Eugeniusz Szurko
Apr 26, 2014
Eugeniusz Szurko, 65, of East Rutherford passed away on April 26, 2014. Born in Brzesko, Poland, he came to the US in 1967 and first settled in Irvington before moving to East Rutherford 25 years ago. Eugeniusz was a Mechanic for Westinghouse, Bloomfield, for many years, retiring several years ago. Dear father of Helen Socha of Old Bridge, Donna Stanley...
Miodrag Jovicic
Apr 20, 2014
Miodrag Jovicic, 62, of Passaic, passed away on April 20, 2014. Born in Croatia, he came to the US in 1983 and lived in New York and Clifton before moving to Passaic. A member of the Voice of the Christian Church, Garfield, Miodrag was a Butcher for Al & John, Inc, Paterson, for 5 years. Beloved father of Gordana, Jasmina...
Marianne West
Apr 20, 2014
Marianne West, 57, of Wayne passed away on April 20, 2014. Born in Passaic to the late Ralph and Sophie West, she was a graduate of Passaic High School. Marianne worked for Entin Associates, Passaic, early in her career and then for Ann Smith Realty, Clifton. In later years she worked in the food and beverage industry, most recently for...
Rita Mazza
Apr 18, 2014
Rita (Collerone) Mazza, 86, of Marlton, passed away on April 18, 2014. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Marlton in December, 2013. A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Rita was a diehard NY Yankees Fan. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore who passed away in 1989. Devoted mother...
Paul H. Samtak
Apr 18, 2014
Paul H. Samtak, 84, of Clifton, passed away on April 18, 2014. Born in Clifton, he was a lifelong Clifton resident. A parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church, Passaic, Paul was a Truck Driver and Yardsman for Hoffman-LaRoche in Nutley for over 30 years, retiring in 1995. An Army Veteran of the Korean War, Paul was...
Genevieve C. Waller
Apr 18, 2014
Genevieve C. (Groncki) Waller, "Jean", 94, of Pompton Plains, passed away on April 18, 2014. Born and raised in Passaic, she lived in Clifton before moving to Cedar Crest 3 years ago. A former parishioner of St. Brendan's RC Church, Clifton, Jean was a Secretary for Bendix Corporation in Teterboro for many years, retiring several years ago. Beloved wife of...
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