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MARY CONN Obituary
MARY LOUISE
On Monday, April 17, 2017, beloved wife of the former light heavyweight boxing World Champion, the late Billy Conn. A lifelong resident of Squirrel Hill, Mary Louise is survived by her children, Timothy D. Conn (Veronica), William Conn, Jr. and Michael G. Conn (Mary) and predeceased by her daughter, Suzanne Robinson (late Michael); daughter of the late Nora and James L. "Greenfield Jimmy" Smith; sister of Nora O'Mara (late William), Thomas Smith (Carol) and the late James Smith, Jr. (Helen); grandmother of Ryan Conn, Milena Conn Stewart, Heather Mahon, Kelly McMahon and Michael Robinson, Jr., Meghan Balzan, Mac Conn and Will Conn; also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Mary Louise was a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy, attended Rosemont College, and was a former Miss Ocean City, New Jersey. A beautiful person on both the inside and out, she was the subject of Frank DeFord's highly acclaimed 1985 Sports Illustrated story, "The Boxer and The Blonde." Mary Louise was known for her warm and outgoing personality, who revolved her life around her family and friends and especially loved summering in Ocean City. The Conn family is forever grateful for the care Mary Louise received at the Little Sisters of the Poor. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome. com), 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 7-9 p.m. Funeral Friday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Bede Church 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor.
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Victoria S
April 12, 2024
I worked at Miss Conns nursing home many years ago now. I was thinking of her now that I'm a nurse and looked her up. My condolences to the family. She was beautiful and funny women. I miss our nail sessions with gossip :) while she sipped her happy drink. Rest with God Miss Conn you certainly was a delight!
July 13, 2018
To the wonderful Conn family, Please know Mary Louise is now with God, where my parents are, and where all angels go. My parents, (Edward and Louise Grundstrom) as well as Billy and Mary Louise Conn were a match made in heaven, and now they can remain there... four beautiful people, two wonderful couples... in heaven. God Bless all their families, and give them strength to carry on after their losses, as will the memories of these great people will carry on, in all of our hearts... With Love and Sincerity, John and Susan Grundstrom, Somers, Connecticut
Ed Burns
April 20, 2017
You will be an angel in heaven.
Ray Allen
April 20, 2017
Sympathy & kindest regards to the Conn family & very many friends wherever they may be. God bless 1 & all. Take care.
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Tom Powers
April 20, 2017
Condolences from the Lawrenceville Historical Society.
Michael Wach
April 20, 2017
Mary Louise was one of a kind. I feel fortunate to have known her over the past 4 years. I will miss her humor, the amazing stories and her spirit. She truly lived every ounce of life to the fullest, and I feel blessed to have been a part of that. I will miss her greatly.
-Michael, Activities Assistant
Little Sisters of the Poor
Phil Marcus
April 20, 2017
Tim,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
c t
April 20, 2017
Please find comfort from God's word during this time because he cares for you. 1Peter5:6,7
April 19, 2017
Deepest sympathies to all the Conn family - from Peggy Friday, Susan Friday and all the Buck Friday family
Bruce Zewe
April 19, 2017
I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Louise Conn in 1977. She was an incredibly beautiful woman. And more importantly, she was a kind and decent human being. With her death, Pittsburgh is the lesser. May her family find comfort in her radiance and the cherished memories of her.
April 19, 2017
To the family of Mary Conn. Im very sorry for your loss. May you look to Gods word of comfort in your time of sorrow. Isaiah25:8.
Priscilla & Garry Fadale
April 19, 2017
We have such fond memories of our beautiful, warm hearted, lively, interesting neighbors many years ago - Mary Louise and Billy. Rest in Peace - you will always be remembered with love.
Donald Nemchick
April 19, 2017
Rest in Peace as a beautiful woman you will forever be known as on this earth. Condolences to the Conn family.
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