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Kevin Conroy Obituary
By day, he was an accountant at Marsh & McLennan, the insurance brokerage company that occupied seven upper floors at 1 World Trade Center. Evenings, Kevin E. Conroy, 47, the father of four children ages 6 to 12, insisted that his family get together at home in Kensington, Brooklyn, for supper (not dinner) that he often prepared.
There was his infamous eggplant parmigiana. Salad. Pasta. Meat and potatoes. Barbecue. "Nothing too extravagant," said a cousin, Lynn Taylor. "They were the only family I knew that cooked dinner every night. It was just important for him that the family sit together at the house."
The schedules of youth leagues and school tested the custom; some nights it was just pizza ordered in. But Mr. Conroy always looked forward to the suppers and, on weekends, playing the gracious host for gatherings of friends and family.
"We shared some great times, drank some beer, had lots and lots of laughs," said a letter from two other cousins, Tom and Oonagh, that was read at a memorial service last week. "And Kevin, the barbecues were great."
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Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Kevin on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Del Newberry
April 9, 2021
Pausing today to think of Kevin's children. I pray that God will shower you with blessings as many across this country remember that tragic day that we lost your father and many other innocent victims. Much love from Texas.
July 4, 2019
In memory of Marsh & McLennan employee Kevin Conroy.
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Steve and Melissa Brown
September 11, 2016
Melissa and I remember Kevin often as we tell friends about our lives in NY/NJ in the 90s. No matter where we go, we will never forget Kevin and his wonderful family.
Doug Abraham
February 25, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Kristine
October 30, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 14, 2006
In memory....
Larry Camposano
August 1, 2005
Dear Mrs. Conroy,
I was shocked to just now learn from Joseph Collica who Kevin went to St.Francis of Assisi with. We were all classmates for 8 years in that school. One of the things I remember most about Kevin was that we both couldn't wait for lunch and we enjoyed eating together at our tables to compare our meal. He was alot of fun and we had a great friendship. I am originally from Brooklyn but moved when I was 25 and finally now am getting back with some old classmates. I was shocked when I heard of this tragedy. Please accept my utmost sympathy for your loss.
An Old Classmate
Larry Camposano
Kevin & Kathy Ryan
September 8, 2002
Dear Georgette,
You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that during the past year you were able to gather strength from all the love and support that you have received.
Love,
Kevin & Kathy Ryan
Bridget Hamilton
July 28, 2002
Dear Georgette, I am one of Kevin's Chicago cousins, but was never fortunate enough to meet him. My parents, Ed and Maureen FitzGerald, met you and Kevin at a Conroy family reunion a few years ago. They told us how much they enjoyed visiting with you. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our prayers.
Barbara Menze
April 17, 2002
Dear Jet,
Not a single night goes by that I haven't thought of you, Kevin or the kids. I'm sorry I haven't been there for you but I don't deal with these things well. Especially since I know the family that you are. God, Jet how he adored you, you made him whole. What I respect most of Kevin was his family values. Nothing was ever more important. His smile, his humor and having to know what going on your your life.
All the games we were together. How emotional Matty and Jaime would get. Jet, I have written so many letters but nothing just seems appropriate. All I can say is you and the kids are in my thoughts each and everyday. And I know Kevin is pissed that I haven't said this personally to you. But you don't need me falling apart in front of you. But it just breaks my heart all these good, damn good, people they have suffered and their families who will always suffer.
Matty and Jaime you know you're always my favorites, of all the kids i've coached.
And I lost my father 7 years ago he was alot like yours. Fair, supportive and always there for me.
Well we had this for him and when I read it I always feel better:
We lost a father with a heart of gold,
How much we miss him can never be told.
He shared our troubles and helped us along,
If we follow his footsteps we will never go wrong.
We miss you from your fireside chair,
Your loving smile and gentle air.
Your vacant place no one can fill,
We miss you father and always will.
He was a father so very rare,
Content in his home and always there.
On earth he toiled, in Heaven he rests,
God bless you father, you were one of the best.
Each time we look at your picture
You seem to smile and say;
Don't be sad but courage take,
And love each other for my sake.
God Bless the Conroy's
And now you know who your guardian angel is.
Our whole family feels for you especially me and Dave.
We love you and you will always be in our hearts.
Monique Sena
April 17, 2002
There is not a day that goes by that I don't stop for a moment and reflect on how worse off this world is without you in it, and I didn't even have the pleasure of knowing you very well. However, I have seen you with your family,I have seen the love you shared with Gett and the kids,the closeness that's lacking in so many families today,and I seek some comfort in knowing that what you all have shared in your years , is more than most experience in a lifetime. I have also been touched by your good heart...you and Gett were so concerned,generous and kind when Joe was sick and we have never forgotten that.We would sometimes talk of the people we knew, and we always said that in this world when people are sometimes not what they seem, you and Gett were just so rare,genuine and special, and so when we learned that you had fallen victim to all this insanity, we were heart-broken. Gett,you and the kids are forever in our prayers and Kevin, we feel blessed to have known you.
