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Benjamin Joseph "Ben" CONROY Jr.

Austin, Texas

1923 - 2016

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CONROY Jr.,Benjamin Joseph "Ben"Benjamin Joseph Conroy, Jr. (Ben), 92, of Austin, TX died February 28, 2016. He was born on October 28, 1923 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the first child of Eleanor and Benjamin J. Conroy. In his 92 years, his talents were expressed in wide ranging areas including:...

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Rest in peace.

I think of Ben and Toni and family and the many New Year's eve gatherings at their house on the hill with the view of Austin and the warmth of the welcome and the long wonderful conversations there. Because I live in south Austin and frequently go through Manchaca I drive past the street sign naming Conroy Lane. Tony and Ben and klan have been among the favorite people in my now long life. I miss seeing them and the warmth they added to my life. May God bless them all. Neal Wise

Love, light and hugs from Key West

With niece Mary Pate Mills

I know that I have been amiss at family contacts, but I wanted to post on behalf of his distant relatives. And I would be interested in connecting with Jack and Eleanor as well. I just learned of his passing today May 2017. Bens mother, Eleanor, and my grandmother Shirley Sloan, were sisters. My dad, Gordon Yeadon, and mom visited Eleanor and Ben in NYC on their honeymoon in 1955. I gre up hearing about him and finally met him in Boca Raton in the late 1980s when I traveled there on...

Uncle Bud brought a spark to every gathering of all of us. I send you love, prayers, and wishes for comfort in the coming days. I will cherish your father's letters and so many memories of him.

Love,
Patty and Molly

Sending love and prayers to Uncle Jack and my dear Texas cousins,as you celebrate a great Brother,Dad,and man.He accomplished so much in his life.I am with you all in spirit.

Ben so very sorry to learn of your Dad and Mother's passing. I saw them both at St. Theresa's within the last year. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Beverley Thiel(Hood)

To All of my Texas Cousins and Uncle Jack,
Our heartfelt sympathy as you celebrate your Dad's life. He was a smart and accomplished man. Loved his wry sense of humor and of course his music. Lots of love,
Susan (McGrath), Jack and Julia

How I wish I could be with your family during this time of sorrow yet rejoicing at having been born to such wonderful parents and loving family. Bud was indeed a force to be reckoned with, including success in all his endeavors and devotion to his beloved wife and children. Know that I hold you all in my heart and will pray for your consolation in this shadow of the soul.