Joshua David Clifford

Joshua David Clifford, 43, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Neil and Toni (Snyder) Clifford.  He was a Berlin resident most of his life and enjoyed living in the Cayman Islands for a short time.  Joshua was a graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1992, and was co-owner of AC Victor Drilling and worked at Ravizza Brothers.

Joshua was an outstanding athlete in football and wrestling at Berlin High School, where he set numerous records in his sports.  In football, Josh was an All State selection and an All Northwest Conference pick.  He was also chosen for the Associated Press All State Team.  In wrestling,  Joshua was a three-time Northwest Conference Champion, a three-time Class M State Champion, a State Open Champion and a three-time qualifier for the New England Championship.  A member of the Junior National Team, Josh wrestled with Team USA vs. Cuba and was an Olympic hopeful.

Surviving are two brothers, Joe Clifford and his wife Justine of San Francisco, CA, and Jason Streeter and his wife Kristina of FL; a sister, Melissa Greco and her husband Anthony of Boston, MA; his fiancée, Kristine Ouellette of Ledyard, CT; a daughter, Shana Manafort; his nieces and nephews, Holden Clifford, Jack Jack Clifford, Sofia Antoinette Greco, Neil Streeter, Chelsea Streeter and Gracie Streeter; his best friend, Leah O’Leary; and his dear friend, Christine Ravizza.