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Clifford Wallace Obituary

Clifford F.

Wallace, Jr

SEEKONK - Clifford F. Wallace, Jr, 79, a longtime resident of Seekonk, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Louise F. (McAdams) Wallace, of fifty-five loving years. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Clifford F., Sr. and Kathleen C. (Ford)

Wallace, the brother of Cheryl and her late husband, Peter Huetson of Chicago, IL, and the brother of Kevin and Diann Wallace of South Attleboro, MA.

Clifford is survived by his three children; Christopher Wallace and his wife, Melinda of Pembroke, NH, Aaron Wallace and his wife, Marcia of Plymouth, MA, and Ryan and his wife, Erin of Swansea, MA. He also leaves seven grandchildren, Megan, Mollie, Kelly, Aidan, Riley, Colin, and Brendan.

Clifford was a quiet gentleman from an early age who enjoyed his first job in the Pawtucket Library, while he attended St. Raphael Academy. His pursuits of study saw him graduate from Providence College and earn his MA in Education from Rhode Island College. He saw the general purpose and contribution of his life's service in educating the children of Pawtucket for over 40 years, retiring as the Principal of the Lyman B. Goff Junior High School for the Pawtucket School Department. He was a patient father and mentor to his sons and a faithful community servant. He dedicated his time to supporting his Parish of St. Mary's in Seekonk as a Lay Minister, keeping the Seekonk Swimming program afloat, and working nights as a grocer and manager with Star Market. His family finds tremendous joy in meeting those with whom he shared friendship and those he had positively influenced during his years as a humble educator. He was proud and protective of his community and the families he served. Clifford's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, his ill-mannered dogs, and traveling with his best friend and constant companion, Louise.

Clifford's funeral will be held on Friday, December 20th at 10:30 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, Coyle Drive, Seekonk, MA. Interment will follow in the Seekonk Cemetery on Newman Ave. in Seekonk. VISITATION will be held on Thursday, December 19th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, The Wallace family requests that donations be sent in his memory to: The Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860. TrippFuneralHome.com

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Published by Woonsocket Call on Dec. 18, 2024.

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Mj Bertoncini

December 18, 2024

Louise, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Cliff was always very kind to Bob and I. May he rest in peace.
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Susan Pfeil

December 18, 2024

I met Cliff during my first year as the principal of Jenks Junior High School. He was retired, but substituted as the assistant principal for a few months. What a gift he was to me and the school community! He shared his wisdom and leadership in a gentle and powerful way. I am so grateful to have crossed paths with him for that short, but meaningful time of my life. My condolences to his dear family and friends.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

William W. Tripp Funeral Home

1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

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20

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish

Coyle Drive, Seekonk, MA 02771

Dec

20

Interment

12:45 p.m.

Seekonk Cemetery

Newman Avenue, (Rt. 152), Seekonk, MA 02771

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1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

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