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Joseph Cleary Obituary

CLEARY, JOSEPH A. Sr., 78 - of Sea Isle City, formerly of Ocean City and East Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA on March 6, 2006. Beloved husband of Frances Lyons-Teesdale-Cleary and the late Mary E. Donnelly-Cleary. Dear father of Mary Ann Duffey (John), Joseph A. Jr., James W. (Mary Alice), William R. (Patricia), Elizabeth A. Podraza (Joe), Jake J. (Ann), Michael J. (Jeannine), Dr. Gerard M. (Karen), Margaret A. McGrath (Joe), Patrick B. (Christina), Susanne M. Adams (Daniel). Pop Pop of Brian, Erin and Sean Duffey, Joe and Randi Cleary, Veronica, Kyle, Thomas, Quinn, Evan and Rory Cleary, Mary Beth, Bill, Kevin and Colleen Cleary, Joey, Matt, Andrew and Jimmy Podraza, Mary Kate and Jake Cleary, Michael, Kieran, Eamonn, Liam and Killian Cleary, Gerry, Tommy, Sean, Mary, Caroline and Jack Cleary, Amy, Ryan, Bryce and Alison McGrath, Bridget and Grace Cleary, Katie, Meghan and Daniel Adams. Stepfather of Rosemary Stroup (John), Teresa McDaniel (Mitch), Greg Teesdale (Charlotte), Francis X. Teesdale (Patricia), Joseph Teesdale (Trish), Patricia Szkotak, Barbara Cloud, Christopher Teesdale, Brian Teesdale, Shelia Rouke (Ed), James Teesdale (Kelly) & the late Kathleen Teesdale, & 24 step-grandchildren. Brother of Mary Masson, Margaret Lawler and the late William R. and John, brother-in-law of Evelyn Cleary and Eleanor Cleary. Relatives, friends, Knights of Columbus Father Thomas Blake Council #2560 and Wildwood Community Center members are invited to share in Joe's Life Celebration Services on Friday starting 4p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 4308 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City followed by his funeral mass at 7p.m. Relatives and friends may call Sunday evening from 7-9p.m. at John F. Givnish of Academy Road, 10975 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA and are invited Monday starting 9a.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians, 1500 Marion Road, Abington, PA followed by his funeral mass at 10a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in Joe's name to the Knights of Columbus Father Thomas Blake Council #2650, PO Box 1060, Ocean City NJ 08226; Abington Memorial Hospital Special Care Nursery Fund c/o Judith Brindley R.N., 1200 Old York Rd., Abington PA 19001; or Make-a-Wish Foundation, Five Valley Square, 512 Township Line Rd. Suite 103, Blue Bell, PA 19422.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Mar. 10, 2006.

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Krissy Armour (McFadden)

April 4, 2006

Jeannine and Mike:

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love,

Krissy & Barry Armour

Tom Boulware

March 14, 2006

Dear Cleary family:

I knew Joe for 40 years. He was the best friend I ever had in the pump business and he will truly be missed by all. I got to speak to Joe in late January, right after he was released from the hospital and he pretty much told me that our phone conversation would be the last one we would ever have and we told each other how we felt about our close relationship as friends through the years. I was very sad after that phone conversation, and prayed for Joe and all of you. God Bless you all, and I know Joe is up there playing 18 holes and enjoying every minute of it.

Tom Boulware

David Wolpert

March 14, 2006

To the entire Cleary family,

all of our thoughts and prayers for everyone. Your father was a great man and true figure (especially from the old days in east oak lane). From all of the Wolpert family---God Bless!

Kelli Nold

March 13, 2006

Dear Maggie and Family,

Scott and I are thinking of you and your family during this very sad time and hoping that you are doing better each day.



Kelli and Scott Nold

MaryAnne Galbally

March 13, 2006

To the Cleary Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences.

May the peace, which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Betty -Anne & Fran Taylor

March 13, 2006

Dear Maggie,Jerry & Cleary Family,

Betty Anne and I were very sad to hear about your dad. He was a very nice man and will no doubt be very missed by you and anyone else who was able to meet him. Anytime I saw him, he always had a smile. It was always nice to see him at our Lions golf outing every spring down the shore. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for your family.

Victoria Burns

March 12, 2006

Pat, Tina, Bridget & Grace,



We are very sorry for your loss. I am glad to see your father had such a huge family that loved him so very much. That type of love goes on forever and even death does not cause it to end. We are here for you.



