Patrick J. Cleary

Patrick J. Cleary, 71 years, Army Veteran of Korean War, beloved husband of 46 years to Anne, nee Klopschek; loving father of Patrick (Hilary), Margaret (Edward) Pocius, Kathleen (Jack) Ferraro, Frank and Anne Marie; proud poppy of Anthony and Megan Ferraro, Alexandra and Matthew Pocius, Nicole and Rachel Cleary; devoted son of the late Patrick and Margaret of Ireland; fond son-in-law of Anna and the late Frank Klopschek; dearest brother of Bridget (Martin) Lenihan, Mary (late Bill) Meskill, William (Nancy), Catherine (John) Woods, John Joe of Ireland and the late James (Marge Prior), Tom, Annie and John of Ireland; uncle and cousin to many here and in Ireland; care taker and special friend Miraslawa Kajukalo. Native of Mt. Daisy, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. Member of firemen and oilers local 7, retired 22-year employee of Loyola University, lifetime member of Gaelic Athletic Association and supporter. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5800 W. 63rd St., to St. Symphorosa Church, mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Parkinson's Association. Info 773-735-4242.