Mr. Clifton, 40, a lifelong resident of Matawan, died June 15, 2010, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He worked for the past 10 years as a mason with Mandini Brothers, Holmdel. Mr. Clifton was an associate member of the Washington Engine Fire Department, Matawan. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Tighe; a daughter, Elise Clifton; his father, J. Joseph Clifton Sr. of Akin, S.C.; his mother, Catherine Morrisey of St. John’s Island, S.C.; William and Rosemarie Clifton of Matawan, who cared for him like a son; a greataunt, Mrs. James A. Clifton; his stepfather, William Kratinski of Brick; six brothers, Mark Clifton of Hawthorne, Daniel Clifton of Akin, S.C., and Tim Clifton Sr., Bill Clifton Jr., Michael Clifton and Patrick Clifton, all of Matawan; a stepbrother, Roger Benton of New York; three sisters, Amy Clifton Quinn and McKenzie Seitz, both of Eatontown, and Coleen Clifton Hogan of Matawan; and four nephews and nieces. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Clement’s Catholic Church, Matawan. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport. Memorial contributions may be made to Mr. Clifton’s daughter, Elise Clifton. The Day Funeral Home, Keyport, was in charge of arrangements.