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Yadira Monge

Yadira Monge

Dec 15, 2024

Yadira Monge, 50, of Clifton passed away on December 15, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. Yadira worked as a police dispatcher for Paterson Police and Fire Departments. Yadira loved to go shopping.

Beloved wife of Emmanuel Puello Martinez. Devoted daughter of Edgardo Monge and Maria Delgado. Loving sister of...

Kamlaben Desai

Kamlaben Desai

Dec 14, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kamlaben Desai, more affectionately known as Kamuba. She was born August 25, 1924, in Gujurat, India.

She came from humble beginnings and settled down in a rural town with her husband to lay the foundation for their eight children. With the growing family business, being...

Maniben Patel

Maniben Patel

Dec 13, 2024

Maniben Patel, 90, of Wanaque, passed away on December 13, 2024.

Visiting and funeral services Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9-11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation will follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton

Anthony Ganguzza

Anthony Ganguzza

Dec 11, 2024

Anthony Ganguzza, 97, of Butler passed away on December 11, 2024. Born in Sicily, Italy, he traveled to the US on January 12, 1957. He lived in Clifton, Passaic, Long Island, NY, and Wayne before settling in Butler. Anthony was the owner and operator of the Styertown Exxon, Clifton, for over 10 years before retiring. He loved gardening and...

Mary Salviano

Mary Salviano

Dec 11, 2024

Mary Salviano, a resident of Wind Gap, PA, passed away on December 11, 2024 at the age of 77 with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her parents Emrick Schmidt & Elizabeth Schmidt, her siblings: Michael, Emrick, Matthew, Frank and Anna.

Mary was born in Germany and moved to the United States at the...

Ronald L. Pihokker

Ronald L. Pihokker

Dec 11, 2024

Ronald L. Pihokker, age 71, of Clifton passed away on Wednesday, December 11 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Wayne. Born in Passaic, Ron grew up in Garfield and lived most of his life in Clifton.

He attended St. Stephen's Grammar School in Passaic and then went on to Pope Pius XII High School. A graduate of Seton...

Catherine Cynthia Dinnall

Catherine Cynthia Dinnall

Dec 7, 2024

Catherine Cynthia "Cutie" Dinnall, 83, of Haledon passed away on December 7, 2024. Born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, she traveled to the US in 1978 and settled in Paterson before moving to Haledon in 2007. Catherine worked as a certified nurses aid for Lakeland Healthcare Center, Haskell, for over 15 years before retiring.

Beloved wife of the...

Peter S. Walis

Peter S. Walis

Dec 3, 2024

Peter S. Walis, 81, of Fair Lawn passed away on December 3, 2024. Born and raised in Garfield, he has been a resident of Fair Lawn since 1984. Peter worked as a plant manager for Bindi, Nutley, for many years before retiring. He loved going to Atlantic City, bowling and sporting events.

Beloved husband of Dolores (Wdowiak)...

Clara M. Canty

Clara M. Canty

Dec 2, 2024

Clara M. Canty was born on February 6, 1938 in Gibson, North Carolina, to Leroy and Rebecca Hickmon. She moved to Paterson, New Jersey, where she met Jarrett Canty. They were later married, giving birth to Ruth, Judy, Clara and Michael.

During her time in New Jersey, she attended Gilmare Memorial Tabernacle Church under the late Sr....

Jay V. Mehta

Jay V. Mehta

Dec 1, 2024

Jay Mehta, a cherished son, devoted brother, and loving uncle, passed away on Dec 1st at the age of 36. Jay brought light, joy, and kindness to everyone who knew him.

Jay's greatest joys came from the time he spent with his family, especially his niece Shreya, who adored him as much as he loved them. His...

Nelly G. Gil

Nelly G. Gil

Nov 30, 2024

Nelly Gil is survived by a daughter, two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren. She was 88 years old.

She was born and raised in her home country of Bolivia, became a secretary to a high government office, married and had three children. Her role as a mother informed the rest of her life as she became...

Leonard Passenti

Leonard Passenti

Nov 30, 2024

Leonard Passenti, 78, of Barnegat, formerly of Clifton, passed away on November 30, 2024. Born in Passaic, he lived in Clifton before moving to Barnegat in 1999.

A former parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Leonard was a US Army Veteran and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. A Firefighter for the...

Maureen F. Hafelfinger

Maureen F. Hafelfinger

Nov 29, 2024

With deep sorrow and loving memories to cherish forever, we share the news that Maureen Hoey Hafelfinger, age 65, passed in peace after ongoing health complications, on Friday, November 29 in her beloved home since childhood in Clifton, NJ, surrounded by her husband and two daughters.

Maureen was born October 27, 1959 to James & Hazel Hoey,...

Gerardo "Jerry" Scotto D'Abbusco

Gerardo "Jerry" Scotto D'Abbusco

Nov 29, 2024

Gerardo "Jerry" Scotto D'Abbusco, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the age of 91. Born to Elvira and Antonio on March 1, 1933, in Monte di Procida, (Naples) Italy.

Beloved husband of Angelina (Di Colandrea) Scotto D'Abbusco for 49 years. Together, they built a close and loving family. He is survived by his three children, Elvira...

Anna (Soltys) Krzysik

Anna (Soltys) Krzysik

Nov 27, 2024

Anna (Soltys) Krzysik

March 10, 1939 – November 27, 2024

Anna (Soltys) Krzysik, 85, of Clifton, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lapsze Wyzne, Poland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Dominik and Helena Hornik Soltys. Anna immigrated to the United States in 1967, ...

Kiritkumar D. Patel

Kiritkumar D. Patel

Nov 24, 2024

Kiritkumar D. Patel, 65, of Fair Lawn passed away on November 24, 2024.

Funeral Service Wednesday 11 AM - 1 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

Gauriben Rameshchandra Rana

Gauriben Rameshchandra Rana

Nov 24, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who departed this life on November 24, 2024.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 9-11AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main...

Grzegorz B. Smaka

Grzegorz B. Smaka

Nov 23, 2024

Grzegorz B. Smaka, 56, of Clifton passed away on November 23, 2024. Born in Lomza, Poland, he traveled to the US in 2000 and settled in Clifton. His greatest joy in life was being a father. He inspired his children with his kindness, humor, and many life lessons; from the healing power of laughter, to the importance of family....

Sister Mary Charlotte

Sister Mary Charlotte

Nov 23, 2024

The Necrology of Sister Mary Charlotte Wszolek

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, on May 16, 1929, to Frank Wszolek and Frances Ciebiera, Charlotte Pauline was the eighth and last child. She loved being the center of attention for her parents, five brothers and two sisters. However, her siblings assigned her many tasks suitable for a small girl...

Brian "Bk" S. Klein

Brian "Bk" S. Klein

Nov 21, 2024

Brian S. Klein "BK", 41, of Clifton passed away on November 21, 2024. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Brian worked as an apprentice for Residential Air System, Cedar Grove.

He was a passionate NY Giants fan. Some of his greatest memories was attending games and tailgating with his closest friends. He loved...

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