Cliff Charles Tapella

To Cliff and the entire Tapella Family:
Even though we were not close in our friendship as adults as we were during our high school years, I always regarded you as a special and influential person in my life. I realize that in the last 23 years we only "crossed paths" only a handful of times, however you were often on my mind. I have fond and sincere memories of you and your family, and I was very fortunate at one time to have experienced their love and generosity. Our trip we shared...

Cliff was my best friend,the brother I never had, my travlin buddy. Cliff and I go back about 20 years, the stories the adventures and the treasures I have from all our travels I will cherish the rest of my life.I will miss him dearly especially at our annual New Years travel. A piece of my heart left with you Cliffy!Love ya Michael

Mr Tapella was a loved man by all who knew him, although it has been three years since I last saw him, I am saddened with this news. My thoughts, hopes, and prayers are with the family. I am so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful man.