Bordentown, New Jersey
Sep 27, 1971 – Jul 11, 2014 (Age 42)
Mark R. Cleere, 42, of Whitehouse Station, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Morristown Medical Center. Raised in Fanwood, NJ, he graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors of Education. A beloved teacher and basketball coach, Mark taught at Holland Brook Elementary School in Readington.
Son of the late Martin Cleere, Mark is survived by his mother, Patricia Cleere of Allentown, NJ and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, students and friends.
A visitation with the family will be held Thursday, July 17th from 4-9pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am on Friday, July 18th at St. John’s Church, 1282 Yardville Rd., Allentown, NJ. Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mark Cleere's name to the Basketball Scholarship Memorial Fund at www.gofundme.com/B12FOC
Dear Pat, It has been many years that Mark, Patrick, Brendan, and Collin (Watson) were young boys growing up together in Fanwood. Will always remember Mark as a kind, happy and loving child and know he must have been the same as an adult. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Leslie Holbrook
July 31, 2014 | Dataw Island, SC
Pat - My prayers - thoughts and condolences are with you always. I know Mark will be missed by all whom he touched in life. God Bless you and your family in this difficult time.
Phyllis Petrisko
July 19, 2014
Mr Cleere was an amazing teacher, he didn't just teach his students he had fun doing it which made it fun for all of us. He will always be in our hearts and will be remembered as one of the best teachers out there. Math class and science was really fun, I'll never forget all the projects and activities. My 5th grade year was one of the best because I got to be in his class. He will always be in our hearts and I'll never forget him.
Danielle and The Reynolds Family
July 18, 2014 | Readington, NJ
Mrs. Cleere, I hope you find peace knowing how much your son, Mark, positively touched our children's life at Holland Brook School. He has encouraged them to be the BEST they can be, and they ARE! His gifts will be missed. I know everyone he has touched will pay it forward and instill the same love and respect he always gave to others. The vanVeldhuisen Family
Elizabeth & Jared vanVeldhuisen
July 17, 2014 | Flemington, NJ
Mr. Cleere will always be part of our lives. He was a great role model, teacher and coach. We are so blessed to have known him and to have his inspiration to guide us as we go on.
The McGuire Family
July 17, 2014 | Whitehouse Station, NJ
We are very saddened by the passing if Mr. Cleere. Adam had him as a teacher and loved being in his class. Ty loved exchanging baseball cards with him and playing games at recess. He was a great teacher and will be greatly missed. God is very lucky to have gained such a great angel. Our condolences to the family. Adam and Ty Costantini and family.
July 17, 2014
We are all so shocked, sad, and sorry over the loss of Mr. Cleere! I met Mr. Cleere a couple of years ago at basketball camp and was so lucky to get him as a teacher this year! He was an outstanding teacher and friend! I loved talking to him about basketball and playing math basketball and knockout on his mini hoop. He was the best and will always be missed!! :( Rest in peace Mr. Cleere! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! With love, James Dolan and family
James Dolan
July 17, 2014 | Readington, NJ
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Mark coached our son at IHM many years ago. He loved basketball and was a good coach.
Joseph F Jacobi Family
July 17, 2014 | Fanwood, NJ
With deepest sympathy to the Cleere Family. My thought and prayers are with you. Mark was dear colleague, great teacher and an outstanding coach at Our Lady of Fatima school and parish. We will all miss him deeply. Rest in Peace Mark.
Debbie Chippendale
July 17, 2014 | Piscataway, NJ
