OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Wallington & Clifton New Jersey Area
The obituaries in the Wallington & Clifton New Jersey Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity New Jersey's history and identity.
Bernadine Flejzor
Sep 25, 2023
Bernadine Flejzor of Wallington, New Jersey, entered eternal life on September 25th, 2023. She was 78. Bernadine was born on February 6th, 1945, to Casper and Elizabeth (Matsko) Moye, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Her family moved to New Jersey where she graduated from Pope Pius XII HS in Passaic. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and Biology and...
Stefan Olik
Sep 19, 2023
Stefan Olik of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, he was 67. Stefan was born in Frampol, Poland on August 23rd, 1956, to Tadeusz and Bronislawa (Omiotek) Olik. On June 29th, 1979, Stefan married Zofia (Fiedur) Olik. Stefan had worked as a Mason for John Construction, in Saddle Brook. Stefan had a passion for...
Mary Cattafi
Aug 31, 2023
Mary Ann Cattafi, of Wallington, entered eternal life on August 31st, 2023, she was 58. Mary Ann was born in Kearny, New Jersey on December 22nd, 1964 to Carmin and Dorothy Cattafi. Mary Ann was devoted to pet rescue. She had many cats, Jerry, JJ, Franklin, Romeo and Little Mama. She also enjoyed music, singing, dancing and giving to all,...
The Honorable James Jesse Perry, Sr.
Aug 18, 2023
James "Jim" Jesse Perry Sr, former Mayor of Hardwick, New Jersey, and most recently of Fort Meyers, Florida, passed away on August 18, 2023, he was 60. James was born on May 3, 1963 to George and Barbara Perry, and raised in East Rutherford. After marrying he moved to Hardwick, NJ to raise his family. Jim was a beloved father,...
John Morris
Aug 14, 2023
John Morris of Passaic, entered eternal life on Monday, August 14th, 2023, he was 80. Visiting 6PM-8PM on Monday, August 21st, at Warner-Wozniak Funeral Service, 80 Midland Ave, Wallington, NJ 07057. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 226 Harrison Street, Passaic, on Tuesday, August 22th, time will be announced.
Jozef Zakrzewski
Aug 10, 2023
Jozef Zakrzewski of Passaic entered eternal life on Thursday, August 10th, 2023, he was 75. Jozef was born in Drewnowo Golyn, Poland on March 20th, 1948, to Alexander and Stanislawa Zakrzewski (Murawska). Having graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree, this helped him gain his professional career, working as a chemist, at Fisher Scientific, in Fairlawn, New Jersey. Jozef...
Bozena Galezowska
Aug 6, 2023
Bozena Galezowska of Garfield, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, she was 68. Bozena was born in Malbork, Poland, on February 5th, 1955, Jan and Eugenia Kownacka-Kolodziejczyk (Magda). Bozena was married to her beloved husband Zygmunt Galezowski, on December 24th, 1978, in Poland. Bozena spent her time cooking, baking, and gardening, which she enjoyed and took pride in...
Genowefa Cielepak
Aug 5, 2023
Genowefa Cielepak of Wallington, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 5th, 2023, she was 80. Genowefa was born in Nowa Wies, Poland on March 23rd, 1943, to Franciszek and Maria Rzekiec (Baran). Genowefa was married to Antoni Cielepak, in 1983. Sadly he passed away in 1984. During her professional career, Genowefa worked as a Machine Operator, at Nabisco, in Fair...
Slawomir Sieczka
Jul 31, 2023
Slawomir Sieczka of Clifton, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Monday, July 31st, 2023, he was 43. Slawomir was born in Nowy Targ, Poland on June 17th, 1980, to Karzimierz and Zofia Sieczka. He is survived by his spouse, Anna; his parents, his brother Franciszek and wife Sabina, his sister Sabina and her husband Bartlomiej Gres, his sister Iwona, and...
Richard Wojdyla
Jul 28, 2023
Richard Wojdyla was born to Helen (Glowacki) and Joseph Wojdyla in Passaic, NJ on September 9th, 1941. Complications during childbirth caused Richard to have limited use of his right arm and right leg, but he never let it slow him down, or stop him from being successful at whatever he put his mind to do. Widely liked and admired by...