Matthew Conroy
April 11, 2002
I love you dad and i will always miss you and treasure the way you were always there for me.
Joseph Collica
March 30, 2002
Dear Mrs. Conroy,
I want to tell you how sorry i am for your loss.I grew up with Kevin,and his brothers during the 60s.We were classmates for 8 years in Saint Francis of Assisi school.Then we both started Nazareth High school together.I last saw Kevin back in the mid 70s,at the time he used to work in the local supermarket,probably working his way through college.I was happy to read how much he loved his family,made a point of having them all together for supper,and loved to cook.I am very much like him in that way.God blessed you and your children by bringing Kevin into your life.Sadly, it was for too short a time.I pray that God blesses you and your children again,by giving you the strength and courage to go on.I like so many others share your grief and your pain.I am a member of F.D.N.Y.,and lost many co workers, friends,and neighbors.These past few months have been the saddest in my 48 years of life.But with all the heartache,pain,and sadness,ive also witnessed,much kindness,generosity,and love.I have seen the worst of man,and the best of man.Let us all pray for a peaceful world.
Pat Georgewale
March 28, 2002
Dear Mrs. Conroy: I don't know if you remember me - I lived at 100 Chester Avenue for 36 years until I moved in December 2000. I have white hair, 63 year old and am quite round. There were many mornings that I walked to the subway with Kevin and had delightful conversations about his family and his love of cooking. I saw him often in the neighborhood playing with the children or packing up your car to go on vacation. He was an unusually committed family man and I admired him immensely, and you as well for managing four really great children. One of the things we had in common is that I used to work at 2 World Trade Center on the 100th floor, so I could imagine better than most what happened. It breaks my heart to lose such a valuable human being. I have been praying for you and your family ever since I learned about Kevin after I managed to get back to Brooklyn on the 11th.
Nora Charles
January 28, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be missed.
Claudette Wells
January 14, 2002
We spoke infrequently since I moved to Atlanta but you were always in my thoughts. I miss you but I also know that you are still keeping an eye on me as you so did at Marsh as my manager. All the best to Get and the kids.
James Nocilla
January 12, 2002
Conroy Family:
I heard about Kevin two weeks ago. I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin and I attended the French Culinary Institute together and had many good times. I used to drive him home on saturday nights. He was a good person and I am sorry we never kept in touch through the years. Its funny, because I was walking on Church street early one August morning and happened to spot him going into the WTC. I wasn't aware that he relocated downtown. I said to myself that I would look him up and see if he wanted to have lunch one day, since I only worked across the street at 7 World Trade. I regret that I never did and will always feel bad about that.I can remember from our conversations that he adored his family and had a deep love for food. My prayers are with you. Be well.
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Kevin. May his life and love (and supper memories) continue living on in those who love him. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Kevin. May warm memories lighten the sorrow in your hearts.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
December 31, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU KEVIN E.CONROY AND
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND'
HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY..
AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS YOUR CHILDREN
AND GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Dawn Davis
December 10, 2001
You were a wonderful person. God Bless you!
Dawn Davis
Debbie Haag
December 4, 2001
Dear Conroy Family:
Our church, Coast Hills Community Church in Aliso Viejo, CA has assigned your family to us as an "adopted" family, to pray for during this holiday season. I just returned from NYC with 2 of my children, accompanied by my mother and brother. We were deeply impacted by our visit to the sight on Thanksgiving Day evening. I too am grieving... my father passed away on Oct. 1, 2001. It will be difficult for our family too. I hope that the love of Christ will help you through the holiday season and beyond, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior! Our condolences and love to all of you!
The Haag Family - Debbie, Steve, David, Kristin, & Brian
Norena Cooper
November 25, 2001
Mrs. Conroy and Family, I did not know Kevin, he was a cousin of my sister Diana's husband Martin Conroy, living in Winnetka, CA.
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Frank Ryan
October 30, 2001
Dear Georgette,
I am so sorry for your loss, my brother just sent me the email. I am doing work with the Red Cross on Ground Zero. I will pray for you and your family. I don't know what else to say. Broken hearted. Frank
leslie miller
October 22, 2001
Just as you remember the joy Kevin gave you, remember that you made him happy too! And know that you are in people's prayers all over the country.
Tom Charles
October 21, 2001
Kevin: it was too soon for you to leave us. But now that you are with Mike and Nora, see if you can send us some more stories in the Conroy version please.
Karen Jordan
October 9, 2001
The overwhelming actions of people in this world are both unfair and evil. The overwhelming love that people have in this world is greater than any evil. Know that each person lost is special whether we knew them personally or not. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with each and every special person.
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