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Frank Contey Obituary
Suffern resident, Frank S. Contey, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was born on May 28, 1940 in Jersey City, NJ to Simon Contey and Anna Bromerski Contey. After receiving a BS from Villanova University and a Master's Degree in Engineering from Lehigh University, he spent 28 years working for IBM. Beyond work and family, he also spent years volunteering his time and expertise to the American Heart Association and The United Way. In retirement he loved being with family at home and at the Jersey Shore, watching Yankee games and attending West Point football games with his buddies. He lived and celebrated life fully.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Joyce Weaver Contey, children Jennifer Flaherty, Frank Contey, Jr. and Carrie Contey, brother Robert Contey. And a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901 on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00pm. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Suffern, NY on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10am with a private committal to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241, (800) 242-8721, www.heart.org.
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September 9, 2017
Dear Joyce and Family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of Frank.We share great memories of our younger days in Breton Woods.God Bless you and may He grant Frank Eternal Peace. Love Elaine and Sam Convery
American Heart Association
September 8, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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