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Edward CONWAY Obituary
Ed, the patriarch of our family now rests in peace but the memory of his Irish wit, love of family, faith, and song and his wonderful example will be with his family forever. Funeral mass will be held March 30th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Newbury Park, viewing on March 29th, 5-7 with vigil at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mary Health of the Sick in Newbury Park. Arrangements were made with the assistance of Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Thousand Oaks (805) 230-2800
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward CONWAY
Patti Martinson
March 19, 2021
We all miss you Dad. Knowing Eileen and Mike are with you gives us peace. I love you. Patti
March 13, 2012
HI Dad, I know you are getting ready for St. Patrick's day with Dr. George and Uncle Tommy, Clem and your Mother. We will be remembering you so much this St. Patrick's Day as it will be the first year without you in our presence. We know you are with us in spirit, so we will toast to you and sing and wish you a wonderful St. Patrick's day. We will be sure that all our Irish eyes are smiling and that our Irish hearts are happy! Love you and miss you so much! Love, your family
dad and mans best friend
December 19, 2011
Since you have been gone, Hi Great Grandpa, our first new great grandbaby, Caroline DuRoss,
December 7, 2011
Grandpa & Grandma with grandson Matt at Knottsberry farm
November 8, 2011
Ed and a furry friend on the farm in Minnesota
November 8, 2011
June 10, 2011
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, may the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.
Shannon Deloye
June 9, 2011
Miss you everyday Grandpa! I can't wait until we see eachother again! I dream of that moment often. Love you forever! Shannon
Jim Martinson
June 9, 2011
Ed, want to thank you for the privilege of your friendship over the past decade and for welcoming me in as a part of the family. You lived an admirable life that few live in this age: always dapper in appearance, wise in thought, gracious in speech (except when arguing with someone on the TV sometimes), and upright in action. I also appreciate that you would actually laugh at my "Scandinavian" jokes. The blue jay and the bee miss your company, as do we all! Keep the debates going on in Heaven and I look forward to seeing you again someday.
June 8, 2011
Ready for church, VW will travel, Conway clan
June 7, 2011
Dad assisting His Mother, Ella Conway & brother Tom
June 7, 2011
Love at its best!
June 7, 2011
How you loved to take a nap! must be hereditary!
June 7, 2011
Singing your heart away! What a voice !
June 7, 2011
Uncle Clem, Uncle Tom, and Edward (Dad)
June 7, 2011
Your own Stamp, what a handsome devil! as you would have said!
June 7, 2011
Yes, well taken care of , not to worry! RIP DAD!
June 7, 2011
Dr.George, good friend, Mom & Dad
June 7, 2011
Conway clan on way to church with Grandma Linn and Grandma Conway and Uncle Tommy
June 7, 2011
Edward Joseph Patrick Conway
June 7, 2011
In His Own Words on September 20th, 2003:
My coment is as follows:
Live your life based on the fact that consists of three main parts: Mental, Physical and Moral.
Be guided by your belief in God, His Mother Mary and your Catholic faith in understanding you have a future life after and that you must appreciate the many gifts you have. This will give you courage, happiness and graces to attain your lasting years where you reach the final day of eternity.
