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Virginia Lukashefski

Virginia Lukashefski

Oct 9, 2022

Virginia Lukashefski, 96, of Clifton, passed away on October 9, 2022. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton.

A parishioner of Transfiguration of Our Lord Polish National Catholic Church, Wallington, Virginia was a film checker for Broadway Photo in Clifton for 15 years, retiring in 1991. A member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter...

Trajan Caloski

Trajan Caloski

Oct 8, 2022

Trajan Caloski, 66, of Passaic, passed away on October 8, 2022. Born in Ohrid, Macedonia, he came to the US in 1999 and settled in Passaic. Trajan was a self-employed construction worker for 15 years, retiring in 2018.

Beloved husband of Menka (Mileska) Caloska. Devoted father of Slavica Caloska and her husband Manuel Salinas of Parsippany, and...

Frank Stolarz

Frank Stolarz

Oct 6, 2022

Frank Stolarz, 98, of Clifton, passed away on October 6, 2022. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A Lieutenant for the Clifton Fire Department, Frank retired in 1988 after 34 years of service, and was a Trustee for the Clifton Fireman's Relief Association for 35 years. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Frank...

Momir Maljevic

Momir Maljevic

Oct 6, 2022

Momir Maljevic, 73, of Passaic, passed away on October 6, 2022.

Born in Bosnia, he came to the US in 2004 and lived in Tucson, AZ, and Roselle Park before moving to Passaic recently. Momir worked for Outback Steakhouse in Hillside for several years.

Beloved husband of Vera (Vlajic). Devoted father of Sinisa of Passaic,...

Amanda Puente De La Vega

Amanda Puente De La Vega

Oct 6, 2022

Amanda Puente De La Vega, 88, of Clifton, passed away on October 6, 2022.

Born in Trujillo, Peru, she came to the US in 1982 and lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton. Before retiring in 1982, Amanda was a Kindergarten Teacher in Peru for many years.

Beloved wife of the late Juan who passed...

Heather M. Markowski

Heather M. Markowski

Oct 5, 2022

Heather M. Markowski, 45, of Carlstadt passed away on October 5, 2022. Born in Paterson, Heather was raised in Lodi before moving to Carlstadt several years ago. Heather was a graphic designer for Savills in Rutherford for 5 years.

Beloved daughter of Donna (Markowski) Curcio of Garfield. Dear niece of Deborah Jones. Loving cousin of Jennifer and...

Juan Esteban Montoya

Juan Esteban Montoya

Oct 4, 2022

Juan Esteban Montoya, 24, of Clifton, passed away on October 4, 2022. Born in Colombia, he came to the US in 2001 and lived in Dover before moving to Clifton. A 2016 Graduate of PCTI, Wayne, Juan worked for JRs Handiworks, Clifton, for several years. Beloved son of Norberto Rodriguez and Bibiana Montoya of Clifton. Loving brother of Dylan Rodriguez...

Candida Olga Batista

Candida Olga Batista

Oct 2, 2022

Full obituary to follow.

Ariel De Jesus Rosado

Ariel De Jesus Rosado

Oct 2, 2022

Ariel De Jesus Rosado, 30, passed away on October 02, 2022. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he came to the US in 2004 and lived in Clifton & Passaic before settling in Vernon. Ariel worked as a landscaper for Brightview Landscaping, Boonton, and was also a chef.

Devoted father of Ethan and Enzo Rosado. Beloved son...

Stephen Swisstack, Jr.

Stephen Swisstack, Jr.

Sep 26, 2022

Stephen Swisstack, Jr., 89, of Clifton, passed away on September 26, 2022. Stephen enjoyed living in Clifton and was a resident for nearly all of his life. A member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clifton, Stephen worked at Teterboro Airport for most of his career through his retirement several years ago.

Beloved husband for 54 years...

Natvarlal N. Raval

Natvarlal N. Raval

Sep 25, 2022

Natvarlal N. Raval, 79, of Bloomfield, passed away on September 25, 2022. Born in India, he came to the US in 1970 and lived in Hoboken before moving to Bloomfield. Natvarlal was a Civil Engineer for the State of New York for over 30 years, retiring in 2009.

Beloved husband of Varsha (Mehta). Devoted father of Ketki...

Teddy Sroka

Teddy Sroka

Sep 24, 2022

Teddy Sroka, 74, of Clifton, passed away on September 24, 2022. Born in Poland, he came to the US in 1984 and settled in Clifton.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Teddy was a Machinist for Black Prince Distillery in Clifton for 35 years, retiring 4 years ago.

Beloved husband of Maria...

Isabell Nazarian

Isabell Nazarian

Sep 24, 2022

Isabell Nazarian, 87, of Summit, passed away on September 24, 2022. Born in Alepo, Syria, she came to the US in 2000 and settled in Summit. Isabell was a parishioner of St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, Livingston.

Beloved mother of Marina Avedisian, Lena Nazarian, Nora Nazarian Dinkjian and the late Garouj Nazarian. Loving grandmother of Kevork Avedisian,...

Gregorio C. Inocencio

Gregorio C. Inocencio

Sep 23, 2022

Gregorio C. Inocencio, 76, of Clifton was called home suddenly to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Mercedes on September 23, 2022. Born in Olongapo City, Philippines. He worked in Saudi Arabia as Senior Budget Analyst and traveled the world before coming to the U.S. in September of 1987. He lived in Passaic, before settling in Clifton...

Anna Holick

Anna Holick

Sep 21, 2022

Anna Holick, 96, of Clifton, passed away on September 21, 2022. Born in Hudson, PA she has been a resident of Clifton since 1942. A parishioner of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton, Anna was a former member of the church choir and the quilting club. Before retiring in 1979, Anna was an inspector for Charlie Beres Cassettes...

Garry E. Ruis

Garry E. Ruis

Sep 20, 2022

Garry E. Ruis, almost 94, passed away on September 20, 2022. Born on October 3 1928 Garry lived most of his life in Clifton, moving to Bayville, New Jersey, 3 years ago. Garry proudly served in the United States Army post WWII as a tank driver with the 2nd Armored Division stationed in Europe. He was employed by BASF Corporation...

Sheila Lorraine Ricks

Sheila Lorraine Ricks

Sep 19, 2022

SHEILA LORRAINE (GALBREATH) RICKS passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 16, 1947 to the late Woodrow and Ariel Lena Galbreath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Ricks, sisters Diane Galbreath, Joyce Miller and Patricia Lantz and stepson Ricky Ricks.

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Margaret Kowal

Margaret Kowal

Sep 18, 2022

Margaret Kowal, 79, of Clifton, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022. Born in Passaic she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Marge was a bookkeeper for Lipari Meats in Passaic for 30 years, retiring 20 years ago. Marge was an active supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Sponsor-A-Child...

Sergio A. Marchuk

Sergio A. Marchuk

Sep 17, 2022

Sergio A. Marchuk, 33, of East Rutherford, passed away on September 17, 2022.

Born in Paraguay, he came to the US in 2007 and lived in Wallington and East Rutherford.

Sergio has two children, Liam Andrei Marchuk and Chloe Marchuk, whom he loved dearly. Beloved son of Mariana Rojas and the late Sergio Marchuk. Dear...

Marjorie Miskovsky

Marjorie Miskovsky

Sep 17, 2022

Marjorie Miskovsky, 80, passed away on September 17, 2022. Born in Passaic, she was a life long resident of Passaic. A member of the NJ Education Association, Marjorie was a teacher with the City of Passaic for 10 years before retiring in 2010.

Beloved wife of John Miskovsky. Devoted mother of Dr. John Miskovsky of Rhode Island....

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