Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

William Ithier, Jr. 49, of Clifton, passed away on October 4, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Hoboken before moving to Clifton in 2016. Will proudly served his country as a member of the US Army for over 9 years, and was decorated with the Army Achievement Medal. He acquired his Associates Degree in Nursing from HCCC, and was...

Oct 2, 2021

Matthew Kaznica, 27, passed away on October 2, 2021. Born in Passaic, Matthew lived in Clifton before settling in Passaic 12 years ago.  An Alumnus of the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities, Matthew graduated in 2016.

Beloved son of Matushka Valerie (Holowach) and Father Stephen Kaznica of Passaic. Loving brother of Alexei and Anna Kaznica of Passaic....

Oct 2, 2021

Joseph P. Sidor, 90, of Clifton passed away on October 2, 2021. Born in Clifton, Joseph has been a resident of Clifton for most of his life. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the American Legion Post 347 and the Knights of Columbus Regini Mundi 3969. Joseph received his BA from Fairleigh Dickinson...

Sep 28, 2021

Milan Ristevski, 73, of Garfield passed away on September 28, 2021. Born in Biljanic, Macedonia, he came to the US in 1977 and settled in Garfield. Milan was employed by Amloid Inc. for many years before retiring.

Beloved husband of Duna (Stojkovska) Ristevska. Devoted father of Slobodan, Vlade and Snezana Ristevski. Cherished grandfather of 2. Loving brother...

Sep 25, 2021

Lydia E. Burgos, 68, of Passaic passed away on September 25, 2021. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, she came to the US in 1972 and lived in Passaic for most of her life before moving to Miami, FL to live alongside her sister and later to Boyton Beach, FL.

Devoted and adored mother of Israel and Mitzi...

Sep 23, 2021

Elizabeth Nosal (nee Telep), 98, of Clifton passed away on September 23, 2021. Before moving to Clifton in 2017, Elizabeth lived in Elmwood Park since 1947. She was born in Mayfield, PA, the youngest of 8 children of Anna (Komara) and John Telep. During her career she worked for Western Electric, Korvettes and GE Motors in Paterson, from where...

Sep 19, 2021

Sophie Karpinski, 87 of Passaic passed away on September 19, 2021. Born in Lelitkow, Poland, she traveled to the US in 1951 and settled in Passaic. Sophie worked as a caregiver for Daughters of Mariam Center, Clifton, for over 10 years before retiring.

Devoted mother of Mary Rivera and her husband Robert "JR" of Tamiment, PA, Joseph...

Sep 16, 2021

Krystyna Forrest, 53, of Wallington passed away on September 16, 2021. Born in Poland, she came to the US in 1972 and lived in Passaic before settling in Wallington. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Krystyna worked as a pharmacy technician for CVS Pharmacy, Fairfield, for many years.

Devoted mother of Max Forrest of Wallington....

Sep 15, 2021

Janet E. Burnadz, 87, of Clifton passed away on September 15, 2021. Born in Plymouth, PA, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Janet worked as a  secretary for McNerney Burnadz Funeral Home, Clifton, for over 15 years before retiring. A devoted member of the Ukrainian Ladies Auxiliary, Janet enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting.

Devoted mother of...

Sep 15, 2021

Heriberta Santos, 84, of Clifton passed away on September 15, 2021. Born in Fajado, PR, came to the mainland in 1955 and first settled in Passaic before moving to Clifton 9 months ago. She was known as the 'mother of the block' and was the safe haven where friends and family would gather; she would always cook a delicious...

Sep 12, 2021

Adrianna (Caratenuto) Holm, 80, of Clifton passed away on September 12, 2021. Born in Passaic, Adrianna was raised in Passaic and has lived in Clifton for the last 27 years. She was a State Inspector for the State of NJ, Division of Community Affairs, Codes & Standards in Trenton for over 30 years. She was an avid dancer and...

Sep 11, 2021

Joseph Pavlick, of Wallington passed away on September 11, 2021. Joseph was a life long resident of Wallington. Son of Peter and Helen Pavlick and a graduate of Wallington High School. He worked at the A&P for many years and was a parishioner of St. Mary's Parish in Passaic and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Joseph is predeceased...

Sep 10, 2021

Cecilia P. Aquino, 53, of Clifton, passed away on September 10, 2021. Born in the Philippines, she came to the US in 2002 and lived in Paterson before settling in Clifton.

A parishioner of St. Brendan's RC Church, Clifton, Cecilia was a Unit Secretary in the Emergency Room of St. Mary's Hospital, Passaic, for 10 years.

Sep 9, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maryan Vasyuta  on Thursday, September  9, 2021 at the age of 61.  Maryan is survived by his wife Marusia of nearly 40 years, his two daughters Tanya and Marta as well as his granddaughter Sofia Chernyshenko.  He will be deeply missed by his mother Kateryna Vasyuta, his father,...

Sep 9, 2021

Juan R. Montalvo, 85, of Paterson passed away on September 9, 2021. Born in Las Marias, Puerto Rico he traveled to the mainland in 1952 and settled in Paterson. Juan worked as a butcher for Shoprite Supermarkets for many years before retiring in 2015.

Devoted father of Somalia Peña of Paterson. Cherished grandfather of Genesis Peña. Brother...

Sep 7, 2021

Stanislawa Wierzbicki, 95, of Clifton, passed away on September 7, 2021. Born in Piasek Wielki, Poland, she came to the US in 1956 and lived in Wallington before settling in Clifton in 1962.

A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Stanislawa was a sewing machine operator for Botany Woolen Mills, Passaic, for 32 years, retiring...

Sep 5, 2021

Sister Mary  Alphonse died on September 5, 2021, in  Lodi, New Jersey.  She was 89 years old and had been a Felician Sister for 72 years.

In this time of Pandemic, all services are private.

The former Constance Veronica Stachowski, Sister Mary Alphonse  was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1931.   She entered the postulancy of...

Sep 4, 2021

Manjula Kantilal-Naik, 80, of Morris Plains passed away on September 4, 2021. Born in Surat, India, she came to the US in 1984 and first settled in Passaic before moving to Morris Plains in 2015. Manjula worked for Melard Manufacturing Corp. in Passaic for many years before retiring in 2003. Beloved wife of the late Kantilal Naik. Devoted mother of...

Sep 4, 2021

Sergio Baca Tavara of Clifton passed away on September 4, 2021. Born in Piura, Peru, he came to the US and first lived in Florida before settling in Clifton in 2011. Sergio worked as an order processer for Yoox, Clifton, for many years.

Devoted father of Patricia Landa Castillo of Clifton, Sandra Baca Castillo and her husband...

Sep 3, 2021

Doris Ann Gatto, 84, of Clifton, passed away on September 3, 2021.

Born and raised in Passaic, she lived there before moving to Clifton many years ago. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Doris was a CCD Teacher there for many years.

Beloved wife of the late Frank Gatto, who passed away in...