Andy Aliff

February 17, 2013

Andy Aliff, age 80, of Pensacola, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013.

Mr. Aliff was very dedicated to the U.S. Navy and loved the Navy life. After 30 years of service in the Navy he retired. During his Navy career he was a hard-hat diver and also served as a Navy Diving Instructor. He served in Antarctica, Vietnam and sailed around the world twice. After retirement from the Navy, he drove a truck for 20 years for Benton Express. He loved his children and especially his grandchildren. He was known as a man whose handshake was his bond. Mr. Aliff had a wonderful sense of humor and was honest with everyone he met.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, Thomas and Ruth Aliff; brother, Horace Aliff and his sister, Helen Neuman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jacqueline Aliff; daughter, Carrie (Rick) Rodriguez; son, T.J. (Wendy) Aliff; grandchildren, Thomas, Jared, and Adam Aliff; and many friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at East Brent Baptist Church at 10 a.m. followed by services at 11:30 a.m. with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements. 

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  1. Hilda Caraway Malone on February 21st, 2013 8:39 pm

    T.J. and Wendy and family , I am sorry to hear of your dads death,may God give you peace and grace in this tough time,I know how it feels to loose a dad.

    T.J. and Wendy and famiy , I’m sorry to hear of your dads death,I pray the Lord will give strength and grace to endure during this sad time.God Bless You, Hilda and Jimmie

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