Popular Rochester radio personality signing off the air for good on Friday
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One of Rochester’s most enduring radio personalities, Terry Clifford, is signing off the air Friday for the final time.
Clifford, co-host of the “Bee Morning Coffee Club” on WBEE (92.5-FM), will retire after 37 years on the country station.
However, the Auburn native’s radio career spans more than 40 years, including a stint on WBEE’s predecessor, rock station WMJQ, “Magic 92.”
Clifford studied psychology, communications and journalism at St. John Fisher University. After graduating in 1981, she started her professional career at WGVA-AM (1240) in Geneva.
In 2015, she moved to middays on WBEE, but in 2019 she returned to the morning show, which airs from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
“It’s strange to think that when I was hired at (WMJQ), I was newly married, living in an apartment and so honored to be part of the Rochester Radio community,” she wrote on the WBEE website. “So much has changed, 2 kids (Mark and Marley), 2 houses, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 3 hamsters and 1 sweet above ground pool! However, one thing remains steadfast to this day, I am today even more honored to be a part of this community, Radio and at large.”
On Thursday, Mark called into the show. He said he’s happy for his mom as she enters a new chapter of life.
“I’m really happy for her, I’m really proud of her,” he said. “I love you, Mom, and enjoy every minute of it.”
When asked what he thinks she’ll enjoy the most about retirement, he said, “Probably spending time with my dad,” Doug Mandelaro.
And then he joked about how Mandelaro might have to adjust to being around Clifford’s trademark loud voice and laugh full-time.
“I’d like to yell at you Mark, but it’s so true,” Clifford said. “You know it, and I know it, but whatever. It is what it is.”
Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments. Send story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @MarciaGreenwood.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: WBEE radio host Terry Clifford signing off the air in Rochester NY
