Obituary of Joseph J. Cleary

CLEARY, Joseph J. Age 65 of Elmira, NY. He was born April 30, 1947 in Elmira, son of the late Gerard and Kathryn (Cherkis) Cleary and passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 unexpectedly. He was predeceased by his brother Robert and is survived by his wife of 37 years Rebecca (Reinhart); sons Jeffrey, Ryan and Aaron; granddaughter Arielle all of Elmira; sisters and brothers-in-law Anna and Harold Jones of Big Flats, Mary and Rod Nordgren of Leesburg, FL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Michael and Jackie Reinhart, Dianna Reinhart and Patrick and Cheryl Reinhart all of Elmira, Marty Reinhart of Phoenix, AZ, Greg and Courtney Reinhart of Wilseyville, NY along with several nieces and nephews including special nephews Brian Cleary of Elmira and Patrick Cleary of Montour Falls. Joe retired from the Elmira Correctional Facility in 2005 after 33 years as a Corrections Officer. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was an avid sports fan. At his request there will be no services. Those wishing to remember Joe may do so through donations to their favorite charity in his name. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.