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Iris Cleary Obituary

CLEARY - Iris D., (nee Dreher), 91, of E. Patchogue, NY, on October 16, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Cleary. Loving mother of Iris (and Al) Rizzi, Chistopher (and Cyndi) Cleary and the late Joseph Cleary. Dear sister of Edwin Dreher, Marjorie Dreher and Roberta Lagrasta. Cherished grandmother of Albert, Timothy, Joseph, Kevin, Scott, Khara, Christopher and great-grandmother of Ashley, Michael, Johnathan and Marissa. Arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc., 500 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue NY. (South of LIE at Exit 63). Family to receive friends Friday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Closing prayer on Saturday at 10am. Interment to follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Iris' name may be made to Brookhaven Health Care Facility "Resident Council Fund"; 801 Gazzola Drive; E. Patchogue, NY 11772.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 17, 2008.

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Mia, Eddy & Evan Schreier

October 17, 2008

When you go about your day, you will remember...
A time of day, a certain smell, a frequent phrase, a special touch...they are all memories of your mother and grandmother and we hope that you remember the life she celebrated for 91 years and appreciate that without her, we would not have the pleasure of enjoying life with you!
With our deepest sympathies and cherished memories,
Love,
Mia, Eddy and Evan Schreier (Berlin, Maryland)

NANCY KNOTH

October 17, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

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