Timothy Clifford
June 26, 1944 - March 16, 2021
Visitation: Sunday, March 21, 2021 1-5 p.m. at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Twp.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kilian Church Monday, March 22, 2021 at 10:30AM
Timothy J. Clifford, 76, of Seven Fields, born June 26, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. Son of the late John and Margaret Clifford. Beloved husband of Patricia Anne (Stacer) Clifford and the late Margaret (Hopkins) Clifford. Loving father of Anne “Missy” Clifford, Colleen Clifford and the late Timothy Clifford. Brother of the late John Ball and John, Joe and George Clifford. Proud and loving grandfather of Hannah Clifford, Daulton Miller and Garrett MacMaster. He has many nieces and nephews in the area and cousins in Ireland. Tim was a proud graduate of The West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys and was awarded the Golden Burr Award in recognition for his success in business and his service to his country, parish and Class of 1962.
Tim proudly served his country in the US Air Force, completing two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 377th Security Police Squadron; his final assignment was as a member of the elite 89th Squadron which provided security to Air Force One, the presidential plane. Tim had a very successful career in sales and sold primarily to college bookstores. He is a Past President of the Middle Atlantic College Stores (MACS). In retirement be became a very active member/volunteer of St. Kilian Church. Friends received Sunday from 1-5 PM at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Twp. 2678 Rochester Rd. 724-772-8800
A Mass of Christian Burial at St, Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 10:30 AM. For Family and Friends unable to attend, a video recording of the Mass will be posted at www.devlinfuneralhome.com on Monday at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Kilian Parish School in memory of Tim Clifford.
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Thank you for your Military service and service to others.
Tim stood up for what he believed and was never afraid of asking for what he/his group wanted/needed. I am thankful for having the opportunity to have talked with him many times over the phone.
I am saddened for you Patty and the rest of the family/friends.
I pray for comfort, for healing, for peace.
So sorry for your lost, Patty. June and I were really looking forward to visiting with Tim and you at the 377th reunion this Fall. We will keep you in prayer.
Ron and June Coleman
Patty, so sorry to learn of Tim’s passing. Although I served with the 377th long after Tim he is and always will be a brother.
And Now We Say Goodbye
Great sadness fills our hearts today
as pipes and drums, in slow march play.
A comrade’s fallen by the way,
And now we say goodbye.
This hero to the very end
Was more than just a casual friend,
Who would a stranger’s life defend,
And now we say goodbye
But we shall cherish, all our days,
The character this life portrayed
With sacrifice so freely made,
And now we say goodbye.
The hand salute, o’er Stars and Stripes,
And distant skirl of highland pipes,
Give last farewell with hero’s rights,
And now we say goodbye.
While here on Earth, you gave your best.
Now in the Master’s arms you rest.
T’is by your memory we are blessed.
And now we say goodbye.
Howard Garrison Yates
@ July 2006
Patty,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your love; Tim Clifford, a life well-lived.
You are in my prayers.
Had not had the pleasure of meeting y’all in person, but through email. Served in 377 SPS during the 1865-66. Our prayers and sympathy is wit Patty and all his family.
Dear Patty and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. We always thought he would return to Kerry again some day. We know how much he loved his Irish relatives. Thinking of you all at this time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
My prayers, and deepest respect go to all of Tim’s family. We who served together develop a bond that is much like family. Tim served well, and deserves all our honor. My life was touched by his life, and now by his passing. May God richly bless each of you.
Patty and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing Tim,is at peace. Where there is sickness and sorrow no more.
Memory Eternal!
Sonia Collins
We survived two tours in Vietnam, and thought we were immortal. Then we realized our survival was really God saying he had more for us to do. So we continued doing our best and giving back to society. Now God has looked down and said Tim, it’s time for you to rest. From all your 377th brothers, Rest in Peace Tim. You’ve earned it.
Dear Patty:
I and the West Catholic Class of “62” community are truly sorry to hear of Tim’s Passing. Tim’s leadership with our 50th Reunion was a galvanizing experience that resulted in many of us meeting regularly and re-building the lost comradery of our high school experience. Tim influenced so many from each of his experiences including bringing a bunch of relics from the 60’s back together.
Harve and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May god lessen your pain for your loss. The few times we spoke to Tim he seemed to be a great man with a ❤. Heart. Sending our prayers.
Deepest sympathy Pat. My heart goes out to you and the family. Sending condolences and fondly remembering your visit to the Cape. Dan and I enjoyed it greatly. Tim was a very fine gentleman. So sorry for your loss Pat.
Please accept donna and my deepest sympathys
Our condolences to all Tim’s family from all his relations in Blackwater Kerry Ireland . Had the pleasure of meeting Tim here in Ireland and what a lovely man . We are saddened to hear of his passing and one of the last of his generation of the Clifford clan . May he rest in peace
My thoughts and prayers are with you, during this time of sorrow, reflection and transition. Tim and I were classmates, at West Catholic High School. He will be remembered as a person of class and distinction. He set goals and achieved them. I will miss his leadership and kindness.
Joseph Richardson, Ph.D.
