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James P. Reynolds - Unknown - May 24, 2022

Departed: 05/24/2022 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: James P. Reynolds, 82, of Hardwick, after a long history of health complications and a great fight, Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and pastor on May 24, 2022. Jim loved his children and grandchildren. He always supported and cared for his family the best way he knew how. Jim and his late wife were devoted parishioners of Marksboro Community Church since 2016. He was a little league basketball, football and baseball coach during the 80's. He had a passion for food and recipes, gardening, the Yankees, music, old cars and jokes. Jim and his partner owned and operated Landing Auto Body for many years, where they both took pride in their work and made sure the job was done right. He was president of the Morris County Auto Body Association for a time during the 1980's. Jim was well known in the local industry for his impressive knowledge and keen eye of color matching before computers and technology took over. He was a long time Rotary member, where he continued to serve and volunteer his time even after his retirement as a very special person in December each year until 2019. His dedication and service to Rotary earned him the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition. He will be missed by many. Beloved husband of the late Joan M. (Pietrowicz) Reynolds who passed away in 2020. Devoted father of Deborah Hardy, Kathleen Stephany, Kelly Olswfski and Matt Reynolds. Loving grandfather of Jamie and John Walsh, Alicia and Faith Stephany, Jack, Benjamin and Aidan Olswfski and James Reynolds. Cherished great-grandfather of Odin James.Funeral Arrangements were private under the direction of Compassionate Cremation Services, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

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Kenneth A. Niepokoy - Unknown - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth A. Niepokoy, age 63 of Ringwood NJ died on 03/13/2022 at St Josephs Hospital in Wayne NJ. He was born in Johnstown PA on June 15,1958. He attended Central Cambria elementary and graduated high school there in 1976. He graduated from California University in 1980 with an undergraduate degree.Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Nellie (nee Leck) Niepokoy and sister Jean Avia of Wyckoff NJ. He is survived by beloved wife Marcia Glowa and his brother James Niepoky and wife Grace Kern of Wayne NJ; his other sister Kathleen Gladys and her husband Robert of Mt. Pleasant PA; and his nieces Suzanne and her husband John Danis of North Reading MA and their children James and Jason; and other niece Kim Niepoky of Raleigh NC; and nephew Mark Niepoky and his wife Eli Powell of Atlanta GA and their children Molly and Andersson. Kenneth is also survived by nieces Nancy Avia and her husband Larry Labbe of Atlanta GA and their children Ryan and Emily, Karen Avia of Lakewood Ranch Fl, and Jody Avia and her husband Micheal Bastien of Golden CO and their children Sydney and Quincy.Ken was an avid hunter and fishermen who enjoyed training and working his three dogs. He was the owner of Tackle & Field in Wanaque NJ since 2012. He was previously employed by Pantone in Carlstadt NJ for 30 years in various administrative, marketing, and executive positions.Funeral Arrangements were private under the direction of Compassionate Cremation Services, 639 Van Houten Ave, Clifton. A memorial service will be held at a future date.

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Richard John Howard - Unknown - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Richard John Howard, 57, of Newark passed away on March 4, 2022. Born in Newark, Richard lived all his life in Newark. Richard worked as a home health aide for Personal Preference, Elizabeth, for many years. A supporter of the Social Club House, Springfield, Richard often counseled his peers in the Muslim community. Richard loved going for walks, and enjoyed listening to music especially to Barry White and Blue Magic.Beloved husband for 16 years of Patrice Howard (Garris). Devoted father of Tylah Jean, Michael and Melanie Howard. Cherished grandfather of 7. Loving brother of ZZena Howard of Elizabeth.Funeral Arrangements were private under the direction of Compassionate Cremation Services, 639 Van Houten Ave.,Clifton, NJ 07013.

