Obituaries

Apr 7, 2025

Sabina (Falcon) Tavares, 99, of Jersey City passed away on April 7, 2025. Born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, she traveled to the US in 1946 and first lived in New York, NY, she later lived in Passaic and Rockaway for many years before moving to Jersey City. Sabina worked as a nurse's aide for St. Joseph's Medical Center, Paterson,...

Apr 7, 2025

Sumitraben G. Adhuria, 65, of West Milford passed away on April 7, 2025.

Visiting and Puja will be Friday, April 11, 2025, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

**Full Obituary to follow.

Apr 6, 2025

Gail (Peto) Apelian, 72, of Nutley, formerly of Clifton, passed away on April 6, 2025. Born in Paterson, she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Nutley.

Gail was a Social Worker at St. Mary's General Hospital, Passaic, for 50 years, retiring in 2023. A parishioner of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Clifton, Gail enjoyed...

Apr 6, 2025

Teresa (Pac) Obremski, 90, of Bloomfield passed away  peacefully surrounded by her family at home on April 6, 2025. Born in Przasnysz, Poland, Teresa came to the US in 1960.

Beloved wife of the late John Obremski who passed away in 2003. Devoted mother of Joseph Obremski, Irene Obremski and Halina Pender and her husband Steve. Dear...

Apr 5, 2025

Alfred J. Eickenberg, 75, of Franklin Lakes, passed away on April 5, 2025. Born in Paterson, he lived most of his life in Clifton before moving to Franklin Lakes with his son Robert and family.

A former parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Alfred proudly served his country in the US Army during the...

Mar 28, 2025

Angel Rivera Nazario, 88, of Passaic passed away on March 28, 2025. Born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, Angel moved to Passaic in 1955 and has lived there since. He was a Lead Man in the Machines department for J.L. Prescott in Passaic for 18 years before retiring in 1994.

Beloved father of Andrew Nazario and his wife...

Mar 27, 2025

Mary Louise Trentacoste, "Marylou", 81, of Bloomfield, passed away on March 27, 2025. Born in Newark she lived in Caldwell before moving to Bloomfield in 1964. A parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, Bloomfield, Marylou was an accountant and office manager for Universal Chemical in South Kearny where she worked for 45 years, retiring several years ago....

Mar 27, 2025

Jerry Ference, 85, of Clifton, passed away on March 27, 2025. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton.

A Firefighter for the Clifton Fire Department for 25 years, retiring in 1995, Jerry was a master gardener and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jerry proudly served his country in the US Marines and was a member...

Mar 26, 2025

Ronald J. Tizzano, 83, of Wallington, passed away on March 26, 2025. Born in New York City, he lived in Kendall Park, before moving to Wallington many years ago.

A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, East Rutherford, Ron was an Executive Vice President for Chase in Long Island City for over 35 years, retiring in 1994....

Mar 26, 2025

Teresa A. Basinski, 67, of Clifton, passed away on March 26, 2025. Born in the Bronx, she lived there before moving to Clifton in 1965. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Teresa was an Insurance Producer for HRH Insurance in Fairfield for 20 years, retiring in 2007.

Beloved wife of Richard Basinski. Devoted mother...

Mar 22, 2025

Vara P. Gadde, 88, of Clifton, passed away on March 22, 2025. Born in Vijayawada, India, he came to the US in 2015 and lived in Plainsboro before moving to Clifton. An accountant for the Government of India for many years, retiring in 1985, Vara enjoyed reading Shakespear and taking long walks.

Beloved husband of the late...

Mar 19, 2025

Teresita Pascua Bruce, 74, of Clifton passed away on March 19, 2025. Born in Calmay, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines, she traveled to the US in 1991 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. Agnes RC Church, Paterson, Teresita worked as a registered nurse for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Paterson, for many years before retiring in 2017.

Mar 18, 2025

Helena (Saltzman) Wolfer, 90, of Clifton passed away on March 18, 2025. Born in Passaic, she has been a resident of Passaic and Clifton for her entire life. Helena worked in Food Service for different companies and schools within the Clifton area during her career.

Helena was devoted to family and never forgot a birthday, anniversary, or...

Mar 17, 2025

Helen Morris, 97, of Passaic, passed away on March 17, 2025. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident.

A parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Passaic, Helen was a member of the Cathedral Choir,  FOCA Chapter 40, the Garfield Senior Center, and greatly enjoyed traveling with her family and reading. Before retiring in...

Mar 16, 2025

Daisy Vargas, 67, of Clifton passed away on March 16, 2025. Born in Paterson, she lived in Haledon for 13 years before moving to Clifton 5 years ago. Daisy worked as an IT coordinator for FMC, Houston, TX, for several years before retiring.

Loving mother of Jessica Castillo and Jimmy Roman. Cherished grandmother of Kalei and Avalee...

Mar 16, 2025

Nieve María De La Cruz

February 10, 1953 – March 16, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Nieve María De La Cruz, who peacefully departed this world in her sleep on March 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30 am, at the age of 72. She was born on February 10,...

Mar 14, 2025

Sister Irene Marie, formerly Sister Mary Liliose, was born in Trenton, NJ to Andrew Sarnecki and Helen Witkowski on August 31, 1931. She was the youngest of 4 children, 2 brothers and 1sister. She and her siblings were schooled by the Felician Sisters in Holy Cross School, Trenton, NJ.

Influenced by the Felician Franciscan Sisters, Irene developed...

Mar 14, 2025

Rev. Jan Kość, 76, of Dunellen, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2025. Jan was born and raised in Rokietnica, Poland. Growing up he was an avid soccer player and fan.

Father Kość graduated the theological seminary in Krakow and was ordained in 1972. He briefly left the priesthood when he met the love...

Mar 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Kokila Patel November 1, 1953 – March 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kokila Patel, 71, of East Rutherford, NJ. Kokila peacefully left us on March 14, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1953, in Gada, Gujarat, and lived a life...

Mar 13, 2025

Joseph A. Pascucci, 88, of Clifton, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, he was a resident of Clifton for 30 years. A US Army Veteran, Joseph was a Vice President of taxes for Polo Ralph Lauren in Lyndhurst where he worked for 25 years, retiring 15 years ago. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton,...