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John Conger Obituary
John "Jack" M. Conger, 60, formerly of Groton, died July 24, 2012 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Born June 7, 1952 in Cortland, NY, he was the son of the late Hart E. and Dorthea Mae Waldron Conger. Having been a lifelong resident of the area, Jack had graduated from Groton Central School in 1970 where he had been on the football and track teams. Having a love for the outdoors, he had been a former member of the Groton Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed hunting and golfing. He loved spending time with his children and was always such a proud Dad. Jack had been employed with the Village of Groton Highway Dept for 37 years, retiring in 2008. He has also been a retired volunteer fireman of the Groton Fire Dept. as well as a former member of the War Dads at the Groton American Legion. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Anthony) Senecal of Woodbridge, VA and Deanne Conger of Groton; his son, Brett Conger of Groton; and grandchildren, Riley and Regan Senecal. Predeceased by his brother, Herbert (Bud) Conger (Elizabeth) of Groton, NY. Siblings surviving are his brothers, Thomas (Linda) Conger of Cortland, Michael (Patsy) Conger of Aurora, IL; sisters, Ruth Jacque of Webster, NY and Edith (Robert) Marks of Cortland, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by the mothers of his children, Marie Murray and Lori Conger, both of Groton. A celebration of his life will be on Monday, July 30, at 10:00 a.m. at the Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton with Rev. Christopher Xenakis officiating. Interment will be in the Groton Rural Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 28th, from 2-5 p.m at the Zirbel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Groton Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund (envelopes provided at the Funeral Home). Please sign the guest book at zirbelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Conger
JAIME GLEASON
August 6, 2012
Prayers and thoughts in your time of sorrow-
Sharon Radley
July 30, 2012
To all of Jack's family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - Jack was a wonderful man and I'm happy to have known him.
July 28, 2012
Jack your smile and kindness will be missed by all..Bless your family..Sandy Bush
Dottie Ceurter
July 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to Jack's family.
Mickey Brill
July 27, 2012
Sorry to read of your loss. Jack was a great guy.
Jennifer & Paul McCarty
July 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anything you need we are here.
July 27, 2012
Our thoughts are with you. Brandy & Jay Reeves
Patty Shields
July 27, 2012
Lisa, Dee and Brett,
My deepest sympathies to you and the entire Conger family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May he rest in peace.
Martin Senecal
July 27, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Jack's children and to all of the Conger family. Jack was a close boyhood friend growing up in West Groton and remained a friend thoughtout our adult lives. I always enjoyed his company and hearing about the news from home, which usually included how proud he was of his children. May he rest in peace.
Kim Travis
July 27, 2012
Jack was a good person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.
Diane and Greg Shields
July 27, 2012
Lisa, Dee, Brett & The Conger Family,
Words can't describe the saddness we feel for all of you during this time of loss. We'll always remember Jack as a loving father and friend. He will be deeply missed. He loved you all so much. God Bless his soul and may he rest in peace.
Gary and Sue Mandrino
July 27, 2012
Jack was a great person. I enjoyed the years working with him in the Village Office. His wit and humor kept us all laughing. He was proud of all his children. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Kathy Belonsoff
July 27, 2012
Lisa, Dee, Brett and family,
Never forget that your dad was very proud of all of you. He talked to me, at length, when he lived next door to Dad (AJ) about all of your accomplishments. He was a great man and will be missed by many. Rest in peace Jack. Thanks for the talks and it was an honor to have been your friend. God Bless you and your family. Hugs and love to you all.
Kathy and Family
AJ Bennett
July 27, 2012
Jack you will be missed by all. I will always the fun times that we all had together. Ricky & Peggy Darling (McLean)
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