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Andrea Lynch
December 24, 2010
I was lucky enough to have Fr. Cleary as my professor in a Christology class at St. Louis University back in 2001. I believe this was one of the last courses that he ever taught. I loved each and every class--he made it interesting and his passion showed through every minute. I will miss you Father! Sincerely, Andrea "A" Lynch.
Beth Zelle
December 19, 2010
Francis Cleary was an inspiration and friend to my husband Richard Zelle, Sr., who passed from this world to his home in heaven on May 1st of this year. I am confident that Frank and Dick have connected in their heavenly home and share many laughs while beautiful music plays.
harry blanton
December 17, 2010
I admired Fr.Cleary so much when he would say Mass at St. Joseph's in Clayton in the late 60's and early 70's with his stong stand for peace and our church as the spiritual descendants of our jewish brothers and sisters. It is an amazing coincidence that I happened to click on his name today just a week after his death, as I was preparing a list of my Jesuit heroes for an essay I am writing. Harry Blanton
OUR LADY of SORROWS Alumni Assn
December 16, 2010
TO the CLEARY FAMILY:
The Parish Family of OUR LADY of SORROWS CHURCH in South St. Louis mourns the passing of our distinguished priest-son of the parish, Fr. FRANCIS X. CLEARY, S.J.
His nearly 50-year priesthood in the Society of Jesus, and his extensive involvement in the Archdiocese of St. Louis are a great source of pride to all of us here at OLS.
Father Cleary will be remembered in Masses at OUR LADY of SORROWS in the coming year, and on All Souls Day, as one of the many priests from this parish who have served God and the Church so well during their priestly lives. May Father Cleary rest in peace!
Sincerely,
OUR LADY of SORROWS ALUMNI ASSN
5020 Rhodes Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109
shelby hartley
December 14, 2010
From my days at SLU and being your Social Worker/case manager at St. Mary's on more than one occasion. Your spirit touched my life. Thanks for all of the great conversations and wisdom you brought to my life. Take care of my dad in heaven!!
Jewel Jacobs
December 14, 2010
It was a blessing and a joy to have known Fr. Cleary. I still remember his homilies, especially about Jesus' choosing women, and a reinterpretation of "The Widow's Mite". He loved the little kids at mass and was always pleasant to everyone. There was great rejoicing in heaven when he arrived. May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord let His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord turn with favor upon you and give you peace!
Scott Brazell
December 14, 2010
Fr. Cleary was a good friend of my family's and wrote my letter of recommendation to St. Louis University High School when I was applying. I owe a lot of who I am to my experience at SLUH, and Fr. Cleary believed in me enough to give me that opportunity. I could never thank him enough.
Mimi Jedlicka McDonald
December 13, 2010
A full newpaper page couldn't list all of Fr. Frank's great attributes: intellectual, generous, holy, witty and humble. A man who touched so many in his kind and understanding way. Heaven is an even happier place now that he is there.
Ann Fahey Connelly
December 12, 2010
Frank, you touched my life in a deep and wondrous way. I give thanks for you and the way your life effected and changed mine. We will meet again in God's Presence.
December 12, 2010
He taught me at SLUH in the 50s.....I owe him much...
Jack Madigan
Tommye Fleming
December 11, 2010
Frank, thanks for a lifetime of blessings. Two days in particular come to mind ... they day you married Patrick and me, and the day you buried my mother, Marilou Fleming. We love you and miss you. Hope to see you in the great beyond. Hug cousin Mary for us all.
Father Frank with second cousin Debby Fleming Wurdack
Tommye Fleming
December 11, 2010
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