Enjoying a Birthday with your Grandson, Patrick
June 6, 2011
Mary J
June 6, 2011
Well Dad, we have noticed that you are still being so well taken care of! Mom is always taking care of you and prays the rosary every Friday at your gravesite. I have seen beautiful flowers, mints, cards, an american flag for memorial day and a cute bracelet left by one of your great grandaughters. I have seen golf tees that spelled out "we luv u"
and your headstone is in place and is being beautifully kept up. The mass on memorial day was wonderful (yes I attended)! at the cemetery & the knights of columbus left a flag in your honor. Until next time, we will meet again! Love you always, your daughter, Mary
Richard Conway
June 6, 2011
LOVE OF FAMILY
OUTSPOKEN IN HIS BELIEFS
GREAT WIT AND HUMOR
MUSIC AND SONG
These are qualities that were expressed throughout Dad’s life. Only MUSIC AND SONG were inherited. The rest were developed in his early life. He was born into an Irish Catholic family on March 31, 1918, the youngest of three boys. Before age 10 his father had left the family home. Then came the depression and terrible financial stress on his mother, resulting for a time in his living with relatives. Then came boarding school at Bellarmine High School, where his older brother Clem was teaching as a young Jesuit priest. These experiences could understandably stunt a young man’s development. But not dad. He became class president, graduated with honors from high school and began a banking career with Bank of America in San Francisco. After he transferred to Los Angeles, he met the love of his life. It is a story teller’s delight. I have to tell you the story in Dad’s own words:
“I met my wife at a dance at a “Young People’s Club”, held at our parish hall in August 1946. I had made a novena to our mother of perpetual help for the purpose that I meet ‘A CATHOLIC BLOND GIRL FROM A RURAL AREA’ and marry her. (Dad was always very specific). I walked her home from the dance, about seven blocks, as I didn’t own a car at the time. She was from Minnesota staying with her aunt and uncle, who brought her to Hollywood for a visit after her high school graduation. She was 19 years old and I was 28. Soon after I proposed in Griffith Park near the Hollywood sign, as we were both in love and wanted to be together for life. We were married on February 12, 1947.” (Obviously, Dad getting his way applied even to our lady of perpetual help as he got exactly what he asked for: “A catholic blond girl from a rural area who married him”. It’s no wonder Dad’s faith has always been strong.)
Dad and Mom had 10 children, with one, Margaret Ellen, dying shortly after child birth. Throughout the lives of their 9 children, 24 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, Dad’s qualities have been ever present.
We have enjoyed his WIT AND HUMOR. Dad always had a witty and funny observation on the spur of the moment, no matter what the occasion.
--I remember his past Christmas, when the dinner prayer was ended with “And we remembered the faithful departed”, Dad added robustly, “I’m one of the faithful, but I’m not yet departed.”
--Even in his last days his wit and humor were evident: Once when on of his daughters was attending him and trying to get him to cooperate and Dad was resisting, he turned to her and said “You can go jump off a cliff, but would you mind leaving your broom behind.”
--As some of us know, his humor could border on the morbid. He always looked at the obituary page first when reading the newspaper, and even worked for the Luyben Family Mortuary just to pass the time. So it should come as no surprise that one of his expressed regrets about passing on was not being able to read his own obituary.
Dad was legendary for his MUSIC AND SONG. He played the piano by ear and had a marvelous tenor voice. A highlight in his life was entertaining a St. Patrick’s Day crowd at Muldoon’s Pub in Newport Beach at the age of 80. His renditions of “When Irish Eyes are Smiling, Danny Boy, and I Left My Heart in San Francisco”, brought tears to our eyes. These were Dad’s favorite song. And now whenever we hear these songs we will remember Ad and the musical enjoyment he brought into our lives. We will miss hearing his wonderful voice. He is probably in Heaven right now singing and playing the piano to the delight of the angels.
Equality as strong as Dad’s LOVE OF MUSIC and FAITH IN GOD, was his LOVE OF FAMILY. Shortly after starting his family he left Banking for a better job as an accountant for Northrop Aircraft Company. But even with the better pay, it was challenging raising a large family on one income. So at times he would work a second job at night and on weekends just to keep us in Catholic School, fed and clothed. Despite the financial strain on him, we would always have presents at Christmas and never felt poor or deprived. When Dad would take us to the beach he always stopped for ice cream at Curry’s Ice Cream Parlor, which would sometimes leave his pocket book empty until the next pay check. His family always came first. In his later years at family functions he would always express his thanks to God for his family.
Perhaps the necessity of always having to stretch a buck led him to some interesting frugality in his later years. For example, one of the things he used to do with some regularity was to go to the Hyatt Hotel in Westlake Village with his buddy Dr. George. They would pretend to be hotel guests so they could read the free newspaper and drink the free coffee in the hotel lobby.
As many of us know, Dad’s beliefs were strongly held. Whether discussing religion or politics, it was always a lively discussion with no possible chance of changing Dad’s mind. But in our individual times of crisis, it was always Dad’s outspoken beliefs in God, Family and Right and Wrong that would help us the most. He had a strength of character that would inspire you to live up to your true potential.
With all that Dad has given us, he has been the recipient of a saintly love for 64 years from his wife Jeanette. Mom, you are such an example to us all of what it means to LOVE. God smiled on Dad when he brought you into his life.
