Sally Marie Cleary's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Modesto, California

Sally Marie Cleary

March 6, 1940 - December 8, 2025 (85 years old)

Modesto, California

Sally Marie Cleary's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Modesto, California

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Franklin & Downs Funeral Homes

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Sally Marie Cleary

March 6, 1940 - December 8, 2025 (85 years old)

Modesto, California

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Sally Marie Cleary Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Sally Marie Cleary in Modesto, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Sally left this world on December 8, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vera Negrete and Lupe Negrete; her husband Don; and her brother Dr. Louis Negrete. She is survived by: her children, Marguerita Sasser (Gary) of San Jose, Christina Heitke (Rich) of Sacramento and Thomas Cleary (Cynthia) of Fremont; her siblings, Christine Castillo of Fullerton, Irene Flores of Mission Viejo and Alex Negrete (Carmen) of Brentwood; and her grandchildren, Mark, Alex Sasser (Katy), Julia, Celeste, Alexandra Heitke, Isabella and Nicholas Cleary. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Remembrances may be made in Sally's memory to St. Josephs Catholic Church Pantry or Community Hospice and Health Services Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Franklin & Downs Funeral Homes



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Jan 15

Rosary

Franklin & Downs Funeral Home - McHenry Chapel
1050 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

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Jan 16

Funeral Mass

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
1813 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA 95355

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