"Working for Cliff and learning the ins and outs of public M&A was a formative experience for me. As a newly graduated associate, he saw I had an interest in deal work and showed me all the ropes. That first deal together led to a friendship founded in our mutual love of basketball. Cliff -- you had the best seats in the house at MSG and I wish i could thank you again for letting my wife and I use them. After I moved on from the law, it was amazing to continue our friendship over the last few years through countless email exchanges about our pitiful Knicks and the state of the NBA. Cliff\'s knowledge of the game rivaled his mastery of corporate law, his analysis was always on the mark and I always looked forward to hearing his opinions on players and teams. Cliff - it pains me that I can\'t email you now about all the latest games, but I am so glad that I can always looks back at our emails to see what you thought about players and teams. Thank you for the mentoring and the friendship. I will miss you and keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences to all of Cliff\'s family and friends. --- Josh Nulman "
In loving memory of
Clifford ("Cliff") Edward Neimeth
November 20, 1958 - July 20, 2020
Clifford ('Cliff') Edward Neimeth was born on November 20, 1958 to his wonderful parents, Robert and Betty in Queens, New York. He went to New York University Law School on full scholarship and was editor of the Law Review. His expertise was in Corporate Law. He went to work for Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York City for the next 13 years; then as Partner with Greenberg Traurig in NYC and Phoenix, AZ for his last 22 1/2 years.
In 1995, Cliff met and married the love of his life, Lillian Traynor. Cliff's lifelong dream was to eventually move to Phoenix ever since he visited here and stayed at the Camelback Inn with his family in 1973. They split their time between here and Southampton, NY.
Cliff was a prolific writer with hundreds of published articles on corporate law. An avid basketball fan all of his life, he finally gave up on his beloved Knicks and rooted for his Suns. His love of music was equaled to his love of the science of sound. However, his most treasured time was spent with his adoring wife, whom he leaves behind. He also leaves his loving mother Betty and his loving sister, Nancy who reside in NY.
In lieu of flowers, send donations for cancer research to: Mayo Clinic; Department of Development; National Correspondence Office; P.O. Box 450; Albert Lea, MN 56007-0450, Attn: Evanthia Galanis M.D.
His memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. The Mass will take place on Friday, August 7 at 10:00 am.
Tributes
"Can you hear me now? Are you reading your texts? Do you now see all that once seemed hidden from you before? Do you know how much you will be missed? Do you know how much you meant to so many? Do you know how much you were loved? Funny (or perhaps not) that you left on this day of all days - a day of childhood memories, of cowbells and canoes, and wanting to be astronauts. So walk on the moon now, little Fizz. Walk amongst the stars. Walk with all who loved you and journeyed to Heaven before you. Walk with the dogs, they have longingly waited for you. Walk anywhere your heart desires. You have earned it. You got your donor, but your body could no longer hold out. So rest now. Relax. Be at peace. Be whole and healthy once more. Now you can do anything. I have always loved you more than I have loved anyone on Earth, from the moment you were born. And I will love you every moment of every day for the rest of my life. Until we meet again, my beautiful brother, you will live in my heart. Don\'t you know? You always did. Always and forever, Suendos"