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Obituary
Robert Jerome Leary, 83, of Brooklyn, New York, died November 24, 2024, after a yearslong struggle with Alzheimer’s and prostate cancer. A caring, generous man, he will be missed by those lucky enough to get to know him.
Robert was born December 10, 1940 in Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn to parents Robert Sr. and Eva Leary. From a young age, he was predisposed to want to help people. He wrote a report in …
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Memories & condolences
My cousin Robert tolerated me kindly and lovingly as his younger brother growing up. He was always very supportive of o…
My cousin Robert tolerated me kindly and lovingly as his younger brother growing up. He was always …
My cousin Robert tolerated me kindly and lovingly as his younger…
When Robert’s sister Janet, my mother, was dying of cancer in 2003, Robert made a big effort to come see her. She was j…
When Robert’s sister Janet, my mother, was dying of cancer in 2003, Robert made a big effort to com…
When Robert’s sister Janet, my mother, was dying of cancer in 20…
William Robert Leary, a second cousin, remembers Bob for a number of things especially his kindness & generosity. One …
William Robert Leary, a second cousin, remembers Bob for a number of things especially his kindness…
William Robert Leary, a second cousin, remembers Bob for a numbe…
My condolences to Robert's family. I first met Robert with my soon to be husband John. I have known Bob for over60 yea…
My condolences to Robert's family. I first met Robert with my soon to be husband John. I have know…
My condolences to Robert's family. I first met Robert with my so…
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What were Robert's favorite local spots?
➤ Favorite Spots In Bay Ridge:
• American Veterans Memorial Pier
— Bay Ridge Ave…
➤ Favorite Spots In Bay Ridge:
• American Veterans Memorial Pier
— Bay Ridge Ave & Shore P…
➤ Favorite Spots In Bay Ridge:
• American Veterans Memorial Pier
— Bay Ridge Ave & Shore Pkwy
— also known as 69th…
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