Wanda Biernat
Jul 26, 2023
Wanda Biernat of Garfield, NJ entered eternal life on July 26, 2023. She was 76. Wanda was born in Majdan Zbydniowski, Poland, on May 23, 1947 to parents Bronislow and Albina (Surma) Latawiec. Wanda was a registered nurse in Poland, which she loved, and helping people was her passion. Before migrating to the US Wanda lived in Stalowa Wola, which...
Erik Partyka
Jul 17, 2023
Erik Partyka entered eternal life prematurely on Monday, July 17th, 2023, at the young age of 46. Erik was born in Passaic, New Jersey on September 27th, 1976, to Edward Partyka and Gail Partyka (Dill). Erik grew up in Wallington, where he graduated from high school in 1995. This is where he honed his athletic skills. He was an all...
Arnold Ruf
Jul 13, 2023
FAIRVIEW – Arnold Ruf, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Thrive at Montvale in Montvale, NJ. He previously lived in Lagrangeville, NY and Fairview, NJ. Born in Zusenhofen, Germany on January 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Josef Ruf and Maria Magdalena Ruf (Siedler). Arnold completed his education and machinist apprenticeship in Germany. He...
Henry Badaczewski
Jul 11, 2023
Henry Badaczewski, 75, of Wallington, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. Henry was born in Brodnica, Poland, to Bronislaw Badaczewski and Stefania Badaczewska (nee Laskowska). Henry was married to her beloved wife, Elzabeth Badaczewski. During his professional career, Henry had worked as a Limo Driver at Air Brook and FlyTyme in Ramsey, New Jersey for over...
Maria Hornik
Jul 8, 2023
Maria Hornik of Elmwood Park, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, she was 65. Maria was born in Niedzica, Poland on March 5th, 1958, to Jozef and Zofia (Molitorys) Pacyga. Maria was married to Boleslaw Hornik on April 13th, 1980. She is survived by her beloved husband Boleslaw, her loving daughters, Katarzyna with her husband Krzysztof, Paulina with...
Robert Kukla
Jul 6, 2023
Robert Kukla of Kenilworth, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Thursday, July 6th, 2023, he was 48. Robert was born in Irvington, New Jersey on October 30th, 1974, to Walter and Aleksandra (Bozek) Kukla. Robert Graduated Union Catholic Regional High School; upon graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Robert served with honor and distinction. During his professional...
Eugene Banas
Jul 3, 2023
Eugene Banas of East Rutherford, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Monday, July 3rd, 2023. He was 91. Eugene was born in Wallington, New Jersey on April 10th, 1932, to Adalbert and Mary Banas. Eugene was married to Barbara Wojcik. In 1952, Eugene joined the Army and was also a member of the 50th Army Band in Washington DC. After...
Krzysztof Nyk
Jun 27, 2023
Krzysztof Nyk of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, he was 59. Krzysztof was born in Jedrzejow, on May 13th, 1964, to Jozef and Michalina. Krzysztof was married to Joanna on December 27th, 1986. During his professional career, Krzysztof was a self employed tile setter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37...
Emily Dabrowski
Jun 26, 2023
Emily D. Dabrowski of Wallington, entered eternal life on June 26th, she was 101. Emily was born in Passaic, NJ on Feb. 5th, 1922 to Michael and Mary (Radek) Wilk. Emily was a lifelong resident of Wallington, until 2015, when she moved to be with her daughter and family in West Nyack, NY. On August 24th, 1946, Emily married her...
Florence Klecha
Jun 23, 2023
Florence Klecha of Parsippany, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Friday, June 23rd, 2023. She was 99. Florence was born in Garfield, New Jersey on March 14th, 1924, to Walenty and Ewa (Beniek) Sluja. Florence was married to Stanley Klecha. Florence had worked as a Bookkeeper at Popular Club Plan, in Passaic, NJ. She was an accomplished seamstress who loved...
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