Obituaries

Jan 29, 2026

Kathleen Joan Slocum, 80, of Randolph, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 29, 2026.

Born in Passaic, she grew up in Clifton, later moving to Blairstown where she designed her own home and raised her loving family of five sons. A 2002 Graduate of New York Law School, Kathleen enjoyed classical music and was an...

Jan 27, 2026

Gerard Merdo, 66, of Clifton, passed away on January 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Jersey City, he was a resident of Clifton since 1965.

A former parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Gerard was an avid NY Giants and NY Yankees fan, and enjoyed watching figure skating.

Beloved son of...

Jan 18, 2026

Rashmi Paresh Rana (રશ્મિબેન પરેશભાઈ રાણા)

Age 51, passed away on January 18, 2026.

Born on September 20, 1974, Rashmi was raised in Bilimara, Gujarat, India. She was an exceptional student, earning the distinction of star student throughout her schooling. Raised in a low-income family, she worked tirelessly to support her household while continuing her...

Jan 17, 2026

Manuel Santos Bacani, 93, of Clifton, passed away on January 17, 2026. Born in Manila, Philippines, he traveled to the US in 1990 and settled in Clifton and Brick. Manuel worked for J.A. Cissel, Lakewood, for 8 years before retiring. Manuel loved to spend his time with his family, going to the mall, teaching his grandchildren Tagalog, and sharing...

Jan 15, 2026

Felix Javier Oporto Trillo, 51, passed away on January 15, 2026. Born in Lima, Peru, he traveled to the US in 2019 and settled in Paterson. He worked for Pritchard Industries, Mahwah, for the last 5 years.

Devoted father of Nancy and Felix Oporto. Cherished grandfather of Xianna and Gagdil. Loving brother of Paola, Nancy, Morleny, Julissa...

Jan 12, 2026

John Wynne ("H", "Coach", "JW"), 75, of Cedar Grove, passed away on January 12, 2026. Born on August 22, 1950, in Passaic, NJ, John was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Irene Wynne.

Having a long and illustrious career, the highlight for John was working for Radio City Music Hall in New York City for over 25...

Jan 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mahendera Bhailalbhai Patel (M.B.)

Mahendera Bhailalbhai Patel (M.B.), born on October 7, 1952, in Narsanda, India, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by love and memories that will live on forever.

Mahendera was a devoted husband to Smitaben Mahendrabhai Patel, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage filled...

Jan 10, 2026

Sylveretta McGaw, 81, of East Orange passed away on January 10, 2026. Born in Jamaica, she traveled to the US in 1997 and lived in Florida before settling in East Orange. Sylveretta worked as a dietician for Berkley Heights Senior Living, Berkley Heights, for many years before retiring. She loved gardening.

Devoted mother of Richard McGaw, Rosalie...

Jan 10, 2026

Julia Caraballo, 93, of Wanaque, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. Born in Puerto Rico, she came to the mainland in 1954 and lived in Paterson and Clifton before moving to Wanaque.

Julia Caraballo was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and great-aunt, and the heart of her family. She was a woman of quiet strength...

Jan 10, 2026

Roberto M. Patulot, 78, of Bloomfield, passed away on January 10, 2026. Born in the Philippines, he came to the US in 1990 and settled in Bloomfield. A parishioner of St. Valentine's RC Church, Bloomfield, Roberto was a Lab Technician at St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark for 26 years, retiring in 2017. In his retirement, Roberto enjoyed gardening,...

Jan 9, 2026

Pearl C. Wong passed away on January 9, 2026. She was born in Canton, China in 1926 and was predeceased by her husband, Fred, who served in the US Army during WWII. She and her husband were restaurateurs in NYC. She leaves behind three children: Leslie (Donna), Marilyn (John) and Raymond (Ana), along with three grandchildren: Natalee, Christopher and...

Jan 9, 2026

Michael "Mike" Piascik, aged 103, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was born in Garfield, NJ to Joseph and Sophie (née Dziadura) on September 27, 1922. He was the youngest of five sons, Frank "Lefty," Theodore, Alexander, and Edward "Spike," and older brother to sister, Emily (Hess).

Mike graduated from...

Jan 7, 2026

Svitlana Pelekh, 70, of Union passed away on January 7, 2026. Born in Chornushyne, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine, she came to the US in 2008 and settled in Roselle Park before moving to Union in 2021. Svitlana was a food services manager in Ukraine for many years before retiring.

Devoted wife of the late Petro Pelekh who passed...

Jan 6, 2026

Anibal Castro, Sr., 77, of Clifton passed away on January 6, 2026. Born in Puerto Rico, he traveled to the US in 1964 and lived in Paterson before settling in Clifton. Anibal worked as an assembler for Standards Fiber in Paterson, and Carlee Corp, in Rockleigh, for a total of 45 years before retiring 15 years ago. A die-hard...

Jan 6, 2026

Mark Angelo, 38, passed away, leaving behind a love that will never fade and a family who will forever carry him in their hearts. Mark is survived by his two children Mark Christopher Angelo Jr and Gianna Marie Angelo. His mother, Laura, his brother Matthew Angelo and his niece Savannah Marie Angelo

He was first and foremost...

Jan 5, 2026

Carlos R. Montano, 55, of Paterson passed away on January 5, 2026. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico he traveled to the US and settled in Paterson. Carlos worked as a professional drag racer for Pepe Loco Technology, Paterson.

He is survived by his children Carlos Y. Montano and Nataly Montano, his grandchildren Alvin Reyes, Alexis Reyes,...

Jan 3, 2026

Alice Van Eenennaam, 97, of Passaic, passed away on January 3, 2026. Born in Wallington, she has been a resident of Passaic for over 75 years and was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Passaic.

Beloved wife of the late John VanEenennaam who passed away in 1975. Devoted mother of Susan Boothney and her...

Jan 1, 2026

Norberto Gonzalez, 74, of Clifton, passed away on January 1, 2026. Born in the Dominican Republic, he came to the US in 1967 and lived in Brooklyn, NY, and Paterson, before settling in Clifton.

Norberto was a parts manager for Zenith Auto Parts, Totowa, for over 30 years, retiring in 2013. An avid NY Yankees Fan, Norberto...

Dec 31, 2025

Janina Pawlik, 92, of Wayne, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born in Lwow, Poland, she lived in Wroclaw, Poland, and came to the US in 1964 settling in Garfield before moving to Wayne in 2024.

A parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church, Garfield, Janina, a homemaker, had worked for several years as an assembler for...

Dec 31, 2025

Maria C. (Messina) Dorreman, 94, of Passaic, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born in Clifton, she was a lifelong resident of Passaic. A parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Passaic, Maria was a seamstress for many years.

Beloved wife of the late Marinus Dorreman who passed away in 2004. Beloved mother of Patricia Dorreman,...