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Robert T. Comnos - Unknown - January 23, 2022

Departed: 01/23/2022 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Robert T. Comnos, 72, of Belleville passed away on January 23, 2022. Born in Newark, Robert was a lifelong resident of Belleville. A proud US Army Veteran, Robert was employed by the Garden State Parkway Authority for 35 years before retiring.Beloved husband for 50 years of the late Eleanor (Rogers) Comnos. Devoted father of Viktor, Anna and Irina. Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Michael Robert. Loving son of the late Theodore Comnos and Johanna (Trimbuch) Comnos. Dear friend of Viktor Popov. Brother-in-law of Richard Rogers and his wife Doris, Carolyn Rogers and Patricia Rosidivito.Funeral Arrangements were private under the direction of Compassionate Cremations Services, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

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Frank Giangerelli - Unknown - January 17, 2022

Departed: 01/17/2022 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Frank Giangerelli, 76, of Fairfield NJ passed away on January 17, 2022. Born in Newark NJ, he has been a resident of Fairfield for 48 years. Frank worked as a railroad conductor for NJ Transit for many years before retiring.Beloved husband for 56 years of Marlene (McCue) Giangerelli. Devoted father of Frank Giangerelli and his wife Kristin. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Giangerelli, Alexa Kolodzej and Frankie Giangerelli. Son of the late Frank and Julia Giangerelli and brother of the late Lois Giangerelli. Funeral arrangements were private.

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Nelly Anturiano Garcia - Unknown - January 05, 2022

Departed: 01/05/2022 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Nelly Anturiano García, de 77 años, de East Rutherford falleció el 5 de Enero del 2022. Nacida en Cochabamba, Bolivia, llegó a Estados Unidos en el 2017 y se estableció en East Rutherford.Madre devota de Miguel Angel Cespedes Anturiano y su esposa Janet Martinez de Passaic y Cariola Cespedes Anturiano de East Rutherford. Abuela cariñosa de Daniela, Angeline, Adriana, Aaron y Matthew. Querida hermana de Jaime, Michi, Cecilia, Juana, Ana y Juan toda Bolivia.Los arreglos funerales fueron privados bajo la dirección de Compassionate Cremation Services, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

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Timothy C. Drasher - Unknown - December 30, 2021

Departed: 12/30/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Timothy Calvin Drasher, 64, of Tewksbury passed away unexpectedly on December 30th, 2021. Born in Branchburg, NJ, he spent time in Virginia Beach as well as Toronto, but found his way back to “the garden state” where he resided in Hoboken, Lincoln Park, the Jersey Shore & Tewksbury, since 2010.Beloved husband of the late Deborah Drasher, he was the devoted father of Danielle Drasher Bonk and her husband Jeffrey, and Timothy Drasher Jr. and his wife Brooke and step sons Justin Finnamore & Tyler Keraitis. Adoring "Poppy" to Bradley, Brycen and Cameryn; dear brother of Tama Smith & Jackie Roelant. He also leaves behind his beloved companion Sandy Hyde, with whom he lived and owned a Real Estate business. Tim graduated from Somerville High School, class of 1975. He received his undergraduate degree from University of South Florida in 1979. He also completed his real estate license in 2019 and was an active member of the NJ Real Estate Association.Tim spent his entire career in sales. He began in advertising sales which took him around the world, before settling back down to his roots in NJ with real estate sales.Tim was a die hard Jets fan who was at his happiest on Sundays tailgating with his son Tim, family and friends. He was a big believer in “living the dash”, meaning living life to the fullest, traveling, family beach vacations, playing golf and deep sea fishing. Tim was a “grill master” and loved hosting big family barbeques at the home he shared with Sandy. He enjoyed playing fetch with his energetic border collie, Bella. He was an amazing man who left a lifetime of stories and memories for his family and friends.Tim was also predeceased by his loving parents, Calvin & Jean Drasher. Funeral arrangements were private under the direction of Compassionate Cremation Services, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. A celebration of life will take place in Readington, NJ on June 18th, 2022.

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Paul Anthony Barone - Unknown - November 30, 2021

Departed: 11/30/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Paul Anthony Barone, 61, of Hackensack, New Jersey, formerly of Ridgefield Park passed away unexpectedly on November 30th, 2021.

