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Michael J. Suscreba

Michael J. Suscreba

Aug 24, 2024

Michael J. Suscreba, 78, of Rockaway passed away August 24, 2024. Born in Passaic, he lived in Clifton most of his life before settling in  Rockaway 4 years ago. A Proud US Air Force Veteran he worked as a Product & Marketing Manager for various locations before retiring. Michael was an avid golfer and die-hard NY Giants and Rangers...

Sotiraq "Steve" Vasil Zguro

Sotiraq "Steve" Vasil Zguro

Aug 19, 2024

Sotiraq "Steve" Vasil Zguro, 63, of Clifton, passed away on August 19, 2024.

Born in Korce, Albania, Steve came to the US in 1994 and settled in Clifton. Steve worked in building maintenance for the Athenia Veterans Post, Clifton for many years.

Beloved son of Sillo (Mihali) Zguro of Clifton, and the late Vasil Zguro....

Marilyn A Capone

Marilyn A Capone

Aug 15, 2024

Marilyn A. Capone, 79, a two-year resident of Wayne, NJ passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born in Hackensack, NJ, she was raised in Lyndhurst where she resided until moving to Chadwick Beach in 2000. A woman of strong faith, Marilyn was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Seaside Heights. Active throughout her life, Marilyn...

Robert Delillo

Robert Delillo

Aug 15, 2024

Robert DeLillo, 64, of Clifton passed away on August 15, 2024. Born in Passaic, he was a resident of Passaic most of his life before moving to Clifton. Robert worked as a vending mechanic for Camelot Vending, Haledon, for many years. Robert was an avid NY Yankees and Jets fan.

Devoted father of Crystal Brannen and her...

Maria Ruth Guerra Lopez

Maria Ruth Guerra Lopez

Aug 14, 2024

Maria Ruth Guerra Lopez, 52, of Haledon passed away on August 14, 2024. Born in Colombia she traveled to the US in 1993 and lived in Paterson before settling in Haledon. Maria worked as a bartender for Moangos Bar, Paterson.

Beloved wife of Freddy Abarca. Devoted mother of  Mathew Abarca, Jessica Guerra and the late Khris A....

Larry Allen Mintzer

Larry Allen Mintzer

Aug 13, 2024

Larry Allen Mintzer, 71, of Parsippany, went home on August 13, 2024. Born in Passaic on August 12, 1953, to David and Muriel (Appel) Mintzer, he resided at the ARC of Morris Lake Parsippany Group Home, Parsippany.

Devoted brother of Iris "Bobbie" Mintzer. Larry is survived by his niece Monique Frasco and her husband Jeff, his great-nephew...

Anthony Merandino

Anthony Merandino

Aug 12, 2024

Anthony "Tony" Merandino, 95, of Clifton, passed away on August 12, 2024. Born and raised in New York City, he lived in East Rutherford before moving to Clifton in 1951. A parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton, Tony was a member of the Holy Name Society and a former member of the St. Clare's HSA. A US Army...

Krzysztof Sek

Krzysztof Sek

Aug 11, 2024

Krzysztof Sęk (50 l.)  zamieszkały w Rutherford, zmarł 11 sierpnia 2024 r. Urodził się w Nowym Targu w Polsce w 1973r. W wieku 18 lat wraz z rodzicami przyleciał do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Od najmłodszych lat kochał grać na skrzypcach, akordeonie, bębnach i pianinie. Kilka lat po przyjedzie do Stanów Zjednoczonych, Krzysztof wraz z przyjaciółmi odnowili zespół "Stowarzyszenie Podhalan". Po...

Joseph J. Franek, Jr.

Joseph J. Franek, Jr.

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...

Sudhaben Narendra Patel

Sudhaben Narendra Patel

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...

Aman Vossough

Aman Vossough

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...

Laura Lee Bendzak

Laura Lee Bendzak

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...

Marcial Casiano

Marcial Casiano

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...

Joseph Francis Nazimek

Joseph Francis Nazimek

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...

Charles T. Davies

Charles T. Davies

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...

Stephen D. Gensinger

Stephen D. Gensinger

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...

Dinkerray P. Raval

Dinkerray P. Raval

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.

Diane L. Schott

Diane L. Schott

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...

Andrzej Lorenc

Andrzej Lorenc

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...

Yolanda Shafee-Gomila

Yolanda Shafee-Gomila

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...

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