Alfonso N. Colichon

Alfonso N. Colichon 76 of Clifton died Saturday March 30, 2024. Born in Chiclayo, Peru to Luis and Margarita (Chiniros) Colichon, he immigrated to the United States in 1980 and settled in Paterson before moving to Clifton 34 years ago.
Alfonso was employed in Peru for Chrysler as a diesel mechanic for their commercial truck line for over ten years. In the United States he continued to work as a diesel mechanic repairing commercial trucks for Goodyear Motors in Lodi for over 35 years until his retirement in 2016. He was a master craftsman in his trade, and he had a passion for working with his hands. He enjoyed music from his home country and spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered fondly for his willingness to help others, his dedication to his family, and a litany of funny phrases while sharing stories of his life experiences. He was a devoted father and grandfather and will be missed by all those who knew him.
Alfonso is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ana Maria (Sivori) of Clifton, by two sons Alfonso Alexander Colichon and companion Mariuxi Guarana of Weehawken, and Alfonso Luis Colichon of Los Angeles, CA, by three daughters; Jennifer Martinez and husband Jorge or Bergenfield, Anthuane Baez and husband Deivi of Fords, and Maria Palomino and husband Angel of Virginia, by nine grandchildren; Nicholas, David, Anthony, Andy, Gabriel, Adriana, Catalina, Valentina, and Camila, by two great-grandchildren; Sincere & Avery, and by four brothers and three sisters.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10am Thursday at St. Anthony of Padua Church Passaic. Followed by burial at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday4-8PM at Allwood Funeral Home, 660 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ 07012.