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Christina L. Ibbotson

Christina L. Ibbotson

Jun 8, 2026

Christina L. Ibbotson, 67, of Passaic, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born in Bronx, NY, she lived in Bloomfield before moving to Passaic 7 years ago. A hairdresser for over 40 years, retiring in 2011, Christina authored a book titled "Love Amid Chaos" in 2009.

Beloved mother of Desiree Ibbotson and her companion Daniel Moriarty, and Christopher DeMarsico. Loving grandmother...

Irene M. Barnas

Irene M. Barnas

Jun 2, 2026

Irene M. Barnas, 98, of Wallington passed away on June 2, 2026. Born and raised in Passaic, she has been a resident of Wallington since 1948 where she was affectionately known as “The Pink Lady of Wallington”. Irene was a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Wallington, AARP and The Red Hat Society.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony J....

Karl A. Nenninger

Karl A. Nenninger

May 28, 2026

Karl A. Nenninger, "The Beaner", 91, of Belleville, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born in Bronx, NY, he lived in West New York before settling in Belleville 54 years ago. A US Army Veteran during Peacetime, Karl worked as a Banker for DeWitt Bank in Belleville for over 20 years, retiring 29 years ago. A member of the Old...

Hernan Pulido

Hernan Pulido

May 26, 2026

Hernan Pulido, 51, of Paterson passed away on May 26, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he has been a resident of Paterson for many years. Hernan worked in security for Bergen High School, Bergenfield. He enjoyed going out to eat, basketball and football. He adored his daughters and was very proud to be a grandpa.

Devoted father of Kiara and Enazhe...

Peter Flis

Peter Flis

May 22, 2026

Peter Flis, age 25, died suddenly on May 22, 2026. He was born in Hackensack, NJ and grew up in Clifton. He was an extremely intelligent young man, having achieved high honors and receiving scholarships to both Don Bosco High School and New Jersey Institute of Technology. He was especially gifted in mathematics and achieved a perfect score on the...

Kathleen Mary LaPlaca

Kathleen Mary LaPlaca

May 22, 2026

Kathleen Mary LaPlaca, of Weeki Wachee, FL, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in West Milford, NJ, surrounded by the comfort and love of her family.

Born to the late John and Sophie Kelty, Kathleen was raised in Passaic, NJ, where she attended St. John Kanty School and Church and graduated from Passaic High School. Dedicated to education and lifelong...

Catherine M. Perrdick

Catherine M. Perrdick

May 20, 2026

Catherine M. Perrdick, 94, of Clifton, passed away on May 20, 2026. Born in Camden, she lived in Manhattan before moving to Clifton many years ago. A parishioner of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, Clifton, Catherine was an avid reader, and enjoyed traveling, art, and Country Music, especially Johnny Cash. An X-Ray Technician and Phlebotomist for many years, Catherine had...

Alfonso Izzi

Alfonso Izzi

May 20, 2026

Alfonso John Izzi, 85, of Wayne, NJ passed away on May 20, 2026.

A decorated Army Captain, a brilliant financial mind, an entrepreneur & writer, lifelong athlete and a wonderful, fun & loving Father & Grandfather, Al lived a big life defined by honor, strategic thinking and high achievement that shaped his success. He was forever the entertainer with a sarcastic...

Maria Anna Staszko

Maria Anna Staszko

May 20, 2026

Maria Anna Staszko, of Toms River, formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 20, 2026. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Toms River 10 years ago. A former parishioner of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Passaic, Maria Anna enjoyed dancing, watching movies, cooking and cleaning, and loved listening to music.

Maria was predeceased...

Flor De Maria Francisco

Flor De Maria Francisco

May 14, 2026

Flor De Maria Francisco, 79, of Garfield, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born in Lima, Peru, she came to the US in 1973 and lived in Paterson before moving to Garfield many years ago. A former parishioner of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Paterson, Flor De Maria was a Physician's Assistant for Fred Revoredo, MD, Paterson, for...

