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Don Cliffe

1936 - 2022

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CAVAC, 106 Nelson St., Cazenovia, NY 13035

Ed Troha posted a condolence

Monday, March 25, 2024

Reading through the most recent issue of the SUNY Oswego Alumni magazine today, I sadly learned of Don’s passing. I first met Don in 1972 and during my two years as a colleague at CCS, we had many chats in the “men’s” smoking room/driver ed office. Always the gentleman, he truly loved his job and his students. Simply a great guy! My thoughts and prayers to Don’s family.

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Dan Chambliss and Susan Morgan posted a condolence

Friday, April 21, 2023

We met Don almost twenty years ago, when he painted the back of our house shortly after we moved to Cazenovia. He did a great job -- but more, was such a wonderful person to be around. Kind, thoughtful, always glad to see you...and just seeing him around the village, for all the years since, was such an uplifting experience. On a bench, in the diner, wherever it was, you could always stop and chat, ask about things, and just being with him with so warm and inviting. We envy the students and athletes who were privileged to know this teacher and coach when they were growing up. What a fine human being, who enriched the people around him and made our village such a better place by his presence. He will be missed, and his memory will be cherished. Dan Chambliss and Susan Morgan

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Debbie Holmes posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Always a friendly smile & hello. A wonderful way to be remembered.

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Sam Holmes posted a condolence

Saturday, January 21, 2023

I had Mr. Cliffe in what I think was last year as a teacher, right before he retired. At the time I helped my grandfather sell furniture he built at craft shows. Mr. Cliffe took a real interest in what I was had been up to, we built a clothes drying rack and came up with a plan to advertise it at craft shows which I did the next summer. Looking back, having a teacher take the time to really think through something you are up to and then show the faith in you to help you pursue it is something special. I am very thankful for my time as his student.

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Rich Naylor posted a condolence

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Mr. Cliff was my shop teacher and freshman football coach. Great man! Loved by all. He was always caring and kind to all. I remember him explaining how to work with wood and I still like working with wood thanks to him. Many fond memories. My condolences to his family. Rich Naylor

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Mike Ranger and Leigh Haines posted a condolence

Friday, November 18, 2022

I moved to Cazenovia in 2017 and met Coach shortly after. We would see him almost daily at Mcdonalds for coffee and we would chat on just about anything that came to mind.He was a wonderful guy,he always had a smile and a great attitude on life. Our sincere condolences to the family,It was an honor and a pleasure to know him Mike Ranger and Leigh Haines

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Andy and Sheila Brown posted a symbolic gesture

Saturday, November 12, 2022

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Prayers and condolences to the Cliffe family. We are so sorry. Coach Cliffe was a great shop teacher and my football coach. Always words of encouragement and time for you. Such a wonderful man. I always looked for him at Dave's Dinner when I came home to visit. Godspeed Coach and God Bless you. Andy and Sheila Brown Billings, Montana

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Walt Starkweather posted a condolence

Friday, November 11, 2022

My condolences to Don's family. In shop class at Caz High School in the 1970's. "Mr. Cliff" inspired me to go into construction. I became a cabinetmaker and then built many large houses. His great demeanor and encouragement go unmatched.

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Le Moyne College posted a condolence

Friday, November 11, 2022

Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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Skip Porter posted a condolence

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Coach will certainly be missed by the community as well as myself, every time I saw him we visited for a few minutes. It seems like he knew everyone and everyone knew him. Don was truly a gental man.

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Greg Zimmerman posted a condolence

Thursday, November 10, 2022

To Donna, Brian and Catherine, Lisa and David, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; Please accept my sincere condolences for your great loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. He was great man, a kind man and will be missed by all.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

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