On Sunday, March 23rd, the Sacrament of Baptism was administered to Theodore Francis Lambright son of Nathan and Rachel. Proud godparents were avid Merson and Jill Mueller. We congratulate the Lambright and Merson families as well as grandparents, family members and friends on this special occasion.
As God made the covenant with his people so through Baptism, Jesus makes a new and everlasting covenant with his followers. As Jesus won new life for us on the cross, with the symbol of the cross, Theodore was marked to receive the new life in the Lord. As the waters of the Red Sea led the people of Israel to freedom so the water of Baptism gave new life and led to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help Theodore to grow in Christian faith.
It is with sadness that we inform you of the recent passing of Fr. śp. Jan Kość, who was a retired priest and former Pastor of Holy Trinity and Saint Joseph in Linden, NJ.
Fr. śp. Kość was a priest of the Central Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church in the NY/NJ Seniorate. Our sympathy to his wife, Władysława, children, family members, relatives and friends. The Prayer Service for Fr. śp. Jan will take place on Friday March 21st at 6 pm at St. Peter and Paul Parish, 126 River Drive, Passaic NJ. The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, March 22nd at 9 am. May he rest in peace. Niech odpoczywa w pokoju wiecznym. Amen.
Rev. śp. Jan, 76, of Dunellen, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on March 14th. Jan was born and raised in Rokietnica, Poland. Growing up he was an avid soccer player and fan.
Father Kość graduated from the theological seminary in Krakow and was ordained in 1972. He briefly left the priesthood when he met the love of his life, Władysława, in 1979. Together they lived in Vienna, Austria, before settling in the United States in 1980. In 1981 they were married at Sts. Peter & Paul’s Polish National Catholic Church in Passaic, which is where Father Kość rejoined his calling to priesthood thanks to the late Fr. Sr. John Slysz. Father Kość first served in Middleport, PA, and later became a priest at St. Joseph’s Parish in Irvington, Union, and finally Linden, where he served Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church for 42 years before retiring in 2022.
Beloved husband for 44 years of Władysława (Jaronczyk). Devoted father of John Kość and his wife Donna, Anna Diaz and her husband Daniel, and the late Robert Kość who passed away in 2024. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Angelina, Julian, Joseph, John, Abigail, and the late Franklin. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Father Kość is also predeceased by his beloved and missed parents, Władysław and Adela (Skop) Kość, as well as his brother Tadeusz Kość and sister Ella Kuznia.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 4-8PM at Sts. Peter & Paul PNCC,126 River Drive, Passaic. A funeral mass will be held at the church on Saturday, March 22, 2025 beginning at 9AM. Entombment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Arrangement by the Shook Funeral Home Clifton, NJ.
On Sunday Jan. 26, 2025 The Holy Cross Church welcomed the newest member. Precious girl, Mila Rose Bitondo, daughter of Anthony and Romona received the Sacrament of Baptism at 11 am Holy Mass. We congratulate her parents, proud godparents Mark and Sabrina as well as grandparents, family members and friends on this special occasion.
As God made the covenant with his people so through Baptism, Jesus makes a new and everlasting covenant with his followers. As Jesus won new life for us on the cross, with the symbol of the cross, Mila was marked to receive the new life in the Lord. As the waters of the Red Sea led the people of Israel to freedom so the water of Baptism gave new life and led us to Salvation. Parents, godparents and all members of our parish pledge to help this child to grow in Christian faith.
Fay Goglia, 102, of Woodland Park, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 7th. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Fay was the daughter of the late Albert Martin and Manya (Suzgerzt) Buttkus, and lived in Ireland and England before coming to New Jersey 80 years ago. She was a WWII war bride and Holocaust survivor. She retired as a tailor – dress maker and was the owner of Fay’s Fashions in Nutley for 30 years. She was an avid knitter/crocheter who made infant hats and blankets for the homeless and hospitals for 28 years in Toms River. The beloved wife of the late Joseph Goglia, cherished mother of the late Martin Goglia and the late Theresa Tierney, and dear grandmother of the late Jonathan Vitaletti, Fay is survived by her loving daughter Mary Goglia-Vitaletti, three grandchildren Michelle, Robert, and Daniel, and four great-grandchildren. Our sympathy to Fay’s daughter, our parishioner Mary Goglia-Vitaletti, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Rev. Marian Tarnowski, 81, of Clifton, NJ passed away peacefully with his loving family at his bedside on November 28th.
