Obituaries

Nov 1, 2010

Stephen T. Messineo, 98, of Hamilton, formerly of Clifton passed away on November 1, 2010. Born in Passaic, he lived most of his life in Clifton before moving to Hamilton 13 years ago.

A former parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, Passaic, Stephen was the Health Inspector for the City of Passaic for...

Nov 1, 2010

Charles Patrick Drozdowski, 70, of Nutley passed away November 1, 2010. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Rutherford before moving to Nutley 6 years ago.

Charles was a Telecommunications Electrician for many years and had worked on the World Trade Center, before retiring several years ago. Survivors include children Adele of FL, Chris of CA,...

Oct 28, 2010

Mary Ann (Felice) Patire, 88 of Clifton passed away October 28, 2010. Born in Passaic, she lived there before moving to Clifton in 1985.

A parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, Passaic, Mary Ann worked for the Passaic Board of Education for 25 years, retiring in 2000.

Beloved mother of Edward...

Oct 26, 2010

Richard J. Vetanovetz, 81, of Clifton passed away on October 26, 2010. Born in Swoyersville, PA, he lived there before moving to Clifton in 1937.

An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Richard was a member of the Holy Name Society, sang in the Choir, served on the Parish Picnic Committee, and worked...

Oct 25, 2010

Paul Scott, 87, of Forest City, PA, formerly of Clifton passed away October 25, 2010. Born in Dunmore, PA, Paul lived most of his life in Clifton and had been a resident of Pompano Beach, FL and Vernon, before moving to Pennsylvania several years ago.

Paul was a Senior Chemical Operator for Hoffmann LaRoche in Nutley...

Oct 24, 2010

Ann (Nosal) Simchak, 93, of Clifton passed away on October 24, 2010. Born in Clifton, Ann was a lifelong resident.

A parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton, Ann and her late husband were the founders and owners of Passaic Leather on Market St. in Passaic which opened in 1936.

Beloved...

Oct 20, 2010

Rose (Baskinger) Rohart, 97, of Clifton passed away, October 20, 2010. Born in New London, CT, she lived in Paterson before moving to Clifton in 1951.

A parishioner of Sacred Heart Armenian Catholic Church, Little Falls, Rose was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 438, Paterson.

Rose worked for Van Raalte...

Oct 18, 2010

Nadya (Klypka) Newarski, 91 of Garfield passed away on October 18, 2010. Born in Passaic, she lived in Ringoes before moving to Garfield in 1950.

Nadya, a homemaker, was a parishioner of Most Holy Name RC Church, Garfield, the Senior Group and the Garfield Women's Club.

Beloved wife of the late Peter P.F., who...

Oct 16, 2010

Antoinette (Ilardi) Mirabella, 85, of Clifton passed away October 16, 2010. Born in Lodi, she lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1945.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Antoinette worked for PNC Bank in West Paterson for 15 years, retiring in 1995.

Beloved wife of the late Dominick. Devoted...

Oct 15, 2010

Chester A. Zak, 91, of Clifton, formerly of Passaic, passed away on October 15, 2010. Born in Passaic, Chester lived Passaic and Clifton all of his life and was a parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, as well as a member of the Leisure Club.

An Army Veteran of WW II, Chester was a...

Oct 9, 2010

Eda V. (Neglia) Farantino, 82, of Passaic on October 9, 2010. Born in Passaic, Eda was a lifelong resident.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Eda was a Statistical Typist for ITT in Clifton for 40 years, before retiring several years ago.

Beloved wife of the late Michael F., who died...

Oct 5, 2010

Aleksander Hlawacz, 62, of Clifton passed away October 5, 2010. Born in Poland, Aleksander came to the US in 1986 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, he was a Bus Mechanic for Coach USA in Paramus for the past 15 years.

Beloved husband of Anna (Pawlik). Devoted father of...

Sep 30, 2010

Teodoro Gonzalez, 88, of Passaic passed away September 30, 2010. Born in Artemisa, Cuba, Teodoro came to the US in 1972 and lived in Fairfield before moving to Passaic. A member of Liceo Cubano in Passaic, Teodoro was a Computer Assembler for Control Transaction Associates in Fairfield for 18 years, retiring in 1991. Beloved husband of the late...

Sep 30, 2010

John Mscisz, 86, of Saddle Brook, formerly of Passaic passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010.

John was born in Poland, he lived in Germany before coming to the United States in 1947, settling in Wallington, and lived in Passaic before moving to Saddle Brook. Mr. Mscisz was a proud employee of Givaudan Corporation of Clifton...

Sep 30, 2010

John K. Bielen, 49, of Nutley passed away on September 30, 2010. Born in Passaic, John lived there for many years before moving to Nutley. John was a Security Officer for Bowles Corporate Services, Inc. in Clifton for many years.

Beloved son of Louise (Cosmano) and the late John A., who died in 2008. Devoted brother...

Sep 28, 2010

Grace T. (Krejci) Mullins, 98, of Clifton passed away September 28, 2010. Born in Newark, Grace lived in Irvington before moving to Clifton over 70 years ago.

A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Grace was a member of the Legion of Mary and the Rosary and Altar Society. Grace was a Supervisor...

Sep 28, 2010

Neil Johnson, 53, of Clifton, formerly of Nutley and Elmwood Park, passed away on September 28, 2010, due to complications of Multiple Sclerosis.

A parishioner of St. Anne's RC Church, Fair Lawn, Neil was a Tool & Dye Maker for Goody Products in Kearny for several years.

Beloved father of Kevin and Brian, both...

Sep 28, 2010

Dorothy Mundrick, 88, passed away September 28, 2010. Born in New York City, Dorothy was a Dental Mechanic for Phoenix Dental Lab in Clifton for many years.

Beloved mother of Carolyn Capone of Midland Park and Joseph Van Dunk of Lincoln Park. Dear sister of Henry Mundrick of Arizona, Eleanor Mundrick of Toms River and Carolyn...

Sep 24, 2010

Elizabeth Siroka, born August 25, 1958 in Passaic, NJ. Raised in Clifton, NJ, Liz graduated from Clifton High School. A talented artist, she moved to Hoboken and attended Parsons School of Design in NYC where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design. She worked as a graphic artist in the publishing field and received...

Sep 24, 2010

Michael Topczij, 71, of Clifton passed away September 24, 2010. Born in Ukraine, Russia, he came to the US in 1945 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1984.

Michael was a construction worker in the asphalt and paving industry for many years and had worked for Edsell Paving in Passaic, before retiring.