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Patrick Cifor Obituary
June 10, 1962-Feb 8, 2013
Resident of Walnut Creek
Patrick Neil Cifor, 50, was born June 10, 1962 in Livonia, Michigan to the late Shirley and John Cifor. Patrick was a free spirit and a dreamer. He wasn't afraid to work hard and travelled the globe to sample his favorite foods and wines. He was a loving father to his daughters Marika Cifor, who lives and works in Massachusetts, and Yeva Cifor, who is a college freshman in Washington State.
He always tried to be a gentle and trusting soul, who wanted to help others any way he could. He was brother to Sandra Cifor, Linda Cifor, John Cifor, and Gerald Cifor. He had many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, many still living in Michigan. His longtime business associate in Benefits Access,Neville Guard, and his coworkers, Yolanda, Kate, Sherrie, Yasmin, and Christie, were his longtime friends. He lived life to the fullest and always tried to stay upbeat. He had many friends whose lives were fuller for knowing him.
To celebrate his life, there will be a Memorial Service at Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel on Thursday February 14th at 1PM with his family in attendance. In lieu of flowers,Patrick would have liked donations to be made to the Contra Costa County Food Bank , Red Cross, or the charity of your choice. He will be missed by all of us. Please pray for his soul.
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Laura Denlar
May 28, 2023
I always will remember you Pat we had tons of fun when we were teenagers with Yma Aguliar the Hust Brothers and more. I also remember how happy you were when I gave you a puppy.
Adele Stamm
February 7, 2022
Still remember Patrick in my heart. He had a great laugh! Was my sons best buddy! Miss him!
Lori Gonzales
February 7, 2022
I think about you all the time and miss you my friend. You were the best boss who was always supportive of me. You will never know how much That meant to
me.
Scott Heinzman
February 10, 2020
Still see your smile and hear your laugh, Pat. So glad to have you as a friend. You live in my heart. God keep you and comfort those of us who loved you.
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Tim King
February 7, 2020
Still miss you my friend. I still have your picture up on my office wall so I can see that great smile everyday.
February 8, 2017
Can't believe its been 4 years. I truly miss you my friend. I keep your picture by my desk to constantly remind me of you and all that you brought to my life.
Sail on Pat
Tim
January 24, 2017
Pat and I took Guadalajara by storm in 1984. He was a joyful and magic person, and I'll never forget the adventure, the friend or the Tigers hat. I know I'll miss him forever. Peace. Rest.
Maureen McNally
September 6, 2016
I knew Pat through work. I was the regionals sales rep for one of the large insurance carriers and worked with Pat on his group clients many years ago. Pat would show me pictures of his daughters. He truly loved them and was so proud of them. We would laugh and we would swap stories. The last time I saw Pat I was at an insurance meeting at a hotel and I heard someone yelling my name. It was Pat who came over and said hi, gave me a hug and asked about my son. You could not see Pat for years and then see him and it was as though you just saw him. He was kind, loving and a good person. My condolences to his family. I hope that Pat is with his loved ones in heaven.
Thank you Pat for sharing a part of you life with me. I will say prayers for you.
Maureen
Ruth Greco
February 12, 2016
I too cannot believe it's been 3 years. My parents & I think of you fondly & reminisce about all the adventures we had with you. I have so many memories of you & our travels. You are missed & no one can replace you. Thank you for watching over us Pat.
February 5, 2016
It's still hard to believe, even three years later.
God keep your soul, Pat. Grant comfort to those who loved him.
-Scott
Vic Morris
February 4, 2016
Chrystal,
I agree with you - three years has gone by fast but it seems like yesterday that Pat and I were traveling around promoting Pre-Paid Legal. He was larger than life and so much fun to be around. It has been 8 years since I last saw him and miss his presence even today.
I pray that his daughters and your family have found some peace and comfort since that fateful day. May the Lord bless you all.
Cheers to the good times with Uncle Pat
Chrystal Paz Palacios
February 3, 2016
Uncle Pat,
I can not believe you have been watching over us for 3 years now. I can close my eyes and remember like yesterday, seeing you in the office the Christmas before Christian was born.
My mom found a few photos of the summer we lived off Dena in Concord. Summer BBQ's wont be the same but you will always be apart of our family that's for sure.
You are constantly in our thoughts Uncle Pat. We carry you in our hearts every time we get together, every holiday, Superbowl.
Still thinking of you!
Kari Barton
August 1, 2013
I am just shocked to hear of your passing and pray for your daughters and family that are left without you. Our friendship through the years meant so much, and I will treasure having known you Pat.
I LOVE YA BRO!
Laura O'Dea-Denlar
February 27, 2013
Pat I will never forget you our tent parties and the puppy i gave you our meets after School with our friends you are truly loved by many, you will be solely missed!
