Obituaries

Apr 29, 2024

Theresa Elizabeth Kral (Decker), 70, of Clifton, passed away on April 29, 2024. She was born and grew up in Paterson before moving to her home in Clifton in 1981. A graduate of William Paterson University with a teaching degree, class of 1975. Theresa was a 1st grade teacher at St. Brendan School, Clifton, where she was also a...

Apr 27, 2024

Eddie Concepcion, 52, of North Arlington passed away on April 27, 2024. Born and raised in Passaic, he lived there most of his life before moving to North Arlington 3 years ago. A US Army Veteran, Eddie proudly served his country during the Persian Gulf War. Eddie was a Peer Health Navigator for the IRTS Program at Rutgers University...

Apr 24, 2024

Kaliksta Stepien, 91, of Clifton peacefully passed away on April 24, 2024.

Born in Poland, she came to the US in 1965 and lived in Passaic before settling down in Clifton 40 years ago.  Kaliksta was a seamstress for many years retiring in 1994.  Before coming to America she was a farmer, tending to her garden and...

Apr 18, 2024

Navnitlal A. Gandhi, 80, of Clifton, peacefully passed away at his home on April 18, 2024. Born in Navsari, India, he came to the US in 2003 and lived in Elmwood Park, NJ before moving to Clifton, NJ. Navnitlal was the Front Desk Manager at the Red Carpet Inn hotel in Elmwood Park, NJ for many years, retiring in...

Apr 13, 2024

Angelina Vergara Aquino, 92, of Lodi, passed away on April 13, 2024. Born in Aranguren, Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, she came to the US in 1980 and lived in Paterson and Clifton before moving to Lodi. A parishioner of St. Brendan's RC Church, Clifton, Angelina was a Nursing Assistant at St. Mary's Hospital, Passaic, for many years, retiring in 1996. ...

Apr 10, 2024

Marina Ellis, 83, of Paterson, passed away on April 10, 2024. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she came to the mainland in 1960 and settled in Paterson.

Before retiring, Marina was a Nurses Aide at St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson for many years, and enjoyed drawing and shopping.

Beloved mother of Aida Nieves, Pascual Nieves, Alex...

Apr 9, 2024

Beloved husband, son, father, and stepfather, Frank R. Lando of Toms River, NJ passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was predeceased by his parents, Grace and Frank Lando. He is survived by his former spouse Renee Lando, daughter Annalise Lando, son Nicholas Lando, partner Melissa McDermott,...

Apr 7, 2024

Barbara Ann Silvestri, 80, of Clifton, passed away on April 7, 2024. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Barbara sang in the Choir, volunteered with the Loaves & Fishes, was a member and Past Treasurer of the Golden Circle, and belonged to St. Paul's Leisure...

Apr 6, 2024

Marilyn Helen Sanson (Pavlick), 85, of Pompton Plains, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday April 6, 2024 at her home in Cedar Crest Village. Born in Passaic, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Modla) Pavlick and was raised in Wallington with her three brothers and one sister. She was the loving wife of the late...

Apr 4, 2024

Milenko Adamov, 75 of Saddle River, formerly of Clifton, passed away on April 4, 2024.

Born in Aradac, Serbia, he came to the US in 1975 and lived in Clifton before moving to Saddle River. A parishioner of St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church, Paterson, Milenko was the owner of Sasha Moving Co., Clifton for over...

Mar 31, 2024

Philip Aponte, 53, of Lodi, passed away on March 31, 2024. Born and raised in Passaic he lived there and in Pennsylvania before moving to Lodi 10 years ago. A chemical waste inspector for Univar Solutions in Middletown, PA for 10 years, Phillip also worked as a Barber for many years and was an avid fisherman.

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Mar 27, 2024

Joaquin Núñez Gómez, 88, of Paterson passed away on March 27, 2024. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he traveled to the US in 1992 and settled in Paterson.

Beloved husband for 60 years of Victoria (Javier) Nuñez. Devoted father to 1 daughter and 3 sons.

Visiting Tuesday 9 AM – 1 PM at the...

Mar 26, 2024

Aniela Bieniek, 83, of Clifton, passed away on March 26, 2024. Born in Maniowy, Poland, she came to the US in 1992 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Aniela worked for C-Mor Co., Garfield for 21 years, retiring in 2013. In Poland, Aniela had been a Teacher for over 30 years.

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Mar 26, 2024

Anna Elsner passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Masha) Mihal who emigrated from Austria Hungary (now Slovakia) to the United States in the early 1900s. Anna was born on March 5, 1934 in Garfield, NJ and grew up with her late brothers, John and Andy, speaking Rusyn at...

Mar 23, 2024

Jakub Wisniewski, 36, of Wayne, passed away on March 23, 2024. Born in Ostrów Mazowiecka, Poland, he came to the US in 1992 and lived in Clifton and Hoboken before moving to Wayne in 2021.

Jakub worked his dream job in sports broadcasting for every major team and sporting event. He traveled all over the world doing...

Mar 22, 2024

Rajagopalarao Chintamaneni, 85, of Passaic, passed away on March 22, 2024.

Born in India, he came to the US in 1968 and lived in Albany, NY, before moving to Passaic in 1976. Rajagopalarao was a Chemist for Quest Diagnostics in Hasbrouck Heights for many years, retiring in 2003.

Beloved husband of Veena. Devoted father of...

Mar 22, 2024

Frank J. Wdowiak, Jr., 74, of Stockholm, passed away on March 22, 2024.

Born in Passaic he lived in Garfield before moving to Stockholm many years ago, A US Air Force Veteran, Frank proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post #423, Milton, and VFW Post # 7248, Sparta....

Mar 17, 2024

Janina (Galka) Pikor, 94, of Clifton passed away on March 17, 2024. Born in Korabina, Poland, she came to the US on April 23, 1960 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton in 1978. Janina worked as a seamstress for Garfield Sportswear, Garfield, for many years before retiring. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic,...

Mar 15, 2024

Abby Smith Bradley, 77, of Pittsfield, MA, passed away on March 15, 2024. Born in Montclair, she was raised there and in Point O' Woods, Fire Island, NY.  From there she spent the majority of her life living in Western Massachusetts, before moving to Malvern, PA to be closer to family within the past year.

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Mar 11, 2024

Beverly L. Duffy (née Harshaw), a beacon of unwavering love and optimism, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on March 11, 2024, in Clifton, NJ, at the venerable age of 94. Born on September 22, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, Beverly was a cherished soul who lived a life marked by spirited enthusiasm and a dedication to her family...