Beloved son of Ann Barone, brother of James Barone, and sister Donna Barone Milazzo. Cherished uncle of Jamie Barone, Christian Benevento, Tara Malkowski and Matthew Benevento. Great uncle of Mckenna Pheanis, Logan Benevento and Mia Malkowski. Predeceased by his father Frank Barone.

Cremation is private. There will be no funeral services but a memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Paul was a gentle and caring soul who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. As an expression of sympathy, please consider making a donation to Prader Willi Syndrome Association through their website. www.fpwr.org

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Richard C. Stout - Unknown - October 02, 2021

Departed: 10/02/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Richard C. Stout, 99, of Clifton passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2021. Born in Berwick, PA, he has been a resident of Bloomfield and Clifton for 70 years.

Beloved husband of the late Mina Deane (Bieler) Stout, he was the devoted father of Richard D. Stout and his wife Jeanne of Toms River and the late Leslie J. Masessa; loving grandfather of Laura Stout Gartner, Jessica Stout Pugliese, David, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Daniel and Emily Masessa, and cherished great grandfather of Kayden J. Stout, Kennedy G. Gartner, Kameron A. Pugliese and Richard Ardal Masessa; dear brother of Carolyn Sivilich, and the late Hurley and J. Ronald Stout, Nancy Theillon, and Patrician Lynn. He also leaves behind his closest friend and companion Donald Silverstein with whom he traveled the world from1992 to 2012 and enjoyed life to the fullest until his death.

Mr. Stout served in World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the 86th Blackhawk Infantry Division. He was a member of the Bloomfield American Legion Post #0448.

He received his undergraduate degree from Bloomsburg University and his Master’s Degree from Columbia University. He also completed Administrative requirements at New York University.

Mr. Stout had a 37 year career in the Bloomfield Public School system during which he taught business subjects, served as Guidance Counselor, Supervisor of Education, and Director of the Summer School Program.

He also served as past President of the NJ Business/Technology Association, was an officer of the Board of Directors of the Essex County Federal Credit Union and presided over the Board of Directors for the Katharine Gibbs School. He was an Instructor in the Evening Division of the Drake Business College and upon retirement from the Public School System, Mr. Stout became an adjunct professor at Montclair University.

Mr. Stout had a lifelong thirst for knowledge and spent his traveling years studying the religions and cultures of the world. He was an amazing man who left a lifetime of stories and memories for his family and friends.

Funeral arrangements were private under the direction of Compassionate Cremation Services, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

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Paul Max Knuths - Unknown - August 21, 2021

Departed: 08/21/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Paul Max Knuths, 77, of Newark, passed away on August 21, 2021. Born in Newark, he lived in Texas and New Hampshire, but was a resident of Newark for most of his life. A florist and antique dealer, Paul was the owner of Knotty Pine Antiques in New Hampshire for many years.

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Battestina "Tina" Miller - Unknown - August 19, 2021

Departed: 08/19/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Battestina "Tina" Miller, 88, of Clifton, passed away on August 19, 2021. Born in Paterson, she was a resident of Clifton for many years.

Beloved mother of Jim Miller, Karen Slagle. Loving grandmother of Brittany Slagle-Esposito, Rob and Scott Slagle. Dear sister of Mary Couture, Joyce Pagan and Millie Agresti.

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Judith E. Tomasini - Unknown - August 02, 2021

Departed: 08/02/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Judith E. Tomasini, 72, of Clifton, passed away on August 2, 2021. Born in Ripley, Mississippi, she lived in Waldwick before moving to Clifton in 1983. Judy was a purchasing agent for the United States Postal Service, where she worked for 30 years, retiring several years ago. Judy was an avid collector of Vintage Hall Dinnerware, textile and costume jewelry. Her passion bordered on compulsion, traveling across the country, to add to her collection.

Beloved wife of Raymond H. Tomasini. Devoted mother of Amanda Livingston and Tara Pflomm. Loving grandmother of Sadie Livingston, Harlowe Livingston and Graham Livingston. Dear sister of Betsy Miller, Meredeth Wood and George Pflomm.

