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Jerome "Jerry" Fejko

Jerome "Jerry" Fejko

Feb 4, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" Fejko, 77, of Cedar Grove, passed away on February 4, 2025. Born in Passaic, he was raised in Clifton and lived there until moving to Cedar Grove in 1971. A parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena RC Church, Cedar Grove, Jerry proudly served his country as a Medic in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. A...

Chhotubhai P. Patel

Chhotubhai P. Patel

Feb 3, 2025

તમારી વિદાયથી અમારા જીવનમાં ખાલીપો પડી ગયો છે, પરંતુ તમારી યાદ કાયમ રહેશે.

Chhotubhai PATEL, 79, of Paramus, NJ passed away on February 03, 2025.

He was a beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Chhotubhai was born in Amreshwar, Gujarat, India where he spent his...

Iris Delia Franco

Iris Delia Franco

Feb 2, 2025

Iris Delia Franco also known as Lily, 75, of Dover, NJ passed away on February 2, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, she traveled to the United States in 1951 and settled in Queens, NY.  Iris worked as an administrative assistant for Pepsi Cola in Long Island City, NY, for over 10 years before...

Victoria Aderma Vasquez Urena

Victoria Aderma Vasquez Urena

Feb 1, 2025

Victoria Aderma Vasquez Urena, 95, of Clifton passed away on February 1, 2025. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, she traveled to the US in 1991 and lived in Queens, NY, before settling in Clifton. Victoria loved to cook and dance.

Devoted mother of Hector Frias, Radhames Frias, Jose H. Frias, Miriam Vasquez and the late Jose Frias....

Ernest L. Bond

Ernest L. Bond

Jan 30, 2025

Ernest L. Bond, 86 of Clifton passed away on January 30, 2025. Born in Jersey City, he has lived in Clifton for many years. He was a technician withe the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 68, and worked for many years on maintaining the HVAC in the buildings of the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford. Ernest served...

Marva E. Banfield

Marva E. Banfield

Jan 30, 2025

Marva E. Banfield aged 71 years, passed away on January 30, 2025. She was the daughter of Narcis and Catherine Hospedales (deceased) and was a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Marva was born in Trinidad and Tobago where she spent her formative years. She migrated to the USA...

Walter Joseph Bysiek, Jr.

Walter Joseph Bysiek, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Walter Joseph Bysiek, Jr., 76, of Passaic, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born and raised in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident, and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic. A US Army Veteran, Walter proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the American Legion Post #359, Passaic. Walter was...

Judith A. Den Herder

Judith A. Den Herder

Jan 22, 2025

Judith A. Den Herder, 87, of Clifton, passed away on January 22, 2025. Born in Passaic she resided in Clifton for many years. Before retiring, Judith was a Secretary for Hoffmann-LaRoche in Nutley for many years. Beloved mother of Richard "Dan" Daniel Den Herder and the late Susan Spies who passed away in  2022. Loving grandmother of Steven and...

Kumar Laloo

Kumar Laloo

Jan 20, 2025

Kumar Laloo, 61, of Clifton passed away on January 20, 2025. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Kumar migrated to the US at a young age. He lived in the Bronx, NY before moving to Clifton in 1997. He was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.

Beloved husband for 21 years to Annmanee "Jessie" Maharaj...

Neeta Bilimoria

Neeta Bilimoria

Jan 18, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 6-8AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton.

Marek J. Sloniewski

Marek J. Sloniewski

Jan 17, 2025

Marek J. Sloniewski, 64, of Clifton, passed away on January 17, 2025. Born in Szczecin, Poland, he came to the US in 1983 and lived in Maplewood and Union before settling in Clifton in 1992. Marek was a self-employed Tile Setter and General Contractor for many years.

Beloved father of Karolina Lydzinski and her husband Mark, and ...

Maya Kaur

Maya Kaur

Jan 16, 2025

Maya Kaur, 97, of Riverdale passed away on January 16, 2025. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, she traveled to the US in 1985 and lived in Lincoln Park before moving to Riverdale in 2007.

Devoted mother of Paramjeet Kalsi, Bhupinder Virdi, Baldev Virdi, Inderjeet Virdi, Jatinder Kalsi, Sarabjeet Virdi and Surinder Kaur.

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Hugo R. Argandona

Hugo R. Argandona

Jan 15, 2025

Hugo R. Argandona, 83, of Paterson, passed away on January 15, 2025. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he came to the US in 1984 and settled in Paterson.

A parishioner of Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, Clifton, Hugo was a Cabinet Maker for IPF International, Paterson for over 20 years before retiring.

Beloved husband of...

Helene Mary Torkos

Helene Mary Torkos

Jan 15, 2025

Helene Mary (Martin) Torkos, 78, of Clifton passed away on January 15, 2025. Born in Paterson, she has been a resident of Clifton for many years. Helene worked as a secretary for ITT, Clifton, before retiring.

Beloved wife of Joseph Torkos, Jr.. Devoted mother of Joseph M. Torkos and his wife Dawn and Michael S. Torkos and...

Halina Mysliwiec

Halina Mysliwiec

Jan 15, 2025

God's hands come in many forms. Clergy, military, police, doctors, and teachers carry out His daily work. But today, God called one of His bravest children, one with many names… a woman, a wife, a mother, and a friend. On January 15th, 2025, God welcomed Halina Mysliwiec, 76, home to His kingdom.

Halina Mysliwiec was a true...

Radhaben Patel

Radhaben Patel

Jan 13, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton.

Ronald Emil Olszowy

Ronald Emil Olszowy

Jan 13, 2025

Ronald Emil Olszowy, Sr., 78, of Clifton. Sunrise April 17, 1946 ~ Sunset January 13, 2025.

Born in Passaic he lived most of his life in Lodi, Passaic, Kinnelon and Little Falls before settling in Clifton 9 years ago. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton,  Ron was aformer St. Clare CYO coach and former President...

James T. Russnak

James T. Russnak

Jan 11, 2025

James T. Russnak, 52 of Hopatcong, formerly of Clifton passed away on January 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Passaic, James lived most of his life in Clifton before moving to Hopatcong. A self employed general contractor, James worked for many years in construction and could fix anything, and had also worked for Home...

Raquel Santos Peskosky

Raquel Santos Peskosky

Jan 8, 2025

Raquel Santos Peskosky, 30, of Clifton passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 8th, 2025 after a valiant fight against cancer.  Raquel had a vigorous passion for life, adventure, nature, and especially turtles.

Born in São Paulo, Brasil, Raquel immigrated to the United States in 2002 and lived in Flemington, Basking Ridge, and Jersey City,...

Esperanza Torrico Gamonal

Esperanza Torrico Gamonal

Jan 7, 2025

Esperanza Torrico Gamonal, 80, of Hackensack passed away on January 7, 2025. Born in Lima, Peru, she traveled to the US in 1998 and settled in Hackensack.

Beloved mother of Mariella Arboleda, Juan Carlos Arboleda and Maria Elena Rios Torrico. Loving grandmother of Michael Anthony and Jonathan Christopher Caldas, Anitza, Ana, Carlos and George Arboleda, Celeste Consuelo...

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