Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

Milica (Lasov) Gavrilovic, 82, of Clifton passed away on April 20, 2023. Born in Kazani, Yugoslavia, she came to the US in 1986 and settled in Bloomfield before moving to Clifton in 2017. She was primary school teacher in Pancevo, Serbia, for many years before moving with her family to the US.

Beloved wife of...

Apr 18, 2023

It is with great sorrow, but with the utmost of love and gratitude that we announce the passing of Joseph Paz of Clifton, NJ. Joe passed away April 18th, 2023 from complications of life stresses that affected his all so loving heart.

Joe was born on October, 7th 1945 in Passaic, NJ.  His childhood was...

Apr 18, 2023

Teresa Majdosz, 93, of Brick, formerly of Wayne, passed away on April 18, 2023. Born in Poland, she came to the US in 1961 and lived in Livingston, Newark, Pennsylvania and Wayne, before moving to Brick in 2017. A former parishioner of St. Joseph' RC Church, Passaic, Teresa worked for Prudential Insurance Co. in Newark for 13 years, retiring in...

Apr 18, 2023

Esther O. Garcia, 71, of Woodland Park passed away on April 18, 2023. Born in Lima, Peru she traveled to the US in September 1997 and lived in Passaic Park before settling in Woodland Park. Esther worked as a machine operator for Van Ness Plastics, Clifton, for many years before retiring in 2018.

Devoted mother of Angela...

Apr 17, 2023

Constantine George Foukas was called to heaven this week. Born in Rizes, Greece on February 23, 1935, he reached the age of 88. Gus (as he was known by friends and family) was predeceased by wife Sylvia, son Michael, siblings Panagiota, Marina, and Nikki. He is survived by daughter Elaine, her husband Tim, son George and his wife...

Apr 16, 2023

Kanchanlal T. Rana, 82 years old, passed away on Sunday April 16th, 2023. Born in Navsari, India, on October 22nd 1940, he is the fourth eldest of eleven children of Thakordas Makanji Rana and Diwaliben Thakorbhai Rana. Kanchanlal graduated as an electrical engineer in Surat, India. He obtained his first job working on an electric grid plant. In 1972,...

Apr 14, 2023

Maria Gieger, 73, of Hudson Falls, NY passed away on April 14, 2023. Born in Romania, she lived in Clifton for many years, before moving to Hudson Falls.

Beloved wife of the late Laurentiu Gieger who passed away in 2022. Devoted mother of Claudia Geiger, and Laurence Gieger and his wife Kara. Loving grandmother of Lena and...

Apr 13, 2023

PFC. Cyrus A. Silverio, USMC, 20, of Clifton, passed away on April 13, 2023.

Born in Jersey City, he lived in Union City and was a resident of Clifton most of his life. A 2021 Graduate of Clifton High School, Cyrus was a parishioner of St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton. Cyrus proudly served his country and was...

Apr 12, 2023

Stella Theresa (Niemiec) Gola, 96, of Clifton passed away on April 12, 2023. Born in Pittston, PA, she lived in Garfield before moving to Clifton in 1956. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Stella worked as a secretary for Fordham University, NY, for many years before retiring.

Beloved wife of the late Walter...

Apr 11, 2023

Christina M. Swiatek, 56, of Clifton passed away on April 11, 2023. Born in Saddle Brook, she has been a resident of Clifton most of her life. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, she also attended services at Calvary Chapel Morris Hills, Dover. Christina worked as a sales assistant for Dolan & Traynor, Inc., Wayne,...

Apr 11, 2023

Maurice Benoit (Ben) Mallet, 79, of Clifton, NJ passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on April 11, 2023.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife Sonia, parents, Domicien and Florida Mallet, brothers Daniel and Jack. He worked as a custodian at Oradell Public Schools for 40 years. Ben raised his family in Little Ferry and...

Apr 9, 2023

Frank Wesoly, 42, of Clifton, passed away on April 9, 2023. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Frank, a 1998 Graduate of Clifton High School, was a self employed electrician for many years. An avid fisherman, Frank enjoyed snowboarding, working on cars, and the great outdoors. Frank...

Apr 9, 2023

Arturo Garces, 91, of Paterson passed away on April 9, 2023. Born in Amaga, Antioquia, Colombia, he traveled to the US and settled in Paterson.

Beloved husband for 65 years of Mari (Rios) Garces. Devoted father of Luz Marina, Guillermo, Gabriel, Arturo, Gladys, Oscar, Gloria, Pablo Garces and the late Humberto and Angela Garces. Cherished grandfather and...

Apr 7, 2023

Visiting and Funeral Service Monday 9-11 AM at the Shook Funeral Home

Cremation to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.

See Video Link Below to view the services.

https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-service-for-dashrath-k-panchal-khdxwyfehwap0h8gk8vm

Apr 6, 2023

Bridgewater, NJ – Joyce Elaine (Murdock) Winston, age 82, died of natural causes on April 6, 2023 at her long-term residence, Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Bridgewater, NJ.

Joy  was born on September 21, 1940 in Newark, NJ, to Ethel (Saager) Murdock and Thomas Struthers Murdock. She grew up in Morris Plains, NJ. She earned an...

Apr 1, 2023

Rosemarie Hobler, 87, of Clifton passed away on April 1, 2023.

Beloved wife of William Hobler. Devoted mother of Lorraine Granberg of Paramus, and Robert Granberg and his wife Melanie of Pensacola, FL. Dear sister of Luke Gervase.

Memorial Gathering Tuesday 4 - 6 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton,...

Mar 31, 2023

Kazimierz "Casey" Mateja, 70, of Woodland Park passed away on March 31, 2023. Born in Podczerwone, Poland, he traveled to the US in 1970 and lived in Chicago, he also lived in Clifton before settling in Woodland Park 31 years ago. Casey worked in construction for Atlantic Casting, Clifton, for many years before becoming disabled in 1985. He enjoyed...

Mar 30, 2023

Jose "Willie" Vargas, 77, of Clifton passed away on March 30, 2023. Born in Isabela, Puerto Rico, he traveled to the mainland in 1953 and settled in Passaic before moving to Clifton. Willie worked as a machinist for ACME Gear Co., Englewood, for 20 years before retiring in 2008. A parishioner of St. Brendan RC Church, Clifton, Willie enjoyed...

Mar 30, 2023

Linda Gardner, 68, recently of Woodland Park, New Jersey, passed away March 30, 2023. Linda was raised in Garfield, New Jersey and also lived in Elmwood Park, New Jersey and Cortlandt Manor, New York.  Linda earned her Bachelor of Science degree and was a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.  At the time of her passing, she was the core laboratory supervisor...

Mar 27, 2023

Alberto Marasigan, 69, of Clifton passed away on March 27, 2023. Born in San Jose, Philippines, he traveled to the US and settled in Clifton.

Devoted son of the late Mansuedo Marasigan and Remedios (Morfe). Loving brother of Orlando, Rogelio, Rodrigo and Romeo Marasigan and Gloria Sekula.

Visiting Saturday 1 – 3 PM at the...