Mr. Cletus J. Kearns, Jr., 80, of East Main Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 9, 2008 in the comfort of his home with the love and support of his family by his side. He was born on November 15, 1927 in Little Falls, son of the late Cletus and Agnes (Harrigan) Kearns and graduated from St. Mary's Academy with the "Class of 1947". On December 30, 1950, he was united in Holy Matrimony with Marion "Bobbie" Cutspec in St. Mary's Church, Little Falls. She passed away on January 30, 2002 after a blessed 51-year union filled with mutual love and devotion. On September 20, 1950, he enlisted into the military during the Korean Conflict with the United States Army and was honorably discharged on October 26, 1956 after providing his country with faithful and patriotic service. He was employed with Niagara Mohawk, retiring after 35 years of loyal and dedicated service. Mr. Kearns was a faithful member of Holy Family Parish, Little Falls. The hallmark of Cletus' personality was his faith in God and devotion to family. He was known for his sincere and engaging friendliness: gifted with a personable manner and a kind heart. He was a good and generous friend to many. He touched the lives of all who knew him and will be sadly missed and always remembered. Survivors include three daughters: Mary Agnes Kearns of Hagerstown, MD, Cindy Gurley of Cincinatti, Ohio and Jean Graniero and husband Mark of Utica; his cherished grandchildren: Ryan, Adam, and Marissa Gurley, Renata Conde and husband Jarid, Jonathon Rohacek, Mark and Kayla Graniero; a sister: Mary Petkovsek of Little Falls; a sister inlaw: Clara Washburn of Little Falls; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Edward and Thomas Kearns. The family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, (Little Falls). Mr. Kearns' funeral will commence at 10:15 am on Saturday, March 15th from the chapel of the funeral home where prayer will be offered and at 11 am from Holy Family Parish, corner of E. Main and John Streets, Little Falls where the Rev. Anthony Ligato, pastor will celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial. Procession will follow to St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer where he will be laid to rest. Kindly consider memorial offerings in his name to the Holy Family Parish Memorial Fund; envelopes and donations may be made at the funeral home. The Kearns family extends it's thanks and appreciation to Dad's East Main St neighbors: Ann Unser and family, Cindy and Betty McCaw for your constant watchful eye, sitting on the porch talking, and for all the "goodies" left on the back porch. Thank you to Dougie Unser for being Dad's day trip companion, fellow lover of Notre Dame and many hours of watching sports events of Dad's great nieces and nephews. Thank you to Sister Delores Stevens for your many prayers and especially for bringing Pumpkin into Dad's life. A special thank you to niece, Mary Angela Rybak and family, for all the party invitations, baked goods, cards, phone calls, sharing of sport events and sharing Cami. Also to nephew, Mike Koyack, for your faithful lengthy phone calls each week and to Dr Le, nurses and staff at Slocum Dickson for your compassion and care.