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William Pivinski
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,...
Mary Martin
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...
Kamriben Maganlal Gohil
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...
Maheshchandra C. Gandhi
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.
Jose Antonio Salazar Ospina
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,...
Kerry M. Rollason
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...
Maganlal V. Patel
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...
Genevieve "Jean" Yarmchuk
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...
Pushpaben Kinkhabwala
Jul 8, 2024
Pushpaben Kinkhabwala, 84, of Clifton passed away on July 8, 2024. Born in Surat, Gujarat, India, she traveled to the US in 2004 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton 7 years ago. Pushpaben enjoyed reading and knitting.
Beloved wife of the late Tansukhlal Kinkhabwala. Devoted mother of Kailash Jariwala, Bharti Reshamwala, Nayana Tailor, Ashok Kinkhabwala...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Pereksta
Jul 5, 2024
Jacqueline (Porter) Pereksta, 84, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Clifton, passed away on July 5, 2024. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton and lived for a few years in St. Augustine, FL, and Toms River before moving to Oak Ridge in 2020. Jacqueline worked in the Human Resources department of Preakness Healthcare Center in...
Matthew Aaron Wilke
Jul 2, 2024
Matthew Aaron Wilke, 42, of North Arlington, formerly of Passaic, passed away on July 2, 2024. Born in Hackensack, Matt was raised in Passaic and lived there for most of his life before moving to North Arlington a few years ago. He was the owner/operator of Green Edge Landscaping in Passaic for many years. He had a passion for...
Carol Elizabeth Luistro
Jun 30, 2024
Carol Elizabeth Luistro, 45, of Edison, passed away on June 30, 2024. Beloved wife of Lloyd, loving mother of Daniel and Max and dearest daughter of Danelia. Cherished daughter in law of Magdalena and the late Rufino Luistro. Dear sister in law of Rosemary Roskowski and her husband James, Raymond Luistro and Lyndon Luistro and his wife Carolyn. Loving...
Edward Charles Voss
Jun 28, 2024
Edward Charles Voss, 70 years old was called to eternal rest on June 28, 2024 at his home in Clifton, NJ. Born December 30, 1953 in Jamaica, Long Island, NY, son of the late Charles A Voss and Tordis 'Kay' Voss. Ed was a most dedicated and compassionate personal care provider for both his parents. He cared for his...
Nina Filonovich
Jun 28, 2024
Nina (Kadukoff) Filonovich, 89, of Passaic Park passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2024. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Nina came to the US in 1950's and settled in Passaic where she has lived for most of her life. She was a member of St. Michael's RO Church, Wayne, for many years....
Eugene Bednarz
Jun 25, 2024
Eugene Stephen Bednarz, 90, entered eternal rest on June 25, 2024. Born in Wallington, he was a resident of Rutherford for over 50 years. A Proud Army Veteran, Eugene worked as a self-employed general contractor for many years before retiring. He took great pride in his craftsmanship. Eugene was an avid bowler, loved watching TV westerns, playing casino video...
Joseph Junior Marín
Jun 24, 2024
Joseph Junior Marin, 35, of Clifton passed away on June 24, 2024. Having been raised in Clifton he continued to be a constant source of strength and love throughout his life towards his brothers as he took care of them alongside his parents.
Beloved son of Jose Marin and Martha (Cerron) Marin. Loving brother of Lorenzo and...
Marina Nereida Sanchez
Jun 23, 2024
Marina Nereida Sanchez, 88, of Passaic passed away on June 23, 2024. Born in El Seibo, Dominican Republic, she traveled to the US in 2006 and settled in Passaic, NJ.
Devoted mother of Altagracia, Roberto and Carmen Santana, Oneida and Belkis Sepulveda. Loving grandmother of 18. Cherished great-grandmother of 11 and 2 on the way.
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Dennis Tufaro
Jun 22, 2024
Dennis Tufaro, 74, of Bloomfield passed away on June 22, 2024. Born in Passaic, he lived in Lodi before settling in Bloomfield 50 years ago. Dennis worked as a truck driver for Stivali Brothers, E. Rutherford, for 30 years before retiring. Dennis played semi-pro football for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards and...
John A. Wos
Jun 22, 2024
John A. Wos, 83, of Randolph, passed away on June 22, 2024. Born in Poland, he came to the US in 1959 and lived in Clifton, Garfield, and Totowa, before moving to Randolph.
A Parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, John was a machinist for Singer-Kearfott in Totowa for 30 years, retiring in 2018.
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Adam Perales
Jun 22, 2024
Adam Perales, 34, of Paterson passed away on June 22, 2024. Born in Puerto Rico, he came to the mainland in 1994 and settled in Paterson.
Beloved son of Magaly Perales and the late Adam Cortes who passed away in 2023. Loving brother of Jahaiara and Miguel Cortes, and Yanis Cortes
Visiting Wednesday 2 –...
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