Mr. Joseph Clery of Melrose, died Sunday morning December 3, 2006 at Harborside Healthcare in Saugus after a period of declining health. He was 85 years old.
He was born February 4, 1921 in East Boston son to the late Floriano Clericuzio and Maria (Gennattasio) Clericuzio.
Mr. Clery was raised and educated in East Boston.He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII and then worked at the Boston Naval Shipyard.For many years he worked as a machinist for General Electric.He loved to play Pinochle and also was a model maker.
Joseph was the beloved husband of Christa L. (Just) Clery. Devoted father of Elise Reif of Sinking Spring, PA, Thomas M. Clery of Melrose, and Christopher J. Clery of Derry, NH. Brother of Michael Clery of Billerica, Anthony Canon of West Palm Beach, FL, Richard Clery of Palm Harbor, FL, the late Mildred Clericuzio, Josephine Guarnera, Mildred Belville, Vincent Canon, and Frederick Canon. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.