Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Felix Antonio Nunez Espinal
Mar 3, 2026
Felix Antonio Nunez Espinal, 80, of Carolina, Puerto Rico, passed away on March 3rd, 2026. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, he moved to Florida before retiring to Carolina, PR in 2021. Felix was an employee of Verizon for 20 years before retiring in 2016. Felix enjoyed going for walks, socializing with neighbors and listening to music.
...Ishverlal Chunilal Gandhi
Mar 3, 2026
In
Loving Memory
Shri Ishverlal Chunilal Gandhi
(Son of Late Chunilal Ghelabhai Gandhi and Late Maniben Chunilal Gandhi - Ghela-Kika Parivar)
April 9, 1940 - March 3, 2026
Husband of Late Bhanumatiben Ishverlal...
Chhotabhai Patel
Mar 2, 2026
Chhotabhai Patel, age 101, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy shaped by resilience, gratitude, and unwavering optimism.
Born in British India, Chhotabhai witnessed history unfold before his eyes. As a young man, he experienced the profound era of India's independence movement and even had the opportunity to see Mahatma Gandhi speak,...
Barbara Mary Martorano
Feb 26, 2026
Barbara Mary Martorano (née Inzalaco) passed away peacefully in the morning hours of February 26, 2026. Barbara lived in the Passaic, Garfield and Clifton area all her life. She was the beloved daughter of the late Anne Stefancik Inzalaco and Salvatore Inzalaco, and the devoted wife of the late Joseph Martorano.
Barbara was preceded in death by...
Bernadette Liskiewicz
Feb 25, 2026
Bernadette (Stys) Liskiewicz, 95, of Wallington passed away on February 25, 2026. Born in Passaic, she was raised in Garfield and has lived in Wallington since 1955. She worked as a Secretary and Administrative Assistant for Pfizer, Inc., in Clifton for 36 years before retiring in 1993. A parishioner of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church, Wallington, Bernadette...
Dorothy Mary O'Shea
Feb 21, 2026
Dorothy Mary O'Shea passed away peacefully at her home in the company of her family on February 21, 2026, at the age of 96. ​ Dorothy lived a remarkable life, filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. ​ She was married to her high school sweetheart, Joe O'Shea, for 58 years until his passing in 2006
...Dr. Luis Roba Lazo
Feb 19, 2026
Dr. Luis Roba Lazo, 65, of Clifton, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba to parents Anselma Lazo Hernandez and Claudio Roba Soto (deceased), he came to the United States in 1994 and lived in West New York, NJ before settling down in Clifton.
Dr. Roba completed his studies in Cardiology in...
Richard E. Guinther, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Richard E. Guinther, Jr., 82, of Elmwood Park, passed away on February 18, 2026. Born and raised in Paterson, he was a resident of Elmwood Park for over 55 years.
A parishioner of The Church of St. Anne, Fair Lawn, Richard was a member of the  Elmwood Park-Paterson Elks Lodge 60. Richard was a proud Air Force...
Dr. Vincent J Giardino
Feb 18, 2026
DUE TO THE IMPENDING STORM, FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, February 27, 2026, 4-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:15 AM at the funeral and 10:30 AM at St. John Kanty RC...
Mahendrakumar Virchand Shah
Feb 14, 2026
It is with heavy heart and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of beloved husband/father/grandfather, Mahendrakumar Virchand Shah. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family and loved ones on February 14, 2026, at the age of 73.
He leaves behind a loving family of 2 children and their spouses—Bhavin & Krupa Shah, Samkit & Mili...
Jaswantiben Hasmuklal Modi
Feb 10, 2026
Jaswantiben Hasmuklal Modi, 91, of Paramus passed away on February 10, 2026.
Visiting and Funeral Service Thursday, Feb. 12, 9 - 11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Ave., Clifton.
Thomas M. Reno
Feb 10, 2026
Thomas M. Reno, Ret. Captain PFD, 101, of Passaic, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born and raised in Passaic, he lived in Manahawkin and Livingston, before moving 2 years ago to the NJ Firemen's Home in Boonton.
A US Navy Veteran, Tom proudly served his country during WW II. Tom began his career in public safety...
Jose Enrique Rodriguez Nunes
Feb 8, 2026
Jose Enrique Rodriguez Nunes, 63 of Bloomfield, passed away on February 8, 2026. Born in Uruguay, he came to the US in 2018 and lived in Clifton before settling in Bloomfield. Jose was a catering attendant for Compass Group in Montclair for several years.
Beloved father of Valeria Rodriguez and her husband Jhonatan, Cristian Rodriguez and his...
Howard Frank Smith
Feb 6, 2026
Howard Frank Smith, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born in Redhill, Surrey, England, he came to the US in 1973 and lived in Yonkers, Manhattan, Miami, and Atlanta, before settling in Bloomfield. Before retiring, Howard was a Computer Programmer for MetLife Insurance Co. An avid sports fan, Howard enjoyed the New York Mets, the New...
Rameshbhai Ranchhodji Vashi
Feb 5, 2026
Rameshbhai Ranchhodji Vashi, born on July 20th, 1934, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026. Born in Saribujrang, India, he lived in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe for almost 70 years before moving to the US.
Rameshbhai was a devoted husband to his late wife Manjulaben (Pushpa) Vashi with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Loving father to Beena...
Raseshkumar Thakorlal Patel
Feb 3, 2026
Raseshkumar T. Patel, 63, of Clifton passed away on February 3, 2026. Born in Baroda, Gujarat, India, he traveled to the US in 1989 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. Raseshkumar worked as a quality controller for STEAMIST, Rutherford, for over 20 years.
Beloved husband for 34 years of Leena Patel. Devoted father of Sweta...
Krishna Kanumalla
Feb 3, 2026
Krishna Kanumalla, 51, of Florence, NJ passed away on February 3, 2026.
Complete obituary to follow
Visiting and Puja Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:30 to 2:30 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Cifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.
Martha Londono
Feb 2, 2026
Martha Londono, 67, of Edison, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in Colombia, she came to the US in 2021 and lived in Clifton, before moving to Edison. Martha, a homemaker, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, walks in the park, and travel.
Beloved mother of Laura Acevedo and her husband Alex, Jose Dario...
Joseph C Routis
Feb 1, 2026
Joseph C. Routis, 72, of Clifton, passed away on February 1, 2026. Born in Manhattan, he resided in Jersey City before settling in Clifton in 2008. A devoted member of Calvary Temple International in Wayne, Joseph was the owner of Handyman of America in Jersey City for the past 16 years and proudly held a New Jersey Master HVAC...
Sister Mary Agnesita
Feb 1, 2026
Sister Mary Agnesita Deren, the former Sofia Deren, completed her journey to the Kingdom of God early Sunday morning, February 1, 2026. She was 84 years old and had been a beloved member of the Felician Congregation for 67 years.
Sofia, the daughter of Anna Mach and Ludwig Deren, was born on May 1, 1941 in Poland....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
