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Bernice E Fisher
Jan 30, 2014
Bernice E. Fisher, 71, of Paterson, completed her journey on January 30, 2014 after a long illness. Bernice was born in Chesterfield, Virginia to Carlton Sr. and Florence Patron on October 26, 1942. She relocated to New Jersey in 1970 and settled in Paterson until her journey was complete. Bernice was a devoted wife for 51 years and loving mother...
Theodore Janeczek
Jan 28, 2014
Theodore C. Janeczek, 92, a lifelong resident of Passaic, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, January 28th, from natural causes. A graduate of Don Bosco Preparatory High School, in Ramsey, NJ, Ted was one of the school's famous "Ironmen," dubbed with the title for their tireless schedule and unparalleled success on the basketball court. Ted was a multiple time All Bergen...
Michael J. Minnella
Jan 26, 2014
Michael J. Minnella, 58, of Clifton, passed away on January 26, 2014. Born and raised in Passaic, he lived there before moving to Clifton 14 years ago. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Michael was the Owner and Operator of a Wise Potato Chip Route since 1975, primarily serving the East Orange and Newark areas. Beloved husband...
Leonard Lee Harris
Jan 25, 2014
Leonard Lee "Lenny" Harris, 58, passed away at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lyons, NJ on Saturday, January 25, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 26, 1955, he was one of six children born to the late Cleophas "Cleo" Harris and his beloved wife, Mrs. Dorothy Mae (Foster) Harris. Leonard was raised in Passaic, NJ and...
Anthony A Paone
Jan 23, 2014
Anthony A. Paone, 91, of Clifton passed away on January 23, 2014. Born in Archbald, PA, he lived in Los Angeles, CA, before moving to Clifton in 1966. An Army Veteran of WW II, Anthony was a Sergeant with the 243rd Engineer Combat Battalion serving in Central Europe, Ardennes and Rhineland. He received a Good Conduct Medal, a WW II...
Paul J. Kuduk
Jan 23, 2014
Paul J. Kuduk, 49, of Byram Township passed away on January 23, 2014. Born in Quebec, Canada, Paul was raised in Clifton and lived there for many years before moving to Byram Township 20 years ago. Beloved son of the late Wanda (Moskal) and the late Emil Kuduk. Dear brother of Helene Wetzel and her husband John of Rutherford. Cremation...
Julius "Butchie" Klecha, Jr.
Jan 20, 2014
Julius Klecha, Jr., 69, of Clifton, passed away on January 20, 2014. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, "Butchie" was a member of the SJK Holy Name Society, the Golden Circle, worked in the kitchen for the Holy Name Communion Breakfasts, prepared Thanksgiving Dinner for the Golden...
Josephine M Larina
Jan 20, 2014
Josephine M. (Abbott) Larina, 90, of Paterson, passed away on January 20, 2014. Born in Paterson she was a lifelong resident. Josephine worked for St. Boniface RC Church in Paterson for many years as a Secretary and Housekeeper and later as a Secretary for the Father English Community Center in Paterson, retiring several years ago. Beloved wife of the late...
Margaret Chabay
Jan 18, 2014
Margaret (Zizak) Chabay, 85, of Wayne, passed away on January 18, 2014. Born in Passaic, she lived in Arlington, VA, and Clifton before moving to Wayne in 1955. A parishioner of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, Passaic, Margaret was a member of St. John's Russian Club, a member of the T-Ball 300 Club, was a Champion Bowler and...
Celedonia Eugenio Medina
Jan 17, 2014
Celedonia (Eugenio) Medina, 67, of Passaic passed away on January 17, 2014. Born in Isabela, Philippines, she came to the US in 1999 and settled in Passaic. A parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Passaic, Celedonia was a homemaker. Beloved wife of George Corpuz Medina of Passaic. Devoted mother of Michael Medina and his wife Eva of Manila,...
