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James Conlon Obituary
He was born in Beverly, Mass., on Sept. 26, 1936, but grew up in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. He was a graduate of Saint Ann High School, Gloucester, Mass., Rider University, Lawrenceville, N.J., and the National Graduate Trust School of Northwestern University. James served his country in the U.S. Navy as a decorated Navy pilot. He served as a board member on the N.Y. State Bankers' Association, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey, Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, Yardley, Pa., the United Way and Granville Academy in Trenton, N.J. He retired from Chase Manhattan Bank in New York. James has been a member of St. Brendan the Navigator Roman Catholic Church in Shallotte for 15 years. He was a member of the Joseph J. McGarry Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; American Legion, Calabash; and the Elks.
James was preceded in death by his parents, John F. Conlon Sr. and Rita Lynch Conlon; and a brother, John F. Conlon Jr.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Mary; son, James D. Conlon Jr. (Erica) of Medford, N.J.; daughter, Moira F. Fallon (Steven) of Sinking Spring, Pa.; son, Brendan M. Conlon (J. Leocadia) of Reston, Va.; and grandchildren, Bridget, Jonathan, Shane, Katherine, Greta, Madeleine and Luke.
A funeral Mass was held with military honors at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at St. Brendan the Navigator Roman Catholic Church in Shallotte. A visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James' name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences can be made at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Conlon
Tom McMahon
December 13, 2017
Dear Mary,
We are shocked to learn of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
God be good to you.
B Hall
December 12, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in God's Word at John 6:40
B Hall
December 12, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in God's Word at John 6:40
December 11, 2017
Heartfelt condolences to the Conlon family,
May you find comfort and strength in God during this sad and difficult time.
Dennisn Lepold
December 10, 2017
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God help you through this time
Joanne and Dennis Lepold
Carll Muehleisen
December 10, 2017
Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences to you, Mary, and to your dear family.
Carl and Angelika Muehleisen
Connie Olson
December 10, 2017
Mary and family, having known Jim since moving to Brunswick Plantation in 2001, he was always a gentleman, and a very cherished friend. My deepest condolences to you and the family. He will be truly missed.
Love, Connie
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Brunswick Funeral Service - Shallotte5229 Ocean Highway W, Shallotte, NC 28470
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