Condolences

• June 20, 2026

  Judi Rowan Simonelli

  The world lost an amazing human, but heaven has gained a beautiful human. To the entire Clifford family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Joe and my Dad get to share a good story! He truly was one of the finest. ~ Judi (Rowan Simonelli)

• June 20, 2026

  John Fortin

  As one of the many extended Clifford family members I remember Joe and Joan being so sweet and allowing a ninth person to jump into their station wagon and go to the local park or cookout. Although Joe didn't know that Joan had invited me :-)..They were always so gracious and kind. I often remember them driving down the street in the station wagon and beeping the horn and when I turned to wave to them, they were all waving outside the other window and making a joke of it. It was always such a fun place to grow up on Greenview with all the kids in the neighborhood. We couldn't have asked for a better upbringing and greater parents than Joe and Joan who are so loving and giving of all they had. Our deepest condolences from the Fortin family. John (Forty) Fortin

• June 20, 2026

  Mike Winter TOGA membership chairman

  To all the Joe Clifford family, On behalf of the entire membership of the Old Guard Association, please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. We mourn alongside you for a fellow Old Guardsman who served our country with great pride and treasured his lifelong connection to our association. Joe served with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) with unmatched pride, holding the values of the regiment close to his heart. Our association was deeply honored to call him a member, and we know how profoundly he treasured the lasting friendships, memories, and camaraderie that he shared with his fellow Old Guardsmen. With Deepest Sympathy, The Old Guard Association

• June 19, 2026

  Eric Backman

  I am so saddened to see this. Your dad was such a fantastic human being. Always helpful and always so nice. You could not ask for a better next door neighbor. Sending my condolences and best wishes to all the Clifford family. Please send my love and prayers to your mom. Eric Backman

• June 19, 2026

  Virginia Mayhew

  To Joan, the Clifford Family & Extended Family; I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Joe. He was one of the first people I met when I was welcomed into the St. Agatha community of Ministries. Joe was always gracious, soft spoken, kind and willing to give of himself for others. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal. Prayerfully, Ginny Mayhew

• June 19, 2026

  Mary Bonner Kelly

  My condolences to Joan and all the family. My thoughts are with you all and with our Uncle Danny, too. Mary (Bonner) Kelly, Donegal Ireland

• June 19, 2026

  Debbie & John Perates

  Awe Joe, salt of the earth; an incredible man who will always be remembered for his sincere and loving kindness, warmth, and great sense of humor🥰

• June 19, 2026

  Deirdre Hannon

  One of the kindest, gentleman we've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Always a kind word, a smile and a hello". A legendary man, he will be sorely missed. Love, The Hannon's

• June 19, 2026

  Mary Moran

  Dear Clifford Family, He was a legend in his own time . I can only thank you for sharing him when a young family At Mayflower. That beach wasn't THE beach without the Clifford's. Love to Joan and you all thanks for sharing this great man with all of us. I was blessed to bump into him at Austin Prep. It was my nieces volleyball game for Archie Bills a shock to see him there but grateful for the meeting now.Love and prayers from Mary .Christine & John . Mary Moran

• June 19, 2026

  Bob Torraco

  When Joe and Joe Clifford moved to Greenview St in Quincy my life my life changed forever. Joe was my hero in so many wonderful ways. He loved sports, the Baltimore Colts, Cape Cod, horseshoes, children's laughter, Joan's chocolate cake, Joan's everything! But most of all, he loved life and, for the 60 plus years I knew him, he made mine so much better. God Bless Joe and his beautiful family. With much love, Bobby Torraco.