Obituaries

Feb 25, 2024

Kathleen E. (Saffioti) Popek, 61, of Hamburg, NJ, passed away on February 25, 2024. Born in Passaic, she was raised in Clifton and recently moved to Hamburg.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, David Popek, her sons, Anthony Eustace and his wife Brianna Carmo of Southport, NC, and Scott Eustace and his wife Jennifer Kuzora of Hamburg,...

Feb 25, 2024

Mariusz Henry Seredynski, 47, of Clifton, passed away on February 25, 2024.

Born in Passaic, he lived in Garfield for 21 years, before moving to Clifton in 2004. A self employed truck driver, Mariusz was an avid baseball fan.

Beloved son of Jan and Krystyna Seredynski of Clifton. Devoted brother of Monica Petrillo and her...

Feb 22, 2024

John Miskovsky, 84, of Passaic, passed away on February 22, 2024.

Born in Passaic he lived there most of his life. John dedicated his life to the City of Passaic, first as a Fireman with the Passaic Fire Department for 25 years, and later as a Construction Official for 25 years, retiring in 2019. A US Army...

Feb 21, 2024

Daniel Petrasek, 84, of Clifton, passed away on February 21, 2024. Born in Krempachy, Poland, he came to the US in 1960, settling in Clifton for 13 years. Later, Daniel was a resident of Passaic for over 45 years, returning to Clifton in 2021. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Daniel was a member of...

Feb 19, 2024

Sabina (Pisanko) Szorc, 93, of Clifton passed away on February 19, 2024. Born in Pisanki, Poland, she came to the US in 1985 and first settled in Paterson before moving to Clifton in 1994. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Sabina was a member of their Golden Circle and active with the Loaves and Fishes Committee....

Feb 18, 2024

Alexander D. Lawson, 32, of River Vale passed away on February 18, 2024. Born in New York, NY, he was a resident of Bergenfield, Cresskill and River Vale for many years.

Beloved son of Ali G. and Ivette (Velez) Lawson. Loving brother of Thomas L. Lawson.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, March...

Feb 16, 2024

Maria Modła, 87, of Garfield passed away on February 16, 2024. Born in Podczerwony, Poland, she came to the US in 1981 and first settled in Clifton before moving to Garfield in 2005.

Beloved wife of the late Edmund who passed away in 1981. Devoted mother of Kazimierz Modła and his wife Jolanta of South Hackensack, Zofia...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...