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William Conroy Obituary
William Conroy Jr, 81, of Palos Park at rest Feb. 25, 2013. Veteran of the United States Army. Devoted husband of 56 years to Dorothy (nee Griffin). Father of William III (Karen), Kathleen (John) Steed, Kevin (Helen), James (Roseanne), Gregory (Roseann), and Jean (Mark) Link. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Adam) Cresse, William IV (Patricia), Timothy, Maura, Meghan, Daniel, Kerry, Kylan, Erin, Abigail, Patrick, Ryan, Emily (Landon) Thomas, Brenna, Kaitlyn, Michael, Meghan, Colleen, Devin, and Sean. Great-grandfather of Andrew, William V, Patrick, and Alex. Dear brother of the late Rosalie (late John) O'Brien, Marguerite (John) Knoebel, the late Thomas (Diane), and Patrick (Kathy). Fond uncle and friend of many. Mass celebrating the life of William Conroy Jr March 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Our Lady of the Woods Church 10731 W 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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kevin & tricia lynch
March 17, 2013
We have thought and talked about Bill and Dorothy Conroy many times over the years. Wonderful people,great conversationalists and a nice family. Rest in peace.
March 16, 2013
Dear Dorothy,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Bill in his blue jeans puttering around your beautiful gardens! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Mike and Shawn Wilson
Walt Rebenson
March 13, 2013
Mrs. Conroy and the Conroy Family,
My condolences to you and I hope in time fond memories with ease your sadness. I had many great times with the Conroy family on ski trips, camping trips or just being party of the clan at your house. Bill Conroy will always be fondly remembered.
Kevin Hunt
March 13, 2013
Hello Mrs. Conroy,
Sad to hear of Bill's passing. I was glad to have met him. He left a legacy of a wonderful family.
Carmel Cottrell
March 12, 2013
Dear Dor and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know Willie always brought a smile to our faces. He was loved and will be missed. Love your cousin, Carmel and Family.
Michael Panozzo
March 11, 2013
Mrs Conroy and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Mr Conroy was a wonderful man; I always enjoyed his company. I know how much he meant to all of you. You were blessed by having him in your life.
John Kevin Griffin
March 3, 2013
Dear cousin Dorothy Ann, I am so sorry to learn of Willie's passing. May his soul rest in peace. God love you.
Your cousin, Kevin.
Ginny Eck
March 1, 2013
Dear Dorothy & Family: My prayers and love are for all of you at this sad time. Bill will be greatly missed by all of us. What GREAT travels and GOOD times we all shared together. Lovingly, Ginny Eck
March 1, 2013
Dorothy and family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Bill. He will always be part of our Griffin memories. You are in our prayers.
Bridget & Marty Nowak
March 1, 2013
The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are
with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome William into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love and care.
The Mount Carmel Alumni Association
Ann & Chris Johns
February 28, 2013
All our prayers and thoughts are with you. All our love. Ann , Chris, Rick
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