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Patrick "P.J." Conway Obituary
WATERBURY
PATRICK JOSEPH “P.J.” CONWAY
“Loving husband, father and grandfather”
Patrick Joseph (P.J.) Conway passed away peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020, at Beacon Brook Health Center. He was the loving husband of Lucille (Campoli) Conway with whom he celebrated his 55th wedding anniversary on May 1st of this year.
P.J. was born June 1, 1942, in Waterbury, a son of the late John and Margaret (Galvin) Conway. Prior to his retirement in 1998, P.J. worked as a sportswriter and editor for the Republican American Newspaper where he worked since 1961. He loved covering Major League Baseball but focused specifically on local Waterbury sports. He also enjoyed his part-time work at W.A.R.C. where he worked for several years. He was the host of his own sports radio show on WWCO. P.J. especially enjoyed working on his brother Tom’s political campaigns over the years. He looked forward to his Thursday morning coffee with his friends at Dunkin and also enjoyed special times with his close friends “The Fatta Cousie”. P.J. was a regular guest on Way Back Waterbury feature on Talk of the Town with his devoted friend Larry Rifkin for well over a decade where he loved reminiscing about Waterbury’s personalities, neighborhoods and of course sports. P.J. was a devoted fan of Rutgers basketball and was sure not to miss a game. He enjoyed listening to “The Fan” Radio and watching the Boston Red Sox. He will be greatly missed by his devoted family and all who were blessed to know him.
Besides his loving wife “Lu” he is survived by his children; Kellie (Conway) and her husband Jeffrey Pelletier of Waterbury, P.J. Jr. and his wife Laura of Prospect, Lenny and his wife Andrea of Waterbury and Mark and his wife Betsy Conway of Watertown. His grandchildren filled a special place in his heart. He leaves Patrick III, and Adam Conway, Colleen and Timothy Pelletier and Landon Conway all of whom were devoted to him. He also leaves his daughter-in-law Lori Conway of Watertown.
He was lucky to have such a supportive family throughout his life and illness. He also leaves behind two sister-in-laws and a brother-in-law Tony and Leonora Spino and Irene Conway as well as several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and extended family.
P.J. was predeceased by his two brothers John Conway and Thomas Conway, Sr.. and three sisters; Margaret “Peggy” Shugrue, Helen Butler, and Maureen Iava.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Beacon Brook, 89 Weid Dr., Naugatuck, CT 06770 for personal protective equipment for the staff whom he loved. P.J.’s family will be forever grateful for the love and care he received while he was a resident. The family would also like to thank relatives and friends who reached out to P.J. and those that sent him special videos.
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Arrangements: Due to COVID-19 pandemic limitations, a private calling hour will be held Thursday May 7, 2020 followed by graveside service at 11:00 AM at All Saints Cemetery. Those wishing to attend the graveside service may stay in their cars. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a date and time to be announced. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury has been entrusted with P.J.’s funeral arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Patrick "P.J." Conway
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Crystal Johnson
May 12, 2020
He was a great man always smiling down to earth made my day at work to see him always laid back
Rose Fasano
May 12, 2020
Patrick is gonna be sadly missed..peace and love to the family. Rose LPN BBHC.
Marci Hinton
May 10, 2020
Lucille and family so sorry to hear of PJs passing. I remember him as a very kind and gentle soul. Sending prayers and love to all of you.
John Dulina
May 10, 2020
Mark & Betsy, Very sorry for your loss.
Norma Deslauriers
May 8, 2020
Lucille, P.J. and family, I'm so sorry for you loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Frances Saukas
May 8, 2020
Lucille and Family, How sad we were to learn of PJ's passing. What a gentle spirit and truly good man. He was a good friend and neighbor, and will be missed. We wish you all peace and healing.
Gary Cavallaro
May 8, 2020
Lucille and Family , so very sorry for your loss of Pj..Patrick..he was a very good Man and became a very good Friend .He will hold a very Special place in my heart..RIP Pj....
Doreen Rogers
May 8, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss he's with our Heavenly father God bless you all your all in my thoughts and prayers at this time ❤ PJ was a great guy and neighbor.
Carol Bartush
May 8, 2020
So sorry for your loss. It is very devstating to lose someone you love.
patrick Drewry
May 7, 2020
Lucille and family,
So sorry for your loss. Few people live such a long life and never have anything negative said about them. PJ fit that mold. He was cheerful and optimistic whenever he crossed your path. As a co-worker for many years, I can attest that his work ethic and dedication were always at the highest possible level. And in life's most important grade, he was A+ as a family man. God welcome his soul.
Pat Drewry
Eileen Riley
May 7, 2020
Lucille,
Sending you our prayers and deepest condolences.
