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Neptali Cruz

Neptali Cruz

Jun 21, 2024

Neptali Cruz, 73, of Clifton passed away on June 21, 2024. Born in Piura, Peru, he traveled to the US on July 5, 2011 and settled in Clifton. Neptali worked as a police officer in Peru for 35 years before retiring.

Beloved husband for 50 years of Amelia Roman. Devoted father of Percy Cruz of Clifton and...

Kamalakar Vasudeo Narsule

Kamalakar Vasudeo Narsule

Jun 21, 2024

Mr. Kamalakar Vasudeo Narsule, who was known to friends and family as Kamal, 83, of Belleville, NJ, died on Friday evening, June 21, 2024 at Mountainside Medical Center due to complications of Parkinson's Disease.

Born on June 12, 1941, at Wadia Hospital in Parel, Bombay, he was the son of the late Vasudeo Gangaram and Tillotama (née...

Maria L. Cosme

Maria L. Cosme

Jun 19, 2024

In loving memory of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Maria L. Cosme (Mary), who departed this world and entered into eternity with our Lord on June 19, 2024. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Mary was born on September 10, 1944, in Palmarejo, Corozal, Puerto Rico. She was...

Mary Traynor Trella

Mary Traynor Trella

Jun 16, 2024

Mary Traynor Trella, 74, of Clifton, passed away on June 16, 2024

Visiting Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 2 – 8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Thursday, June 20, 2024, 8:45 AM at the funeral home and 10 AM at St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Entombment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton....

Mildred Saporito Anzalone

Mildred Saporito Anzalone

Jun 16, 2024

Mildred Saporito Anzalone, 95, of Clifton passed away on June 16, 2024. Born in Paterson, she lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton 58 years ago. Mildred worked as a seamstress for Fashion Coat Factory, Passaic, for over 10 years before retiring.

A parishioner of St. Paul RC Church, Clifton, Mildred was a member of the Rosary...

Gloria F. Nolan

Gloria F. Nolan

Jun 13, 2024

Gloria F. Nolan (Ficarra), 87, of Clifton passed away on June 13, 2024. Born and raised in Clifton, Gloria moved to Upper Montclair in 1961 and lived there for many years before moving back to Clifton in 2016. She was a teacher at Passaic High School for 27 years before retiring in 1994. A parishioner of St. Andrew the...

William H. Brown

William H. Brown

Jun 11, 2024

William H. Brown, 74, of Clifton passed away on June 11, 2024. Born in Passaic, he has been a resident of Clifton all of his life. William worked as a mechanic for A1 Auto Glass in Passaic for many years before retiring. William enjoyed doing many things, but his favorite pastime was caring for and playing with his grandchildren....

Roslyn A. Pallamollo

Roslyn A. Pallamollo

Jun 10, 2024

Roslyn A. Pallamollo, 53, of Clifton, passed away on June 10, 2024. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. An electrical engineer, Roslyn worked for NYU Langone Health in New York City for the past 24 years.

Beloved daughter of Roger and JoAnn (Smaha) Pallamollo. Devoted sister of Annette Sanders and her husband Michael,...

Jelani A. Brissett

Jelani A. Brissett

Jun 1, 2024

Jelani A. Brissett, 29, of Paterson passed away on June 1, 2024. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he traveled to the US in 2003 and settled in Paterson. Jelani was a self-contracting artist in music.

Cherished son of Rose McNab-Henry and her husband Richard Henry and Beresford Brissett. Loving brother of T.J., Jamali, Kymani, Asheay, Lance, Shion, Kerry,...

James J. Gallichio

James J. Gallichio

Jun 1, 2024

James J. Gallichio, Jr., 63, of Clifton, passed away on June 1, 2024. Born in Paterson, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. James was a mason contractor for 40 years, and worked for Markovich Construction in Clifton.

Beloved husband of Lisa (Adamo). Devoted father of James, II, Christopher and his wife Kristin, Robert, Tiffany and her...

Cielo Arevalo

Cielo Arevalo

May 30, 2024

Cielo Arevalo, 77, passed away on May 30, 2024. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, she traveled to the US in 1967and lived in Queens, NY, then later moved to Passaic before settling in Clifton. Cielo worked in printing and packing for Challenge Printing Company, Clifton, for many years before retiring.

Cielo was predeceased by her parents Aquileo Arevalo...

Madelene Poleon

Madelene Poleon

May 29, 2024

Madelene Poleon, 85, of Passaic passed away on May 29, 2024. Born in Soufriere, St. Lucia, she lived in St. Thomas before traveling to the US in 1984 and first lived in Lodi before settling in Passaic over 20 years ago. Madelene worked as a health care aid for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, for 20 years before...

Dilipkumar N. Tailor

Dilipkumar N. Tailor

May 28, 2024

Dilipkumar N. Tailor, 70, of Clifton, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born in India, he came to the US in 1980 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1992. Dilipkumar was the owner of Harshi's Luncheonette in Totowa for over 25 years, retiring in 2014.

Beloved husband of Harshbala (Darji) Tailor. Devoted father of...

Valerie Grabowski

Valerie Grabowski

May 28, 2024

Valerie Grabowski, 68 of Nanuet, NY, formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Nanuet.

A paint associate for Home Depot in Nanuet for the past 17 years, Valerie enjoyed gardening, was an active member of the Athenia Business Association and was...

Judith Somesla

Judith Somesla

May 28, 2024

Judith Somesla, 77, of Clifton, passed away on May 28, 2028, Born in Petersburg, VA, Judith was a resident of Clifton for the past 18 years, and worked for Al's Avenue Pets in Paterson for 10 years.

Beloved mother of John, James and Tammy Somesla. Loving grandmother of Matthew Somesla and his wife Charlotte, Terrance, Ashley and...

Stella Marmo

Stella Marmo

May 22, 2024

Stella Marmo, 97 of Forked River, passed away on May 22, 2024. Born in Passaic, she lived in Garfield and Clifton before moving to Forked River several years ago. Before retiring, Stella and her husband were the owners of Anthony J. Imports in Galloway for many years. Stella loved collecting antiques.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony...

Dolores Dolan

Dolores Dolan

May 17, 2024

Dolores Dolan, 93, of Passaic, passed away on May 17, 2024. Born in Newark, she lived in Passaic, and Clifton for over 45 years, returning to Passaic in 2019.

Before retiring in 2017, Dolores was an office manager for Sky High Waterproofing in Clifton for 18 years, and served as the treasurer of the Delawanna Citizen's Association...

Raymond Prelich

Raymond Prelich

May 12, 2024

Raymond Prelich, 77, of Paramus passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Ray was a proud Navy Veteran who served two deployments to Vietnam aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CVA43).

Beloved father of Jesse Prelich and his wife Amee of Clifton. Loving grandfather of Rani. Dear brother of Richard of AZ, Barbara Longo...

Peter C. Eagler

Peter C. Eagler

May 11, 2024

Peter C. Eagler, at the age of 69, lost his battle with laryngeal cancer on May 11, 2024. He graduated in 1976 with a BA degree in Political Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. After college, he worked as a safety inspector for the NJ Highway Authority. For numerous years, he was the administrator for the Heritage Festivals at the...

Victor E. Fernandez

Victor E. Fernandez

May 10, 2024

Víctor E. Fernández, de 32 años, de Clifton, falleció el 10 de mayo de 2024. Nacido en República Dominicana, llegó a los Estados Unidos en el 2001 y se estableció en Clifton. Victor trabajó como gerente minorista de Bob's Discount Furniture en Woodbridge durante varios años. Le gustaban los autos y era un ávido fanático del béisbol.

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