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In memory of
Leonard "Lenny" John Cleary, Jr.
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Memorial Plaque and Bench at Geer Park.
$3,920.00
of $2,500 goal
Obituary
Leonard John Cleary Jr, 79, of Salem, OR passed away on March 2, 2024 from Esophageal cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patty, and children - April, Megan, Joseph, Julia, Andrew, daughter-in-law Marie, grandsons Ronan and Torin, as well as his siblings Dolly, Katie, Daniel, Therese and Jeannie and his beloved dog Albert. Lenny will be remembered for his many hobbies, his rockhounding, genealogical research and his friendly curiosity. He was loved and will …
Personal note from Julia
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Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
Queen of Peace
Participated in
Attendee of
Willamette Agate and Mineral Society
Community Club
Attendee of
North America Research Group
Community Club
Attendee of
Oregon Archaeological Society
Community Club
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What causes did Leonard care about most?
Right to Life, homeless, Covenant House, St. Jude, Unbound, Catholic Charities
Right to Life, homeless, Covenant House, St. Jude, Unbound, Catholic Charities
Right to Life, homeless, Covenant House, St. Jude, Unbound, Catholic Charities
Timeline
Born
January 2nd, 1945
Got married
June 28th, 1975
Compton, CA
Had a child, April Cleary
May 22nd, 1977
Portland, OR
Survived by
Julia Cleary
Daughter
Megan Cleary
Daughter
Joey Cleary
Son
Andy Cleary
Son
April Cleary
Daughter
Patty Cleary
Spouse
Margaret Gomez
Sister-in-law
Heather Wycoff
Niece
Amelia Blake Garner
Sister-in-law
Josh Cleary
Nephew
Nicole Cole
Niece
Suzanne Kitchin-brundage
Niece
Jeannie Parkin
Sister
Jocelyn Gombos
Sister-in-law
Barbara May
Brother-in-law
Amelie Kitchin
Uncle
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Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Crown Memorial Center, Cremation & Burial
Hospice care provided by
Willamette Vital Health
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Memorial Plaque and Bench at Geer Park.
$3,920.00
of $2,500 goal
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Created with love by
Julia Cleary (Leonard's daughter),
Megan Cleary (Leonard's daughter),
Joey Cleary (Leonard's son),
Andy Cleary (Leonard's son),
April Cleary (Leonard's daughter) and
Patty Cleary (Leonard's spouse).