Mike and Eileen Riley and Family
Dave LeBlanc
May 7, 2020
Mrs. Conway and the entire Conway families
I became friends with P.J. Jr. 30 years ago when we worked a part-time job together. You couldn't just be friends with one Conway, you became friends of the entire family. Mr Conway was a great guy who knew everyone! Our deepest sympathy on your loss. He will surely be missed by all.
Dave & Lisa LeBlanc
Mary Ann McGrail
May 7, 2020
Lucille and Family,
P. J. was family by marriage but family in heart. We're all going to miss his smile, those beautiful blue eyes, his jokes and his stories.
Our deepest condolences and sympathy.
Our love always.
Your Detroit Family,
John, Mary Ann and Family
Bill Leukhardt
May 7, 2020
What a decent man. So sorry to read of his death in the newspaper he graced for years as a reporter and co-worker.
He, like his brother John, was one of the many good souls at 389 Meadow who helped young reporters by friendship and example. Outside the paper, his brother Tom did the same for hometown journalists covering politics and the city.
Every story has an ending but PJ's is not over. It will continue for years to come in the memories of many.
Francis Branco Sr.
May 7, 2020
Dear Lucille , My Heart felt condolences go out to you and all your family over the loss of P. J.. He was quite a man that loved his family and friends. Always had a smile and or a joke for someone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is anything I can do ,Please don't hesitate to call me. Love and God Bless!!
Don Ensero, Jr.
May 7, 2020
I extend my sincerest Sympathy to the Conway family.
My fondest memory of Mr. PJ Conway dates back to the mid 70's when I played high school football.
Mr. Conway was covering the season opening game in '76 I believe it was between Sacred Heart High, where I played, and Holy Cross High, which had generally been dominating this rivalry since opening its doors.
The Hearts happened to turn the tables that season and we emerged victorious and off on the right foot towards an ultimate City Title at least. After the game concluded I recall exiting the shower area and headed towards the locker room to an eagerly waiting sports reporter from the Waterbury Republican-American newspaper who desired to interview me after this hard fought contest.
I recall being a little nervous and fumbling for the right words and Mr. Conway just had that knack for settling me down and helping me make some sense of what I was trying to say. He made me look good and I'll never forget it!
I know he was loved by his peers at the newspaper. I was an employee in the Advertising Dept. there towards the end of his career and witnessed this first hand. THANK YOU Mr. PJ Conway you will be dearly missed I'm sure.
William Mr. Bill Hunt
May 7, 2020
Lucille and the Conway family I will always remember Pete fondly. When he would stop in to St. Mary School to see Lucille we would talk sports, mostly baseball. He was an amazingly knowledgeable and a real gentlemen. My thoughts and prayers are with you Lucille and your whole family at this awful time. Condolences and Best wishes Mr.Bill
Don Ensero, Sr.
May 7, 2020
Much Sympathy to the Conway Family.
I have known PJ since our early teenage years and he was ALWAYS just such a good guy. I truly appreciated all the support he provided to Youth Sports in Waterbury and the Greater Waterbury area.
Personally, I want to Thank him for the support he gave to me which helped to secure and bring the Mickey Mantle World Series Baseball Tournament to Waterbury in '84. The articles he wrote contained many positives to ensure this would happen and I remain grateful for that to this day.
Bill Speros
May 6, 2020
P.J. was exactly the type of person you would want to be. When we moved to Waterbury, he welcomed me and my family as if we had been friends forever. He was a great colleague and the prototypical newspaper man of his time. I will always remember those post-deadline breaks on the Republican-American roof - even in the winter cold. May his memory be eternal
George Corey
May 6, 2020
A gentleman, a class act. One of the nicest people I have ever met. P.J. will be missed by many. Rest In Peace my friend
Danielle Rogers
May 6, 2020
I am praying for comfort and strength to the family at this time. You were my neighbor as a child.
Sincerely
Danielle Rogers
Daniel Rogers
May 6, 2020
Lu and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I have many memories of big PJ and the family.You are a loving family and you will comfort one another through this sad time. God bless and may the Lord comfort you.
Maureen Galvin
May 6, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Conway family.. PJ was the best, always smiling.. RIP PJ
Steve Barlow
May 6, 2020
When I started at the paper as a summer intern back in 1981, PJ was already one of the "old pros" at the paper. He was a great help in getting me started in my career and I can't thank him and the others in the sports department enough. He always enjoyed a good laugh and, of course, possessed a wealth of information about Waterbury. We were all very lucky to have known him.
Jack Collins
May 6, 2020
My heartfelt sympathies. I remember PJ fondly. We we on the Hill together. Good leashes accept my prayers for him.
Alice Smith
May 6, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts & prayers. Former neighbor of Tom Conway ❤❤
Elaine and Ron Clausen
May 6, 2020
Dear Lucille, PJ and Laura and family.
