Clifford L. Fitzgibbons

Clifford L Fitzgibbons Jr. Born October 16, 1941-Passed July 12, 2011. Born in Denver Colorado on his birthday to Vivian and Clifford Fitzgibbons. He was oldest of eight children. He was a beloved husband to Valerie and father to Kelly Merth and Kerry Fitzgibbons. Father in Law to Bob Merth and Andrew Shafer. Grandfather to Henry and Katy Merth.

He went to St Francis High School where he played football and was a boxer. Spent a year at Maryknoll Seminary. He had planned on being a missionary.

Cliff had enlisted in the US Army on June 3, 1961. He had served in the 101st Airborne and 5th Special Forces as a Green Beret. He spent 13 months in Vietnam and made the rank of Sargent.

He had started working for Mountain Bell in June 1964, wherein he had several positions within the state. He stared as a Junior Engineer and was promoted to management. While in management he was in charge of setting up wire centers for the region. In 1980 he was promoted to second level management where he supervised the construction and cable maintenance staff.

In March of 1986 while he was incoming Senior Vice President for the Reed Chapter, he was named Pioneer Administrator for the Colorado-Wyoming region. While in this position he had arranged the move to new headquarters and implemented the Telephone Pioneer Museum.

While serving with The Telephone Pioneers of America he had started several organizations including Blind Bowling League. Easter Egg Hunt for the Blind. He served as the Chairman for Amnesty Days in 1985 and was named Pioneer of Year in the same year.

He was Exalted Ruler at Denver Elks Lodge No. 17. He also served as a trustee with the Elks State Association as well as a Past District Deputy with the Elks National Organization. He loved serving his community in several ways; most recently as participating in the Honor Guard at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Cliff had always enjoyed NASCAR, funny car racing, football. He was a referee for the Denver High Schools. He passed his love of football onto his daughters.

He was known for his practical jokes, his quick wit, sense of humor and his love of his Irish Heritage. He was extremely proud of his service in the Armed Forces and was quick to acknowledge members of the Armed Forces for their service to our country.

He had never met a stranger in his travels and had touched so many lives in so many ways. The impression he had left on so many will be everlasting. Never Forgotten, Always in Our Hearts

Donations can be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association PO

Box 11454 Alexandria VA 22312.