In closing, I will leave you with Dad’s own parting words:
“Remember me as you saw me as a husband, father, and grandfather who realized life is as full as you make it, few shortcuts, lots of happiness, and always keep true to your beliefs.”
We Love You Dad!
a young boy, Edward Conway
June 6, 2011
Farewell Dad, we will always love you!
June 6, 2011
The Conway Clan Children
June 6, 2011
40th wedding anniversary
June 6, 2011
Feb. 12th 1947 wedding day, lovely couple
June 6, 2011
Dad loved his scarfs, looking sharp indeed!
June 6, 2011
May 26, 2011
Dear Dad, I miss you, I miss not being able to kiss your cheek or hear you comment on whatever tv show you are watching. I miss your smile and your laugh. I miss not seeing you sitting at the head of the table at our family dinners. I do enjoy the conversations we have now in prayer and I know you are always here with me now. Thanks for being the father and person you were. You mean so much to all of us. Thanks for being the best grandpa in the whole world! My kids are so blessed to have had you around for a lot of their lives. I love you and know that you are at peace and enjoying yourself in heaven. Keep up the prayers for all of us. I love you, Eileen
Maggie DuRoss
May 25, 2011
Grandpa's Eulogy from the Grandchildren:
To know Ed Conway is to completely love him.
Grandpa, the great love and devotion I feel for you is not unique, but is reflected in all of your grandchildren. It’s completely natural to see at a wedding or family gathering: Gregory, Stephen, Danny, Pat and Brian beers in hand, loudly laughing and joking, and you in the middle -- and usually the one doing the talking. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve decided to stop by unannounced only to find that Shannon or Dana have had the same idea and are already there visiting. Every time I talk to Christine on the phone one of the first questions asked is, “How are grandma and grandpa?” When Matt, Jeff or Terese are out visiting I can quickly recognize that look in their eyes: Those eyes that overflow with love and joy because of you and yet quickly begin to calculate when they can visit next.
Grandpa, you are simply the most sought after member in the Conway Clan. And we grandkids never stood a chance when we went up against unconditional love like yours. Your quick wit and sense of humor always made us laugh. No matter where we were at in life, you made us feel perfect. No matter what it was that we did, it was interesting to you. Whether we are telling you about the most exciting moment in our life or reiterating to you the everyday, we can always count on you for your full attention and your enthusiastic interjections of, “Oh, brother!” “You’re kidding me!” and “Man, Alive!”
Because of you we are blessed to know the bullet points of a life well-lived. Love, faith, gratitude, and humor were your constant companions. We’ve seen through your marriage to grandma that true and long lasting love exists. When I stayed with you for the weekend while grandma visited Patti in Reno, I saw you turn into a complete disaster: gripping rosary beads, obnoxious rapid channel surfing, and constantly cradling the cordless phone. When grandma finally called to report that she had landed safely, you turned to me and with tears welled up in your eyes said, “Thank, God! I don’t know what I would ever do if I lost Erma.” It was then that I came to understand that you could find somebody to spend the rest of your life with and after more than 60 years of marriage still want their plane to land safely.
To refer to you as a devout man would be putting it mildly. To watch the importance of your faith and love of God unfold left little room to doubt anything. I remember when we showed you Pat & Sarah’s wedding video. My mom began to fast forward through the ceremony part and you became indignant. She was ordered to press play and there we sat in the living room experiencing the entire mass, again, as you replied with all the responses and sang all the hymns.
A couple of weeks ago as I held your hand, your weak voice suddenly turned strong and asked me if I would remember you. Grandpa, your love, your personality, your life could never be contained in any coffin or buried in any grave. Generations to come will know your stories and memories and recognize your loving face in every photo. My dear Grandpa, yes, you will most certainly be remembered.
I can speak for all the grandchildren here when I say we are not ready for this good-bye. There will always be another joke to tell you, a special moment that you should be a part of. We will miss the smell of your Paul Sebastian cologne, spotting the top of your hat across the room, and hearing you refer to a blackberry phone as the blueberry. We will miss hearing your stories, which we have all come to know by heart, continue to change, and, in my opinion, get even better and more interesting. I am not sure how many holidays will have to pass until we stop searching for your face across the room. But while today is a sad and hard day for us, we know that it is not for you. We know that you were ready. You made that perfectly clear at the blessing before dinner when you said, “I don’t have much longer here.” Although, Grandpa, I have to admit that it lost some of its effectiveness when you said it at every holiday, every family dinner for about the last seven years. We get it. You’ve been ready.