Born and raised in Chodorow, Poland, Fr. Tarnowski was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1966 and came to the United States on February 15, 1985, initially serving in parishes in Riverhead and Hempstead, NY. After twenty years of Roman Catholic priesthood, Fr. Tarnowski felt that serving as a priest with the Slovak National Catholic Church was a truer calling for him and thus became a priest with Most Holy Name of Jesus SNC Cathedral in Passaic where he then served as Pastor for the next thirty-nine years before retiring in 2021.
Fr. Marian loved to play guitar and read books and always enjoyed playing a good game of chess against his son, Bogdan. Fr. Tarnowski was a great husband and a wonderful dad and had the unique ability to be a calming voice in difficult and stressful times….a humble man who tried always to do right and teach life to his family and parishioners.
Rev. Tarnowski was predeceased by his loved and missed parents, Michal and Franciszka (nee Szerenga) Tarnowski as well as by his dear brother, Jan Tarnowski. He is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Grazyna (nee Okula) Tarnowski, of Clifton; by his two loving and devoted children, Bogdan and Beata Tarnowski, both also of Clifton; and by his dear sister, Kazmiera Wilk, of Poland..
Visiting Hours will be Sunday from 3-7pm with a Wake Service to be held at 4pm at Holy Cross parish, 220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park, NJ. Funeral Monday at 10:30am at Holy Cross parish with committal to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. F
uneral arrangements entrusted to Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Please visit www.bizubquinlan.com to leave online condolences to Fr. Tarnowski’s family on the Tribute Wall of his obituary page.
On behalf of Holy Cross parish, we express deepest sympathy to his beloved wife, Grazyna, loving children, Bogdan and Beata Tarnowski, former parishioners of Most Holy Name of Jesus SNC Cathedral in Passaic, relatives and friends.
May He Rest in Peace. May his soul and souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Luke Christopher Noonan, son of Joseph Noonan and Jea Lizz Basubas was baptized at Holy Cross Church on Sunday, November 24th. Congratulations to parents, godparents, grandparents, family members and friends.
On Wednesday, September 11th our parish offered prayers for the victims of 9/11/2001 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We also remembered the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary which occurred on September 8th reflecting on the role of Holy Mary our Spiritual Mother praying with her for peace in our country and in the world. We prayed in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Two dozen of attendees came for the service followed by a reception in the parish hall. The next service will be held on Wednesday, October 16th at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend.
The Funeral Mass for Dominick Bucci will take place on Saturday, September 14th at 10 am.
It is with deep sadness to inform you that our dedicated parishioner, Dominick Bucci passed away in the hospital on Thursday, September 5th.
Dominick was a devoted leader of church maintenance to make necessary repairs to our church property as well as he was leading new projects such as expansion of the church rectory, renovations of Sunday school, installation of a new boiler and just two months ago installation of a new handicap ramp in the front of the church. He was instrumental in many other projects in the past 20 years. Dominick was predeceased by his parents and son, David C. Bucci.
We express deepest and heartfelt sympathy to his son Brian, beloved grandchildren, sister, Fran Cuccinello, brother in-law Al Cuccinello, a niece, Lisa Speer and nephew, Albert Cuccinello Jr., several cousins, loving partner Fran Maglio, extended family, other relatives, friends, parishioners of Holy Cross and members of Passaic Valley UNICO.
May he rest in Peace.
Enclosed is the obituary from Gaita Memorial Home, Little Falls NJ.
Dominick J. Bucci, of Woodland Park, N.J., passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 68.
Born and raised in Paterson, N.J., Dominick was the cherished son of Domenico and Arcangela (nee Tiscia) Bucci and spent most of his life in Woodland Park. He was known for his quiet, gentle nature and his immense generosity.
Dominick was a project manager and architect, known for his meticulous eye and dedication to his work. Outside of his career, he was a passionate grill master and a dedicated cook who loved nothing more than sharing a delicious meal with loved ones. Dominick was also an avid gardener. A proud graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Dominick believed in lifelong learning and continued his studies, taking classes at Rutgers University well into his later years. He served as the former president of Passaic Valley UNICO and was a devoted parishioner of Holy Cross Church in Woodland Park.
Predeceased by his parents and son, David C. Bucci, he is survived by his son, Brian J. Bucci; extremely loving partner, Frances Maglio; dear sister, Frances Cuccinello, along with her husband, Al. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, a niece and nephew, extended family, friends, and his loyal dog, Arabella, all of whom will deeply miss him.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, N.J. Memories and condolences may be shared at the Funeral Home website.
Donations in Dominick’s memory may be made to Holy Cross parish, 220 Browertown, Rd., Woodland Park, N.J. 07424, and/or Passaic Valley UNICO, P.O. Box 341, Little Falls, N.J. 07424.
