Dr. John Conry

1938 - 2016

Dr. John Peter Conry

1938 - 2016 PITTSFIELD Dr. John Peter Conry, a longtime Pittsfield Dentist died on Sunday, February 7th at his home after a struggle with Multiple Myeloma for almost a decade. He was born in Pittsfield on August 25, 1938, the son of John J. and Grace O'Laughlin Conry. Peter was a graduate of Pittsfield High School, class of 1956, where he played on boththe golf and the basketball teams. He was a graduate ofBoston College class of 1960. Following graduation, Peter enrolled in Georgetown University Dental School where he received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry. A Vietnam War Veteran, he was commissioned as a Captain inthe US Air Force. He served in the 608 Tactical Hospital and was stationed in France until his discharge. He began his practice of dentistry in 1967 in Pittsfield, firston North Street, and then on West Street, until2014 when hisillness forced him to retire. During his professionalyears, he enthusiastically embraced innovativeequipment,newmethods, and the latest technology for the improvement ofdentistry. He loved his staff and patientsand treated them with warmth andfriendship. His care spannedtheir lives as well asthose of their children and grandchildren. In his early years,he volunteered as a dentist in Columbia, South America and then later with his daughter, Meredith in Uganda, East Africa. He was a longtime member of the Berkshire Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Peter was a man of many interests. He was a talented sculptor and enjoyed combining his artwith his garden. His interests ranged from sailing, kayaking, and biking. He was formerly a Commander of the Power Squadron in Pittsfield. A lifetimeskier, he learned to ski as a child at Mount Greylock andskied every year after that all over thecountry. He was an avid golfer and belongedto the Wahconah Country Club as well as the Berkshire Hills Country Club since his caddying days. He was a fan of local high school teams, Doug Flutie, theRed Sox,Patriots, andCeltics. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and formerly St. Teresa's where he taught CCD. He treasured the timehe spent with his daughters and their families. Peter was widely adored for his warmth, sense of humor and endless generosity amongst family, friends, and patients. He never stopped showing courage and love during the hardships of his treatment. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith Conry, her husband, Steven Camarillo, their son, Aiden Camarillo andhis daughter, Vanessa Conry Kruger and her husband, Andrew Kruger, all of Brooklyn, NY. He also is survivedby his sister, Pamela Kiernan of Wareham, MA and a brother, Dennis Conry of Falmouth, MA and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Christine Conry who passed away in June 2015. Peter leaves his longtime companion, Mary Levitt and his faithful dog, Gilbert. He also leaves his former wife, Pamela Hooper Conry of New Mexico. The family wishes to thank Maura Rose, Dorota and Wojciech Stopa, and Jackie Rysewyk for their compassionate care during Peter's last year. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Dr. John Peter Conry will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 9a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10a.m. at St. Joseph Church, celebrated by Msgr. Michael Shershanovich, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. If friends desire, donations may be made to the Sisters of the Visitation of the Holy Mary or toSt. Joseph's Church, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory. Please visit : www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.