Irene Fedorchak
Feb 9, 2014
Irene J. (Toman-Gasparovic) Fedorchak, 91, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on February 9, 2014. Born in Pernek, Czechoslovakia, Irene came to the US in 1933 and settled in Clifton before moving to Jacksonville in 2005. Irene was a Full Charge Bookkeeper for Milton Brown, Clifton, for 10 years, retiring many years ago. A devout Catholic, Irene was a parishioner of...
Edward Marut
Feb 7, 2014
Edward Marut, 97, of Clifton, passed away on February 7, 2014. Born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Clifton. A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Edward was a Salesman for Singer Sewing Machine Co for many years and was a Veteran of WW II. Beloved husband of Wanda (Gawalis). Devoted father of Edward,...
Emily Jacob
Feb 5, 2014
Emily (Kulik) Jacob, 96, of Clifton, passed away on February 5, 2014. Born in Passaic, she lived there and in Garfield before moving to Clifton many years ago. Emily, a homemaker, was a parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church, Passaic. Beloved wife for 68 years of Joseph E. Jacob. Devoted mother of Joseph and his wife...
Matthew Kudlacik
Feb 4, 2014
Matthew Kudlacik, 92, of Clifton, passed away on February 4, 2014. Born in Garfield, he lived most of his life in Clifton. A parishioner of St. Brendan's RC Church, Clifton, Matthew was a Millwright for Curtiss-Wright in Wood Ridge for many years, retiring several years ago. Matthew was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp prior to serving in the...
Wayne J. Stolarz
Feb 3, 2014
Wayne, J. Stolarz, 66, of Clifton, passed away on February 3, 2014. Born in Passaic he lived most of his life in Clifton. A former parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Wayne played the drums, was an avid collector of fireman's memorabilia, enjoyed Polish Music Weekends at Polankas in Dover, and loved his daily walks with his mom on...
Ann K. Sienkiewicz
Feb 2, 2014
Ann (Kasica) Sienkiewicz, 81, of Passaic passed away on February 2, 2014. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident. Ann, a homemaker, was a parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church, Passaic, and was a member of the Rosol-Dul American Legion Post #359, Ladies Auxiliary, Passaic. Beloved wife of the late Joseph who passed away in...
Alice P. Bacik
Feb 1, 2014
Alice Patricia (Gusciora) Bacik, 88, died peacefully at her home in Clifton on February 1, 2014. Born November 3, 1925 to the late John and Catherine (Kowalski) Gusciora in Garfield, she graduated with honors from St. Stanlislaus Kostka Middle School and subsequently Garfield HS, Class of 1944. Alice was formerly employed with Curtiss Wright in Woodridge, Pantasote, and The Treat...
Marie Gmyrek
Feb 1, 2014
Marie (Saks) Gmyrek, 80, of Garfield passed away on February 1, 2014. Born in Garfield, she was a lifelong resident. Marie was an Office Manager for Chiropractic Health Center, Garfield, for 20 years before retiring several years ago. A parishioner of Ss. Peter & Paul RO Cathedral, Passaic, Marie was a member of the FROC there. Beloved wife of Fred...
Josephine Bronikowski
Jan 30, 2014
Josephine "Jo" (Zuber) Bronikowski, 99, of Palm Cost, FL, passed away on January 30, 2014. Born and raised in Bayonne, she lived in Phillipsburg, NJ and Woodstock VA for many years, before moving to Palm Coast several years ago. Jo was a Bookkeeper for Garfield Mill in Jersey City for many years, retiring in 1966. Jo was a former parishioner...
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...