Susan Millward
February 26, 2013
Dearest Patrick
I shall miss your friendship, smile, free spirit and how you made me laugh. You are a true original and I am very fortunate to have known you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your beautiful daughters. Rest in Peace Patrick, you will be truly missed and forever loved by all who knew you.
February 22, 2013
"God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"
Ray Garcia
February 17, 2013
Pat is an old friend from Livonia, and I am terribly saddened to hear of his passing. The world is a much less happy place without you, Pat.
Ray Garcia
Scott Heinzman
February 15, 2013
You'll be missed, Pat. We had many adventures in our high school days. My condolences to all who loved him. He was a gem. I'll miss your laugh, my friend. God keep you now.
Kathryn Reed
February 15, 2013
My Prayer is that: Your soul has found it's home in Heaven.
Amen!!
Kathryn Reed
February 15, 2013
I'll never forget your visit when we hit the "Flats District, Rock Music Hall of Fame" and a few of the tourist spots in Cleveland. You kept a smile on your face. I will never forget the warm greeting the loving conversations we shared. What a tragic loss for all of us here in Cleveland that had the honor of meeting you!! My heartfelt condolences go out to your entire family. They will be in my prayers...and you will forever hold a special place in my heart. I'll always love you.!!! Aunt Kat
Kathryn Reed
February 15, 2013
I will always remember your visit here and how we hit the "Flats District" and all the sights in Cleveland. I will miss your smiling face and our always warm and loving conversations! What a tragic loss for me and the rest of my family here! I'll always love you!! My heartfelt condolences go out to your family...They will stay in my prayers, and you will forever hold a special place in my heart. Aunt Kat
Pat's Favorite Fishing Place
Albert Cedillo
February 14, 2013
Jodi Hempel
February 14, 2013
Pat, I was your neighbor and even though I did not know you well, you were a staple in my life. I miss seeing your smiling face and wave while walking your dogs in the morning as I headed out to work. It was a great way to start the day. I find myself looking out the window and expecting to see you with dogs under the redwood tree. I will no longer be able to tease you about driving “my” Benz. I am sad that you have left us, but hope that you have found peace. Thank you for being a ray of sunshine in my life. I pray for strength for your family and friends.
Albert Cedillo
February 14, 2013
My heart is broken with the loss of one of my very BEST friends……. I always considered Pat as a brother and we often referred to each other as “a brother from another mother” before and after our wine, scotch or our favorite Grappa di Pappa!! Pat and I spent countless hours fishing, hiking and swimming in the Pit River area (as well as spending time ALL over the Bay Area). There we smoked cigars, discussed life, relationships, the best wine we'd tasted, which fishing lure caught us the best fish, when the next Sake Shake was due, conversed about our kids and most of all he was the one who spoke to me about Yolanda and how happy she was when I was around her. These conversations helped repair my relationship and brought my life back into perspective and, I can safely say, finally reached a manageable balance. Only my two best friends, Pat and Neville could be so instrumental in guiding me in my life, and now the Trio is down do a Duo.
Pat, I will miss you more than anyone will ever comprehend, but I know that you will be by my side when l fish the “Heck” out of that river!! Your presence will always be felt in my life and in my heart.
Rest in Peace Hermano (my brother), have a Great Cigar, fish the streams of the world and sip those red wines you loved so much. We'll meet up on the "other side" some day when my destiny arrives.
My hear felt condolences to the FABULOUS Cifor family, Marika, Yeva and Lynn…….. Pat Loved you all Dearly, he told me so, ever so often.
“Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us”
I hope that you're in a place as serene as this.... "a day on the Bay"
Albert C
February 14, 2013
anita casaday
February 14, 2013
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
My prayers are with you.
Ruth Greco
February 13, 2013
I found out about your passing today Pat and my world was forever changed. Sheer sadness weighs on my heart. I will always remember your generosity, fun-loving nature, and your adventurous spirit. You were a shining light in the world. Thank you for your friendship and all the wonderful discussions we used to have about life. My sincere condolences to the Cifor family, especially Marika and Yeva. I miss you and love you my friend.
Barry Rowley
February 13, 2013
First a day and then a week and then months and years pass. One day, I hear of my friend's passing and reflect on times spent and times not spent.
Pat was one of those people with whom you could never spend enough time with. Pat's reassuring smile and knowing twinkle in his eye always hinted of subdued mischief and a quiet reassurance that all was right in his world.
I consider myself a better person for having known Pat and know my world is a little more right because of him. You will be missed my friend – Rest In Peace.
Vic, Carma & River
Vic Morris
February 13, 2013
Pat was a good friend, mentor, travel buddy and a delight to be around. I have missed him since I moved away from the area and will miss him even more at his untimely passing. Go in peace brother.
