Jean Grabowski
Oct 31, 2019
Jean (nee Garb) Grabowski, 96, of Clifton was born on March 31, 1923 in Passaic, NJ to parents who emigrated from Poland. Jean worked in Manhattan Rubber in Passaic before marrying. She was co-owner of The Post Eagle, a Polish American weekly newspaper.
Jean was involved with her church and the PTA when her children were young.  ...
Irene Zawada
Oct 30, 2019
Irene Zawada, 89, of Clifton, passed away on October 30, 2019. Born in Passaic she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Irene was a Bank Teller for Valley National Bank for many years, retiring several years ago.
Beloved wife of the late Harry, who passed away in 1985. Devoted mother of Harry Zawada and his wife Lidia...
Charles Mezerek, Jr.
Oct 30, 2019
Charles Mezerek, Jr., 54, of Clifton passed away on October 30, 2019. Born in Passaic, Charles lived in Wallington and Newfoundland before moving to Clifton several years ago. He worked at The Clif and Plaza Bagels, both in Clifton, and also with the Wallington DPW.
Beloved father of Alison Mezerek of Bloomingdale, to whom he was known...
Manuel Velez
Oct 29, 2019
Manuel Velez, 84, of Paterson passed away on October 29, 2019. Born in Puerto Rico, he came to the US in 1956 and settled in Paterson. Manuel worked as a factory worker for many years before retiring.
Devoted father of Haydee Rosenthal and her husband Michael of Haledon, Elizabeth Gonzalez and her husband Willie, Millie Perez of...
Carroll "Jerry" Mangan
Oct 28, 2019
Carroll Gerald Mangan "Jerry", 94, of Clifton passed away on October 28, 2019. Jerry was born in Passaic, and joined the Navy at age 17. Jerry was aboard the USS Jamestown and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He was a union painter since discharged from the Navy. Jerry was a member of the Brotherhood of Painters Union Local...
Robert A. Saabye
Oct 22, 2019
Robert A. Saabye, 68, of Lodi passed away on October 22, 2019. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Passaic and Stockholm before settling in Lodi. A proud US Army Veteran, Robert worked as a printer for Lawrence Packaging, Moonachie, before retiring in 1999. Robert was a die-hard NY Giants & NY Yankee, and loved muscle cars.
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Mary Aiosa
Oct 21, 2019
Mary Aiosa, 91, of Clifton passed away on October 21, 2019. Born in Passaic, she was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A devoted member of St. Paul's RC Church, Mary worked as a seamstress for Anchor Sew Cut Inc., Garfield, for 35 years and was a proud member of the International Garment Workers Union Lodge # 12776, Local 161....
Ronald Michaud
Oct 21, 2019
Ronald Michaud, 62, of Sussex passed away on October 21, 2019. Born in Passaic, he lived in Clifton before settling in Sussex 31 years ago. Ronald worked as a contractor for Affordable Home Services, Clifton.
Beloved father of Allison Shope and her husband Edwin of Philadelphia and Emily Michaud of Grass Valley, California.
Memorial gathering...
Sophie A. Mattheou
Oct 20, 2019
Sophie A. (Butler) Mattheou, 78, of Passaic passed away on October 20, 2019. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Jersey City, Dover, and Long Island, before settling in Passaic for 45 years. A devoted lifelong member of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, Clifton, Sophie was nurse for many years before working as the office manager for...
Carolina Czaplicki
Oct 19, 2019
Carolina (Latawiec) Czaplicki, 86, of Clifton passed away on October 19, 2019. Born and raised in Clifton where she lived most of her life, Carolina retired with her husband to Hobe Sound, FL in 1989, and later Jupiter, FL in 2001 before moving to Mt. Arlington in 2016. A past parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Carolina...
Russell John Demko
Oct 19, 2019
Russell John Demko, 82, of Clifton passed away on October 19, 2019. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A proud US Army Veteran, Russell was an electronic technician for Singer Kearfott.
Beloved husband of Alice (Mikolajczyk). Devoted father of Stephen R. Demko and his companion Danielle.
Funeral service Wednesday 10:30 AM...
Amelia S. Drazin
Oct 16, 2019
Amelia S. Drazin, 96, of West Milford passed away on October 16, 2019. Born in West Virginia, she lived in Clifton most of her life before residing in a nursing care facility in West Milford. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Amelia was devoted to the rosary and passed away in October the month dedicated to the...
Zofia Kosmider
Oct 16, 2019
Zofia Kosmider, 98, of Passaic, passed away on October 16, 2019. Born in Passaic, Zofia was raised in Poland and returned to the US many years ago and settled in Passaic.
A former member of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Zofia worked for Hamilton Plaza in Passaic for many years, retiring in 1986.
Beloved wife...
Divaliben Patel
Oct 15, 2019
Divaliben Patel, 90, of Clifton, passed away on October 15, 2019.
Born in Ahmedabad, India, she came to the US in 1995 and settled in Clifton.
Beloved wife of the late Purshottan. Devoted mother of Vimla Dhorajia, Prakash Ramani, Arvinda J. Vasani, Varsha M. Patel, Gita B. Patel, and Vilas R. Savalia. Loving grandmother of...
Nirmalaben B. Viradia
Oct 14, 2019
Jai Swami Narayan and Pranam, With deep sorrow and profound grief we are informing you that Smt. Nirmalaben B. Viradia passed away on Monday, October 14th 2019. We pray for her soul to attain SHANTI and SADGATI and for the Viradia family to find peace and strength during this extremely difficult time. Funeral Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 7-8:30am at the...
Emily A. Tarnowski
Oct 13, 2019
Emily A. Tarnowski, 79, was welcomed by the Lord on October 13, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Stanley.
Devoted mother of Gregory, Cheryl Popp, husband Kevin, and Lynda Tausendfreund, husband Paul. Loving and proud grandmother of Kristen, Colleen, Sara and great grandchild Bryson. Dear sister of Diana Perry, husband Thomas. Also...
Lothar K. Bisswang
Oct 10, 2019
Lothar Bisswang, 80, died on October 10, 2019. He was born in Kiel, Germany and served in the German Navy prior to coming to the US in 1964 where he settled in Passaic.
A recent resident of Maple Glen Center in Fair Lawn, Lothar worked as a tool and die maker for many years prior to his...
Ewa M. Branecka
Oct 8, 2019
Ewa Maria Branecka, 37, of Wallington passed away October 8, 2019. Born in Szczecin, Poland, she came to the US in 2003 and lived in Oradell, before settling in Wallington. Ewa worked as a medical records clerk at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, for 10 years.
Devoted Daughter of Bozena (Bublewicz) Branecka and the late Kazimierz Branecki....
Maria Garcia
Oct 7, 2019
Maria E. Garcia, of Passaic passed away on October 7, 2019. Born in the Dominican Republic, she came to the US in 1977 and settled in Passaic. Maria worked as a school bus aide for Laidlaw Transport, Clifton.
Devoted mother of Gadiz "Melissa" Garcia and Ramon Garcia both of Passaic. Loving grandmother of Emma, Sophia, Zoey and...
Dina G. Shavelli
Sep 30, 2019
Dina G. (Asvestas) Shavelli, 83, of West Caldwell passed away September 30, 2019. Born in Kastro-Kyllini, Greece, Dina came to the US in 1968, and lived in Pittsburgh, PA, Passaic and Clifton, before settling in West Caldwell. A devoted member of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, Clifton, Dina was a homemaker. Beloved wife of the late George Shavelli who passed...
