We are sad to announce that on August 13, 2023, James W. Cleary of Locust Valley, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by : his friend Anthony Jordan; his mother Rita; his siblings, Mark and Sharon; his brother-in-law Michael; and his nephew Alexander. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins, and countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: https://give.cshl.edu and the Muscular Dystrophy Association: https://mda.donordrive.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home

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August 17, 2023

Lindsay Hewitt Sr. wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to learn about Jimmy. What a courageous young man. The world needs more like him with his strength and fortitude. With our deepest sympathy Bobbe and Lindsay Hewitt”

August 14, 2023

will meyer wrote a sympathy message

“Profound condolences to the Cleary family from the Farrell Fritz family. We greatly enjoyed working with Jimmy during his part-time work with the firm. He was always upbeat and cheerful and shared his father's dry wit and mischievous twinkle. He will be greatly missed by all.”