Patty I am so sorry for your loss. Peggie called today from Blackwater and together we send love and condolences from your Irish Clifford family. R.I.P. Tim
Tim was my friend and coworker while we served in the 377th Security Police Squadron, Tan San Nhut Air Base, Vietnam. We were there together in 1968-69.
Tim was a kind and gentle guy and a pleasure to work with which could be verified by many other who served with him. We were looking forward to reuniting at the 377th reunion but like many other things, COVID-19 put a stop to it. I will never forget Tim and I want the family to know he was loved and respected by many of his brothers he served with in the Air Force.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!
The world has suffered a Great Loss with the passing of Tim. Rest In Peace my 377th SPS Brother. I’m sure God will be having you organize and plan more than a few reunions in Heaven.
Patty I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. A great man has received his wings and proudly awaits his family and his brothers of the 377th Security Police Squadron in Heaven. Tim will be missed.
I served with Tim at Tan Son Nhut in Vietnam. He will be missed by all his friends in the 377th. Prayers for the family!
Hi there Clifford family. I am really sorry for your loss but GOD knows best and has provided for all of us a better way. May HIS blessings be with you all today and forever. I served with Tom Tessier in TANGO-10 at Ton San Nhut AB outside of Saigon. I was there from NOV. 67 TO NOV.68. My prayers are with you Patty and your family. He is,Tim, at perfect rest from his labors. May GOD lead you from this day forward and guide you all in HIS ways. Your and Tim’s friend in CHRIST.
My deepest condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to know Tim and Patty and share time with them at the reunions they put on for the 377th SPS. RIP my brother.
Dear Patty,
Please accept my sincerest condolences at your husband’s passing. I know God will grant him eternal rest. I pray God provides you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Know Tim, you, and your family are in my prayers.
Jim
Patty we were shocked to get the sad news. We really enjoyed our visits at the reunions going to the Irish pubs Praying for you & family.
Dave & Diana.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Tim. We are so glad we got to know Tim and Patty through the 377th Reunions. He will be greatly missed. Gary and Dorendia Bird
Hey Patty, Margaret and I send you all our love, support and prayers to you and your family.
your uncle Johnny and i continue to pray for Tim’s quick access to the blessings of heaven, and for your family’s consolation.
So sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences for you and your family. Tim was one of our brothers-in-arms. Rest assured, our brother is now resting in the arms, of Jesus.
Thoughts and prayers are with Patty and family on the loss of a very good man. 377th SPS 66-67.
Sincerest condolences to Patti and all of Tim’s extended family.
Thank you Tim for all the work and coordination of the 377th SPS reunions.
Thank you for your service during that very difficult time in History.
Your country called and you served.
May you Rest in Everlasting Peace.
One of your many brothers forever , SSGT Tom Tessier, 377th SPS, Tan Son Nhut AB RVN 1967 thru 1970.
To Patty and Family,
To each of you I extended my deepest sympathy. I will remember fondly volunteering with Tim at Saint Kilian. He was truly something special. Keeping all of you in thought and prayers
Our condolences and prayers to the Clifford family. Tim performed so much good to so many people.
Patty and family. Tim’s present will be missed by all who knew him from the 377th SPSq. His dedication to making our reunions a successful gathering of Squadron members will always be remembered. RIP Tim. TSN 66 – 67.
Sending my love and prayers. Tim, a wonderful person, proud Security Police man and now in the loving arms of Abraham.
Words are inadequate. So proud to have called you Friend. A treasured and wonderful person. Patty our hearts are aching for you. May His Peace surround you.
Patty and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of our dear Tim. He loved his country,church and MACS.
He will be missed by all of us.
Love, Lorry & Bob
Tim and Patty were very special to all of us with the 377th reunion group. We will miss him great! Patty May God be with you and your family during these difficult times. Tim was a great person!
So sorry to hear of Tim’s passing.We had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife at one of the reunions.He will be missed . John and Debbie.
My deepest condolences to you, Patty, and Tim’s family. You know how I admired him, the embodiment to me of a true man, true gentleman, a humble leader I could look up to and learn from. Val and I are praying you find some comfort in knowing he is at peace. Love, John
Tim and Patty were very special to all of us with the 377th reunion group. We will miss him great! Patty May God be with you and your family during these difficult times. Tim was a great person!
Deepest sadness overshadows my first memories of meeting Tim in June 1965 at Tan Son Nhut AB, 6250th Air Police. Tim was an A1C and respected by us E3’s. Tim accepted the role of being a Big Brother in the barracks and teaching us how to survive on our posts. Condolences to Patty and all who loved Tim. Slow Hand Salute Tim, May your journey be peaceful. You will not be forgotten, RIP Brother…
I am so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Patty and family. Mike 377 SPS
Will miss Tim ,my deepest sympathy. Tim was a good man
So sorry for your loss.Wayne Posten 377th Security Police, Vietnam
From Tim’s brothers, the men of the 377th Security Police Squadron – Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam, we honor his service to our country, squadron and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jen and Joe
To Patty and the family,
We extend to each of you our deepest sympathy and prayers of support in this very difficult time. Tim was a great friend and gave of himself most generously as a patriot to his country and his service to God and Church. May he be fondly greeted in heaven and enjoy eternal rest with God.
Pat and Rick Mascari