My deepest sympathys to the McCleary Clan
Dale, was a very enjoyable gentleman to be around particulary on the golf course. Dale will allways be in my heart and soul, when I tee it up.  
 HIS WEE SCOTTISH PAL, 
   JACKIE HERD

Dale will certainly be remembered and missed by his friends at the Laguna Beach Christian Retreat in Panama City. He so enjoyed his long walks along the beach. Always friendly, and the best to say about everyone. Miss you!
Bill

My deepest sympathy to all his family. I worked at GM Research also, 1955to 1987. I enjoyed Joe and played golf with him and his brother Dick in several leagues and GM outings. Joe and I talked about our days in srvice several times. He was a great friend. God Bless him and all his family.

I met Dale at Guided Missile School in Dam Neck, Va., just after boot camp.  He was a good student with a sharp sense of humor and carefree manor.  An interested, understanding, caring companion.  We became quick friends, spending all our study-time and off time together.  When he shared an idea or opinion, he'd always justify himself, but never argue or put down the opposition; always the gentle giant.  We somehow received parallel assignments to sub school, to diesel boats in Charleston, back to Dam Neck school, and finally to the USS George Bancroft being built in Connecticut.
Along the way, Dale somehow found time to captivate Linda, and marry her.  I had the honor of being best man.  
I'll always remember Dale as a loving husband to Linda, an attentive and caring father, proud grandfather, and the dearest friend ever.

To Linda and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dale.  My sympathy and prayers go out to you all.  May God bless you and look after you.

To the McCleary Family, 

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Joe's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Joe will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

Joseph Dale McCleary
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar 
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

My father was a man of few words. He led his family and raised his children by example. I will never be half the man my father was, but I always strived to be the man he wanted me to be. Dad, you were the biggest influence on my life and I will miss you and love you every day for the rest of it.

Lisa, Tom and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your Dad and all he did with you and for you comfort you at this difficult time. He will forever live in your heart and memories. You are in my prayers.
With sincere sympathy,
Karen Piotrowski

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Joseph's  passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Joseph's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.

Joseph Dale McCleary, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Linda & Family I was saddened to hear of Dale's passing. He was always so kind and generous to me and I remember our times in high school well. I'm know he will be missed, the responses in these condolences testify to that. The memories remain, but they can't fill the void from his passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless.

Joe... Gentleman, scholar, scientist/engineer.  Enjoyed many years of GMR, golf and bowling with you.  Onward and upward!  Amen.    Pat Hanley     My heartfelt condolences to the whole McCleary Family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
CLA Payroll Department

My sincere sympathies to the entire family.  I worked with Joe for many years at GMR and, better yet, bowled with him for several of those years in the Tuesday night GM Men's league.  He had a gentle spirit and an excellent outlook on life.  He graciously received me in his office whenever I wanted to talk, even though the subjects were rarely within the scope of his duties.  Since working with him, I have made it a personal goal to make GMR as welcoming a workplace for others as he made it for me.

To the McCleary family ... Joe was a wonderful co-worker and a lovely man ... always making everyone feel at home and at ease .. never a bad word about anyone .... always with a smile on his face and that sweet chuckle when he laughed!  He was the first person who made me feel welcomed when I came to Biomed back in 1982 and I will always be grateful for knowing him and working with him!  May God's love bring you peace.

My heartfelt condolence to the entire family. Dale was my Brother-in-law and I could not have  asked for a better one! He will be truly missed by all. RIP Dale..." Kathy Torres Hardin

My wonderful father. Even though my heart is broken. I. am so honored to have had you as my dad my role model my hero and my best friend for 42 years. You thought us all so much. We will miss you beyond words. I love you dad.

Linda and Family, Mary and I are so sorry to hear this news. We have such fond memories of working with Joe at Biomed. He was a wonderful man and a great co-worker and friend. May his soul rest in peace, and may our Lord comfort you and yours.
Steve and Mary Rouhana

I am so honored and blessed to have had Dale as my oldest sibling. He was an amazing man who lived an exemplary life; he inspired me to be a better person. I will miss him terribly. My heart breaks for Linda, his children and grandchildren. I love you brother rest in peace...

It would have been 50 years ago this November that I met Dale.  He was the first person I met when I reported aboard USS George Bancroft.  We were both Missile Technicians and had both just recently been married.  Our wives were both pregnant together and gave birth in 1966 within days of each other.  We became good friends in those days.  Dale was a fine shipmate and a good friend.  I'll never forget him.

Dale was a wonderful brother-in-law who always made everyone feel welcomed  always smiling  except maybe for a couple seconds after a sub-optimal golf shot  Our condolences to, and God bless, Linda and his family.

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Joseph Dale McCleary

28 août 1943 – 15 août 2015

Resurrection Funeral Home

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