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James Cleary Obituary

Cleary, James K. age 69. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Moritz), loving father of Lara (Walter) Crnich and Teryn Cleary, cherished grandfather of Cooper James and Caroline Alice Crnich, dear brother of Kathleen Englund, Steve (Barbara) Cleary and the late Eileen (Fred) Czablewski, devoted son of the late James P. and Alice Cleary, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and a great friend to many. James was a member of IBEW Local 134. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 10 to 10:30 a.m. with a Memorial service to follow at 10:30 a.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court Glenview, IL 60025 and Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 833 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2008.

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Colette Howard

April 7, 2008

Dear Mrs Cleary, Lara & Teryn, I have many fond memories of Mr Cleary such as he and my dad w/the "dogs". It's hard to believe i've know all of you for so long, I just recalled babysitting a few times when Sari was busy! Well, Mr Cleary is once again w/my dad. He will be missed but remebered always!

Rich and Ewa Szynal

March 22, 2008

Dear Barb and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, we have been out of town for 3 weeks and we just heard about it, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Whitted

March 21, 2008

Dear Lara and family,

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful father. We first knew Jim through the joy with which you always spoke of him. Later, we saw the shining love and admiration that you had for him and he for you. We felt for your care, concern, and then, deep sadness on his passing. In these days ahead, we will hold you in our hearts and thoughts. With love, Brooke and Linda

Midori (Megan) Tajiri (Schleitwiler)

March 18, 2008

Dear Barb (Mom2) , Teryn and Lara,
I love you all and am so glad we have weathered our storms of freindship through thick and thin. You know how important your familiy has been to me and my mom, particularly your father (Dad2), especially when my own family was no longer around. Thank you for being so open and always welcoming me/us into your family. Losing Jim has been hard on all of us and especially you, but it renews our faith and hope that we will all be together again in the future. Thank you for everything and for sharing such a wonderful man with all of us.
Your loving daughter, sister and friiend, Midori (Megan) and all the Schleitwilers and Tajiris :) (and Mono!)

Roz and Bob Wattel

March 15, 2008

Dear Barbara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May your family and friends be a source of comfort to you.

Julie Lea

March 14, 2008

Cleary Family
I am thankful I had the opportunity to share Christmas dinner with Barbara and Jim, at my son. Michael's. I will always remember a good time. The same goes for seeing them in their back yard. "Great neighbors"!
My deepest sympathy to the whole family on your loss of a loved one. Julie Lea

David and Ann-Marie Bruah

March 14, 2008

We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of my very special cousin James. He was a warm and kind man, and we will think of him often. His manner and humor and style were to be admired. His Aunt May and Uncle Howard Loved him very much and were always proud of him and his family. May your memories of him be forever cherished and happy.

Dan McGuire III

March 13, 2008

Dear Mrs. Cleary and Girls,

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Cleary's passing.

I will always remember him as a kind man with a great sense of humor. I will forevermore have a great vision in my head of him just giving me a kind wave as I pass by the house.

He will be sorely missed and we will keep you all in our prayers during this difficult time.

Your friend,
Dan McGuire III

Bob & Lynne Powers

March 12, 2008

Our sincerest condolences to the Cleary Family. I have many great memories of Jim spanning many decades. He was a big influence on me and a good friend to me. He will be missed but not forgotten. God bless!

Nissen & Marlene Vexler(Morseview Phar.)

March 12, 2008

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Jim. He was a wonderful man.

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