Obituaries

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,...

Mar 13, 2025

Susan D. Drelich, 72, of Clifton, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born in Hoboken, she lived in Spain for a few years before returning to Clifton.

A Medical Transcriber for Quest Diagnostics in Teterboro for over 20 years, Sue was an animal lover and enjoyed gardening and cooking and was an avid hockey and football fan....

Mar 13, 2025

Anna M. Tomaszkowicz, 68, of Butler, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born in Trybsz, Poland, she came to the US in 1971 and lived in Clifton before moving to Butler in 1992. A parishioner of Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, Clifton, Anna worked for Marcal, Nabisco, Biocraft Laboratories, and NJ Packaging in Fairfield for 10 years, retiring...

Mar 9, 2025

Chuanrun Chen of Paterson passed away on March 9, 2025.  Born in Taiwan, he traveled to the US for graduate school where he obtained a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles.  Subsequently, he lived in various places in the US before settling in Paterson.  Chuanrun worked as a professor for many years before retiring.

Mar 9, 2025

Louis Riggi, Jr., 83, of Elmwood Park, passed away on March 9, 2025. Born in Passaic, he lived in Garfield before moving to Elmwood Park in 1959. A graduate of Garfield High School, Louis completed his college education at Paterson State College, now William Paterson University, with a BS Degree in Political Science.

Before retiring, Louis was...

Mar 7, 2025

Halina Janina (Drewa) Okwiet, 88, of Clifton passed away on March 7, 2025. Born in Gdyna, Poland, Halina came to the US in 1959 and first settled in Jersey City and Irvington before moving to Clifton in 1982. She worked in Quality Control for the Beecham Group for many years before retiring. She was a hardworking and loving mother...