Sophie Mendyk
Jul 3, 2022
Sophie Mendyk, 102, of Clifton, passed away on July 3, 2022. Born in Ravenna, OH, she has been a resident of the Athenia Section of Clifton since 1924. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Sophie was a member of the SJK Leisure Club for many years.
Beloved wife of the late Louis S. Mendyk,...
Ricardo Antonio Nuñez
Jul 1, 2022
North Bergen – Ricardo Antonio Nuñez, "Ricky," passed away in North Bergen on July 1, 2022. He had the good fortune to live a full life before succumbing to the effects of diabetes and heart disease. He is survived by his wife of over fifty years, Elvia Rosa, his three children, Javier Alfonso, Diana Elena, and her husband Stephen,...
Dr. Sameer Ambady
Jun 29, 2022
Sameer Ambady, 46, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, while traveling with his beloved wife, Seema, and close friends in Paris, France. Sameer was the embodiment of a devoted son to his parents, a loving husband to Seema, and a dedicated father to his two children, Veda (14) and Dev (9). As a physician, he was committed...
Dorothy L. Kochik
Jun 29, 2022
Dorothy L. Kochik, 87, born January 31, 1935 to Dorothy and Louis Rehwald, went home to be with her husband, the late Raymond Kochik, on June 29, 2022. Dorothy was born and raised in Springfield, IL, until she met and married Ray in August 1953 and moved Anchorage, AK. They lived there until Ray was discharged from the Air...
Mary Bakaletz
Jun 26, 2022
Mary Bakaletz (Gursky), 91, of Clifton passed away on June 26, 2022. Born and raised in Eynon, PA, Mary lived in Brooklyn, NY, for some time before moving to Clifton in 1965. She was a Store Clerk for Sears in Franklin Lakes for 15 years before retiring in 2005. Mary was a member of St. John the Baptist RO...
Maria Koziol
Jun 20, 2022
Maria Koziol, 87, of Clifton, passed away on June 20, 2022. Born in Podczerwone, Poland, she lived in Passaic before moving to Clifton many years ago. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Maria was a seamstress for many years before retiring.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Koziol, Sr., who passed away in 1989....
Frederick Charles Weinspach
Jun 17, 2022
Frederick Charles Weinspach, 86, of Clifton passed away on June 17, 2022. Born in Newark, he was raised in Lyndhurst before moving to Clifton many years ago.
A US Navy Veteran, Fred was the owner/operator of Fred's Gulf Station in Clifton for many years and later worked as a mechanic for Montclair State University before retiring. Fred...
Jose Luis "Joe" Bautista
Jun 16, 2022
Jose Luis "Joe" Bautista, 66, of Nutley, passed away on June 16, 2022. Born in Izcuchaca, Peru, Joe came to the US in 1968 and first settled in Jersey City before moving to Nutley in 2007. Joe was a pro tennis instructor for the Maywood Tennis Club for 17 years before retiring in 2021.
Joe loved to...
Victor M. Gonzalez
Jun 15, 2022
Victor "Neco" M. Gonzalez, 64, of Clifton, passed away on June 15, 2022. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Clifton for many years. Victor was a painter for the Paterson Board of Education for over 10 years.
Devoted partner of Marilyn VanSoest. Beloved father of Jessica Gonzalez Orso, Victor Gonzalez, Jr., and Angel...
Anastasia Jane Foley
Jun 14, 2022
Longtime Caldwell resident Anastasia Jane Foley died June 14, 2022, at the age of 87 after a brief illness. Born in Throop, PA, Anastasia moved to Caldwell as a toddler and graduated from Grover Cleveland High school. Anastasia worked at the Caldwell Progress and St. Aloysius Rectory before marrying her husband of 58 years, Quentin Foley. Together they raised ...
Genevieve Smeriglio
Jun 13, 2022
www.stjude.org Genevieve Smeriglio, 89, of Clifton, passed away on June 13, 2022. Born in Passaic, she lived there before moving to Clifton in 1960. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Genevieve and her husband were the owners of Sure-Seal Aluminum Co. in Paterson for 37 years, retiring in 1996.
Beloved wife of the late...
Olga Rodriguez
Jun 12, 2022
Olga Rodriguez, 40, of Clifton passed away on June 12, 2022. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Olga was a supervisor at Kohl's in Woodland Park for over 10 years. She loved her family and was a proud "band mom" who was very involved with the Clifton High School Marching Band for the past 6...
Pamela Longo
Jun 11, 2022
Pamela (Cerza) Longo, 74, of Wayne passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Pamela was born and raised in Paterson and spent the entirety of her adult life as a resident of Wayne with her husband of 50 years, Donald and daughter Alessandra. Pamela dedicated her life to teaching and her last job was as...
Mary Ellen Slivinsky
Jun 10, 2022
Mary Ellen Slivinsky, 60, of Clifton passed away on June 10, 2022. Born in Passaic, she has been a resident of Clifton all of her life. Mary was an Administrative Assistant for Montclair State University for 40 years.
Dear sister of John Slivinsky of Clifton. Mary is predeceased by her parents, John and Martha Slivinsky.
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Lauren Van Hook
Jun 10, 2022
Lauren Van Hook, 67, of Clifton passed away on June 10, 2022. Born in Passaic, Lauren has been a resident of Clifton, New Jersey all of her life. In her earlier years she was a talented artist who loved drawing, painting, and working with stained glass. She was known for her excellent cooking and loved to prepare delicious meals...
John Kucher, Sr.
Jun 6, 2022
John Kucher, Sr., 99, of Butler passed away on June 6, 2022. Born in a small village of Tadievka, Ukraine, John was taken to a German labor camp at the age of 18 during WWII and, after liberation by the US military, moved to the US in 1956, where he settled in Passaic. He then moved to Butler in...
Theresa Nikithser
Jun 1, 2022
Theresa Nikithser, 91, of Clifton, passed away on June 1, 2022. Born in Passaic, she was a resident of Clifton since 1953.
A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Theresa was a member of the St. Paul Rosary Society. Before retiring in 1995, Theresa was a Secretary for St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson, where she worked...
Stanley Nieradka
Jun 1, 2022
Stanley Nieradka, 62, of Clifton passed away on June 1, 2022. Born in Bojanow, Poland, He traveled to the US in 1967 and lived in Passaic before settling in Clifton. Stanley worked as an x-ray technician for Swepco Tube Co., Clifton, for the last 32 years.
Beloved husband of the late Teresa (Janiec) Nieradka. Devoted father of...
Violet Gil
May 31, 2022
Violet Gil, 106, of Clifton, passed away on May 31, 2022. Born in Passaic, she lived in Wallington before moving to Clifton 72 years ago.
A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Violet was a member of the SJK Leisure Club, the St. Philip Prime Timers, Rosol-Dul VFW Post #359, Passaic, AARP Chapter #878, Clifton,...
Armando Balderas Gonzalez
May 29, 2022
Armando Balderas Gonzalez, 35, lived in Passaic, New Jersey. He was born on March 4, 1987 in Petlalcingo, Puebla, Mexico - Died on May 29, 2022 in Passaic, New Jersey. Armando arrived at the age of 15 in the United States of America, arriving in the City of Passaic with his parents. During his stay, he worked at the DM...
