Wayne Peter Mccleary

Wayne P McCleary, 69, of Fort Mill, SC, formally of Centereach, LI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on February 4, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Bayshore, LI, on February 9, 1953, to George and Marie McCleary.  Wayne graduated from Mercy High School.  He then became a successful business owner of M&M Security and Alarms for over 40 years.  Besides his family, his great passion was the Centereach Fire Department, where, after many years of service, he attained the rank of Assistant chief. He was also a classic car enthusiast, enjoying many weekends with friends at shows.
Wayne married the love of his life Eileen (Hedstrom) on September 23,1972.  They raised two children Wayne (Stephanie) and Carrie Ann (Frank Zimmel), and were blessed with 4 grandchildren Dylan, Chelsea, Frankie, and Samantha, with a new grandson due in June.
He is also survived by his parents, George and Marie McCleary, and his sister Carolyn McCleary and by many wonderful family and friends.
He will be greatly missed by one and all.