Evelyn M. Rusconi-Rosky

Evelyn M. Rusconi-Rosky

May 10, 2026

Evelyn M. (Kortvellessy) Rusconi-Rosky, 81, of Mahwah passed away on May 10, 2026. Born in Passaic, she was a resident of Clifton for many years before settling in Mahwah in 2011. Evelyn worked as a secretary for Paterson Stamp, Clifton, for several years before retiring in 2005. A former parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Evelyn volunteered...

Julian Fudali

Julian Fudali

May 7, 2026

Julian Fudali, 86, of Clifton, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born in Wola Ranizowska, Poland, he came to the US in 1962 and settled in Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Julian was a chemical operator for Hoffmann-LaRoche in Nutley for 37 years before retiring. Julian enjoyed reading the daily newspaper, working in his garage,...

Gregory Lysomirski

Gregory Lysomirski

May 3, 2026

Gregory Lysomirski, 65, of Paterson, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born in Gdansk, Poland, he came to the US in 1979 and lived in Wallington, Garfield and Rutherford before moving to Paterson 11 years ago. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Gregory was a CNC Machinist for K-D Industries, Inc. in Passaic for the past 15 years,...

Patricia Salerno

Patricia Salerno

May 2, 2026

Patricia J. Salerno, 91, of Clifton, passed away on May 2, 2026. Born in Mahanoy, PA she lived most of her life in Clifton. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Patricia was a Clerk for LCS, Clifton, for many years, retiring in 2004.

Beloved wife for 56 years of the late Thomas J. Salerno who passed away in...

Anton Picinic

Anton Picinic

May 2, 2026

Anton Picinic, 86 of Clifton, passed away on May 2, 2026. Born in Susak, Croatia, he came to the US in 1976 and lived in Hoboken and Fairview before moving to Clifton. Before retiring in 2002, Anton was a Machine Operator for Loews Paper Co., Ridgefield, for 30 years.

Beloved brother of Maria Janjetovic and her husband Stevan, John Picinic and...

Pawel Paluchniak

Pawel Paluchniak

Apr 29, 2026

Pawel Paluchniak, 30, of Wallington, passed away on April 29, 2026. Born in Poland, he came to the US in 2000 and settled in Wallington. A parishioner of Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic, Pawel worked as a plumber and handymen. He took pride in his work and was always ready to lend a hand to family and friends. Pawel enjoyed...

Concepcion Delgado

Concepcion Delgado

Apr 28, 2026

Concepcion Delgado (Zuniga), 76, of Clifton passed away on April 28, 2026. Born in Mexico, she traveled to the US in 1972. She lived in Paterson and later moved to Passaic before settling in Clifton. She enjoyed knitting and cooking for her family.

Beloved wife for 51 years of Gilberto Delgado. Devoted mother of Gilbert Delgado and his wife Elizabeth and...

Chung Kang

Chung Kang

Apr 27, 2026

Chung Kang, 89, of Secaucus passed away on April 27, 2026. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she traveled to the US in 1964 and first lived in Maryland and later lived in Passaic before settling in Secaucus many years ago. Chung worked as a blood bank pathologist for St. Mary’s Hospital, Passaic. She enjoyed reading books and visiting her local...

Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia

Apr 25, 2026

Daniel Garcia, 23, of Garfield, passed away on April, 25, 2026. Born in Passaic, he was a resident of Garfield for many years. Daniel recently worked for ILabs in Mahwah. In 2017, Daniel participated in the Garfield Junior Police Academy.

Beloved son of Maria Garcia. Devoted brother of Dominic, Alfredo, Rey & Erika Garcia.

Visiting Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10 AM to...

Valarie Gentile

Valarie Gentile

Apr 24, 2026

Valarie Gentile, 58, of Toms River passed away on April 24, 2026. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in the Passaic and Clifton area before settling in Toms River 3 years ago. Valarie worked as a teacher for the Passaic Board of Education, Passaic, for 25 years before retiring. A parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle...

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