Clifton J. Tooker

Sussex - Clifton J. Tooker, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon. Born in the Bronx, New York, Clifton lived in Ridgefield Park before moving to Sussex County. He was a self-employed painter and thoroughly enjoyed his work, taking pride in all of his jobs. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Ronald, Joseph, John, and Al. Mr. Tooker is survived by his wife of 28 years, Clara; his daughter, Susan J. Fair and her husband Paul D. of Piscataway; his brothers, Edward Tooker and his wife Carol of Texas and Bill Tooker also of Texas; his sister, Marge Byrd of Texas; his granddaughter, Crystal Morreale and her husband Michael; and his step-children, Raymond Justice, Joyce Burwell, her husband Patrick and their two children, and Keith Straub, his wife Carrie and their two children. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com