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Barbara A. Clifford

Dobbs Ferry, NY

February 1, 2020

Barbara A. Clifford Obituary

Barbara A. Clifford, 69, of White Plains passed away on February 1, 2020. Born in Yonkers, she was the daughter of Alex and Marguerite Rakotz. Raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, Barbara was a graduate of Hastings High School and went on to graduate from the Wood Secretarial School, now known as the Wood Tobe-Coburn School, in New York City. She worked for many years as a Patent Secretary for the Mallory Battery Company in Irvington and as a secretary for Lehrer-McGovern in New York City. During her time at Lehrer-McGovern, Barbara attended and graduated from Pace University in New Rochelle with an Associate Degree in Marketing. She then became part of their Marketing Team. Barbara was involved in the Restoration Project of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, a project that she was extremely proud of. Barbara was a child of the 1960's and had a deep passion and appreciation for the music, especially Motown! She had a love of flowers and was an avid gardener, and took great care of her garden. Barbara was a devoted Yankees fan and liked all sports, especially baseball and the Olympic Games. She thoroughly enjoyed creative drawing as well. Barbara was truly one of kind and will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband Andrew Clifford, mother Marguerite Rakotz, sister Stephanie (partner Michael Recchia) Rakotz and many nieces and nephews. Barbara is also survived by her cats Dutch and Maggie, which she named after President Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher respectfully. Barbara was predeceased by her father Alex Rakotz and by her brother James A. Rakotz. Memorial Contributions may be made in Barbara's name to Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY 10461. Funeral Service 10:30AM Wednesday at the Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel. Visiting 4-8pm Tuesday Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry. Visitation FEB 4. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Service FEB 5. 10:30 AM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map

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