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Thomas Clifford Obituary

Clifford, Thomas V. April 4th, beloved husband of the late Patricia S. Clifford (nee Gray), loving father of Thomas (Myriam), Kathy (Carlos) Navarro, Kevin, Chris (Sharon), Maureen (Patrick) Ferriter, Dan, Patrick (Carroll), Eileen (Jeff) King, Colleen (Michael) Robey, Bart (Mary Ellen) and the late Brian, dear grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of 2, brother of Mary Ann (the late John) Rohan, the late Julie (Bart) McGrath and the late Sr. Cyril Clifford, uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his loving caregivers Beth, Rose and Irma. Visitation Saturday 9:15 a.m. until time of Mass 11:15 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church (corner of 99th and Throop St.). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Donnellan Funeral Home. 773-238--0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2010.

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April 12, 2010

Eileen and the Clifford Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean (Cullnan) King

Mark Mahoney

April 10, 2010

Bart and the entire Clifford Family, my deepest condolences in the loss of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

carol malacina-hedrick

April 10, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 10, 2010

Dear Tom, My deepest condolences on the passing of you Dad. I'm sorry I was not able to attend the wake or funeral, I know my Mom and Dad did.
Mark Frazel

HECTOR SAYSIP

April 10, 2010

Tom (Mr. T), Saying good-bye to a friend and neighbor in Holley Court is tough to do. Many pleasant times are not forgotten. You will be missed,Tom.

To Kathy,family & caregivers,
You are in my thoughts and prayers, May GOD give you strenght in this time of bereavement.

Hector Saysip (773-8160367, [email protected])
Former caregiver (of the former +Carl Groth & +Fred Klem in Holley Court)

Caron Cronin Green

April 10, 2010

Tom and all the Clifford Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. I was quite honored that Tom personally called me. Unfortunately I cannot make his service on Saturday, but all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Yours was one of the great families from St. Barnabas. Let your fond memories help you through this time.

Janeen and Dave Sopata

April 9, 2010

Bart and MaryEllen,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this diffucult time.

April 9, 2010

Kevin and Clifford Family,
Marcy and I send our heartfelt condolences to your family on the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Tom and Marcy Dignan

April 8, 2010

Clifford family,
You have our heartfelt condolences. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Pat and Kathleen(Vlasak)Burns

Raj Pillai

April 8, 2010

Maureen,
Our heartfelt condolences to your family on the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Raj & Devi Pillai

Vicky spencer

April 8, 2010

Chris, Sharon and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and deepest sympathy. God grant you peace, Vicky Spencer

April 8, 2010

Eileen, Jeff, David, Brian and Erin - We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The O'Donell Family

Page Family

April 8, 2010

Maureen and Patrick, we are so sorry for the loss of your father. Your family is in our prayers tonight.

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