Obituaries

Feb 12, 2025

Marianne (Lahotsky) Adubato, 57, of Bloomfield passed away on February 12, 2025. Born in Passaic, she lived in West Orange before settling in Bloomfield. Marianne worked as an office administrator for eReceivables, Secaucus, for 10 years.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Adubato. Loving sister of Ann Marie Beck and her husband John, Donald A. Lahotsky, Jr.,...

Feb 10, 2025

Agnes (Kudriczy) Karoly, 91, of Stephens City, VA, formerly of Clifton, passed away on February 10, 2025.

Born in Budapest, Hungary, she came to the US in 1950 and lived in Pittsburgh, PA, Passaic, and Clifton for over 35 years, before moving to Virginia in 2020. A former parishioner of St. Stephen's Magyar Church, Passaic, St. John...

Feb 9, 2025

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Pushpavati Desai, 92, on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Born in Kisumu, Kenya, Pushpaben spent most of her life in between Kenya and India, raising 5 children with her late husband. She embodied the matriarch spirit, ensuring that not only her immediate family was loved...

Feb 6, 2025

Florentino Cabeza, 87, of Passaic passed away on February 6, 2025. Born in Cuba, he came to the US in 1967 and first settled in Paterson, and later in Queens, NY, before moving to Passaic, where he lived for the remainder of his life.

Dear brother of Maria Acosta and the late Josefina Sandoval. Cherished uncle of...

Feb 5, 2025

Anna (Ladna) Telischak, 96, of Clifton, passed away on February 5, 2025. Born in Sczawnik, Poland, where she studied to be a teacher. Anna and her husband Simon emigrated to America in 1962 with their three children and excitement for a bright future and opportunity. She worked at Hoffmann-La Roche for 23 years and made many lifelong friends. In...

Feb 5, 2025

Leonard Grant, 61, passed away on February 5, 2025. Born in Paterson, he was a lifelong resident of Paterson. Leonard worked for AGSCO for 13 years.

Father of Asheily Grant and Leonard Grant, Jr. Dear brother of Kenneth Grant and his wife Genetria, Bernice Alston, Katherine Boucher and her husband Norman, Ronald, Karen, and Vatel Allen. Loving...

Feb 4, 2025

Catherine Moskal, 86, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Clifton, passed away on February 4, 2025. Born in Mazury, Poland, she came to the US in 1963 and lived in Dover, Garfield, Clifton and Pennsylvania before moving to Oak Ridge. A former parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Catherine was a seamstress for Dolfin Swimwear in Mohnton, PA...

Feb 4, 2025

Rosemary (Rosey) Madden 65, passed away surrounded loving family on February 4, 2025.

Rosey was predeceased by her daughter Brittini, her parents Gerard and Mary Madden and her brother Daniel Madden.

She is survived by her brother John (Patty Ann) Madden, her sister Annie (Madden) Wanetick (Michael), sister-in-law Marcy Madden. Nieces and Nephews Jeremy Wanetick,...

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...

Feb 3, 2025

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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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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