Clifford Henry Hollander

Clifford Henry Hollander Following a courageous battle with cancer, Clifford Hollander passed away peacefully September 27th at the Modesto home he shared with Rosanna, his wife of 66 years. Clifford was born in Denison, Iowa on September 13th, 1920. He joined the Navy in 1938 upon graduation from High School in Pipestone, MN. He quickly rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer and was commissioned a year later. At the outbreak of WWII, he was selected for the staff of Admiral Ernest J. King, FDR's Commander-in-Chief of all naval forces. This brought him to Washington, DC, where he would meet and marry a beautiful young lady from McAlester, OK. After 20 years of active service and 10 years in the Fleet Reserve, he retired as a "Mustang" officer. In 1986 he retired from Bethlehem Steel, Shipbuilding Division, San Francisco. They moved to Modesto In 1991, after 35 years in Pacifica. In addition to his wife, Rosanna, Clifford is survived by their eight children: Shirley Johnson of La Honda, Sharon Hollander of London, Douglas Hollander (Coni) of San Mateo, Stephen Hollander of Vacaville, Thomas Hollander (Denise) of San Diego, Paula Hollander of Turlock, Rita Grodt of Modesto and Alisa Hollander of San Bruno. Nine grandchildren include Michelle, John, Christina, Seth, Sarah, Scott, Jason, Megan and Travis; four great-grandchildren: Bria, Keyana, Kayla and Elijah; a sister, Shirley (Bob) Wuerth in Arlington Heights, IL; a sister, Joanne Petersen of Midland, TX; a sister, Lucille (Tom) Sheehan of Omaha, Nebraska and a former son-in-law, fellow Knight and family friend, Michael Grodt. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Larry Johnson; his brother-in-law, Ed Peterson; his mother, Clara; his father, Henry; his stepmother, Ella; his brother, Jack; and his stepbrother, Sonny Duckworth. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather; a devout Catholic; a patriot; a veteran and a friend to all he met. He will be missed by all he touched. Visitation: Sunday October 5th 3PM to 8PM, Franklin & Downs Chapel, 1050 McHenry Blvd. at Palm, Modesto, 209-529-5723. Rosary: Sunday, October 5th 4PM, Franklin & Downs Chapel, 1050 McHenry Blvd. at Palm, Modesto, 209-529-5723. Mass: Monday, October 6th 9:30AM, St. Joseph's Catholic Church 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto, 209-551-4973, Reception to follow at St. Joseph's Hall. Memorial Service and Committal: Tuesday October 7th at 11AM, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 1500 Mission Road, Colma CA 650-756-2060. Reception to follow in San Mateo. (Please see Thursday's Chronicle for more information).