Richard N Clifton's Obituary
With deepest sorrow the family announces the passing of Richard Noah Clifton, 63 of Kenneth City on February 14, 2021. The son of Shirley Clifton and the late Samuel Clifton. Richard was born February 11, 1958 at Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. His father was stationed there in the US Air Force. He is survived by his wife Cathy Guggino Clifton of 38 years, a son Joseph Clifton and wife Ashley, a daughter Andrea Conard and husband Jeff, and granddaughter Nora Clifton. His loving siblings: Nelle Ann Marmaro of Plano, Texas, Karen Weller of Largo, Florida and Kathryn Glass of Tallahassee, Florida, numerous in laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and loyal friends. Richard graduated from USF in 1981 with a degree in accounting and worked 30 years for the late Jim Macaluso. Richard courageously battled MS for 8 years and most recently glioblastoma for 15 months. He was a great old soul with a keen sense of humor. He loved vacationing at Captiva Island, fishing, playing softball, golfing, attending Tampa Bay Rays home games, landscaping and especially planning the menu for Sunday dinners with his children. After becoming ill Richard retired and enjoyed watching HGTV home shows and remodeled 2 neighborhood homes to rent. He would scooter down to the homes to check on the progress. He carefully tended to the Dow Jones Industrial Averages and frequently bought and sold stocks. He will be forever in our hearts. His ashes will rest at Memorial Park Cemetery 5750 49th St. N. A celebration of life will be held April 2 for the family.
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