Marie Aitken
Jan 17, 2014
Marie (Favatella) Aitken, 83, of Paterson passed away on January 17, 2014. Born in Johnstown, PA, she lived most of her life in Paterson, where she attended East Side High School. Marie was Owner & Operator of Chez Marie in Paterson for 25 years, retiring in 1999. Beloved wife of the late Edward Occhipinti and the late Thomas Aitken. Devoted...
John Pereksta
Jan 16, 2014
John Pereksta, 88, of Clifton, passed away on January 16, 2014. Born in Clifton, he was a lifelong resident. A Navy Veteran of WW II serving in the Pacific, John was a member of the American Legion. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, John was a Supervisor for Leslie Co. in Parsippany for 35 years and later...
David A Emde, Sr.
Jan 15, 2014
David, A. Emde, Sr., 72, of Clifton, passed away on January 15, 2014. Born in Lakewood, he lived in Toms River before moving to Clifton in 1967. A Perfume Operator for Ungerer & Co. in Lincoln Park for 7 years, David had also been a Chemical Operator for Givaudan in Clifton for 30 years. Beloved husband for 46 years of...
Josephine Natoli
Jan 15, 2014
Josephine (Ganguzza) Natoli, 79 of Montville, formerly of Clifton passed away on January 15, 2014. Born in Passaic she resided in Clifton until 1983 and lived in Pinebrook before moving to Montville. Josephine, a homemaker, was an avid Bingo player and loved spending time in Atlantic City. Josephine was a former parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton....
Gayle Marie Rozembersky
Jan 13, 2014
Gayle Marie (Stransky) Rozembersky, 61, of Passaic passed away on January 13, 2014. Born in New York, NY, Gayle lived in Clifton and Passaic for most of her life. Beloved wife of Emre "Jimmy" Rozembersky of Passaic. Devoted mother of Ginette and Robert James Rozembersky, both of Passaic. Cherished grandmother of Eniyah and Hailey. Dear sister of Doreen Hoffman of...
Scott Michael Stockinger
Jan 12, 2014
Scott Michael Stockinger, 53, of Clifton, passed away on January 12, 2014. Born in Passaic, he lived in Clifton most of his life. Scott was a Driver for Passaic County Meals on Wheels for 10 years and was an avid billiards player and enjoyed cooking. Beloved father of Adam of Clifton and Emma and Ellie Stockinger of Pompton Plains. Loving...
Darlene Note
Jan 12, 2014
Darlene Note, 50, of Paterson, passed away on January 12, 2014. Born in Paterson, she was a lifelong resident. Darlene was a Deli Worker at the Fairway Market on Rt. 46 in Woodland Park. Beloved mother of Amanda Note of Paterson. Loving daughter of Donald of Paterson and the late Barbara (DeMarco) Note who passed away in 2006. Dear sister...
Anna Chaban
Jan 12, 2014
Anna (Wagner) Chaban, 85, of Clifton, passed away on January 12, 2014. Born in Unterbildein, Austria, she came to the US in 1955 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1962. A long-time resident of Evergreen Manor in Clifton, Anna worked for Plantronic Seals of Clifton for more than 20 years, retiring in 1993. Beloved mother of Michael...
Dorothy M Drada
Jan 9, 2014
Dorothy M. (Johnson) Drada, 85, of Franklin passed away on January 9, 2014. Born in Paterson, Dorothy lived in West Paterson, Totowa and Lincoln Park before moving to Franklin 27 years ago. Dorothy was a Secretary for Bogue Electric, Paterson, and the Navy Office, was a Teacher's Aid for Pine Brook Elementary School, Lincoln Park, and was a Secretary for...
Stacia R. Oles
Jan 8, 2014
Stacia R. (Sloma) Oles, of Passaic, passed away on January 8, 2014. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Stacia was a member of the former Leisure Club and was the first President and Founding Member of the Rosary Society of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic. Past President and Founding...
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