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John M. Caillie - Unknown - July 19, 2021

Departed: 07/19/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: John M. Caillie, Sr., 66, of West Milford passed away on July 19, 2021. Born in Paterson, John was a resident of West Milford for many years. John worked as an art teacher for the West Milford Board of Education for 20 years before retiring.

Beloved husband of Jean A. (Sinsabaugh)Caillie. Devoted father of son John M. Caillie, Jr. and wife Brittany, and son Alex F. Caillie. Loving grandfather of John M. Caillie, III and Brooke Ava Caillie. Dear son-in-law of Mary Ann Woods. Cherished uncle of many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews, and loving brother-in-law to many.

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Mecca Kasim Almeen Nevels - April 27, 1999 - May 03, 2021

Departed: 05/03/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: The Life and Existence of Mecca April 27, 1999 - May 3, 2021

On April 27, 1999, Mecca Kasim Almeen Nevels, became the firstborn son of Brandi Corrinah Jordan and Keith Hall. He was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and attended Camden Elementary and Camden Middle Schools. Self-admittedly, he was a bit diverse and introverted as a child until middle school where he found his place with a like-minded group of teens. While attending Central High School and a vocational rehabilitation program at Beth Israel Hospital, where he also worked as a floater. He also co-founded an Anime Club, which focused on promoting the Japanese culture of art and animation, with his best friend Mikey. This inspired them to create surreptitious handshakes that only his closest friends were privileged to know.

Mecca was the oldest of five brothers and loved to tickle his brothers, often spent summers and holidays in Phillipsburg and Pennsylvania with his grandparents, Willie and Pam Nevels. He loved to eat velveeta shells and cheese and all kinds of pasta. Just a couple of days before his untimely passing, he almost demolished an entire pan of ziti to himself.

He was born with Asperger’s Syndrome but never let that impose on his dreams, and it actually made him more unique and distinguished. Mecca, also known as LEVEL$ in his music, was a highly creative and multifaceted soul. Listening to his music you could absolutely tell that Pokémon and Yugioh inspired the lyrical content and songs he created.

He is survived by loving family, a host of friends and fans of his music, as far away as Japan. We all pray that Mecca’s final journey was met at a loving destination greeted by his great grandmother Ruby Draper, predeceased brother Malcolm, who also made his journey on May 3, of 2016, uncle and great-uncles, Markese, Sonny, Blondie and Mike, and his many other ancestors. His friends, Mikey, Deondre, Chazz, and Kaaji.

We love Mecca, but God loves him best, and we’re thankful that He allowed him to bless his mother and brothers with an unconditional love that will never be forgotten, leaving his grandparents and extend family with the memories that shall always be cherished. In twenty two years, he experienced all that God had destined for him and on May 3, 2021, it was his time to move onward to travel the path for whence we all must return. He is survived by his loving parents, Brandi and Antuan Jordan, his brothers, Malik, Malachi, Micah and Mason, grandparents Willie and Pamela Nevels, Aunt, Ebony Evelyn Nevels, and a myriad of cousins, great aunts and uncles.

Although he’s gone in the flesh, he left us with many memories of his frequency, so please feel free to read and listen to treasures he granted us from his heart and soul as part of his legacy.

Funeral arrangements were private under the direction of Compassionate Cremation Services, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

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Craig Marotta - Unknown - March 27, 2021

Departed: 03/27/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the peaceful passing of Craig Marotta, 52 of Rutherford, New Jersey, on March 27, 2021.

Born August 17, 1968 to the beloved Elaine Marotta, predeceased in 2010, and Joseph F. Marotta of Holiday City, New Jersey. His loving, close knit family, all located in New Jersey, eldest brother Joseph C. Marotta and wife Lillian, Brian Marotta and wife Gracie, Anthony Marotta and wife Kim, Pete Marotta, and his favorite and only sister Kim and brother-in-law Anthony Van Herk Sr. will miss him dearly.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews who love him like no other. Joseph Marotta, Tanya and husband Matt Dombrowski, Keri Marotta, Melissa Marotta, Brian Marotta, Anthony and wife Chelsea Marotta, Michelle Marotta, Peter Marotta, Brooke Marotta, Anthony Van Herk Jr, Andrew Van Herk, Alex Van Herk and predeceased by beloved nephew Michael Marotta.

