Robert J. Cleary of Pembroke died Sunday January 2, 2011. He was the loving husband of Catherine (Mason) Cleary and the dedicated father of Carolyn Cleary-Sullivan, Robert Cleary Jr., Kiersten Long, Heather Regan, Kathryn Cleary, Shawn Cleary, Michael Cleary, and Courtney Langevin. He will be missed greatly by his wife, children, their spouses, his 22 grandchildren, brothers Edward, Kenneth, Richard, sister Ellen, and countless friends. Bob grew up in Dorchester and worked in the elevator industry, ultimately founding his own company. He loved people and was happiest cooking. He loved to travel. He was fair and generous and had wise advice for those who asked. He has left much love in this world. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his life at a Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Hanover on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. Donations in his name may be made to Neeley House at Tufts Medical Center 750 Washington Street, Box 0716, Boston, MA 02111.