Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Rosa Elvira Casariego, 98, of Paterson passed away on November 7, 2024. Born in Ferreñafe, Peru, she traveled to the US in 1970 and settled in Paterson.

Beloved wife of the late Francisco Casariego who passed away in 1987. Devoted mother of Victor Casariego and his companion Maria, Francisco Gustavo Casariego and his wife Ercilia and Miguel...

Oct 30, 2024

Bauk Ja, 93, of Little Falls, passed away on October 30, 2024. Born in Burma, she came to the US in 2011 and lived in Elmhurst, NY and Wayne before moving to Little Falls last year. Before retiring, Bauk was a Farmer for many years and enjoyed cooking, knitting and reading.

Beloved mother of Htu Lum, Kai...

Oct 30, 2024

Frances Fitzgerald, 81, of Wayne passed away on October 30, 2024. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Secaucus and Clifton before settling in Wayne. Frances worked as a payroll manager for Chock Full o' Nuts, Secaucus, for many years before retiring.

Dear sister of Ann Marella and the late John Fitzgerald who passed away in 2011....

Oct 28, 2024

Tristan Enki Lozada, 8, of Sparta formerly of Newark passed away on October 28, 2024. Tristan was born and lived in Newark before recently moving to Sparta. Tristan loved dancing, Halloween, and playing games on his iPad especially Roblox.

Beloved son of James and Monica (Guerrero) Lozada. Loving brother of James Lucian Lozada. Cherished grandson of Mercedes...

Oct 27, 2024

Francisco Olivero, 83, of Clifton passed away on October 27, 2024. Born in Aricebo, Puerto Rico, he traveled to the US in 1958 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton.

Beloved husband of the late Rosa Olivero. Devoted father of Carmen Nieves and her husband Pedro, Sonia Martinez and her husband Pablo, Maribel and Migdalia Martinez,...

Oct 26, 2024

Henry Bustos, 72, of Parsippany, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Henry brought his vibrant spirit and warmth to the United States.

Henry was preceded in death by his beloved son, Elvis, a profound loss that left an indelible mark on his life. He also mourned the passing of his...

Oct 26, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Mrs. Virbala Shashikant Shah on Saturday the 26th of October, 2024. She lived a long and meaningful life, blessed to see four generations, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth and kindness.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,...

Oct 25, 2024

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 9-11AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation will follow at 11:30AM at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton.

Oct 24, 2024

Nancy L. Hriczov, 76, of Wayne passed away on October 24, 2024. Born in Newark, she lived in Clifton before settling in Wayne. Nancy worked as a bookkeeper for Johanson and Son, Clifton for 25 years before retiring in 2014. She loved playing with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards, scrabble and bowling.

Beloved wife of...

Oct 19, 2024

Daniel Pagan, 75, of Clifton passed away on October 19, 2024. Born in Isabela, Puerto Rico, he came to the US in 1970 and settled in Passaic. Daniel worked in the maintenance department for the Passaic Board of Education for many years before retiring.

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Alice (Mojica) Pagan,...

Oct 14, 2024

Walter J. Snyder, 85, of Passaic, passed away on October 14, 2024. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident.

A US Army Veteran, Walter was a Sergeant with the Passaic Police Department and later a Detective with the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, retiring in 1995. Walter was a member of Passaic PBA #14, the American Legion...

Oct 14, 2024

Frances Schwarz, 91, of Monroe, formerly of Clifton, passed away on October 14, 2024. Born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, she moved to Passaic in 1947 and lived in Clifton for many years before moving to Monroe in 2020. Before retiring, Frances was a secretary for 32 years for Curtiss-Wright and later Passaic General Hospital. Frances loved spending time with...

Oct 14, 2024

Helena E. Puzio, 68, of Garfield passed away on October 14, 2024. Born in Zosin, Poland, she traveled to the US in 1977 and lived in Wallington before settling in Garfield. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Helena worked as a seamstress for Central Fur Storage, Garfield, for 40 years before retiring.

Devoted mother of...

Oct 13, 2024

John A. Campanile,Sr., 89, of Muncy, Pa. passed away on October 13, 2024, just days before his 90th birthday.  Born in NJ, he was a long-time resident of Nutley before retiring to Pennsylvania.  During his years living in Nutley, he was a member of UNICO and of St. Paul's Congregational Church.

Throughout his long life he shared,...

Oct 8, 2024

Arvind P. Shah, 76, of Clifton passed away on October 8, 2024. Born in Mumbai, India, he traveled to the US in 1981 and settled in Clifton. Arvind was the owner and operator of The Greeting Place, in Clifton, NJ, and other businesses for many years before retiring.

His memory lives on through his wife, son, grandchildren,...

Oct 7, 2024

Adeline M. (Wolski) Dubiel, 104, of Clifton passed away on October 7, 2024. Born in Hastings, PA, she lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton.

Beloved wife of the late Walter Dubiel who passed away in 1995. Devoted mother of Nancy Campanile and her husband James of Pacifica, CA, and the late Richard Dubiel who passed away...

Oct 6, 2024

Josephine Hirkala, 95, wife of the late Senator Joseph Hirkala, passed away on October 6, 2024. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident. A 1950 graduate of Passaic General Hospital School of Nursing where she received her RN degree, Josephine later received her BSN from Rutgers University. Josephine worked in the dialysis unit for East Orange VA Medical...

Oct 5, 2024

Luz Mary Fernandez-Tangarife, 62, of Clifton passed away on October 5, 2024. Born in Pereira, Colombia, she traveled to the US in 1985 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. Luz loved to paint and enjoyed arts and crafts.

Luz was predeceased by her loving parents Arturo Fernandez and Graciela Restrepo.

Beloved wife of...

Oct 3, 2024

George L. Leonida, 44, of West Orange, passed away on October 3, 2024. Born in Passaic, he lived in Wayne for many years before moving to West Orange.

A parishioner of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, Clifton, George was the restaurant manager of Goffle Grill in Hawthorne for several years.

Beloved son of Leonidas and...

Sep 29, 2024

Ernesto Herrera, 88, of Hasbrouck Heights passed away on September 29, 2024. Born in Lima, Peru, he traveled to the US in 1990 and settled in Hasbrouck Heights. Ernesto worked as an assembler for Aquabot, Cedar Grove, for many years before retiring.

Beloved husband of Rosa Llerena. Devoted father of Giovana Martinez, Edward Herrera and his wife...