Love,

Vicki, David & Grace

Beau and Polly Harrington

March 12, 2006

Dear Dr. Cleary,

Polly and I want to express our sincere sympathy for the loss of your father. We will pray for him to rest in peace, and we will pray for you and your family to eventually be at peace with your loss.

Sincerely,

Beau, Polly, Anna, Robert and Rose Harrington

JOHN SALDUTTI

March 11, 2006

DEAR CLEARY FAMILY, AS YOU MUST KNOW JOE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON. I GOT TO KNOW JOE BY PLAYING CARDS WITH HIM FOR SEVERAL YEARS. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIM. JOHN SALDUTTI

Glenn Smith & Jackie Lombardo

March 11, 2006

Maggie,Joe and the entire Cleary/Mcgrath families,Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of sorrow.

Dorothyann Callahan

March 10, 2006

Dear Clearys: Sorry to hear about your father. I so much enjoyed anytime I spent with him, especially when my mother and Mary Liz rented the house at Ocean City for those few summers. I have fond memories of home made succotash, microwave nachos, tons of laughing and cursing when the fuses would blow when we were all using our hair dryers. I also have to chuckle because I think Mr. cleary is having a good old time with my Mom and Dad looking at all of us and saying what a bunch. My prayers and thoughts are with you. If you are ever in South Florida - give me a call. Dorothyann

Ray Sands

March 10, 2006

To let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Joe's good nature, thoughtfulness, sense of humor and smile will be missed. He lived as an example to the ideals of our Order, the Knights of Columbus.

Jessica & Stan Lake

March 10, 2006

Jeannine & Mike,



My family and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Matthis

March 10, 2006

Pat,

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Julie&Gerhard Koch

March 10, 2006

To the whole Cleary Clan, Your Dad was a wonderful person, you have alot to be proud of. He will be surely missed,our love to you all.

Kelly Morris

March 10, 2006

Pat & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Joni Dickel

March 10, 2006

Joe, Maggie,and the entire McGrath/Cleary families, I am truely sorry for the loss of you dad, granddad. I always enjoyed chatting with him at the many family get togethers. Amazingly he always remembered who I was. At least we all know that he is home with the Lord and the many loved ones who went before him. Our prayers will remain for each of you.

Joni

Ian Kiesel

March 9, 2006

Maggie, Joe, & my little lovelies, My heart goes out to you. He was a good benevolant soul who will be deeply missed but never forgotten. My love is sent to you in these times of melancholy when family is the steadfast glue through these trying times. I love you all, indefinitely,



yours always,



Ian Byrce Kiesel

Roger Kneezel

March 9, 2006

I was truly saddened at hearing of Joes passing. I worked with Joe for years at Chempump. He was a great co-worker and always spoke with love of his family...He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Emily Zimmerman

March 9, 2006

I worked with Joe at Chempump for many years. Joe's passing is a loss to anyone who knew him. He was truly a nice and caring person.

Linda Ciafre

March 9, 2006

Dear Liz, Joe and family,

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Liz, I never met your dad, but Joe talked highly about him so I felt like I knew him personally and wanted to express my condolences. You guys are in my prayers.

Linda Ciafre and family

Jerrie Grothe-Reiner

March 9, 2006

Dear Fran and family,

I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

God Bless,

Jerrie

Karen-Rose Montgomery

March 9, 2006

We are sorry for your loss. He was a really cool guy and he had a sense of humor.

Karen Nuss

March 9, 2006

Maggie, Uncle Joe, Amy, Ryan, Bryce and Ali- I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad and Grandpop. Lots of love to you and your entire family.

xoxo,

Karen

Kathi Dwyer

March 9, 2006

I met Joe thru work; and when he retired and moved to OCNJ, he was down the street from my summer home. Many times I'd walk the dog down to his place on Haven and sit in his kitchen talking golf. He was a wonderful guy and everyone will miss him greatly.

Tom Larkin

March 9, 2006

Sorry for your loss, Mr.Cleary was a great man.

Don Grogg

March 9, 2006

Joe was a great friend and an inspiration to all of us. Hopefully he will be shooting lots of sub-par rounds when he tees off up there.

Carmen D'Angelo

March 9, 2006

Fran & Family,

God Bless all of you...Joe was one of the nicest guys that I had ever met...He never once complained about his illness...He is an inspiration to all of us..He and you will be remembered in our prayers.

Love,

Norma & Carmen D'Angelo

Kelly & Peter Tambourino

March 9, 2006

Pat & Family,

We are truly sorry for your loss! Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers! God Bless!

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