Robert L. Conley Sr.

76, a longtime resident of Longmeadow, passed away Saturday at his home. Bob was born in Cambridge, MA, the son of the late William J. and Irene (Roche) Conley. He was predeceased in 1998 by his wife of 42 years, Marjorie (Dunbar). He was a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin, and attended Burdette College. He served with the 8th Army Military Police Occupation Forces on the Japanese mainland. He was a senior account salesman, employed by Moore Business Forms for 32 years, retiring early in 1986. With his wife Marjorie, they then formed Pioneer Business Forms, and sold the business in 1996. Bob was a resident of Longmeadow since 1964. In his early years, he was a member and past Vice President of the Longmeadow Lions Club, the Springfield Rotary Club, and spent many years in the Boy Scouts and coaching girls softball. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 0293 East Longmeadow, and various antique auto clubs. He enjoyed collecting antique lighting, gardening, traveling, and last but not least, his beloved beagle Molly. He is survived by his son Robert and daughter-in-law Peggy and their children, Bobby, Meghan, and Kevin of Longmeadow, his daughter Sheila and son-in-law David Bissonnette and their children, Alyssa and Meredith of Bedford, NH, and his daughter Krista, son-in-law Benjamin Lincoln, and their children, James and Nicholas of Weybridge, VT. He is also survived by his three brothers, William J. and Paul V. Conley of Cambridge, MA, and Edward F. Conley of Boston and their families. The Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 8:15 AM from the Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main St., EAST LONGMEADOW, with the Liturgy of Christian Burial to follow at 9:30 AM at St. Mary's Church in Longmeadow. The interment will follow in the Longmeadow Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tues. from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Baystate VNA & Hospice, P.O. Box 9058, Springfield MA 01108-9058.