Funeral Homes in Totowa, NJ

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Jimmy White (musician).

Totowa (pronounced "TO-tuh-wuh" /ˈtoʊtəwə/) is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,844, reflecting an increase of 912 (+9.2%) from the 9,892 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 285 (-2.8%) from the 10,177 counted in the 1990 Census.Totowa was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 15, 1898, from portions of the now-defunct Manchester Township and Wayne Township. Its name comes from the Native American name for the Passaic Falls, and literally means "sinking or falling water," or "between mountains and water."

Totowa Obituaries

It was written by Key West Citizen on August 18th, 2021 that Joseph Santo Cerza died in Miami, Florida.  Cerza was 73 years old and was born in Totowa, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joseph Santo's life.

It was written on March 23rd, 2018 that Mary Alexander (Quigley) perished in Florida.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary's life.

It was disclosed by Tampa Tribune on May 18th, 2014 that Frank M Campiglia passed away in Tampa, Florida.  Campiglia was 73 years old and was born in Totowa, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frank M's life.

It was written by The Daily Journal on November 23rd, 2013 that Carisa Marie Malone passed away in Totowa, New Jersey.  Malone was 37 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carisa Marie's life.

It was disclosed on August 12th, 2012 that Reverend Robert Titus CSP Scott passed away in Totowa, New Jersey.  Scott was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Reverend Robert Titus CSP's life.

It was reported on December 20th, 2011 that Leo N Rev "Monsignor" Bierster passed on in Totowa, New Jersey.  Bierster was 85 years old and was born in Mount Carmel, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Leo N Rev "Monsignor"'s life.

It was reported by Tampa Tribune on February 14th, 2011 that Adele Cianfrone (Brooks) passed away in Palm Harbor, Florida.  Ms. Cianfrone was 59 years old and was born in Totowa, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Adele's life.

History

On April 12, 1898, the first election of the Borough of Totowa was held at the Willard Park Hotel, which would become the unofficial town hall, until the Municipal building was completed in 1910.'Borough of Totowa: 100th Anniversary 1898-1998', 1998. . The formation of the Borough of Totowa was discussed at the Willard Park Hotel on Totowa Ave., and headed by brothers Joseph and Robert Boyle. The "Totowa Patent" and land acquired through the "Garret Mountain Purchase" included modern day Totowa, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson), and Little Falls. In 1895, residents of the Southern section of Manchester Township began to become disenchanted with governing officials, and following the election of 1896, many municipalites were formed. Located in the western part of Manchester Township, Willocks Patent was resold to Anthony Brockholls and the Van Houtens.

The official website for the city of Totowa is https://www.totowanj.org/.