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Gerard Collins
April 14, 2025
Sorely missed.
Gerard Collins
April 14, 2024
John was very good to me as I arrived in Boston from Ireland. He took me under his wing and we had some great times together. He brought me to many sporting events whilst I was there and even flew to Belfast with my belongings when I could not get back to the US.
I am truly sorry to hear of his passing and I will light a candle for him and his family.
RIP a chara, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.
Kathy Collins
April 14, 2024
It's been almost one year. Life is not the same without John, I miss him madly. He was a force of nature who gave strength to many of us.
Winston S Warfield
February 11, 2024
I will always miss him. A fighter for justice and true brother.
Alex morris
February 10, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Clifford family, I am sorry to hear of John's passing. I was just thinking about him and tried to email him to say thank you for all the support he gave me when my dad, his friend passed. He was so compassionate and caring and would check-in on me from time to time it always meant a lot. He will truly be missed. Thank You, John you are one of a kind.
Sincerely, Alexandre Morris
Christine Duncan
August 18, 2023
A leader, a teacher, friend and advisor. Always pushing you to be the best version of yourself.
Without a doubt you will be missed.
joseph j szocik
May 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of JOHN ROBERT CLIFFORD, kind, compassionate, great company, smart, tough, soldier, restaurant owner, jazz impresario, union organizer, poet, loving parent, political activist
Joe and Paula Szocik
Erin
April 26, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. I loved working with him at the Y. Sending my love to his family
Eleanore Grochowska
April 25, 2023
Pat, may you find strength in the love of family, the warm embrace of friends, and the wonderful memories of you & John together.
Wayne Cook
April 24, 2023
God bless you John. Rest in peace. Semper Fi. I will miss yo at the YMCA.
Andrew Tweedy
April 24, 2023
I'm so sad to learn of John's death. I worked for John for a couple of years at Charlie's Tap many years ago when when he set about my education by telling me that reading To the Finland Station was an essential part of the induction for the job. He's probably still laughing in the way that only he could! The world is a lesser place for his passing.
Linda Brown
April 24, 2023
John was a very close friend to my late husband Brian and me. Pat has been part of my life since we met in Ann Arbor many years ago. I treasure our friendship. Pat, the grief you feel is shared with many of us. My love always, Linda
Ian L
April 24, 2023
Good bye old friend, thanks for the memories and most of all for your friendship.
Claudette and Michael Downey
April 24, 2023
John and his family are in our thoughts and prayer´s during this difficult time,may he Rest In Peace.
Jeffrey Purcell
April 23, 2023
John was just a great guy!
Marisa Cacciatore
April 23, 2023
Dear Doug and family
We send you our sincere condolences
Love,
Marisa
Eileen Morales
April 23, 2023
John was a stand up guy who was always there for his friends. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be remembered!
Elliot Stern
April 23, 2023
I will miss John so much. Elliot
Phelim Farren
April 23, 2023
Condolences to the Clifford family from a comrade and good friend - Phelim Farren of Donegal and Derry- Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Air
Domenic Pallaria
April 23, 2023
John was a great friend. He was the kind of friend that you could ask for any favor and he would do anything for you. He always loved a party and was great fun (and an occasional troublemaker). I miss the evenings in his bar, working with him on the Central Square Worlds Fair, summer trips to Block island, and spending time at parties with his wonderful family.
Lisa Rice
April 23, 2023
Dear Pat and family. My sincerest condolences for your loss.
Corinne Mistretta
April 23, 2023
Ed and I send our condolences to you Pat, and to Vanessa, Frank, brothers Doug, Dan, Bobby. Thinking of you all during the celebration of life.
Deirdre McCafferty
April 23, 2023
Dearest Pat, Vanessa, Frankie and all the Cliffords - we extend our deepest sympathies from Dublin, Ireland. When John came to Ireland in the early 1970´s and met Neil McCafferty and I he changed the course of our lives, encouraging us to come to Boston, opening his heart and his network of friends and contacts to us, and helping us with college and jobs. We had so many adventures and great times. His support and that of all the Cliffords is a shining example of how to make the world a better place. Let us celebrate John - all our love, respect and gratitude from Deirdre, Roisín, and Dairíne McCafferty and families.
Charlie Anastas
April 22, 2023
John was such a strong and charismatic man who left an indelible mark during his time here. You will be sorely missed big brother, May you rest in peace.
American Legion Marsh Post 442
April 22, 2023
With deepest sympathy from members American Legion Marsh Post 442.
Winston S Warfield
April 22, 2023
John was a friend and brother who will be sorely missed. He was part of a lifelong fraternity of those who served in the American war in Vietnam and returned home to publicly oppose it. A legacy of courage and public service that defined much of his life.
Paul Atwood
April 22, 2023
John's conversations with me were critical for my sanity in the aftermath of my own discharge from the Marine Corps. Paul Atwood
Annette Collins
April 22, 2023
John was such a good friend. He always made sure
to gather many of us together on many occasions.
We love you and will miss you. Rest in Peace. Love to Pat, Frank and Vanessa.
Michael Sullivan
April 22, 2023
To John´s Family and Friends:
Please accept my deepest sympathies. John was passionate in what he did, especially about helping others. He touched many lives throughout his life and made a difference.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michael Sullivan
Kathy Collins
April 21, 2023
John was an amazing person. He was a patriarch to us cousins and the conduit to our gathering. Thank you John. There's a piece missing from our family's hearts. Much love to Pat, Frank and Vanessa.
Belinda Saverino
April 21, 2023
John was the husband of my good friend Pat. I worked with Pat at AFSCME in Washington, DC. From the moment we met she played a big role in my life. The stories she told of her husband John and their children portrayed a loving, kind and close family. Even though we are retired I would check in with Pat to see how everyone was doing. The last trip John and Pat took together to meet their grandchild was one that I´m sure holds a special place in Pat´s heart.
John will be missed by many but rest assured he lived a life that anybody would love to have had.
Vincent Nazzaro and JoAnne Brasil
April 21, 2023
John was a great friend. We'll miss him and his creative and generous spirit.
Mary Bonner Kelly
April 21, 2023
To Patsy - My sympathy to you, Frank and family, and Vanessa at this sad time. Lots of love to you, Patsy, all the way from Donegal.
Daniel Clifford
April 21, 2023
Love to your family. Rest in peace John
Ed Hunt
April 21, 2023
A good man R.I.P.
Margarite Landry
April 20, 2023
John was always a friend when you needed one, and a loving and much-loved husband, father, brother and son. He touched a lot of lives with his humor and caring. It's a blessing to have known him.
Taiya Barss
April 20, 2023
I was shocked and saddened to hear that John died.
All my sympathy to Pat , his children, and his brothers. His death is a big loss to many.
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