Clifford M. Saliba, age 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a hard battle with COVID-19 on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Cliff was proud of his Christian beliefs and lived his life according to those beliefs.
Cliff was a long-time member of the local bowling community where he made countless lifetime friends, both local and professional, who will miss him dearly. His accomplishments in the bowling arena are many. Cliff is a member of the Syracuse Hall of Fame and the NYS Hall of Fame for his bowling prowess and accomplishments-honors he was very proud of. He was a member of Doug Heim's Niagara Frontier Supply Bowling Team, winning the Nationals in 1983, his most treasured tournament win. Cliff won the Post Standard Masters twice, once in 1992 and again in 2005, as well as being runner up in 2002 and 2006. He also had several local tournament wins, and several 300 games. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Cliff and his father, Dick owned and operated Saliba's Pro Shop in Liverpool for many years. Most recently, Cliff was the proprietor of Cliff Saliba's Pro Shop in the B'ville Sports Bowl.
Cliff was predeceased by his father, Richard Saliba, in 2013.
Cliff is survived by his mother, Anne Saliba; loving wife of 13 years Debra Saliba; daughter Anastasia (C.J.) Mallore; step-daughters Lisa (Dan) Barragan and Jenna (Jimmy) Spendle; grandsons Rocco Mallore and Dominic Spendle; granddaughters Sofia Barragan and Gabriella Barragan; sister Cindy (Mike) Cooper; brothers Gary (Linda) Saliba and Richard (Donna) Saliba; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and his constant canine companions Sam and Jake. He was especially close to his Uncle Jerry Saliba and Aunt Diane Saliba, and held them in high regard throughout his life.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm with a private service to follow at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N. Main Street, N. Syracuse, NY. To leave a message of condolence for Cliff's family, or to share a special memory of Cliff, visit the guestbook below.
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