Craig had many friends as he was one of a kind in many ways. He was passionate in life and enjoyed the outdoors, especially the beach. He was an avid, life long Giants football fan and loved the game of baseball as well, always rooting for the Yankees.

Craig attended Rutherford High School and was most recently employed with Cleanscape Construction, Montvale. He had been a carpenter in the construction field throughout his professional career. He was an extremely hard worker, as he lived just as hard as he worked. Craig was a man with an incredible heart and would be there in a flash if you needed him.

Unfortunately, he was recently diagnosed with cancer and had a long challenging road ahead of him. Gratefully he passed peacefully in his sleep.

His family finds comfort as we know he is at peace and finally has his mom all to himself up there. As a cousin described, he is now our angel with strength, as we all know what a strong man he was here on earth and had the determination to fight his way through any battle.

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Julius Binetti - Unknown - March 18, 2021

Departed: 03/18/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Julius Binetti, 69, of Clifton passed away on March 18, 2021. Born in Hoboken, he lived in Secaucus before settling in Clifton. Julius was a truck driver for 60 years and worked with various companies throughout the area.

Beloved husband of Karen Binetti (Gallo). Devoted father of Samantha Adamo of West Caldwell, Julianna Pawlik of Cedar Grove, Frank Binetti of Clifton, Nicholas Binetti of Fair Lawn and Michele Maxwell of Hasbrouck Heights. Cherished grandfather of 10. Loving brother of Cathy Miller of Secaucus.

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Lynn A. Meszaros - Unknown - March 16, 2021

Departed: 03/16/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Lynn A. Meszaros, 62, of West Milford, passed away on March 16, 2021. Lynn, an office manager, was born in Jersey City and lived in Saddle Brook before moving to West Milford.

Beloved wife of Joseph Meszaros. Devoted mother of Nicole Meszaros of West Milford. Loving daughter of Adele (Teigen) Wohlrab of West Milford, and the late Clarence Wohlrab. Dear sister of Eric Wohlrab and Gail Norris.

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Scott A. Radice - Unknown - March 01, 2021

Departed: 03/01/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Scott A. Radice, age 64, died on Monday, 1 March 2021, after battling illness for several years and ultimately dying from paraganglioma cancer. Scott was born in Passaic, New Jersey on May 11, 1956, the son of Arthur Radice (deceased) and Claire H. Beaven (Radice) (nee Nash) (deceased). Scott is survived by his lifelong best friend, Kenneth Conte, his stepfather, Robert P. Beaven, his brothers Steven and Mark, his sister, Chrysa (Lawson), his stepbrother Bobby Beaven, and his four nieces and seven nephews. Scott also had another stepbrother, the late Brad Beaven. Scott attended St. Philip the Apostle School, Pope Paul VI High School, Clifton High School, and William Patterson College in New Jersey. Since 2005, he has been a Senior Buyer for the ET Browne firm, where he was cherished by his colleagues and business associates. All praised his sense of humor, and described him as “the genuine article … real and honest, working out issues with fairness and sensibility.”

Scott reveled in family gatherings, sporting events, concerts, BBQs, and vacationing at the beach in the ocean and sun. He was the ultimate car enthusiast, loved all kinds of music, and had a gift for understanding and appreciating how mechanics and technology work. Scott (known as the “fun” uncle) was adored by his nieces and nephews and lavished them with his love, time, creative nature, and sometimes mischievous antics. Scott was loved and will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

The family will gather for a private memorial and celebration of Scott’s life at a convenient and safe time. The family suggests that donations in Scott’s memory be made to the Pheo Paraganglioma Alliance (PPA), either by mail at: 2464 Taylor Road #163 Wildwood, MO 63040 Or online at:

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Marye Ruzila - Unknown - February 22, 2021

Departed: 02/22/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Marye Ruzila (nee Trinkle) of Clifton, NJ and Sea Isle City NJ passed away on February 22, 2021 at home to be reunited with her true love, who she often referred to as the “most fabulous husband” John R. Ruzila (2015).