Adele Stamm
February 13, 2013
Condolences to the Cifor family. Pat and my son John were best friends and he spent many happy hours at my home. He will be missed. I am praying for Patrick and for his family.
Mike Schmidt
February 13, 2013
To John and all the family please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss.
Pat was a great guy and I have many fond memories from growing up with him in the State streets. He will certainly be missed.
Daphne King
February 13, 2013
Pat was a dear friend to me and my family; in fact I credit him with the creation of my beautiful family as he introduced me and my husband. He was one of the kindest, most genuine, generous, and gentle souls I have ever met. His smile and laugh were infectious and he radiated love and warmth. His love of and dedication to life, his family, his friends and his work were inspirring and noteworthy. We could all take a lesson from Pat on how to live life to the fullest. Since hearing the news of his passing, I notice things are different; just not right in the world without him in it. I am sad. Very, very sad; as I imagine all those whose lives he touched are. Pat, thank you for your friendship. You will live on in my heart and memory. Peace and Love, Daphne King
Chrystal Paz Palacios
February 13, 2013
Uncle Pat as I refer to you as,
There is a song that I heard the other day that reminds me of the many memories we shared as a family. I never had the chance to tell you how truly fortunate I am to have had you and your girls be part of my life. You and Neville have helped my parents give me more life, more light and the tools to enjoy this journey we are so blessed with. I'll treasure always our chats, our trips to the wine country and the sheer moments of happiness spent together all of us as a big happy family. My heart is sore with sorrow that you will not be there when I come home but you will forever live in my heart and in my mind as my uncle Pat.
It is hard for me to believe that the man who loved life, family and friendship has left us, that he is now watching over us cheering us on waiting until we join him for a tasty glass of yummy wine.
Love you Uncle Pat and Thank you for sharing life with me and my family.
Lynn Shepherd
February 13, 2013
Pat was a bright light in my life and to all he met. I will miss him very much and cherish the memories I have of him. My heart goes out to his lovely daughters. Rest well dear friend.
Brad Wolkan
February 13, 2013
My condolences to the entire family. Pat was one our family here in the neighborhood we all grew up in. So sorry for your loss and I wish you all peace, especially Pat... Rest in Peace my friend.
Tim King
February 12, 2013
Pat, my friend, you are and will always be one of my dearest friends. You have a sense of class and style that is all your own and you are loved by everyone. Some of my favorite memories in life were shared with you. Whether they were fishing adventures in the Sierras, eating and drinking at Greek Festivals, wine tasting in the valleys or acting and dressing like pirates all weekend at Buccaneer Days on Catalina Island they were always an awesome and incredibly memorable time. It seems unfathomable that I should be writing this under these circumstances. I don't understand it and perhaps I am not meant to. I do know that I will hold onto our memories as long as I live and some day, long in the future, we will hook up again and have one heck of good laugh about what a long strange trip it was. Pat, sail on my friend, we shall have a good taste of Rum when I see you again on the other side.
Take care my dear friend,
Tim King
Some of My best Fishing Expeditions were with Pat
Tim King
February 12, 2013
Mike Wallo
February 12, 2013
Patrick dear old friend you will be missed terribly. You were way to young to
go. My heart goes out to all of your loved ones, so sorry for your loss. Heaven and earth will never be the same. Put in a good word for me buddy.
Todd Rich
February 12, 2013
Pat was one of the greatest men I have ever met. He did everything with class. He was one of the most worldly persons I've ever had conversations with. He was always very positive and so much fun to be with. We used to call ourselves the Ginger Bros because we had red hair. I'm so sad right now. He was so unique. I considered him one of three best friends I've ever had. I keep thinking of a line from the movie Brian's Song, that says it all about Pat..."I loved Brian Piccolo."
I look forward to seeing you again in Heaven Ginger Bro. I will miss you.
Pat Jolly
February 12, 2013
Pat was a kind, gentle and incredibly generous free spirit. I am indescribably better for having him in my life.
Jon Marley
February 12, 2013
I played Little League football, basketball, and baseball with Pat when we were kids growing up in Livonia, MI. It's been years since I've seen him. RIP Patrick.
Michelle Diaz
February 12, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Pat over the years. He was always a joy to work with. My prayers go out to his friends and family during this tragedy.
Lori Gonzales
February 12, 2013
My heart is breaking. I can't believe that you are gone. I don't even know what to say except I will miss you so much. I am still in shock and dont want to believe it is real. You were very supportive of me while I worked with you and even more when I decided to move on. You just wanted the best for me and I will never forget our last conversation. I am lucky to have been able to call you my friend although you were so much more to me. I love you and will miss you.
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