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David J. Conway

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David Conway Obituary

Rev. DAVID J. CONWAY (Age 86)
On Thursday, March 15, 2012, of Washington, DC, originally of Georgetown, DE. Priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. Beloved son of the late William A. and Agnes McStacy Conway; brother of the late William A. Conway, Jr., Frances Short, Katherine Cooper, Ann Conway and Elizabeth Bernacky; brother-in-law of Eileen N. Conway; uncle of Maryann Bernacky, Kevin Conway, Michael Conway and Eileen Mary Phillips. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary Mother of God Church, 725 Fifth St. NW, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. where Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Mother of God Church, on Wednesday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cardinal O'Boyle Residence, P.O. Box 29206, Washington, DC 20017.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for David Conway

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26 Entries

Michelle McCaughey

January 5, 2017

God bless you, Father Conway. Wish I could be in on the discussions you must be having with John in Heaven!

Tom O'Neil

March 8, 2013

Fr Dave Conway will always be the light that I follow as his path is one with Jesus. I miss him so very much. He was to me the perfect priest. We had so many wonderful discussions over dinner and his beloved "Manhattans". It was my enlightenment hour just to be in his presence. I miss his wonderful jokes and his inside stories of The District. I'll never forget one Sunday at High Mass, he was proceeding up the aisle in all his priestly garments (it was my first High Mass) and the church was packed and I remember his hands were tightly clasped together. As he passed where I was standing, he began to wiggle his clasped hands back and forth, so subtly, as he looked straight into my soul. It was as if he knew I needed him just to look at me, to acknowledge me (I had just joined the Church, thanks to my wife and her wonderful Mumsy, Ruth and my sponsor Bill) ...but Fr Dave never did just what you expected, he always went much further. Of all the politicians and important people that were there that day, he approached me, looked straight at me, and smiled and nodded approvingly towards me; I sensed that everything was alright...May I never forget his kindness and generosity...To my wonderful priest, who made becoming Catholic an honor...I miss you always.
Tom and Carol

Tony Kutsch

April 15, 2012

There I was, a scared new altar boy in the middle of mass, holding out the empty silver hand bowl I had forgotten to fill. As he plunged his fingers into imaginary water and scratched the bottom of the empty bowl,Father Conway's eyes glanced at me and twinkled kindly. Embarrassment drained away from me as he "dried" his fingers on the hand towel and shot me a conspiratorial grin...He was a wonderful priest and good friend. I remember his love of opera, his squash game, his Andes mints, his Philadelphia turtle soup, and especially-his great sense of humor. I'll miss you Father Conway!

Bill McFadden

April 14, 2012

Fr David Conway was a great inspiration to us all while we were in High School. His pragmatic approach was what we needed as young men growing up in the late 1950's.

Father David baptising grandson Oliver.

Jim & Mary Alma Connell

April 9, 2012

High school English teacher and advisor, officiated at our wedding and the wedding of two of our children, baptised one of our children and two of our grandchildren, but most important a friend and mentor for life. Oh how we shall miss him. Keep an eye out for us Father David.

The Radel Family

April 5, 2012

With sincere gratitude... heaven's gain
Requiescat in pace

April 2, 2012

Father Conway married Joan and I in 1978. He did a good job since we are still married. I have always considered him one of the good guys, a pastoral priest, not a business man.

Joe Dulcey

Michele Murphy

March 25, 2012

Dear Family,
I know Father Conway is on to his heavenly reward,
as a good and faithful servant. He was
full of , wisdom, humour, kindness,.
also, humility and a channel of the Lords 'peace. I
used to go to St Mary s Sunday pm Mass,
I was a Nurse on night shift at Childrens' Hospital. I was blessed to have known Father and still blessed with an advocate in heaven.

MaryLee Luna

March 24, 2012

Very sad to just hear of the loss of Father Conway. My heart and prayers go out to his family and other loved ones. Many blessings.

Catherine Thompson

March 23, 2012

Because of Father Conway I am a better person. He has always been in my thoughts and prayers. Catherine Thompson (Lusby, Md.)