Marye was predeceased by her parents, George H. Trinkle Jr. (2004) and Florence Kamphausen Trinkle (2007), her brother George H. Trinkle III (2000), and her sisters-in-law Patricia Trinkle (2020), and Dorothy M. La Bue (2005).

She is survived by her husband’s siblings, Corrine Becker, Arlene Kruge, Richard Ruzila, and Ellen Coleman. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. To everyone, she was known simply as “Aunt Marye”.

She will be irrevocably missed by her brother’s four children, who she referred to as the “Trinkle Girls”, Rosemary Trinkle Baran, Dianne Trinkle, Kimberly Trinkle and Georjean Trinkle and two great nieces, Patricia, and Sydney.

Marye and her brother George were raised in the area and both settled in Clifton one house away from each other. Marye was so very proud of her family’s long history in Clifton and made sure that that her family’s legacy lived on with the stories she told her nieces.

Marye graduated from Clifton High School and was introduced to a college boy from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford and that college boy turned out to be the “the most fabulous husband” John R. Ruzila (m 1959). Marye chose to go to FDU where John and her brother George were also studying.

Over 44 years ago, Marye and Uncle John found the beautiful community of Sea Isle City (SIC) and spent a great deal of time at the “Beach House”. They were active in the local SIC scene and were one of the original founders of the Sea Isle City Taxpayer Association (SICA). Marye and John were often seen leaving the beach house in their convertible with the top down and Marye in a large rim hat taking one of their scenic ocean drives. After her husband’s death Marye was treated to many SIC driving adventures by her niece Rosemary.

Marye worked for many years as a substitute teacher but her greatest joy was being by her husband John’s side for their many adventures and travels. Marye was very proud to have been raised by a mother with a college education who also worked outside of the home. She believed in education and equal rights for women in the workforce and supported many young women in her life. She was a woman of many “firsts” one of the first women at FDU to receive a business degree (1954), one of the first women to become President of the Clifton Valley Democratic Club, one of the first woman to be a Trustee for the Passaic County Community College. She had also served as a member of the Passaic County Historical Commission. Marye, along with other friends, also assisted in the initial Clifton-Morris Canal Park efforts. She also contributed to a publication on Celiac Disease with the Lahey Clinic adding her valuable patient perspective. Marye was honored for Women’s Day by Mayor James Anzaldi for her contributions to the City (2018).

Marye believed in giving back for the many blessings that she felt had been bestowed upon her and in doing so she has left her own legacy.

The family is very grateful to the Clifton Police, Clifton Fire Department, Father Frank from Our Lady of Pompei, Paterson, EMT’s and the Community Program and Division of Palliative Care at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

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Ann Chiodi Robin - Unknown - February 13, 2021

Departed: 02/13/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Ann Chiodi Robin, 91, of Mahwah, and formerly Virginia Beach, VA. Ms. Robin is survived by a sister, Rosemarie Scifres of Colorado Springs, CO; a brother Jack Chiodi and wife Ferne Lambert of Saddle River; and sister-in-law, Janice Dunn Chiodi of Mahwah. Surviving nieces and nephews in New Jersey are: Cathy and Jeff Capawana and their children Jake and Charlotte; Christy and Bill Dell’Aglio and children Olivia and Will; John and Kim Chiodi and children Rachel, Jack, and Christopher. In Indiana: Jim and Norma Scifres and children Colin, Gabriella, Torrance and Carsten. In Colorado: Steve and Amanda Scifres and children Ty, Trace, Jada and Jude. Ms. Robin was born in New York City in 1929, the daughter of Frank and Angela Chiodi. A 1948 graduate of Bryant University in Rhode Island, she began a business career in New York City as secretary to the Legal Counsel of LOOK magazine, 1948-53. In 1953 she joined General Telephone & Electronics Corporation (GTE) and retired from its World Headquarters in 1987, having served 34 years in various public relations positions. From 1979-87, She was Director of Corporate Giving, overseeing charitable giving programs of the GTE Foundation and GTE subsidiaries throughout the US (In 2001, GTE became Verizon Communications.)

