James Clifford, Loving husband and Father of three Passed away on March 25, 2021. Born Sept. 13, 1935 in Freeport, NY to Thomas and Nora Clifford, he was one of five siblings. James served in the Marine Corp during Korea and he worked in the Roosevelt Post Office for 35 years. He loved playing golf, fishing, gardening and his pets in his spare time. James is survived by his wife, Ruth. His children, Glenn , Michael and Jaime, and his daughter in law Ginny, his brothers, Thomas and Patrick along with sister Eileen. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Tuesday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, LI. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting Monday 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. www.chapeyfamily.com