Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Veronica Debiak. 97, of Clifton, passed away on January 2, 2024. Born in St. Michael, Austria, she came to the US in 1927 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton in 1958. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Veronica was a member of the SJK Golden Circle. A former parishioner of Holy Trinity RC Church,...

Dec 31, 2023

Julia M. Francisco, 85, of Passaic, passed away on December 31, 2023. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, she came to the US in 1971 and has been a resident of Passaic since. She enjoyed spending time with family and will be dearly missed.

Beloved wife of the late Jose Francisco who passed away in 2007. Devoted mother...

Dec 25, 2023

Katheen A. Tober, 75, of Clifton, passed away on December 25, 2023.

Born and raised in Passaic, she lived in Arizona and Bloomfield before moving to Clifton several years ago. A parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Passaic, Kathleen worked at Walgreens in Elmwood Park for 15 years, retiring as Assistant Manager in 2012,...

Dec 20, 2023

Robert T. Perkowski, 89, of Clifton, passed away on December 20, 2023. Born in Mckeesport, PA, he lived in Lock Haven, PA, before moving to Clifton many years ago.

A parishioner of Transfiguration of Our Lord PNC Church, Wallington, Bob was a High School Teacher for the Passaic Board of Education for 50 years, retiring in 2010....

Dec 19, 2023

Mary V. Mierzejewski, 92 of Wallington, has gone to her maker on December 19, 2023. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, to the late Paul and Mary (Szwed) Zanczewski, she was a lifelong resident of Wallington.

A parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church, Passaic, Mary was the President of the Adoration Society and the...

Dec 19, 2023

Carlos Anibal Monzon, 73, of Clifton, passed away on December 19, 2023. Born in Lima, Peru, he came to the US in 1991 and lived in Haledon before moving to Clifton 15 years ago. When Carlos was in Peru, he was a math teacher for many years. Here in the US, Carlos was a production assistant for Vital Health...

Dec 19, 2023

Andrzej F. Zachwieja, 73, of Garfield passed away on December 19, 2023. Born in Szczawnica, Poland, he came to the US in 1992 and settled in Garfield. Before coming to the US, Andrzej proudly served in the Polish Army for several years. A former parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, Garfield, Andrzej is a parishioner of Our...

Dec 15, 2023

Alicja (Toporkiewicz) Zajac, 74, of Clifton passed away on December 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Limanowa, Poland, she came to the US in the 1980's and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Ala was known for her beautiful garden of flowers. She was also a beekeeper who produced her...

Dec 14, 2023

Srimati Vijaya Sadalge (nèe Kudchikar), 71, of Clifton, NJ passed away on December 14, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Vijaya Sadalge was born in Mumbai, India as the second daughter of Deoosheth (Devendra) and Ratnabai Kudchikar. Her formative years were marked by poverty and her unfulfilled desire to pursue higher learning. This drove her to...

Dec 11, 2023

Joseph Samuel Buginsky, 75, of Little Ferry passed away on December 11, 2023. Born and raised in Paterson, he lived in Clifton for 15 years and Hawthorne for 15 years before moving to Little Ferry 3 years ago. Joseph graduated from Eastside High School in Paterson where he was an accomplished pole-vaulter. He was a huge fan of the...

Dec 10, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" (Wilson) DenBoer, 77, of Clifton passed away on December 10, 2023. Born in Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Wallington before moving to Clifton in 1996. She was a legal secretary for Walter Slomienski in Wallington for 15 years before retiring.

Beloved wife of the late David who passed away in 2021. Devoted...

Dec 9, 2023

Sister Mary Angelis

Ruth Ann Midura was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on June 18, 1930, to Ladislaus Midura and Regina Kowalska Midura, the middle child of an older brother and younger sister. Shortly after her birth, she was baptized in Saint Stephen's Church on June 29.

Ruth Ann's family enjoyed a happy, religious...

Dec 5, 2023

Albert Pogorelec, Sr., 84, of Clifton passed away on December 5, 2023. Born in Passaic, Albert has been a resident of Clifton for most of his life. Al was a graduate of Pope Pius XII High School ('57) in Passaic and Seton Hall University ('61) in Paterson. He worked as a claims adjuster with Allstate Insurance for 20 years...

Dec 5, 2023

Louis DeLeon, 86, of Clifton passed away on December 5, 2023.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Lou came to the US in 1943 and first settled in NYC before moving to Clifton 54 years ago. A US Air Force veteran, he was a member of the Athenia Veterans Post, Clifton, and worked as a Chemical Operator for...

Dec 3, 2023

Walter J. Tencza, Sr., 91, of Clifton, passed away on December 3, 2023.

Born in Gdynia, Poland, he came to the US in 1939 and settled in Clifton and was a parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church. A graduate of Clifton High School, Walter was very active in sports and was named Student Athlete of his...

Nov 30, 2023

In loving memory of Krystyna Marie Citkowicz, 70, of Clifton, who peacefully passed away at her home on November 30, 2023. Originally from Stalowa Wola, Poland, she immigrated to the US as a child in 1960, went to school in Passaic before making Clifton her cherished home throughout her life.

Krystyna was a beloved mother to Andrew...

Nov 26, 2023

Josephine Anna (Galderisi/Langdon) Drozd, 93, of Wayne passed away on November 26, 2023. Born in Paterson, she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Wayne 8 months ago. Josephine was a Beautician and Hair Dresser for many years and later worked at Pope Paul VI Regional High School before retiring. Josephine enjoyed playing bingo and was...

Nov 23, 2023

Robyn E. Mendez, 66, of Clifton passed away on November 23, 2023. Born in Paterson, Robyn has lived most of her life in Paterson and Clifton. She was a long time employee of A&P at the Paterson and Montvale Offices for over 20 years. She was a paraprofessional at the Gramon Family of Schools in Fairfield for the past...

Nov 23, 2023

Laurence Sterne, age 93, was born at home in Queens on May 18, 1930, and sadly passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. He loved his Columbia University neighborhood and resided there for over 60 years. Larry lived a remarkable life. He made Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts' highest rank. Joined the US Marines in the early 1950s, graduated...

Nov 21, 2023

Joyce E. Jakobowski, 78, passed away on November 21, 2023. Joyce was born and raised in Paterson, NJ and has been a resident of Woodland Park for the past 33 years. She was an Administrative Clerk for the Passaic County Superintendent of Elections Office for 35+ years, until her retirement in 2012.

Joyce was predeceased by her...