Timothy Cleary Obituary

We first met Tim, Joan and Mary Beth whilst on vacation in the U.S. with our dear friend Sherri Tubinis. We thought Tim was someone special and enjoyed every minute spent in his company. When we remember his enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit we will always smile. Sincere condolences to Joan, Mary Beth and all the family from Jennifer and Bill, Wombourne, England UK.

We first met Tim, Joan and Mary Beth whilst on vacation in the U.S. with our dear friend Sherri Tubinis. We thought Tim was someone special and enjoyed every minute spent in his company. When we remember his enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit we will always smile. Sincere condolences to Joan, Mary Beth and all the family from Jennifer and Bill, Wombourne, England UK.

Our parents, (James Patrick & Joan Keleher) were life long friends of Tim's from the West Side Of Chicago. My father, Tim, Jack Francis,Kevin Murphy & Tommy Hughes were the best of friends. I learned much from that Westside Irish Crew. I learned of the rewards of hard work,loyalty,dedication, all things IRISH, Notre Dame, religion, patriotism, and friendship.I have had the pleasure of knowing Big Tim Cleary my entire life. I spent time with Tim in Illinois,California and Ireland. After my move to California many years ago, I kept in contact with Tim through lengthy, long distance phone conversations. I visited him when I visited Chicago. He was not only a life long friend of my father's, but a dear friend of mine as well. I will miss him dearly...
And forever think of him when ever I watch a Notre Dame or White Sox game.

Slainte!

The Keleher Clan

I was very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Cleary. I had every intention of making to the wake when David had passed the news along, but unfortunately developed a nasty cold this week.
My prayers are with you all.

Tim,Grace and family
Our condolences for the loss of Timothy J. Cleary.
May his memories comfort your sorrows and remind you of the blessing he was to each of you.

Thank you for letting us into your loving home and for letting us spend time with your loving family. You are all very caring, compasonite, and charismatic. On behalf of Mike and Kay Flisk's Children, Thank you for all the many many years of great memories ! GO IRISH!

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Cleary. Our prayers are with your family.

The Thomas and Veronica Kenny Family

Dear Joannie and family,
Our hearts are heavy as we think of your loss but our hearts are also full with all of the memories of good (and some sad) times, the love and laughter our families have shared. As my Dad often said, spending time with the Cleary's was like being at "High Mass". God Bless You!

May the road rise to meet you may the wind be always at your back; may the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Dear Joan - with prayers and sympathy to your family. Tim's friendship and affection for ND is legendary! What a great life Tim shared with all of us - he is in our hearts forever - John Short (Indianapolis)

Joan and family, Please except our deepest sympathy on the passing of Tim. Our business and personal relationship for many years will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with you. Larry and Gayl Ferraro

We are so sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Cleary. We want you to know that we are praying for you. May God bless you and be with you.
I am so glad we got to know him!
The McGuirt Family

The world lost a good man and heaven received a great Irish angel.
Please accept my most sincere condelences. We all enjoyed his visits to my office.

Dear Mrs Cleary and Family,
I would like to express my sympathy for your loss of Timothy, although I did not know him personally, I am an alumni of St. Phillips, class of 1949. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

The first time my sisters and I met Tim Cleary was the night Tim brought Dad home after a very long business lunch. There were many of those business lunches, dinners, and all times in between to come for Big John Tuohy and Tim Cleary.

My Dad and Tim had such a beautiful friendship and luckily they brought the rest of the Tuohys and Cleary's along for the ride. What fun everyone had on the cruises, travels through Ireland, trips to Notre Dame, and countless parties and get-togethers.

We're so grateful for all the memories.

Love and prayers to Joan and all the Clearys from the Tuohy girls.

Mr. & Mrs. Cleary were dear & close friends of my grandparents, Bob & Lorriane Conley. Growing up, The Cleary's always allowed us to swim in their pool in the summer as well as celebrate the 4th of July. With the "4th" being my mother's birthday (Mary Pat), they always made sure to sing Happy Birthday. And at Christmas, Mr. Cleary would find a little time to step away from his family and play Santa Clause for all us kids. It was always a wonderful treat! I'll miss him very much!!! God Bless! Go White Sox! Go Irish!!!!

We will all miss you at The Morris Inn. This football season will not be the same without you here. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Shannen McKaskle (Notre Dame, IN)

We will miss Tim immensely. What happy memories of Notre Dame football trips, parties, and special occasions we had. Thank you Joan and family for so generously sharing Tim with all of us. He was a great man. Go Irish!