Richard J. Cleary, Jr.

April 6, 2016

Richard J. Cleary, Jr., 55, of Stockport, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Richard was born in Albany, NY, and grew up in East Greenbush, NY. He attended East Greenbush Schools. He had a lifelong interest in education, attaining a graduate degree in "Guidance and Counseling" from Sage Graduate School. He served as a correction officer until his retirement after 25 years, After his retirement, he worked at Siena College as a public safety officer. He was a certified scuba diver and a Black Belt in Karate. He enjoyed reading, fitness, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his wife, Judith Cleary, his daughter, Jennifer Cleary, his son, Steven Cleary, his wonderful in-laws, Mary and Cecil Ryman, Marylou and Robert Bailly, and Michael and Lisa Ryman, three nieces, Marie Bailly, Erica Stoeckeler, and Katie Sheehan, three nephews, Robert Bailly, Michael Ryman, and Joseph Stoeckeler, and close friends, Dawn Jablonski, Greg Paige, and Steve Guidice. He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret (Bevilaqua) Cleary and Richard J. Cleary, Sr., as well as his nephew, Eric Paulo. Calling hours are 10:30 am - 12 noon Friday at the Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Stuyvesant Falls.