Obituaries

May 14, 2010

Joseph A. Rizzo, 89, of Clifton on May 14, 2010. Born in Jersey City, Joseph lived in Passaic, before moving to Clifton 11 years ago.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Joseph was a 3rd Degree member of Perez Council #262, Knights of Columbus, Passaic, and a Devotee of The Shrine of St....

May 13, 2010

Sukla (Mitra) Sikder, 58, of Wash. Twsp. on May 13, 2010. Beloved wife of Satya Ranjan Sikder. Visiting Saturday 9-10:30 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton. www.shookfh.com.

May 13, 2010

William S. Sowa, 59, of Clifton on May 13, 2010. Born in Poland, William came to the US in 1961 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton 45 years ago.

A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, William was employed by United Parcel Service in Saddle Brook for 15 years, retiring in 2007.

May 11, 2010

Jos Ramn Len, of Passaic, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on May 11, 2010. He was ninety years old. Jos was born in Esperanza, Santa Clara, Cuba in 1920, the youngest of 10 brothers and sisters.

Jos came to the United States from Cuba and settled in Passaic in 1953 to make a new life...

May 8, 2010

Minerva (Roman) Medina, 71, of Passaic on May 8, 2010. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Minerva lived in Passaic since the early 60's.

A parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, Passaic, Minerva was a Seamstress most of her life working for Rosaria's Sportswear in Passaic for 20 years, until retiring to help care for...

May 6, 2010

Anna (Puzio) Hanzl, 98, of Clifton on May 6, 2010. Born in Passaic, Anna lived in Garfield and Clifton all of her life.

A parishioner of St. Brendan's RC Church, Clifton, Anna was a Seamstress for Hartman Embroidery in Garfield for 20 years, before retiring many years ago.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph...

May 5, 2010

Helen (Jaskot) Chamberlain, 82, of Milford, PA, formerly of Clifton on May 5, 2010. Born in Passaic, Helen lived in Garfield and Clifton, before moving to Milford 2 years ago.

A former parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Helen worked for Inter-State Dyeing & Finishing Co., Inc., in Passaic for over 30 years, retiring...

May 5, 2010

Sister Mary Antonia

Funeral services for Sister Mary Antonia Miodowski will be held at the Felician Sisters Infirmary Chapel, Our Lady of Lourdes Hall, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, May 8, 2010. Following the Mass of Christian Burial, Sister will be laid to rest in the Felician Sisters Cemetery in Lodi.

Sister Mary...

May 3, 2010

Paul Torkos, Sr., 93, of Clifton died peacefully on May 3, 2010. Born in Garfield, he lived there before moving to Clifton 30 years ago.

Paul was a Foreman for Latham Foundry in Paterson, where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1974.

Beloved husband of the late Jean (Giovacco), who died in 2006....

Apr 27, 2010

Florence (Puzio) Shelby, 89, of Clifton on April 27, 2010. Born in Clifton, Florence lived in Ho Ho Kus, but has been a resident of Clifton most of her life.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Florence was a member of the former St. Theresa Choir, and enjoyed traveling. Florence was a Bookkeeper...

Apr 24, 2010

Wanda A. (Bieniowski) Stepien, 87, of Fairfield, formerly of Wallington, on April 24, 2010. Born in Poland, Wanda came to the US in 1935 and lived in New York City, Clifton and Wallington, before moving to Fairfield last year.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Wanda was a member of the Golden Circle,...

Apr 23, 2010

Olympia M. "Lyn" (Apito) DeMarco, 88, of Hackettstown, formerly of Passaic Park and Clifton, on April 23, 2010. Born in Garfield, Lyn lived in Passaic Park, Clifton, and Morristown, before moving to Hackettstown.

Lyn, a homemaker, was an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, Passaic, where she had served as President of...

Apr 22, 2010

Wanda (Lenart) Jakubczyk, 89, of Clifton on April 22, 2010. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Wanda and her late husband Stanley were the Founders of Able Paint and Hardware on Van Houten Avenue in the Athenia Section of Clifton, which they opened in 1959. Wanda was well known for her sense of humor...

Apr 17, 2010

Michael W. Vero, 50, of Passaic on April 17, 2010. Born and raised in Passaic, Michael lived in Lodi, returning to Passaic several years ago. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton, Michael was a member of the Clifton Moose Lodge. Michael was employed by Bowles Security of Clifton at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock for many...

Apr 15, 2010

Rose M. (Ricucci) Timoldi ,73, of Verona on April 15, 2010. Born in Paterson, she lived in Clifton before moving to Verona 10 years ago.

A former parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Rose was a Bank Teller for Jefferson National Bank on Lakeview Avenue in Clifton for many years, retiring in 2000....

Apr 15, 2010

Barbara A. (Fitzgerald) Robins, 65, of Elmwood Park on April 15, 2010. Born in Astoria, Queens, Barbara lived in Fairview before moving to Elmwood Park 3 years ago.

A parishioner of St. Anne's RC Church, Fair Lawn, Barbara was a Waitress for many years at the Red Oak Diner in Fort Lee.

Beloved mother...

Apr 15, 2010

Timothy J. Gavin, Jr., 85, of Clifton on April 15, 2010. A lifelong resident of Clifton, Timothy was a parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, and was a Supervisor for the Passaic Valley Water Commission in Clifton for 20 years, retiring in 1987.

Beloved brother of Thomas of Haddonfield and the late Martin and...

Apr 12, 2010

Marian (Urbano) Papasso, 84, of Wayne on April 12, 2010. Born in Clifton, Marian lived in Passaic before moving to Wayne in 1958.

A former parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, Marian was a Travel Agent for Stratton Travel in Franklin Lakes and later was a Secretary for Ducane Heating in Totowa...

Apr 11, 2010

Beverly Jean Offt, 54, died peacefully on April 11, 2010. Born in Passaic on June 18, 1955, Beverly lived in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Kinnelon and Clifton before moving to Paramus 5 years ago.

Beverly was a graduate of William Paterson University with a degree in Communications and worked for Hasselblad and later Bloomingdales in Wayne for...

Apr 7, 2010

Gregory Nasarenko, 54, of Greene, NY, on April 7, 2010. Born in Passaic, Gregg lived in Garfield before moving to Greene, NY, and has been the owner of The Inn at Serenity Farms for the past 20 years. Former parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton.

Son of Katia (Hordienko), and the late...