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Joseph Conway Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise; loving father of son, John Conway, and daughters, Elizabeth West, Anne Gamble and Ellen Macleish; and grandfather of Abigail, William and Thomas Conway, Angus and Camilla West, John, Alex and Lucy Gamble, Ramsey, Cameron and Sionna Macleish.
Mr. Conway was a law partner at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel and played an integral role in the expansion in the 1980s of Cahill's corporate and securities practice. He graduated from Manhattan College and Columbia Law School and served as an officer in the Navy, with tours of duty on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, Conn., and are then invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Road, Orange, Conn., at noon.
Contributions in his name may be made to the Robert J. Christen History Lecture Fund at Manhattan College.
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George P. Reilly
March 30, 2009
Fellow Alum, St. Margaret's of Riverdale, Manhattan Prep, Manhattan College: Have not seen Joe since our infamous summer of '53. During spring break, 4 of us...Joe, Paul Higgins, Tom Walsh & myself travelled to Spring Lake, NJ to scout job opportunities for the summer. Returning home to Riverdale empty handed, we met again one Fri. in early June to try our luck @ jobs in Cape Cod. Joe negotiated the purchase of a '32 Ford convertible, w/a rumble seat, for $50 (partnership) & we left the next morning for the Cape. Unsuccessful at finding jobs commensurate w/our experience & talents, we returned to Riverdale & immediately headed for another try at Spring Lake. Joe landed a waiters job @ the Warren Hotel, Paul as a bartender @ the "Sandpiper" in Sea Girt & T. Walsh & I as lifeguards on the beach. It was a grand & glorious summer, which is burned indelibly & favorably in my memory bank. Joe's roots were deep in Riverdale & is now assured safe passage when welcomed by Mick O'Hagan at the Pearly Gates.
Tim Birnstill
March 29, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Conway family. My mother, Irene Birnstill, his long-time dedicated secretary and friend, had always told me what a wonderful man Mr. Conway was to work for and I myself had the pleasure of knowing him when, as a teenager, I worked at Cahill Gordon as well. He was a funny guy, he would always tease me and tell me he was really Mel Ott, the NY Giants baseball player. I smile knowing he is with my mom now, he might be saying, "Irene, take a letter".
Steve Birnstill
March 29, 2009
So sorry to here of Joe's passing.My mom, Irene Birnstill, was fortunate enough to be his secratary at Cahill Gordon for many years, and he was a great friend to her and our family during that time. He always made time to talk to myself and my brothers when we called or stopped in at moms office. He was "real good guy". The Birnstill family will always think of him fondly for his generosity and friendship.
Barbara Christen Reeve
March 24, 2009
John, Edward and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my father's best friend, Joe Conway. Joe's great sense of humour, fun and 'bottom line' common sense will be sorely missed.
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Michael Peters
March 24, 2009
Jennifer and I are saddened by the death of Joe Conway , a great friend and Cape Cod neighbor. Joe was a New york Irishman of great charm, wit and intelligence.We will cherish our memories of shared good times and he will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace , Joe ,we love you.
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fjohn reinke (mc1968)
March 24, 2009
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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