- Date Of Death: January 1, 2011
- State: Massachusetts
GREENFIELD — Clifford J. Akey Jr., passed away quietly with his family by his side on Jan. 1st at the young age of 84, at the Holyoke Soldiers Home.
Cliff was born on Dec. 28, 1926, in Montague, the son of Clifford J. and Marie (Fisher) Akey. He was a life-long resident of Greenfield.
He was a referee for the Franklin County Hockey Association, as well as sponsoring it and Babe Ruth. He was an avid Red Sox fan and season ticket holder.
He worked tirelessly in his yard and locals will recall the countless celebrations held at 84 Wildwood Ave. Cliff was a familiar face at Brad’s Place and Bill’s Restaurant.
Cliff, who many will remember as Pepe, will be sadly missed by the community and especially his family.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Ruth Mary (Koch) to whom he was married for 59 wonderful years, and his seven children: Kathleen A. Wilkins and her husband, Bruce, R.