Following retirement in 1987, she moved to Nags Head, NC and then to Virginia Beach in 1991. That year, she became a devoted volunteer fundraiser for the Virginia Symphony, serving as 1997-99 President of the Virginia Symphony League and continuing on the governing board until 2005. Moving to NJ in 2006, she joined Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Reformed Church and was active in church and community activities.

Funeral arrangements were private under the direction of Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.

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Twyla Evans - Unknown - February 11, 2021

Departed: 02/11/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Twyla Evans, 83, of Hawthorne, passed away on February 11, 2021. Born in Asheville, NC, she has been a resident of Hawthorne for over 50 years. A Proud US Navy Veteran, she was a 1982 graduate of Passaic County Community College, Twyla was a Systems Programmer at the Passaic County Courthouse, where she worked for 20 years before retiring. A longtime member of St. Clements Church, Hawthorne, Twyla served as a honorable lifetime member of the Hawthorne Volunteer Ambulance Corps for many years. A member of the Saddle River Chapter of the DAR, Twyla loved to read books, knit and watch Jeopardy.

Beloved wife of the late Frank Evans, Jr.. Devoted mother of Charlie Evans and his wife Sandra of West Creek, Joanne Soluri of Hawthorne, the late Michael Evans who passed away in 2019, and his wife Laura. Loving grandmother of Brianna and Taylor Evans of Hawthorne, Carlie Evans, and Jessica Huch and her husband Chris, all of West Creek. Dear sister of the late Nancy Garland. Cherished aunt of Twyla Lytle and her son Mike of Liberty Hill, TX.

Funeral arrangements were private under the direction of Compassionate Cremation Services, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. A memorial service to be held at St. Clement's Church, Hawthorne, at a later date.

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Osvaldo Alvarez - Unknown - January 25, 2021

Departed: 01/25/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Osvaldo Alvarez, 91, of Ridgefield Park passed away on January 25, 2021. Born in Havana, Cuba, Osvaldo came to the US in 1968 and lived in Washington Heights, NY before settling in Ridgefield Park 6 years ago. Osvaldo worked as a presser in the dry cleaning industry in Washington Heights for over 40 years before retiring.

Devoted father of Gladys, Adela, Jacqueline and Sergio Alvarez. Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline Hernandez, Sergio Niko, Taylor Sage, Alex and Briana Alvarez. Loving brother of Gladys Alvarez, the late Sergio, Mercedes, Raul, Adela, Rolando and Francisco Alvarez.

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Carolyn Shipley - Unknown - January 22, 2021

Departed: 01/22/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Carolyn Shipley, 77, of Newark passed away on January 22, 2021. Born in East Orange, she was a resident of Newark for many years. Carolyn worked as a cafeteria worker for Clara Maas Hospital, Belleville, for 40 years before retiring.

Beloved wife of the late Howard Shipley, Jr.. Devoted mother of Alegra and Steven Shipley. Cherished grandmother of Nadiyah Brunson, Ashley Carter, Shaniqua Hammond, Dominique and Elijah Shipley. Loving sister of Charlene Jackson, Doyle Jackson, Jr. and Uzera Jackson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

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Judith L. Mulvey - Unknown - January 17, 2021

Departed: 01/17/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Judith L. Mulvey, 78, of Somerset, NJ passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021.

Born and raised in Irvington, New Jersey, “Judy” resided in Middlesex, NJ for over 40 years. She relocated to Somerset, NJ where she spent the last seven years of her life with her husband, Raymond L. Mulvey, her high school sweetheart. The two met in senior history class and were together nearly every day for the next 58 years. Their six decades together shone most profoundly during her final months as Ray provided round the clock care at home, never leaving her side.

