Clifford E. Brooks

Clifford E. Brooks obituary

Clifford E. Brooks

Clifford Brooks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Clifford E. Brooks, 90, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025 at Willow Point Nursing Home.

He is predeceased by his parents Jess and Dora Brooks; son Donald Brooks; his wives Carol Brooks, Marie Brooks and Nita Brooks.

He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law Kathryn and Richard Maddi; granddaughters Tracey Adams and Kendra Simpson; great grandsons Brian Adams and Austin Jones, great-great grandson Darius Adams; sister Dora Swackhammer and many other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, retired from Endicott Johnson. He had a passion for drawing, collecting bird houses and loved putting up his Christmas Village which took up his entire house. He will be greatly missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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