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Clifford William Bardelli Sr.

Clifford Bardelli Obituary

Clifford William Bardelli, Sr. died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday January 10, 2004 aboard his boat "Bien Vientos" in San Diego California. He lived life by his own rules and never missed an opportunity for adventure. Born in Los Angeles he spent most of his life in Phoenix Arizona. Racing dragsters, boats, motocross and off road vehicles were his passion. He had many adventures in Mexico, where scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and sailing became his obsessions. Those of us he shared his life with understood and loved him for his independent nature, strong will and love of adventure. "#1" as he preferred to be called… lived life in the fast lane and ultimately fulfilled his life-long dream of living aboard his boat in San Diego for the past 17 years. He is survived by his cats 'Ninja' & 'Azure', daughter Darla Solomon (husband Jim); Son Clifford William Bardelli, Jr. (wife Dawn) and 4 grandchildren: Krystill, Clifford, Ryan & Torrey. He will be buried at sea on Saturday January 31, 2004 at 1:00pm at Buoy #1 off of Point Loma. A memorial celebration will follow at the Cabrillo Isle Marina Papanani's Deli, 1450 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego at 3:00 pm. Contact Darla Solomon @ 602-931-0812.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 23, 2004.

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Pete & Tracy Caras

January 30, 2004

Dear Darla & Cliff Jr,

Tracy & I were very sad to hear of Cliff's passing. We met your Dad in 1998 thru Ninja. He liked to hang out on our boat while Cliff was at work and eventually your Dad came around too. Since then,whenever we came to S.D.,we would have a visit.It's always refreshing to meet people like Cliff who put on no airs so what you see is what you get. We will miss him.

Pete & Tracy Caras

Patty Saarni

January 21, 2004

Cliff: I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing (I had signed on tonight for a High School friend of mine). He must have been a wonderful man; I know you will miss him. Love Patty

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