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DOUGLAS CONAWAY Obituary

Douglas A Conaway

"Big Daddy Doug"

Passed away suddenly on September 20, 2009, at the young age of 54.

Doug retired from Local 669, Road Sprinkler Fitters Union in 2001. He enjoyed riding his trike and driving his magnum. Spending time with his family and friends and watching the New York Giants win football games were his favorite pass times. He was also a lifetime member of ABATE.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathy Conaway; two sons, "Little Doug" Conaway II and his wife Chrissy and Ed Conaway; his daughter Amy Conaway; three grandchildren, Jonathan, Adrianna, and Ozzy Conaway all of New Castle. Also left to cherish his memory are his parents, Phil and Patricia Vitalo of Chesapeake City, MD; two sisters, Debbie Lewis and her husband Donald of Ellendale and Cookie Burget and her husband Jim of Bear; Vicky Piane and her husband Bob of Bear: three brothers, Charles Conaway and his wife Pat and John Conaway; Phil S. Vitalo of Stanton. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and their children and his two devoted dogs, Brutus and Gizmo. Doug was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Memorial Service for Doug will be at Local 626 Carpenters Union Hall Saturday October 10, from 2-5 pm. Please come and celebrate Doug's life with the CONAWAYS and dress casual.

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MCCRERY

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Published by The News Journal on Oct. 8, 2009.

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Douglas Conaway the 3rd

May 26, 2024

He probably was great guy even though he died before I was born but grandma is doing fine no need to worry grandpa but I would have loved to meet you

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