Obituaries

Aug 11, 2024

Joseph J. Franek, Jr., 74, of Clifton, passed away on August 11, 2024. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A former parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton, Joe was a self-employed auto mechanic for over 50 years. Joe was selfless and would face danger to help others in need. He was...

Aug 10, 2024

Sudhaben Narendra Patel, 78, of Ridgewood passed away on August 10, 2024. Born in Mandala, Gujarat, India, she traveled to the US in 2003 and settled in Ridgewood.

Beloved wife for 69 years of Narendrabhai Patel. Devoted mother of Smitesh and Premal Patel.

Funeral Service Tuesday 9-11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home,639 Van Houten...

Aug 8, 2024

Aman Vossough, 95, of Montclair passed away on August 8, 2024. Born in Taft, Yazd, Iran, he came to the US in 1978 and lived in Passaic before moving to Montclair in 1995. Aman was a Military Communications Specialist for the Shah of Iran for many years.

Beloved husband of Simin Vossough. Devoted father of Sima Teehan...

Aug 6, 2024

Laura Lee Bendzak, 69, of Budd Lake, formerly of Clifton, passed away on August 6, 2024. Born in Bronx, NY, she lived in Clifton for many years before recently moving to Budd Lake.  A parishioner of St. Paul RC Church, Clifton, Laura was a woman of strong faith that carried her back home. Laura's generous and vivacious spirit profoundly...

Aug 6, 2024

Marcial Casiano, 95, of Clifton passed away on August 6, 2024. Born in San German, Puerto Rico, He traveled to the US in 1953, he lived in New York and Passaic,NJ, for a short time and settled in Clifton, NJ, for 39 years before moving to Calera, AL, 2 years ago. Marcial worked as a textile beamer for Sun...

Aug 3, 2024

Joseph Francis Nazimek, 94, of Clifton, passed away on August 3, 2024. Born in Clifton, he was a lifelong resident. An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, he was a member of the former St. Theresa's Choir, and the SJK Holy Name Society. A US Army Veteran during the Korean War, Joe was a member of...

Aug 3, 2024

Charles T. Davies, 89, of Saddle Brook, passed away on August 3, 2024. Born in Rutherford, he lived in Westwood before moving to Saddle Brook. A US Army Veteran, Charles was a Controller for Allendale Nursing Home, Allendale, for many years retiring 16 years. Charles was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed watching the NY Yankees.

Beloved...

Aug 2, 2024

Stephen D. Gensinger, 88, of Newton passed away on August 2, 2024. Born in Passaic, he was raised, married, and resided in Clifton before moving to Nyack, NY, North Palm Beach, FL, and Middletown, NY, and then settled in beautiful Sussex County, NJ.

An alumnus of Clifton Highschool, Stephen was always the life of the party and...

Jul 30, 2024

Funeral Service Friday 9 - 11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

*Full obituary to follow.

Jul 24, 2024

Diane L. Schott, 61, of Carbondale, PA, passed away on July 24, 2024. Born in Newark, she was raised in Bloomfield before settling in Carbondale 20 years ago. Diane worked as a nursing assistant for Job Haines Home, Bloomfield, for many years before retiring.

Devoted mother of Brianna Caprio. Beloved fiancée of Michael J. Gratkowski. Loving sister...

Jul 24, 2024

Andrzej Lorenc, 62, of Clifton, passed away on July 24, 2024. Born in Krempachy, Poland, he came to the US in 1977 and settled in Clifton.

A parishioner of Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, Clifton, Andrzej was a Flavour Operator for Givaudian in East Hanover for 34 years. Andrzej loved music, going to the beach, and...

Jul 23, 2024

In loving memory, Yolanda Shafee-Gomila passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with the love of her family by her side.

Yolanda came into this world in Santurce, Puerto Rico in 1942 to Diego Gomila and Richarda Mely. She made her way to New York City in 1947 with her parents and sisters Louisa...

Jul 21, 2024

William Pivinski, 94, of Wallington, passed away on July 21, 2024. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, he lived in Passaic and Clifton before settling in Wallington. A former parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Bill was a Union Operating Engineer for Jos. L. Muscarelle, LLC, Maywood for 40 years, retiring in 1990.

A US Army Veteran,...

Jul 18, 2024

Mary Martin (née Burke), 62, of West Milford passed away on July 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Born in Queens, NY, and raised in Hackensack, NJ, she eventually moved to West Milford, where she lived for 34 years. Mary worked as an administrative assistant for ITT in...

Jul 18, 2024

In loving memory of Kamriben Maganlal Gohil, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 1st, 1939, in India, and later migrated to America 23 years ago to be with her beloved daughter, Jyoti Solanki, son-in-law Narendra Solanki, and their cherished grandchildren, Shivangi and Bhavesh.

Kamriben...

Jul 15, 2024

Maheshchandra C. Gandhi, 68, passed away on July 15, 2024.

Visiting Tuesday 5 - 7 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Wednesday 9 - 11 AM at the funeral home. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

Jul 12, 2024

Jose Antonio Salazar Ospina, 88, of Passaic passed away on July 12, 2024. Born in Filandia, Colombia, he traveled to the US in June of 1984 and lived in Paterson before settling in Passaic. Jose was the owner and operator of a Famer's Market, Colombia. He enjoyed playing cards and dominoes.

Devoted father of Yarledy, Nancy, Alba,...

Jul 12, 2024

Kerry M. Rollason, 56, of Toms River, NJ passed away on July 12, 2024.  Kerry was born in Teaneck, NJ.  He has enjoyed living in Toms River NJ for many years.

Beloved son of the late John and Pauline Rollason, Dear brother of the late Paula M. Rollason and John P. Rollason.

Kerry leaves behind...

Jul 9, 2024

Maganlal V. Patel, 84, of Rochelle Park, passed away on July 9, 2024. Born in India, he came to the US in 1986 and lived in Passaic before moving to Rochelle Park 28 years ago. A teacher in India for many years, Maganlal enjoyed spending time with his family and watching TV game shows.

Beloved husband of...

Jul 9, 2024

Genevieve "Jean" Yarmchuk, 102, of Clifton passed away on July 9, 2024. Born in Krakow, Poland, she traveled to the US in 1924 and first lived in Passaic then later moved to Garfield before settling in Clifton in September of 1948. An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, for many years, Jean was the first female...