Marilyn Clinton

NEWTON - Marilyn Clinton, 87, of Newton, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon.
Marilyn was born in New York City and lived in Brooklyn, Long Island and Newtown, Conn., prior to relocating to Newton 42 years ago. She was devoted to raising her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; she was also a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Newton.
Marilyn is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Sarah (Ennis) Ryan; and her three siblings, Eleanor Burch, Edward Ryan and Irene Ruffalo. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Walter L. Clinton; her children, Deborrah DiMatteo and husband, Anastasio, of Newton, Walter Clinton, of New Providence, and Diane Perigo, of Hope; her son-in-law, David Perigo, of Newton; her grandchildren, Michael Herzenberg, Sarah Florio and husband, Michael, Amanda Clinton, Lindsey Perigo, Matthew Perigo and wife, Amanda, McKenzie Perigo, Anthony Perigo, and Christopher Perigo; as well as six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 24 Halsted St., Newton, followed by burial in North Hardyston Cemetery, Route 94, Hamburg. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton.
Memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.