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Graciela L. Orozco
Jan 1, 2023
Graciela L. Orozco, 90, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, she came to the US in 1991 and lived in Paterson before settling in Clifton. Graciela worked for Paterson Shade, Paterson, for many years. She was a kind and generous Christian woman who cared deeply about others....
Stanislaw Grzesik
Jan 1, 2023
Visiting Thursday 5-8PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Friday 8:45AM at the funeral home and 10AM at St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Interment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.
Barbara A Henning
Dec 31, 2022
Barbara A. Henning (Prescott), 85, of Rutherford, passed away on December 31, 2022. Born in Jersey City, she was raised in Rutherford and lived in Long Island before returning to Rutherford many years ago. Barbara graduated from Rutherford High School and went on to graduate with a degree in nursing from Jersey City Medical School. She was a Registered Nurse...
Tadeusz Florczuk
Dec 31, 2022
TADEUSZ FLORCZUK
Ur. Sierpień 20, 1946
Zm. Grudzień 31, 2022
Przeżył 76 lat między Polską i Ameryką
Ostatnia, pożegnalna msza święta odbędzie się przy urnie Tadeusza w kościele
St. John Kanty w Clifton, 49 Speer Ave w sobotę...Lorraine M. Kits
Dec 28, 2022
Lorraine M. Kits, 87, of Clifton, passed away on December 28, 2022. Born in Passaic, she has been a resident of Clifton for several years. Before retiring in 2007, Lorraine was a secretary for Torcon, Inc., in Red Bank for many years. Lorraine enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and doing word search puzzles. Beloved mother of Robyn Martinez and her husband...
Gerardo "Jerry" Laterza
Dec 28, 2022
Gerardo (Jerry) Laterza "The Colonel" , 86, of Bloomfield, New Jersey passed away at home on December 28, 2022. Jerry was born and raised in Newark to the late Luigi and Angelina (Gallucci) Laterza.
Jerry was a Police Officer serving the city of Newark for 31 years before retiring in 1991. After retirement, Jerry would meet with...
Al Angelo Luzzi, Sr.
Dec 27, 2022
Al Angelo Luzzi, Sr., 74, of Passaic, passed away on December 27, 2022. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Hawthorne before moving to Passaic 44 years ago. Al was Vice-president of CWA Local 1101, Manhattan, NY for many years, retiring in 2011. As a union leader, Al went to Washington, DC, to work on the health bill. He enjoyed...
Peggy Ann Rapisardi
Dec 27, 2022
Peggy Ann Sanders Rapisardi
August 08, 1932 – December 27, 2022
Peggy Ann Sanders Rapisardi, 90, of Belleville, NJ, passed away early Tuesday morning with her son Dean and daughter-in-law Nancy at her side, after suffering a stroke 2 weeks ago.
Born in Bullock County Georgia, and growing up in Savannah, Peggy was...
Prasad Bhalinge
Dec 27, 2022
Prasad Bhalinge, 43, of Clifton, NJ passed away on December 27, 2022.
Born in Mumbai, India, Prasad spent his early years in Mumbai before moving to the United States in 2007. He completed his Masters in Civil Engineering from NJIT, and enjoyed traveling...
Wilfredo Valentin
Dec 27, 2022
Wilfredo Valentin, 70, of Paterson, passed away on December 27, 2022. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, he lived in Paterson for many years. A truck driver for 35 years, Wilfredo retired from GES Trucking in Clifton in 2012.
Beloved husband of Ida M. Valentin. Devoted father of Wilfredo Valentin, Jr. of Clifton, Luis Matias of Kissimmee, FL,...
Bhagwandas D. Mistry
Dec 26, 2022
Bhagwandas D. Mistry, 87, of New Milford passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. B was born in Valsad, India on April 13th, 1936, where he grew up, ran a family business, got married, and raised a beautiful family. He moved to the US in 1990. Mr. B was a...
Jan Karkoszka
Dec 25, 2022
Jan Karkoszka, 85, of Clifton passed away on December 25, 2022. Born in Łapsze Niżne, Poland, Jan came to the US in 1992 and settled in Clifton. Jan was a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, Clifton.
Beloved husband of the late Maria (Dudziak). Devoted father of Maria Garb, Jan Karkoszka, Irena Pirchala, Anna Kuruc,...
Elaine Cuoco
Dec 23, 2022
Elaine (Mauro) Cuoco, 93, of Clifton passed away on December 23, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she has been a resident of Clifton for many years. Elaine worked as a bookkeeper for the Glen Ridge Board of Education for several years before retiring.
Elaine was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Ellmers who passed away in 1984,...
Carmen Anthony Russo, Iii
Dec 22, 2022
Carmen Anthony Russo, III., 31, of Clifton passed away on December 22, 2022. Born in Passaic, Carmen was a resident of Clifton for many years. Carmen worked for McCloskey Heating and Plumbing, Clifton.
Beloved son of Carmen Anthony Russo, Jr. and Darlene Levan. Loving brother of Briana Russo. Beloved grandson of Agnes Levan. Loving uncle of Gia,...
Florence Elias
Dec 22, 2022
Florence Elias, 89, of Parlin passed away on December 22, 2022. Born in Jersey City, she lived most of her life in North Bergen, before settling in Parlin. Florence was a skilled organist, she loved music and reading. Florence and her husband David loved to cook and travel together. She enjoyed singing and was part of the chorus at...
Teresa Beatrice Nenninger
Dec 21, 2022
Teresa Beatrice Nenninger, 76, "Terry", "TC", of Belleville, NJ passed away peacefully on Dec 21, 2022 in her home. She was born in New York on April 5, 1946. Teresa is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Karl A. Nenninger, her 3 children, Karl M. Nenninger, Christine Fearon, and Laura Gallego, and her 4 grandchildren, Sophia, Katie, Justin,...
Laura Ann Kacmarcik
Dec 20, 2022
Laura Ann (Scott) Kacmarcik, 65, of Clifton passed away on December 20, 2022. Born in North Bergen, Laura was raised in Bergenfield and has been a resident of Clifton for over 35 years. Laura earned her bachelor's degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and later went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University, Newark, where she...
Frederick Bifulco
Dec 19, 2022
Frederick Bifulco, 93, of Lakewood, passed away on December 19, 2022. Born in Queens NY, he lived in Pompton Plains for many years, eventually moving to Lakewood in 2016. A US Army Veteran, Fred proudly served his country during the Korean War. A Public Accountant for 53 years, Fred specialized in state and local taxes at American Cyanamid, Arthur Young,...
Fabio Diaz
Dec 19, 2022
Fabio Diaz, 85, of Clifton passed away on December 19, 2022. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, he traveled to US in 1972 and lived in Paterson before settling in Clifton. Fabio worked for Trio Dyeing & Finishing Co., Paterson, for 30 years before retiring. An avid sports fan he loved soccer, especially the World Cups, and the NY Yankees. Fabio...
Marlene J Reed
Dec 17, 2022
Marlene J. Reed (nee Ranger), 90, of Clifton, passed away on December 17, 2022. Born in Newark, she lived in Bloomfield before moving to Clifton.
Marlene was an Executive Secretary until she began her true career as a homemaker for her three children. She was a dedicated mentor, always willing to assist with her children's studies and...
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