Obituaries

Mar 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Padmavati K. Desai

[04/17/1931] – [03/06/2025]

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Padmavati K. Desai, 93, also fondly remembered as 'Masi,' our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on Thursday, March 6th, 2025. She left this world surrounded by love, leaving behind a...

Mar 5, 2025

Rosemary (Bizub) Giorgione, 74, of Clifton passed away on March 5, 2025. Born and raised in Passaic, she has been a resident of Clifton since 1966. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Rosemary worked as a marker for Data Delay, Clifton, for 26 years before retiring in 2007.

Beloved wife of the late Carmine Giorgione...

Mar 4, 2025

Ronald S. Smolen, 82, son of Stephen Smolen and Mary (Tymko); of Atlantic County, NJ, passed away on March 4, 2025. Born in Passaic, NJ, he was raised in Clifton, and lived in Bergen County, NJ, for many years before settling in Mays Landing. He worked as a ceramic tile installer at Hugo Pulzatio for the early part of...

Feb 28, 2025

Florence Andrews, born on December 31, 1959 passed away on February 28, 2025 surrounded by family, she was not alone.

She left behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Florence spread her love like it was a plague.

Those who knew her loved her.

She was an amazing mom, grandmother, great...

Feb 26, 2025

Rohiniben H. Bhavsar, 76, of Clifton, passed away on February 26, 2025. Born in Ahmedabad, India, she came to the US in 2001 and lived in Jersey City and Elmwood Park before moving to Clifton.

Rohiniben enjoyed cooking, singing, and caring for her family. Beloved wife of Harshadrai Bhavsar. Devoted mother of Axita Bhavsar and her husband...

Feb 26, 2025

Johnathon Russell Avia, 35, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on February 26, 2025. Johnathon is survived by his wife of 6 years, Jennifer L. (Whitehead) Avia, his step-children, Hailie Gaines and Cory Lee, his brothers, Stephon and Travis Avia, his best friend, Kevin Jarkovsky and his fiancée Amanda Beckerle, and his uncle Mike.

Feb 25, 2025

Armando Francisco Mercado, 39, of Paterson, NJ passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born in Nyack, NY but was a proud resident of Paterson, NJ for over 35 years. Armando worked in Sales most of his life, most recently working at Verizon in Butler, NJ. Armando was an avid movie watcher and critic; you can hear some...

Feb 24, 2025

En un mundo donde la vida es un regalo precioso, hemos perdido a una joya invaluable. Nuestra querida Teresita Rojas de Cano, con sus ochenta y seis años de existencia, nos dejó un legado de amor, sabiduría y dedicación.

Su vida fue un ejemplo de fortaleza y resiliencia, y su corazón, un pozo sin fondo de amor...

Feb 22, 2025

Savitaben Balubhai Kasabwala, 86, of Passaic passed away on February 22, 2025.

Puja and viewing Thursday 10 AM - 12 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

Feb 22, 2025

Zofia (Antosz) Bzdzikot, 90, of Clifton, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born in Poland, she came to the US in 1964 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Zofia was a seamstress for Larry Levine in Clifton for many years, retiring in 1996.

Zofia's warmth, kindness and generosity enriched the lives...

Feb 22, 2025

Julio Cesar Sanchez Hernandez, 40, of Passaic passed away on February 22, 2025. Born in Tehuitzingo, Puebla, Mexico, he traveled to the US in 1993 and lived in Passaic for most of his life before recently moving to Camden. A hardworking man, Julio worked as a foreman for I.W Tremont, Hawthorne, for the last 10 years.

Beloved...

Feb 21, 2025

Kaitlyn Elizabeth (Potenti) Rodriguez, 29, of Midland Park passed away on February 21, 2025. Kaitlyn was born in Ridgewood and raised in Old Tappan.

Beloved daughter of Debbie L. Simek and the late Joseph Potenti. Wife of Robert Rodriguez.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday from 5 – 7 PM at the Shook...

Feb 19, 2025

Sophie Hurey, 90, of Clifton, passed away on February 19, 2025. Born in Ludwika Kufka, Poland, she came to the US in 1948 and lived in Wallington, Passaic and Clifton. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Sophie worked for Plutronic Seals in Clifton for 20 years, retiring in 1994. Sophie enjoyed cooking, gardening, baking and crocheting.

Feb 19, 2025

Olena (Kormosh) Plytych, 55, of Wayne passed away on February 19, 2025. Beloved wife of Anatoliy. Devoted mother of Yuliya & Anastasiya.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton with Parastas service beginning at 7PM. The funeral service will be held...

Feb 19, 2025

Edwin W. Gola, 85, of Washington, NJ, passed away on February 19, 2025. Born in Paterson he lived in Clifton and West Paterson before moving to Washington over 20 years ago. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Washington, Edwin was a Lector for many years at Our Lady of Pompeii RC Church, Paterson. Edwin had a 42 year...

Feb 19, 2025

Damian Valencia, II., 72, of Clifton passed away on February 19, 2025. Born in Manhattan, NY, he had been a resident of Clifton for many years. Damian worked as a supervisor for Verizon in Passaic.

Beloved husband of Irene (Vigo) Valencia. Devoted father of Valerie Valencia Lattimore and Damian Valencia, III. Loving grandfather of Damian, IV., Nayanah,...

Feb 18, 2025

Bianca Estela Piñeyros, 69, of Belleville, NJ, peacefully passed away in her sleep on February 18, 2025, at 6:53 a.m.

Born on May 23, 1955, to Eloisa Perez Souza and Jorge Piñeyros, Bianca leaves behind a loving legacy cherished by her four children, three grandchildren, her beloved grandpup, and a devoted sister. She will be remembered for...

Feb 18, 2025

Lina Leon, 96, of Cedar Grove, formerly of Passaic, passed away on February 18, 2025. Born in San Diego del Valle, Cuba, she came to the US in 1954 and lived in Passaic for 60 years before moving to Cedar Grove in 2014. A parishioner of St. Nicholas RC Church, Passaic, Lina was a sales clerk for Bradlees in...

Feb 17, 2025

Kausilia Udit, 100, of Clifton, NJ passed away on February 17, 2025. Born in Mahaica, British Guiana, she came to the US in 1985 and briefly lived in Illinois and New Jersey. She primarily resided in Brooklyn, NY and Queens, NY, before moving to Clifton in 2004.

Beloved wife of the late Harry Udit who passed away...

Feb 17, 2025

Michael A. Horuzy, 78, of Clifton, passed away on February 17, 2025. Born in Montclair to the late Sigmund and Loretta Horuzy (nee Dziedzic). He was preceded in death by one brother Paul Horuzy (Barbara).

Michael grew up in the Bloomfield area before settling in Clifton in 1968. A US Army Veteran, Michael served his country, stationed...