Robert B. Cliffe

1950 - 2025

Cliffe, Robert B.

Jan 27, 1950 - Dec 30, 2025

Of the Town of Amherst, NY, formerly of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Buffalo General Medical Center. Mr. Cliffe was born in Toronto, Ontario, on January 27, 1950. He was the son of the late Bruce and Mary [Coulter] Cliffe. He moved to this area with his family as a child and later relocated to Champlain, NY where he became a naturalized citizen. Upon graduation from Champlain Central, he attended the State University of Buffalo and remained in this area to build a life with his high school sweetheart, Andy. He was a supervisor with Voss Manufacturing and later with Helmel Engineering. Mr. Cliffe served as the Town of Wheatfield Justice for over 16 years and the Town's Supervisor for 6 years. He was a member of the Wheatfield Lions Club and attended Restoration Church. He also served as a former board member for the Wheatfield Blades, the Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education and was the Vice President of the Down Syndrome Parent Group of western New York. He was a proud committee member of the Wheatfield Republicans and an Executive Committee member and Zone Leader for the Amherst Republicans. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Andrea [Kelley] Cliffe; his children, Ryan and Kyle Cliffe, Katerie (Brian) Breuer and Merrick Cady; and his three grandchildren, Emersyn, Kellyn, and Brett. He is also survived by his siblings, J. Richard (Juliana) Cliffe and Joanne (Kieran) Gilroy. Bob will be remembered by those who knew and loved him as a man of deep integrity and honesty, guided by strong values and a quiet faith. Plans for a service will be announced at a later date. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.