John Memoli
Aug 26, 2009
John Memoli, 89, of Clifton on August 26, 2009. Born in Savignano, Italy, he came to the US in 1953 and lived in Schenectady, NY, before moving to Clifton in 1957. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, John was a machinist for Weston Biscuit in Passaic for 17 years, and later John Duesenberry Co. in...
Victoria Adamczyk
Aug 23, 2009
Victoria (Papciak) Adamczyk, 88, of Clifton on August 23, 2009. Born in Passaic she lived in Garfield before moving to Clifton in 1972. A parishioner of St. Mary's RC Church, Passaic, Victoria was a Time Clerk for the payroll department of US Rubber in Passaic for many years before retiring. Beloved wife for 56 years of the late...
Stanley J Skerpac
Aug 23, 2009
Stanley J., "Tango" Skerpac, of E. Rutherford on August 23, 2009. Born in Simsbury, Ct., he lived in Wallington before moving to E. Rutherford 54 years ago, and was a parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul's Polish National Catholic Church, Passaic. Stanley was a machinist for Leslie Control Valves in Parsippany for 43 years, retiring 25 years ago,...
Julia Detrick
Aug 18, 2009
Julia (Drelich) Detrick, of Clifton on August 18, 2009. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton and a parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church. Julia worked for Permanent Label in Clifton for 20 years before retiring. Beloved mother of James and his wife Jamie Lynn of Effort, PA, Jamie DeGroot and her husband Garry...
Rosalie L. Di Giovanni
Aug 17, 2009
Rosalie L. (Cencimino) DiGiovanni, 84, of Passaic on August 17, 2009. Born in Lodi, she lived there before moving to Passaic in 1927, and was a parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Rosalie had a Master's Degree in Social Work and was the Director of Welfare for the City of Passaic from 1980 to 1994. She...
Diane B Mariconda, Rn
Aug 16, 2009
Diane B. (Dechert) Mariconda, R.N., 60, of Clifton on August 16, 2009. Born in Hackensack, Diane lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton 20 years ago. Diane was a Registered Nurse at Passaic General Hospital in Passaic for 20 years, retiring in 1988. Beloved wife of the late Robert L., who died in 2001. Devoted sister of Kurt...
Eleanor Lacorte
Aug 15, 2009
Eleanor (Cicchino) LaCorte, 81, of Clifton passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009, peacefully in her home under the loving care of her family, aide Vicki Golabek and Hospice/Visiting Health Services. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC, Clifton, she was a member of the Athenia Veterans Post Ladies Auxiliary, Clifton. Eleanor was employed by RCA in Harrison...
Jason E. Van Hook
Aug 15, 2009
Jason E. Van Hook, 28, of Clifton on August 15, 2009. Born in Glen Ridge, Jason was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Jason was a Stock Broker on Wall St. in New York City. Beloved son of Douglas, Sr., and Irene (Stolarz) of Clifton. Devoted brother of Marcella...
Betty Castronovo
Aug 14, 2009
Betty (Montagnino) Castronovo, 94, of Clifton on August 14, 2009. Born in Sicily, Italy, she came to the US at the age of 8 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton 52 years ago. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Betty was a seamstress for many years before retiring. Beloved wife of the late...
John J. Mayernik, Jr.
Aug 12, 2009
John J. Mayernik, Jr., 63, of Glenwood on August 12, 2009. Born in Passaic, he lived in Passaic and Clifton for 33 years before moving to Glenwood 30 years ago. A parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, Passaic, John was a Banker for Llewellyn-Edison Savings Bank in West Orange for many years. Beloved son of...
Serenity Joy Shives-Rodriguez
Aug 10, 2009
Serenity Joy Shives-Rodriguez, infant daughter of Jacquella Shives and Genaro Rodriguez was born to this life on July 25, 2009 and was born to Eternal Life on August 10, 2009. Memorial Gathering Monday Evening 6-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation was private.
Robert Vanderhoof
Aug 5, 2009
Robert Vanderhoof, 86, of Clifton on August 5, 2009. Born in Belleville, he lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton 61 years ago. An Army Veteran of WW II, Bob was a Machine Operator for Pantasote in Passaic for 30 years, retiring in 1985. Beloved husband of the late Rose (Bischak) who died in December, 2008. Devoted brother...
Stephen D. Gensinger, Iii
Aug 4, 2009
Stephen D. Gensinger, III, 53, returned to his creator on August 4, 2009, following a brief illness. Mr. Gensinger born in Passaic on August 4, 1956, and a resident of Bloomfield for many years, was President of Stevo's Auto Paint and Body Shop in Bloomfield. Mr. Gensinger was an avid fisherman, yachtsman, and four-wheeled enthusiast. Viewing will be...
Victor Walter Kawalec, Jr.
Aug 3, 2009
Victor Walter Kawalec, Jr., 79, of Clifton on August 3, 2009. Born in East Orange, he lived in Newark before moving to Clifton in 1963, and was a parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. An Air force Veteran of the Korean War, Victor was a Stockroom Supervisor for the Clifton Board of Education, where he worked...
Adele &Quot;Lena&Quot; Gaillard
Jul 30, 2009
Adele "Lena" (Bellini) Gaillard, 88 of Vernon on July 30, 2009. Born in NYC, Lena lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Vernon 10 years ago. A Licensed Practical Nurse for many years, Lena worked for both Passaic General Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital in Passaic. Lena was also part owner of the family business,...
Sonny Urow
Jul 28, 2009
Sonny Urow,ChFC,CFP,MBA, 61, of Sarasota Fl, passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Born in Bronx, NY, Sonny lived in Randolph, NJ, before moving to Sarasota one year ago. A 1969 graduate, Summa Cum Laude, Sonny received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Syracuse University, and later he received his MBA from NYU. Sonny was a Chartered...
Margaret Petrichko
Jul 27, 2009
Margaret Petrichko, 81, of Passaic on July 27, 2009. Born in Ebbaville, PA., she was a resident of Passaic for over 50 years and was a parishioner of the Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, Passaic. Margaret was a Solderer for Bendix Aviation Corporation in Teterboro for 25 years, retiring in 1991. Beloved mother of Stephen...
Anita Laurenzi
Jul 26, 2009
Anita (Schweighardt) Laurenzi, of Bloomfield on July 26, 2009. Born in Clifton, Anita lived there before moving to Bloomfield 21 years ago. Anita was a Home Instruction Teacher for the Rutherford Board of Education for the past 21 years and was a former parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton. Beloved wife of William. Devoted mother...
Josephine Brincka
Jul 24, 2009
Josephine (Plewa) Brincka, 89 of Clifton on July 24, 2009. Born in Frydman, Poland, Josephine came to the US in 1965 and settled in Clifton. A homemaker, Josephine was an active parishioner of Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, Clifton, and a member of the Slovak Rosary & Altar Society. Beloved wife of the late Joseph who died...
Eleanor Le Ster
Jul 16, 2009
Eleanor (Tyburski) Le Ster, 83, of Clifton on July 16, 2009. Born in Passaic, Eleanor lived in Garfield before moving to Clifton in 1943. An active parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, she was a member of the Rosary & Altar Society. Eleanor had worked as a bookkeeper in both Paul VI Regional High School...
