Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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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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...

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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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 –...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...