Thomas J. Cleary's Obituary
Mr. Thomas J. Cleary of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his residence. He was 81. Thomas was born January 2, 1935 in Ashkum, Illinois; the beloved son of Thomas P. and Marie Cleary. He was the owner / operator of Cleary Trucking in Leland, Illinois. After retiring from the trucking industry, he moved to southwest Florida in 1995. Upon settling in Florida, Thomas operated as a tram driver for the Pelican Bay community in Naples, Florida. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his four sisters, Veronica O’Connor, Bernice Moody, Rita Legris and Joan Scanlon. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Judy K. Cleary; and their three children, Veronica Cleary of Bonita Springs, Florida, Thomas J. Cleary, Jr. (Tammy) of Chebanse, Illinois and Jon P. Cleary (Sherri) of Leland, Illinois. He is the loving grandfather of six grandchildren, Rachel (Joe) Strahl, Scott Cleary, Brandon (RayAn) Cleary, Kyle Duff, Alysa Duff and Jordan Cleary. He is also survived by his two great grandchildren, Jon and Ember Cleary. A memorial service with Marine Corps military honors and a celebration of Thomas’ life is scheduled for 12Noon, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #4002, 26511 Southern Pines Drive, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or The National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163. Online condolences may be shared on his tribute page at www.fortmyersmemorial.com. The Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is serving the family.
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