Joan Thompson

March 23, 2012

You have been in my thoughts often through out the years. Your influence in my CYO/CCD years has followed my entire life. THANK YOU
Joan Thompson

Wendy Rodriguez

March 21, 2012

Father Conway, I want to thank you so much for your selfless ministry to Christ's Priesthood. You always taught us the Proper way to Worship, and for this we know your job was pleasing in God's sight. The heavenly angels are now rejoicing as Jesus welcomes you home in company with all the Saints! We can now ask for your intercession as you see God face to face!

Tiara Barnes

March 21, 2012

I miss farther conway when he left but i'm glad that he is with the lord and all is well with him.

March 20, 2012

Father Conway was - and shall remain in our memories - A good Priest, a Good Man and a Good Friend. We at St. Mary, Mother of God Church and the other parishes where he did God's work, will miss Father but now that he has gone to his reward, it is comforting to know we have a Friend At Court.

Dr. Edward Sheridan and Ann Sheridan

Marleen Dubbs

March 20, 2012

With fond memories from my early years at St. Ignatius. I remember sitting in the rectory addressing Christmas cards and other small clerical duties. A great neighbor !

Roberta Boyd

March 19, 2012

I will cherish my years working with Father Conway. He supported our faculty,staff,parents and students with wisdom, kindness and love. He was such a spiritual person, who lived his life helping others. He was a role model for all. Because of him, I became a stronger teacher and person.

Deacon S. Michael Bond

March 19, 2012

While it was not my good fortune to know you personally, the legacy you leave in the hearts of those who did is a true testament of your devotion to your vocation. Please watch over and intercede for those of us at St. Andrew Apostle who carry on your mission as a good and faithful servant.

Deacon Dave McDowell

March 19, 2012

God Bless you and keep you close. I have never enjoyed serving a Mass with anyone like you. You and I had some great laughs as well as some great prayer time. You will always be dear to me and my family...I will miss you here on earth but now I can pray to you for you are in heaven and have the Lords ear and anything else you can manage....Love ya.

Rita Giuliano

March 18, 2012

I will always remember Fr. Conway with both gratitude and joy. He supported me through my grief at the loss of my Mom and honored her beautifully at her funeral mass. He always managed to insert a personal note in his Christmas cards to me as a teacher at St. Andrews and was always willing to hold a Mass for the students traveling on our field trips to Florida. Most recently, he was kind enough to bless my new home in Delaware. I'm just sorry we didn't get to Bella Capri for lunch. Rest in peace, Father Conway. You will be missed.

M Fraser

March 18, 2012

Will always remember Fr. Conway with joy. So filled with humility and dedication profound insights, humor, wisdom,and charity!! Hey Fr., will always remember "the Blessed Mother Always Gets Her Way"...St. Mary's. She and her SON have you now, yes she and HE do get their way! Smiles and beyond fond memories, sadness and joy! Wish I could be at the Mass to honor you: Well done good and faithful servant...the bells are ringing in Heaven, I just know it! Will miss you in this world!

Diane Bowman

March 18, 2012

In 1990 when he was pastor at St. Andrew Apostle, and I wanted my children in the school (but had very little money to do that), Fr. Conway found a way for me to work for much of my tuition. Catholic schools need more people with charitable hearts like Fr. Conway...I will be forever grateful for his kindness! Rest easy Father!!!

March 18, 2012

Father Conway was a fine mentor to many seminarians assigned to his parish, including myself. May this generous priest now receive the reward which awaits good and faithful servants.

Father Darrin Connall
Rector, Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral
Spokane, WA

March 18, 2012

Priest? Yes, you were a priest. The best ever. Helped me and my children when no one else did. Oh wow, did God ever welcome you home.

Arlene Elam

March 18, 2012

Rest in Peace, Fr. Conway. I remember you as kind and compassionate.

March 18, 2012

A heartfelt goodbye to one of the best Pastors in the Archdiocese of Washington. A beloved friend to me of 31 years that I will always cherish. We were a great team at St. Ignatius in Oxon Hill which began a wonderful friendship. You have been the best of teachers in the ways of priesthood and I will never forget all that you did for me.

Father Christopher V. Ruggles, JCL (New York City)

Alan&Ivy Carnahan

March 18, 2012

You've earned your rest Dear Fr.Dave.Our fondest memories are of St.Ignatius in Washington,DC,where you were not only our Pastor, but our mentor and dear friend.Thank you for being there when we needed you, as we raised our six children. Heaven is a richer place today(if possible) with your being there.Our love...
Alan&Ivy Carnahan

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