Grandpa, we are going to miss you. But a smile can still come to our faces when we imagine that your dark brown, almost black hair is back. Your skin has its youthfulness again, you have a lot more meat on your bones, and you are in a suit, a beautiful suit. And you walk with confidence towards a party. A party full of people that are waiting for you: Uncle Tom, Uncle Clem, your mother and father, your baby girl Margaret Ellen, your brothers-in-law Fred and Irv, and all of those that have gone before you are there, waiting. Nadia and Rinada have planned and been in charge of every detail for this welcoming. And the first person to come running up to you is Dr. George and he says, “Ed, boy, do I have stories to tell you.” And he starts cracking jokes and you start cracking them back. You’re home. You’re finally home.
So, I am honored to say on behalf of all the grandchildren, thank you. You couldn’t have made us love you anymore. Thank you for being a great man, the best grandfather, and the teacher that you will always be.
May 25, 2011
The Family
May 24, 2011
What can we say about this Irishman??
Ed, Dad, Grandpa ; A beloved Husband,father, grandfather & great grandfather. A man who loved his faith,family & friends & country more than we will ever know. His sense of humor would make him laugh as he would crack himself up over his jokes, his love of song would make him sing one of his favorite songs, "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" & He would dance to "their" song, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco", with his loving wife, Jeanette. Upon the visiting of his grandchildren & great grandchildren, would say " well,look at what we have here? & gently kiss their forehead. He loved his grapefruit,hard boiled egg,grilled cheese sandwich (no crust please), his 1/2 beer at lunch, soup,his deviled eggs, horseradish cheddar cheese with crackers and always had room for his ice cream & cookies. He liked to say "well, I would like a little piece of each", if more than one pie. A trait handed down a generation or two in the Conway clan. He loved the occassional Tom Collins, his favorite drink. He loved his TV crime shows like Perry Mason, The Lawrence Welk Show, Hallmark movies, The Catholic channel and his politics (he loved Ronald Reagan too). As one grandchild stated " I will miss his fart jokes, his dying jokes, his getting old jokes as well as his clipping pictures of cute animals out of the newspapers and placing them on the frig with a magnet. He had phrases such as "Oh Brother", "Gee Whiz" , "Your Kidding Me" and "Man Alive". He loved his Paul Sebastian cologne & would place in the car side pouch just in case he needed to dab a bit before seeing someone, he especially had a daughter in law who he loved to splash on his cologne to get a kiss on the cheek. He knew it would get him that kiss! He treated everyone with love and respect, no matter who you were. He loved to wear his "going away suit", with his wing tip shoes, His warm jackets, scarf with hat in hand with a perfectly combed head of hair. Dad loved his St.Patrick's Day! His gatherings of family were so important to him as we prayed grace at mealtime he would always remind us of the importance of family and faith. He would always sing Happy birthday to us over the phone with Mom and how he always dresssed so sharp! He took such pride in his moral beliefs and had a presence of honor, dignity & respect. We can only pray to be a symbol of the Irishman you were. You will be forever missed,loved and know that you will NEVER, EVER be forgotten. Love , Your Family
Rachael Luyben
May 23, 2011
Granpa, I think of you always and know you are watching over everyone of us. You are an amazing man and have given your family so much. You have instilled faith, morals, respect, integrity, and many other values in all of us, and i thank you for that. You are a very important person in my life, and I look up to you very much...You are missed greatly. I love you Grandpa!!! Love your granddaughter, Rachael
May 23, 2011
Hi Dad, we miss you dearly.We think about you all of time. You are truly someone we all looked up to. Thanks for all you've taught us.
Love, Paul,Marcella,Dana, Steph,Sandra
Dad walking his ramp looking dapper as usual!
