Clifford F. Hart
Born: Sat., Jan. 24, 1925
Died: Wed., Oct. 26, 2016
Visitation
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thu., Nov. 03, 2016
Location: Gang Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service
7:00 PM Thu., Nov. 03, 2016
Location: Gang Memorial Chapel
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Clifford F. Hart
October 26, 2016
Clifford F. Hart, 91, of Syracuse passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning at the VA Medical Center.
Born January 24, 1925 Cliff was the fifth of seven brothers and four sisters. Five of his siblings survive him. He attended Sloan School and Lyncourt Junior High School. During his youth , as an aspiring boxer, Cliff contended and was a winner of the esteemed Golden Gloves Championship in Madison Square Garden, prior to serving in the US Navy’s South Pacific Fleet during WWII, where he had engaged in fierce combat during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1945.
Post-war pursuits in his boxing career led Cliff to World Amateur Championship status before he turned professional, and was dubbed “The Blonde Bomber”. As a husband and father with his first child, Cliff went on in 1949 to contend in a title bout versus Kid Gavilan for the Welterweight Championship.
After retiring from the ring to raise his growing family, Cliff remained active in the local boxing scene, along with others former greats turned trainer like Ray Renaldi, Hugo Bonnacci, Nick Barone, Joey DeJohn, Carmen Basilo and others. After attending Syracuse University, Cliff went to local politics and was elected the Town of Salina Collector of Taxes and later served as Supervisor for two terms in the 70’s. He was an insurance agent with the Mutual Trust Company. He was a member of the Pastime Athletic Club, Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus among others. Cliff enjoyed a lifetime of promoting amateur boxing, playing golf, tennis and softball. Well into his older age he remained happily popular among his beloved expanding family tree. A life long resident of Lyncourt, Cliff was widely known and fondly be remembered. He was predeceased by his first wife Jeannie Stewart, second wife Beverly Hayward and daughter Janice Roach.
Cliff is survived by two sons Clifford (Kip)F. Jr., Ken Hart, a daughter Ann Marie Hart, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Calling hours are Thursday 4-7 PM with services to follow at Gang Memorial Chapel 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. Burial with Military Honors Friday at 1PM in Bath National Cemetery, Bath
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John Kavanaugh
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Posted Sat October 29, 2016
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To Cliff's family, With My deepest sympathy and a prayer. I remember Cliff as a true gentleman and a genuine friend to many. Sincerely, John Kavanaugh, Timber Pines, Florida
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Karen Angarano
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Posted Sun October 30, 2016
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I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I remember Cliff Hart well and remember playing in his house when I was a small child with you kids. God bless!
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Susan Loysen
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Posted Mon October 31, 2016
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Barb and the Dillabough family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. It seems he lead a great life. Hugs to you all.
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The three of us
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Posted Tue November 01, 2016
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“Farewell is said by the living, in life, every day. It is said with love and friendship, with the affirmation that the memories are lasting if the flesh is not.”
― R.A. Salvatore, The Legacy
We mourned our loss years ago. Our memories can never be taken from us.
Rest In Peace Our Dearest.
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Lynn A Hayward
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Posted Tue November 01, 2016
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Sorry to hear of your passing.. But now you are with Bev and my Mom and Pops (Sonny). Will always remember you as a funny, entertaining and just a real nice guy. Love you Uncle Cliff.
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Paul Bonacci
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Posted Thu November 03, 2016
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To the Hart Family, I remember Cliff very well. My dad, Hugo Bonacci spent many great days with him as did I. He would help me learn to box as I would not listen to my dad. He always smiled and was very kind to me and all that he knew. My family and I send our prayers and thoughts to all of you. take care and God Bless.
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Carol Vavonese
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Posted Thu November 03, 2016
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Our sympathies for Cliff's passing. Sorry we weren't able to get to calling hours.
Rita and Carol Vavonese
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