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Leo Conroy Obituary
AGE: 58 • Formerly of Colts Neck
Leo George Conroy, age 58, of Wellington, FL and formerly of Colts Neck, passed away on Tuesday, January 6th at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ. Leo was born in Staten Island, NY. He lived in Colts Neck before his move 15 years ago to Wellington, FL. Leo was a highly successful horse trainer and owned Leo G. Conroy Stables in Colts Neck, NJ and Wellington, FL.
Leo was also a prominent Horseshow judge nationally and internationally having judged the Dublin Horse Show in Ireland. In 1997 he was named Horseman of the Year by The Chronicle of the Horse. He was director of the American Horseshow Association and Vice-President of the National Horseshow. He was the 2014 recipient of the USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Leo is survived by his parents, Edith and William Conroy, Colts Neck, NJ; daughter Bridget Catherine Conroy of Charlotte, NC; two sons Mathew Sean Conroy of W. Palm Beach, FL and Patrick James Conroy of Wellington, FL; brother Sean Conroy and his wife Anita Nicosia of Belford, NJ; Margaret Conroy of Monmouth Beach, NJ; Helen Conroy and her husband Chuck Spina of Monmouth Beach, NJ; Christine Conroy of Shrewsbury, NJ; and Catherine Conroy and her husband Donald Kelly of Asbury Park, NJ; many nieces and nephews and countless friends and members of his extended family.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, January 9th, 6 -9-PM at Thompson Memorial Home 310 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ 07701. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 10th, 10:00 AM at St. James RC Church, 94 Broad St., Red Bank. in lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in his memory to the Riverview Medical Center Rehab, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red bank, NJ 07701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo Conroy
Susan McLaughlin
January 28, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Leo's dear ones. I'm glad to have known him, meeting first at Hy Hope Farm in 1972. He was such a bright and talented man. This is a great loss, I am so sorry.
Sue Scheibly
January 19, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Conroy family. I didn't know Leo as well as my Dad (Wil Wieland). My Dad stewarded many a show that Leo judged and always respected him. Dad always said Leo was one of kind. May he rest in the hands of our Lord now.
Jerry
January 12, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,
January 12, 2015
Mercedes and Steve Gotwald send their sympathy to his family. We will miss hiim, especially his annual visits to Cooperstown. RIP Leo. You were always a true horseman and consummate gentleman.
Sissy (Elizabeth) Boucher Miquel
January 10, 2015
My love to all the Conroys, especially Meg and Mr. & Mrs. C. I will always remember Leo as a youngster at High Hope Farm, and his graciousness on our meeting again a mere 40 years or so later. Leo, your friends and family and the love they have for you speak volumes about you and the life you lived. You will be greatly missed and my life was enriched for having known you. Godspeed and God bless until we meet again.
Evie Arliss
January 10, 2015
Beautiful service today ,ending with a sweet finish.Patrick and mr conroy walking out of church hand and hand.Touching. My love to mr and mrs conroy Sean, Meg, Helen, Katy, Christie, Mathew, Bridget, and his beloved nephew Ed. Warmest regards
January 8, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Leo's passing - he was a lovely man, and shall be missed.
Sandy Petraglia Rose
January 8, 2015
These Things Shall Never Die, By Charles Dickens
The pure, the bright,the beautiful,
That stirred our hearts in youth,
The impulses to wordless prayer,
The dreams of love and truth;
The longing after something's lost,
The spirit's yearning cry,
The striving after better hopes-
These things can never die.
The timid hand stretched forth to aid
A brother in his need,
A kindly word in grief's dark hour
That proves a friend indeed ;
The plea for mercy softly breathed,
When justice threatens nigh,
The sorrow of a contrite heart-
These things shall never die.
Let nothing pass for every hand
Must find some work to do ;
Lose not a chance to waken love-
Be firm,and just ,and true;
So shall a light that cannot fade
Beam on thee from on high.
And angel voices say to thee---
These things shall never die.
Leo will forever be a part of my life. My deepest sympathy to the Conroy family.
Kevin Connolly
January 8, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of our days at CBA. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Tully
January 7, 2015
Anyone whom you have loved is deserving of some tears. I'm thankful to have known Leo and my prayers go out to Bill, Eddie, family and friends. You will be missed greatly Leo.
Norine Dworkin-McDaniel
January 7, 2015
My deepest condolences to Leo's family. I worked with Leo in the early '90s when he was at the AHSA and I was editor of Horse Show magazine. He was a good friend and one of my very favorite people in the equestrian community. He'll be greatly missed.
Susan Gluck-Landes
January 7, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. I have many fond memories of riding with Leo. My condolences to the family.
Sandy Van Kirk
January 7, 2015
Many years have passed since I last saw you, many memories of the joy of competition and excellence. I pray your loved ones will find comfort in each other and in the hope of Heaven
Lindy townley
January 7, 2015
My heart is with you. So sorry for your loss Leo will be missed
Grace Franzreb-Hall
January 7, 2015
Deepest sorrow on the passing of a fine horseman & friend GOD BLESS
Victoria C
January 7, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Leo will be greatly missed by all that love and knew him.
Don Kelly
January 7, 2015
My deepest syphathy to all who knew him and his family. A loss of a very special man, A true gentleman big brother , loving father & son. Rest now in Gods hands in peace
William Alvino
January 7, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Violet Kauffman
January 7, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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