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Dorothy Fashek
Jun 3, 2014
Dorothy (nee Skawinski) Fashek, 89, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on June 3, 2014. Born in Passaic to William and Catherine (nee Soltis) Skawinski, she was their only child. As the first grandchild, she was raised with an outpouring of love and affection from her Grandfather Marcin, Aunts Catherine, Nellie and Lulu, and her Uncle Yankee who all lived...
Nancy B. Cece
Jun 1, 2014
Nancy B. (Sugges) Cece, 75, of Clifton, passed away on June 1, 2014. Born in Newark, she had been a resident of Clifton for over 20 years. Nancy was a Legal Secretary for McGivney & Kluger, P.C. in Florham Park for many years and was an animal lover. Beloved mother of James Cece and his wife Susan of Long Valley,...
Kenneth Pres
May 31, 2014
Kenneth Pres, 95, of Passaic, passed away on May 31, 2014. Born in Warsaw, Poland, he came to the US in 1956 and lived in Newark before moving to Passaic many years ago. A WW II veteran of both the Polish and British Army, Ken was a 2nd Lieutenant and Tank Platoon Commander. Later after getting wounded, he was a...
Sgt. Robert Drelich
May 29, 2014
Sgt. Robert Drelich, USMC, 31, of Wallington, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2014 while stationed at Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. Born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Wallington and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic. Robert enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in October 2004. He attended and completed the School of...
John A. Gulywasz
May 24, 2014
John A. Gulywasz, 84, of Clifton passed away on May 24, 2014. Born in Passaic, John moved to Clifton in 1953. An Army Veteran, John was an Inspector for Continental Can for over 30 years. Beloved husband of 60 years of Evelyn (Polanski). Devoted father of Paul Gulywasz and his wife Melody, and Linda Scholts and her husband Kenneth. Cherished...
John I. Mustac
May 21, 2014
John I. Mustac, 39, of Clifton passed away on May 21, 2014. Born in Wayne, John lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton. John was a self-employed Contractor in Clifton for many years. Beloved son of Gordana Bajevic of Stuart, FL, and the late Niko Mustac. Devoted grandson of Angela (Bakica) Vari of Clifton. Cherished nephew of Branko and Dragana....
Anna Babich
May 20, 2014
Anna (Holowonitch) Babich, 88, of Clifton, passed away on May 20, 2014. Born in Blakey, Pennsylvania, she lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton 52 years ago. A parishioner of Russian Orthodox Church of Three Saints, Garfield, Anna was an Assembly Line Worker for Shulton in Clifton for 40 years before retiring in 1991. Beloved wife of the late Samuel...
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,...
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