Edward Conway
May 23, 2011
63rd Anniversary Lunch at Plug Nickel
Edward Conway
May 23, 2011
May 23, 2011
There is not a day that goes by that we don't think about you or pray for you. Ed, please keep an eye on all of us, we need your influence now that your in a higher position. Greg&Margie, Gregory, Stephen, Daniel, Rachael, Hilary, Mary.
Donna Conway
April 29, 2011
Dear Dad, I miss you so much! You were everything to me that a "dad" should be, and more. I will miss you spraying your favorite cologne when i walked into the house, followed by a kiss on the cheek...oh how i will miss that! I know you are our angel up there in heaven, with "my mom". Thank you for all of the love you have given to me. "You are a song in my heart". I love you Dad - Donna ~
One can only pray to have the love they do!
Shannon Deloye
April 29, 2011
Shannon Deloye
April 29, 2011
Grandpa - my life has forever changed now that you are gone. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and our special relationship. I feel at peace now though knowing that you are watching over Kayleigh and I. I vow to visit you weekly at the cemetary and Mary and I have committed to making sure that you always have fresh flowers on your grave. Until we meet again Grandpa! I love you, forever and always!!!! - Shannon
Christmas 2010 with Tom Collins in Hand!
April 29, 2011
Pat DuRoss
April 28, 2011
Grandpa- We miss you and think about you all the time. Thanks for keeping an eye on us. Your example is my compass that I strive to follow. - Pat
Maggie DuRoss
April 28, 2011
Hi Grandpa, I miss you terribly. Although, knowing that you are free of pain and limitations and in great company up there can always make me smile. I feel your presence with me everyday and am forever grateful for all that you added to my life. You've taught me the meaning of life, love of family, and the importance of faith. What more could I ask for? You lived and were loved like all men hope to. Love you always, your granddaughter, Maggie
April 28, 2011
Hi Dad: Just want you to know I am carrying on your tradition of critiquing commercials, etc. I miss your delightful smile and "belly laugh". We are watching out for Mom, as you know and would have us do. In my heart, always. Your daughter, Patsy
ps. have your last birthday song saved.
April 27, 2011
We sure miss you Dad, your voice will never be duplicated in song and spirit, you were the best and I am sure you are up in heaven singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" even as I type. Love you!
Always in our hearts and minds,
Love, your daughter, Mary
Jim & Theresa Sullivan
March 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ed Conway family.As a good Christian man we know he is at rest with the Lord. We re member what a great asset he was to our San Buenaventura Serra Club as we prayed and worked for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life. May he Rest in Peace
Jim & Theresa Sullivan
Jim & Theresa Sullivan
March 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family. We know that he is in a good place of rest with the Lord. As a good Christian man he was a great asset to our Serra Club as we prayed and worked for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religous life. May he Rest In Peace
Jim & Theresa Sullivan
March 29, 2011
Our prayers go to the Conway family. We have fond memories of St. Maria Goretti, and catering with Dorothy Anderson. May the Lord bless you in this time of need! The Jack Anderson Family
Pam Jones
March 28, 2011
My heart goes out to all Ed's family and friends. Ed was a very special man that touched everyone who knew him. I am thankful to be one of them. He will be sincerely missed.
God Bless -
Pam Jones
Joan and Jim Manion
March 28, 2011
God bless the Conway family. The obit in the PT tells of Ed's life as it
was a great man and he should be at the front of the band when the
Saints Come Marching In. Joan and Jim Manion.
March 28, 2011
Our love and prayers to the Conway family.
Tom and Pat Moran
Lauren DuRoss-Williamson
March 28, 2011
My prayers go out to the Conway family who are and have been a great blessing to the body of Christ. God bless you all and may dear Ed rest in the Lord's peace. Lauren DuRoss Williamson
March 27, 2011
Prayers from the Tavarez family: Ben & Alice, Lisa (Robert), Christy (Steve), Steven (Dana)
March 27, 2011
So sorry to hear that the Conway family has lost their patriarch, we know he will be greatly missed. He was truly a "family" man, something this world needs more of...as evidenced by his fantastic family that he was such a big part of...Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you...
Ron & Cyndi Gengler
Alison Daughenbaugh
March 25, 2011
You will be greatly missed Grandpa. But your love will continue to live on through your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. We will all feel you smiling down on us everytime the sun shines in the sky.
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