May all the memories remain in your hearts forever and help you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ❤❤
Elaine and Ron Clausen.
Peter & Marianne Petrarca
May 6, 2020
Marianne & I send you are deepest sympathy to you and you entire family. Marianne & I first meet PJ when our 2 sons played Pop Warner Football for the Waterbury Knights Pop Warner Organization. PJ wrote many articles about many of the Pop Warner Players. We remember the time he wrote about my Father in Law Jim (Marzano) Morris when Jim was working for the Yankee Ball Club in Fort Lauderdale. My Father in law was so proud to see his name and picture in the newspaper. A great man gone to soon. May he rest in internal peace.
Lisa Rivers
May 6, 2020
Lucille & family, Sending prayers to all of you.
PJ will be missed by everyone who knew him. I especially will miss his smiling face every morning I was at work, always quick to try & make us smile when having a bad day. (He always knew). His only request....was a hot cup of coffee.
May he rest in peace.
Carmella Verrastro
May 6, 2020
Dear Lucille and Family, Sending you our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies at such a great loss to your whole family. Love and Prayers from Carmella Verrastro, Kellie Verrastro Como, Bobby V. and Sandy Longo Santopietro
Terry Corcoran
May 6, 2020
My condolences to the Conway family. I was a reporter at The Republican-American from 1986 to 2000 and had the pleasure of working in the same newsroom as P.J. for many years. He was a Waterbury institution (as was his brother Tom) and one the the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting. I last saw him in 2016 at the Waterbury Irish Mayor for the Day festivities and he greeted me with his usual big smile. It was an honor to have known him.
Peggy and CF Rameikas
May 6, 2020
Lucille and family. CF and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. We look back on many years filled with fun times with you and PJ. He was such fun and a great guy. I remember being in your wedding and am looking at a beautiful picture of your wedding attendants. Seems like yesterday. He will be missed so much. God bless.
Paula Pronovost
May 6, 2020
Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you today and the days ahead. Such great memories with your family. I wish I could tell you this is the hard part, but I would be lying , because the hard part comes later. When you are just sitting there thinking of PJ , hearing a song on the radio, sitting around the table together, watching sports, , birthdays, holidays. He loved all of you so much. I will never forget his smile, his laughter, his gentleness and kindness. Love never dies, he will live in your hearts forever. ❤❤❤❤❤
Ron & Cindy Blanchard
May 6, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Conway family, Prayers and positive energy sent to all. P.J. was a class act, great sportswriter and a good man. Rest In Peace, gone way too soon.
Mary Campoli
May 6, 2020
Lucille & family, Our heart ❤ felt sorrows goes out to you & your family @ this special time. We love you & will miss P.J. God bless ✝ Cousins Chris & Mary.
Janice & Eddie Scarino
May 6, 2020
Lucille & Family
Our deepest Sympathy to all of you
Janice & Eddie Scarino ❤
Armen Arisian
May 6, 2020
From our home to yours, my family sends our deepest sympathy. The Republican-American came into our home for decades (and still does) and with it came P.J. Conway, in my favorite part of the paper, the Sports section. On the weekends depending on who got to the paper first, my Dad and I would take turns reading it. P.J. was a daily part of our home lives. Way back when, he visited Watertown High School as one of the career speakers that came to shine a light on various professions. He gave a small group of us a glimpse of the life of a journalist. Thanks for a meaningful life. Rest in Peace sir.
Frank Perrella
May 6, 2020
I`m sorry to read of P.J.`s passing.He was a good man and will be sorely missed.Although he is gone, remember the wonderful memories you shared with him.
Corky Plourde
May 5, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
B. Jay Cooper
May 5, 2020
I worked with P. J. At the Republican-American. A truly good and decent man and a heckuva reporter. Im very sorry to hear about his passing. May his memory be a blessing. His life certainly was.
Lee Lewis
May 5, 2020
PJ was a good man, a great colleague and a devoted family man, which in the end is as much as any of us can hope for. God bless PJ and his entire family.
Bill O'Brien
May 5, 2020
It was always great to see PJ whenever I showed up at the weekly meeting of the "old pros" in Watertown. He never complained about his latest issues. Always so upbeat and positive. I learned a lot from him. He often had something constructive to point out in a recent edition; I swear he read every word in the paper every day. And boy I loved hearing his stories about the good old days at the paper. I'll treasure those forever. Thanks, PJ.
Norman J Feitelson
May 5, 2020
MY HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE CONWAY FAMILY,I HAVE KNOWN PATRICK SINCE HE WAS 15 YEARS OLD AND HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF HIRING HIM TO WORK FOR ME AT WARC AFTER HE RETIRED,REST IN PEACE MY SUPER FRIEND ,YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY ❤
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