Susan Lorraine Sellars
Feb 15, 2024
Susan Lorraine Sellars, 48, of West Orange, passed away on February 15, 2024. Born in Montclair, she lived most of her life in Bloomfield before moving to West Orange in 2019. An Administrative Assistant for Prime Pension in East Hanover, Susan loved tennis and golf.
Beloved wife of Joseph Sellars and his children Amanda Sellars Jacobson and...
Sonia Zanetti
Feb 13, 2024
Sonia (Margolis) Zanetti, 95, of Passaic, passed away on February 13, 2024. Born and raised in Passaic, Sonia lived most of her life in various New Jersey towns before moving to Lafayette in 2002.
Sonia was the beloved wife of the late Erwin Frank Zanetti; the cherished sister of Rose Coussoulis, Mary Natoli, Josephine Dittrich, the late...
Katherine Drocz
Feb 10, 2024
Katherine Drocz, 98, of Sudbury, MA, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away on February 10, 2024. Born in Newark, she lived in Newark and Bloomfield all of her life before moving to Massachusetts in 2022. Katherine was a School Aide for the Newark Board of Education for 15 years, retiring several years ago.
Beloved wife of the late...
Mary Van Seeters
Feb 9, 2024
Mary (DeRisi) Van Seeters, 93, of West Milford, passed away on February 9, 2024.
Born in Paterson, she lived in Wayne most of her life before moving to West Milford. A former parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, Mary was a cafeteria aide for the Wayne Board of Education for 20 years, retiring...
Valentina Muñiz Ramos
Feb 9, 2024
Valentina Muñiz Ramos, 85, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away on February 9, 2024. Born in San Sebastian, PR, she she lived most of her years with her siblings in New York and the last year with her 3 sons in Kissimmee, FL.
Beloved mother of Evaristo, Antonio, and Jackson Ramos. Dear sister of Jenny Russo, Amelia Duran,...
Thomas B. Murphy
Feb 8, 2024
Thomas B. Murphy, affectionately known as Uncle Tom, passed away February 8,2024. He left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him, passing away after a life richly lived in the embrace of family, adventure, and the pursuit of happiness. Starting life in Clifton, New Jersey, and later moving to Little Falls, Tom's journey was one...
Gary James Rockett
Feb 8, 2024
Gary James Rockett, age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, at home. Born on July 17th, 1950 to James and Helen Rockett in Passaic, Gary was a graduate of William Paterson University in Wayne.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Deanna Todd Rockett in 1984, and is survived by his former wife, Gail...
Michael E. Friedman
Feb 8, 2024
Michael E. Friedman, 55, of Clifton, passed away on February 8, 2024.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Bronx, NY, before moving to Clifton 15 years ago. An Epic Credentialed Trainer for the past 10 years, Michael enjoyed playing Basketball and Baseball, and was a gym enthusiast.
Beloved husband of Liyeira Lopez-Friedman. Devoted father...
Joyce L. Koske
Feb 3, 2024
Joyce L. (Pra Sisto) Koske, 89, of Passaic, passed away on February 3, 2024. Born in Passaic, Joyce has been a lifelong resident of Passaic. She was a secretary for the Passaic Board of Education for over 15 years before retiring. Joyce loved to travel and truly loved animals of all kinds.
Beloved wife of the late...
Jean Kost
Feb 3, 2024
Jean (Dutko) Kost, 89, of North Caldwell, passed away on Feb. 3, 2024. A parishioner of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Passaic, Jean was an Administrative Assistant for Western Electric, Kearny for many years.
Beloved wife of the late John Kost who passed away in 2016. Dear sister of the late Harry, Peter and Mary Dutko and...
Margarita Vargas
Feb 1, 2024
Margarita Vargas, 81 of Clifton, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, she came to Passaic in 1960 and lived there before moving to Clifton in 1997. Margarita worked as a Paraprofessional for the Passaic Board of Education for 27 years, retiring in 2006. She was a former parishioner...
Joseph Bonser
Feb 1, 2024
Joseph B. Bonser, 42, of Hamburg, passed away on February 1, 2024. Born in Belleville, he grew up in Wayne and Garfield. A self employed contractor, Joey enjoyed bowling, kayaking, reading, traveling and trying new things. Beloved son of Barry and Rosetta (Hyjeck) Bonser of Hampstead, NC. Devoted brother of Christina Petocz and her husband Joseph of Kinnelon, NJ...
Shantilal Patel
Jan 31, 2024
Shantilal Patel, 85, of Clifton, passed away on January 31, 2024. Born in India, he came to the US in 1989 and lived in Jersey City before moving to Clifton. Shantilal worked for TPI International Company, Inc., in Carlstadt for many years.
Beloved husband of Savitaben Patel, Devoted father of Manoj Patel, Meenaben Patel, and the late...
Capt. Robert M. Rowan
Jan 30, 2024
Robert M. Rowan, age 77, formerly of Clifton passed away on January 30, 2024.
Capt. Rowan worked for the Clifton Police Department for 37 years, retiring in 2011. He was Captain of Detectives and the Public Information Officer. Robert received numerous commendations for excellent police work. He was a member of PBA Local # 36, and a...
Enrique Gutierrez
Jan 29, 2024
Enrique Gutierrez, 84, of Passaic passed away on January 29, 2024. Born in Chimbote, Peru, he came to the US in 1975 and settled in Passaic. Enrique was a Textile Specialist for Sunbrite Color in Paterson for 30 years before retiring.
Husband of Paulina Gutierrez. Cherished father of Judith Falen and Dora Gutierrez. Loving grandfather of Jose...
Stanislaw Pitoniak
Jan 27, 2024
Stanislaw Pitoniak, 57, passed away on January 27, 2024.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 9AM at St. John Kanty RC Church, 49 Speer Avenue, Clifton. Interment, Crest Haven Memorial Park, Clifton.
Anna H. Bryja
Jan 27, 2024
Anna H. Bryja, 79, of Clifton, passed away on January 27, 2024.
Born in Nowy Targ, Poland, she came to the US in 1975 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Anna was a machine operator for Dikeman Laminating in Clifton for 30 years, retiring in 2014, and enjoyed gardening and cooking....
Miryam Marin Ruiz
Jan 26, 2024
Miryam Marin Ruiz, 79, of Clifton, passed away on January 26, 2024. Born in Colombia, she came to the US in 1986 and settled in Paterson before moving to Clifton 7 years ago.
Before retiring in 2006, Miryam worked for Paris Lace in Clifton and later D&M Tours in Paterson.
A parishioner of the Cathedral...
Rosalinda Coz
Jan 26, 2024
Rosalinda Coz, 66, of Clifton, passed away on January 26, 2024.
Born in Lima, Peru, she came to the US in 1987 and lived in Wayne before moving to Clifton over 20 years ago. A parishioner of St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Little Falls, Rosalinda was a Data Center Computer Operator for FiservCNS in Morris Plains for 18...
Anthony V. Degregorio
Jan 26, 2024
Anthony V. DeGregorio, 76, of Passaic, passed away on January 26, 2024. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Hoboken, North Bergen and Effort, PA before moving to Passaic in June 2018.
A former parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Church, Broadheadsville, PA, Anthony was a Draftsman for Otis Elevator in Harrison for many years,...
