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Personal note from Desiree

Robert’s Memorial Service Weekend Itinerary & Travel Information:

• Visitation & Memorial Service
Friday, Jan 10th, 11am-1pm
@
Joseph P. Clavin Sons, Inc.
7722 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 745-1445
clavinfuneralhome.com

• Lunch Reception, 1pm onwards
@
Greenhouse Cafe
7717 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-8200
greenhousecafe.com

• Possible Coffee Beforehand, 10/1030am
@
Wonder Room Coffee & Flowers
7904 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(347) 497-4202
wonderroomny.com

• Burial & Military Honors
Saturday, Jan 11th, 11am
@
All Faiths Cemetery
P459+PG, Middle Village, NY 11379
allfaithscemetery.org

• Optional Sunday Mass Service
at Robert’s Childhood Church
Sunday, Jan 12th, 12pm
@
St. Anselm's Roman Catholic Church
356 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-2900
stanselmbayridge.org

➤ Local Hotel:
Best Western Gregory Hotel
8315 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3737
https://www.bestwestern.com/e…
— Rooms start at $126/night for a 3 night stay from Jan 9th through Jan 12th

➤ Transportation:
• Funeral Home is a 7 minute walk from the hotel
• Greenhouse Cafe is a 3 minute walk from the funeral home
• Best Western is a 11 minute walk from the restaurant
• All Faiths Cemetery is a 45 minute drive from the hotel
— Or a 90 minute commute on public transit from the hotel
— We are looking into shuttle service from the hotel to the cemetery and back
• St Anselm’s RC Church is a 2 minute walk from the hotel

➤ Getting To The Hotel:
• Best Western is a 30 minute cab ride from JFK Airport
— Or a 90 minute NYC subway commute
• Best Western is a 45 minute cab ride from LaGuardia Airport
— Or a 2 hour commute on the NYC subway and bus
• Best Western is a 30 minute cab ride from Newark Liberty International Airport
— Or a 2 hour commute on New Jersey Transit and NYC subway

➤ Other Places To Visit:
• Best Western is 2 blocks away from NYC subway station 86th St
— You can take the R line an hour North (and/or connect with other trains) to reach the Theatre District neighborhood of Manhattan, should you choose to fit in a Broadway show during your stay
• Robert was also a big fan of Coney Island
— You can take the R line to the N line to get there in 30-40 minutes
— Or you can take a car, cab, or uber to get there in 20 minutes
• He was also a frequent visitor of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden at Prospect Park
— You can take the R to the 2 to get there in 30 minutes
— Or you can get there via car in 20 min

➤ Please visit the Favorites tab on this website to check out a list of
Robert and his family's favorite restaurants in the area!

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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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Final resting place

All Faiths Cemetery

67-29 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, NY 11379
Clavin Funeral Home
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