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Patrick Cleary III Obituary
Patrick was a loving husband to his wife of 56 years, a loving father, grandfather (AKA Grumpy Bear), and great-grandfather.
Patrick was proceeded in death by his grandson Patrick J. Cleary V, three of his sisters, and his parents.
He is survived by the love of his life Christine Nebel Cleary: their children Patrick (Michele) Cleary IV, Brigid (Jason) Lott, and Gavin (Christine) Cleary: grandchildren Sam (Marie Stenson), Ashlee (Jake) Hockenberry, Mackenzie (Spencer) Williams, Killian (Karley) Lott, Quintin (Addison Icenhour) Lott, Aidan Cleary, and Adrian Farmer: and great-grandchildren Adeline Stenson, Layne Lott, Anakin Williams, and Palmer Williams: several siblings, in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
He was a 1965 graduate of St Charles Preparatory School. He attended nd The Ohio State University before joining The United States Marine Corps. After the Marine Corps he worked as an air traffic controller.
He was a long time member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton where he was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a member of The Shamrock Club, where he proudly celebrated his Irish heritage. Patrick was a founding member of the original Pickerington Youth Soccer Association. He enjoyed coaching and refereeing his children and grandson's soccer teams when they were young and then moving up to coaching the Pickerington High School boys soccer team. As well as coaching baseball and softball with PYAA.
A memorial mass and celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In memory and celebration of Patrick, please consider a donation to The Wounded Warriors Project.
May you always walk in sunshine
May you never want for more
May Irish angels rest their
wings right beside your door
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Memories and Condolences
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Ron Schubert
August 2, 2025
My deepest sympathies to the family
ROGER MALONE
August 1, 2025
A BROTHERHOOD FEW WILL KNOW AND
EVEN FEWER WILL UNDERSTAND.
GO WITH GOD MY BROTHER.SEMPER FI
ROGER MALONE USMC
Joseph W. Douglas
July 31, 2025
Ruth and Family, I met Sir Knight Patrick through PYSA Soccer and the adult league many years ago. Please accept my sincere condolences from me and the Sir Knights of Pope John Paul 11 Assembly 2900. Joseph W. Douglas Faithful Navigator
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