Friday, November 15, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. As a 25 year member of First UMC Schenectady, my heart is broken. Cliff was truly one of a kind, joyful and loving, always ready with a hug and so welcoming as head usher. He trained me to be head usher at one time, and he was always available to help when I needed it. Since I'm perpetually late to services Cliff was often the first person I saw on the way in, and we'd hug and dance a little in the back. I always suggested we should do a liturgical dance down the center aisle! We used to have a communion service after service, and Cliff would often join. Often, after we'd called loudly for him and went to find him because he was helping someone, or doing something that needed to be done. I have missed him so much since he became ill, and I will miss him and his presence always. Love, Michele Cole
