John Joseph Clifford was born Thursday, February 23, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts .
he died Tuesday, August 16, 2005. his recorded age was 72.
he was a veteran and served in the Korean War.
CLIFFORD John J. Clifford, age 72, of Worthington, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Kobacker House at HomeReach Hospice. Mr. Clifford was a retired school teacher with the Columbus Public School System after 31 years of service. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was an active member and Past Commander of Leasure Blackston Post #239 American Legion and a member of the Worthington V.F.W. Post #2398, Columbus Amvets Post #89, Forest Park Elks #2700 and St. Michael Church. John also served as Business Manager of the Worthington American Legion Post #239 Baseball for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary S. Clifford, parents James D. and Julia A. (Daly) Clifford and brother James Clifford. His survivors include his children, Theresa Book of Dublin, John Clifford of Worthington, Donald (Andrea) Clifford of Hilliard and Daniel (Cindi) Clifford of Hilliard; 9 grandchildren; sister, Anne Murtagh; brothers, Tim Clifford and The Rev. Donald Clifford; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2005 at St. Michael Church, 5750 North High St., Worthington with The Rev. Donald P. Clifford, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Flint Cemetery. Friends may call at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington on Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. American Legion service will be held at 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kobacker House at HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Oh. 43214 or the American Cancer Society, 900 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43215.