Cliff (my father) passed away today at 1 pm after his battle for almost the last year with stomach cancer. He did not suffer, but went peacefully with his family by his side. He loved his Fiero and really enjoyed being on this forum. His '86 SE is now mine and I intend to transform it into a yellow GT like he always wanted. He left a few semi-finished license plates so if any of you had ordered one and have not yet received it, please let me know. I will finish it on his behalf and get it sent out to you. Funeral arrangements are not yet finished but I will post again when I find out the place and time. Thank you all for being such wonderful friends to my father. We will all miss him very much. May he rest in peace.
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87antuzzi Member
Posts: 11151 From: Surrounded by corn. Registered: Feb 2009
my words mite not mean much but to never2old was like a 2nd dad to me.. kenny i love you and your family im here for you and them bro..cliff i miss you already
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Darksyde Member
Posts: 611 From: Tonawanda,NY Registered: Oct 2009
Your father was indeed one of the shining stars of this forum, and to its members. He was one of the most generous souls I have met on here, and I am sure he is smiling down on us all now. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
In his memory, the plates Cliff did for me:
GODSPEED CLIFF...
------------------ "Hey guys i'm a total fiero head there my life I have 86 fiero gt that I ve been slowly fixing up well now here I sit at the hospitol with cancer and they can't treat it and not knowing how long I'll be here they say could be till spring or longer or shorter they don't know and I'm just trying to find someway to get it restored before I past I love this car I don't know if people help with these things or not but I figured I ask thanks guys I live in mn my names Tyler shipman and any thought counts you guys are the best" ~ Tyler Shipman
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fieroparts.com Member
Posts: 4831 From: Maine 207-934-1969 Registered: Jun 2000
One of the best. I too recieved a plate recently from your father. What a great guy to deal with. I am truely so very sorry for the loss of your father. Don't even know what to write? So sad...
Deepest sympathies,
Amy and Tony
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Snapperhead Member
Posts: 1982 From: Grand Rapids, MI USA Registered: Jul 2006
Wow, I'm so sorry to hear your loss. Cliff was an upstanding guy I will miss him. We all that know him or was touched by him in some way will share a sadness today as we have lost another friend. Be at pease Cliff as well as your family.
Vince
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sabooo Member
Posts: 859 From: Lehigh Valley, PA Registered: Aug 2006
Very sorry to hear of the loss. Please know that the whole Fiero community shares some the pain and sorrow you're feeling, and we are praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
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Richjk21 Member
Posts: 2228 From: Central Square NY, USA Registered: Feb 2006
My deepest sympathy to you, your family, and also the extended Fiero Family here on PFF. I was one of the recipients of the original round of license plates he did, and it is one of my most prized Fiero collectibles.
Rich
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Old Lar Member
Posts: 13797 From: Palm Bay, Florida Registered: Nov 1999
My heart just dropped to my stomach when I read the thread title. Cliff was a fine man. My condolences to you and all his family. He is in a far better place. "To be absent from the body, is to be present with Christ." Blessing to you all.
Jim
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aaronkoch Member
Posts: 1643 From: Spokane, WA Registered: Aug 2003
Thank you for sharing him with all of us crazies here on the forum while he was with us, and I know it's no consolation, but he is loved and respected by many.
Let us know if we can help with the car in any way, this is one of the closest and most caring communities I've ever seen.
Aaron
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katatak Member
Posts: 7136 From: Omaha, NE USA Registered: Apr 2008
As soon as I saw this thread my heart just sank. The last time I saw Cliff was at the 2009 Metro Cruise. He was such a sweet guy without a bad bone in his body. I am deeply saddened by your loss. I am blessed and honored to have known Cliff, even for a brief time. Rest in peace Cliff...
------------------ '86 2m4- Auto, Daily Driver '87 GT - 5spd, Project Car -------------------------------------------------------------------------- So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins, For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing
I hear the rollerblading is perfect in heaven. Cliff should be zipping along about now.
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Originally posted by never2old:
I love to skate in the summer in the hot sun. Yes I know there are indoor rinks but also a ton of people. The trail I skate on is 26 miles long from Marne to Muskegon , Michigan. Out in the country where you see the farmland, fox, geese, wild turkeys...
Saddened by your loss, my condolences to you and your entire family, Cliff will remain in a lot of peoples thoughts for many years to come. While I am thankful his pain has passed, I will miss him.
Tom
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nitroheadz28 Member
Posts: 4774 From: Brooklyn, NY Registered: Mar 2010
I never had the chance to interact with Cliff, but he sure souned like an awesome guy- and made some fine plates. Cancer is an evil thing, I know of his pain- my mother has been fighting it for over a year now.
My deepest condolences to you and the family, I wish you nothing with the best. God speed.
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Posts: 11791 From: Zandvoort, The Netherlands Registered: Jan 99
I am sad for your loss, Godspeed to one of our Fiero Family.
If I may ask, without trying to sound too awkward... if a member happens to have a pic of Cliff or his Fiero... I would really appreciate seeing it/them.
I've been to the 20th and 25th, and I wondered if our paths ever crossed outside the realm of this forum. Sometimes it is easier for me to remember someone's car before I remember who the owner is.
Condolences to your family... PFF (and probably MFC) lost someone it cared for very much.
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Raydar Member
Posts: 40912 From: Carrollton GA. Out in the... country. Registered: Oct 1999
I don't think I had any dealings with him in person, however, it seems he was a very upstanding member of this forum, and liked by many. I'm sorry for your loss, and wherever he is now, I wish him well..
Im really sorry to hear about your dad.. But im glad it was peaceful for him, and that his family was by his side. I only talked too your dad a few times in my time here, but he was always very nice.. No doubt hes now cruising the solar highways in his dream fiero..
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Fformula88 Member
Posts: 7891 From: Buffalo, NY Registered: Mar 2000
I am very sorry for your loss. We had recently shared a few PM's about some parts he was in search of, and his license plates. He was definitely passionate about Fieros and came across as a great and generous guy! I am sure he is a great loss to your family, and he is a great loss to our community.
Him and your family will be in my prayers.
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pete 2m4 Member
Posts: 867 From: allentown pa. Registered: May 2009
A major lost to our fiero community. Cliff gave us all so much and brought us all together. He will be missed very much. Thanks Cliff for bringing us so much happiness.. God speed in your heavenly fiero. R.I.P.
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mrfiero Member
Posts: 9001 From: Colorful Colorado Registered: Mar 99
My condolences as well. I did not know Cliff personally, but he did make and send me a Colorado license plate (one of the neatest pieces of Fiero memorabilia I have). I am truly sorry for your loss.
I too recieved a plate recently from your father. What a great guy to deal with. I am truely so very sorry for the loss of your father. Don't even know what to write? So sad...
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