Judy was a devoted mother to her children (Laurie Mulvey and her husband Sam Richards of State College PA, Richard Mulvey and his wife Jeannette Mulvey of Middlesex NJ, Pamela Heinold and husband Harry Heinold of Millstone, NJ and Raymond J. Mulvey and wife Jill Mulvey of Flemington, NJ). They all knew her love and support was available day or night.

Judy was also a loving grandmother to Hannah, Emma and Anthony Heinold, Luke Bottone-Mulvey, Sam and Suzannah Mulvey. They were her joy and she found special talents to cherish in each. She loved when family and friends would enjoy her stories from “Grandma Judy’s Journal,” a series of handwritten accounts and sketches of “the funny and very wise things my grandchildren have said and done" as they were growing up.

Judy was a devoted sister to her big brother, Joseph ‘Jay’ Stypulkowski, and his partner of 35 years Robert Steele. It was a rare holiday they didn’t spend together.

Judy had a gift for turning strangers into friends. Wherever she went, she left a wake of smiles along with new acquaintances. But her oldest friends were her dearest and those who knew her know that her friendships were one of her proudest accomplishments. Some of those friendships lasted for more than seventy years.

Always an advocate for fair play and self-improvement, Judy was known for pushing beyond her own comfort zone. For this, her children dubbed her ‘Phoenix,’ a name that stuck and a name she enjoyed with equal measures of laughter and grace.

Though a self-proclaimed “terrible cook,” Judy’s love of food was notable. Her family remembers her planning lunch while eating her breakfast or crisscrossing the state of New Jersey for an Italian hotdog (Jimmy Buff’s was her favorite).

Judy’s energy, youthfulness and genuine love of people will be missed terribly.

Funeral arrangements were private.

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Richard Toglia - Unknown - January 05, 2021

Departed: 01/05/2021 (Clifton)

Obituary Preview: Richard Louis Toglia Artist, Accordionist, Brother, Friend, Husband (October 13, 1943 -- January 5, 2021)

Richard was born to Anthony Toglia and Angelina Miele Toglia in Montclair, NJ and raised in Clifton, NJ, where he did his early schooling. After being graduated from Clifton High, he attended the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art, followed by a scholarship for a year at Pratt Graphics.

Already a very accomplished illustrator, he had many years of employment. These were all wonderful years for Richard, years when he was able to work by mail while living in Italy. There was Home Furnishings Daily, about 20 years with Colonial Homes magazine, Macy's, Regents Publishing, many magazine illustrations, and at least 20 years with interior designer Elise Kodish of AZA Inc. There were many technical illustrations for the Newark Waterfront Access Study for Edwards & Kelcey. Richard was even the sole facilitator for the Newark Schools Graffiti Project.

As a fine artist, Richard's paintings were shown at galleries in NY and NJ. A member of the Clifton Art League, he had opportunities to show work close to home too. Many paintings can still be seen at saatchiart.com. During this time a love of travel was born, and he and his wife continued to travel as often as possible, mostly in Europe. During the 90's, Richard played accordion with The Humphries, playing gigs all over the city. Two CD's were released. He loved playing for friends too, and he encouraged singing along -- as loud as possible!

What Richard was best at was helping people to see the beauty around them and within them. It was important to him that his friends could be inspired to do their best work. Running an art workshop/open studio at Brookdale Reformed in Bloomfield gave him another chance to do what he had been doing for friends for most of his life. The workshop lasted about 25 years until COVID closed it down. He missed it very much, along with the friends he made there.

Richard leaves behind his wife and life partner, Janet Bjugan; his brother Neal Toglia and wife Joan; nephew Brian Toglia, wife Ebru and two sweet nieces, Michaela and Ayla. He also leaves a dear cousin, Christine Bremseth. He will also be missed by his lifelong dear friend, Carmen Cuccia and his wife, Julie Wigg. We were all lucky to have known and loved him. A memorial celebrating Richard's life will be planned for later in 2021. Please don't send flowers. If you want to honor Richard, consider a donation to your local foodbank. I have come to drag you out of yourself,

and, take you in my heart. I have come to bring out the beauty you never knew you had and lift you like a prayer

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What is an obituary?

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