Obituaries

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...

Nov 19, 2023

Andrzej W. Drazek, 67, of Clifton passed away on November 19, 2023. Born in Lapsze-Wyzne, Poland, Andrzej came to the US in 2000 and first settled in Garfield before moving to Clifton in 2002. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Andrzej was a self employed mason for many years.

Beloved husband of the late Ewa...

Nov 19, 2023

Joseph S. Nazimek, 61, of Bloomfield passed away on November 19, 2023. Born in Passaic, Joseph was raised in Clifton and has been a resident of Bloomfield since 1998. He was a Budget Analyst in Finance for University Hospital in Newark. Prior to that he worked for Hackensack University hospital and Palisades Medical Center for over 25 Years.

Nov 17, 2023

On the morning of November 17, 2023, Ramanbhai M. Patel, 92, passed away peacefully at home.

Ramanbhai was born on September 14, 1931 and grew up in Bamangam, India. He was married to Hira for 50 years, until her untimely death in 1995.

They raised their two sons, Ghanshyam and Mahendra, and two daughters, Beena...

Nov 16, 2023

Marian J Dul , departed from this world on November 16 at 4:39pm.  He is survived by his wife, Anna Dul, and two daughters, Barbara and Renata Dul and his grandchildren, Karolina and Konrad.

Marian was 26 when he immigrated from Poland, and endured many struggles. He met his wife, Anna, at church, and from day one,...

Nov 15, 2023

Henryk Wojewoda, 85, of East Rutherford passed away on November 15, 2023.

Originally from Łomża, Poland, he made the journey to the United States in 1994 and initially settled in Wallington before relocating to East Rutherford 13 years ago.

A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church in Passaic, Henryk dedicated over a decade of his...

Nov 13, 2023

Anilkumar C. Nesti, 83, of Clifton, passed away on November 13, 2023.

Complete obituary will be added when available.

Visiting and funeral services will be held Thursday, November 16, 2023, 9 AM to 11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

Cremation, Thursday, November 16, 2023, 11:30 AM at...

Nov 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Dr. Pradeep Malankar

The world has bid farewell to a remarkable soul, Dr. Pradeep Malankar, whose life's journey was as diverse as the infectious diseases he dedicated himself to understanding. Born in the vibrant city of Mumbai, Pradeep's early years at Bombay Scottish School not only shaped his academic brilliance but also laid...

Nov 10, 2023

Gladys Fusiek, 78, of Clifton, passed away on November 10, 2023. Born in Nowy Nart, Poland, she came to the US in 1971 and lived in Clifton most of her life.

An active parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Gladys was the owner of Halka's Florist on Van Houten Ave., Clifton, where she worked for...

Nov 9, 2023

William "Mush"  Marchioni

William John "Mush" Marchioni, 54, of Clifton, passed away November 9, 2023. Born in Passaic he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Before retiring last year, Mush was the owner of Mush Made Custom Screen Printing in Passaic for 15 years. A huge fan of Metallica, who this year, marked his 36th...

Nov 9, 2023

Augusto Yagui, 84, of Nutley, passed away on November 9, 2023. Born in Peru to Seisun and Aki (Nakama) Yagui, he came to the US in 1985 and settled in Passaic, before moving to Nutley last year. Before retiring, Augusto worked as a fabric cutter in Secaucus for 30 years.

Beloved father of Beatriz Vega and her...

Nov 7, 2023

Tanya S. (Pasinski) Kilechaw, 83, of Clifton, entered eternal life on November 7, 2023. Tanya was born in Passaic to Fred and Sonia Pasinski. She is predeceased by her husbands Anthony Scherk and Walter Kilechaw.

Tanya is survived by her son Mark Daniels, his wife Gladys, and her grandchildren Mark Daniels, Jr., Lauren Daniels and Lyndea Dew....

Nov 6, 2023

Eva Zapata, 94, of Livingston, passed away on November 6, 2023.

Born in Germany, Eva and her family fled to South America during World War II and established their life there. In the 1960's, the  family moved to America and reunited with other family members. She lived in Jackson Heights, NY and Bayside, NY before moving to...

Nov 6, 2023

Frank B. Fusco, 80, of Clifton, passed away on November 6, 2023. Born in Passaic he was a lifelong resident of Clifton before moving to Largo, FL. A parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton, Frank was active in many of the church activities. Frank worked for Permanent Label in Clifton for many years, retiring in...