Details: Philip J. Clifford, 73, a 45-year resident of Pasadena, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Seasons Hospice at Northwest Hospital. Mr. Clifford was born in October 18, 1946 in Pittston, PA to the late Joseph and Johnnie Clifford. Raised in Harding PA, he was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School, West Pittston High School and RETS Electronics School. He worked as an Electronics Technician for Westinghouse Northrop Grumman until his retirement in 2008 after 41 years of service. Until his retirement he was a member of the IUE AFL-CIO Union. In his early twenties Mr. Clifford served his country with the United States Army’s First Infantry Division. When children came, he coached little league baseball and enjoyed watching his children's sporting events. He loved sports in general, but his favorite sport was football. While he became an enthusiastic fan of the Baltimore Ravens, he never forgave Robert Irsay for moving his beloved Baltimore Colts to Indianapolis. His hobbies included fishing, collecting trains, and going on cruises with his wife, Kathryn. Mr. Clifford is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathryn Clifford, sons Philip Clifford and his wife Sandra of Pasadena, Randy Clifford and his wife Jacqueline of Shrewsbury, PA, daughter Theresa Clifford of Pasadena, brothers Anthony Clifford of Washington DC, Michael Clifford of Alexandria, VA, and grandchildren Nile, Grey, Joseph, Daniel, Abraham and Naomi. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Chesapeake Catholic Church, 8325 Ventnor Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, Heaver Plaza, 1301 York Road, Suite 209, Lutherville, MD 21093. Arrangements:
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- Our Lady of the Chesapeake Catholic Church
- 8325 Ventnor Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122 View Map
- Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:00 a.m.
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