Conroy Donald Bezecny

Conroy Donald Bezecny

November 30, 1947 – January 25, 2026

Conroy Donald Bezecny of Needville, Texas entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the age of 78.

He was born on November 30, 1947 in Sugar Land, Texas as the youngest of five children and only son of Angeline Cordes Bezecny and Emil Bezecny

He is preceded in death by his parents, father & mother-in-law Paul & Mary Zwahr, sisters Beverly Petrusek and Pat Hausler, brothers-in-law Raymond Dylla, John Petrusek, Tim Hausler, Bob Sidwell, Calvin Zwahr Sr., Lawrence Zwahr, Alphonse "Bibs" Zwahr, and Otto Meyen, and sisters-in-law Janice Zwahr and LaVerne Meyen.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Mary Ann Zwahr Bezecny, daughters Tracey Sweeny and husband Travis, Stephanie Dees and husband Kevin, and granddaughters Emily Wittneben and fiancé Tucker Hathorn, Kenzie Dees & Avery Dees, sisters Barbara Dylla and Karen Sidwell, sisters-in-law Allene Zwahr & LaNelle Zwahr, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who all loved "Uncle Conroy".

Conroy grew up in Rosenberg, Texas attending Holy Rosary Catholic School and graduating from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1966. While he was involved in many activities, he was especially fond of his memories as a Lamar Mustang football player still reminiscing and sharing those stories today.

After graduation he attended Wharton County Junior College and worked various jobs before joining his dad, Emil Bezecny, as a Farmers Insurance agent in Rosenberg, a job he held for forty years before retiring in 2013. Even years after his retirement, he enjoyed striking up a conversation when he ran into his former customers.

Conroy married the love of his life, Mary Ann, on August 24, 1968. They were blessed with two daughters - Tracey in 1972 and Stephanie in 1974. Conroy never missed his daughters' many activities from sporting events & games to school plays and twirling performances. He continued to stay busy later in life by regularly attending his granddaughters' games and performances, and he could often be found in the bleachers at Friday night football games cheering on the Bluejays and watching his granddaughters twirl. He was affectionately known as "Gramps" by his granddaughters as well as their friends, a title he cherished.

In his younger years, Conroy spent many hours outdoors hunting and fishing with his friends and many brothers-in-law. His love of fishing started when he was very young, often tagging along with his parents and remained a hobby for many years. Eventually he and Mary Ann purchased a cabin in Sargent, where you could find him fishing on the pier or building a bonfire on the beach. Countless memories were made with family and friends on the coast in Sargent.

Conroy was a faithful servant attending mass weekly at Saint Michael's Catholic Church since moving to Needville in 1977. He served on the finance council for over ten years, was a regular usher, and volunteered in various roles.

Conroy was also proud to be a 56-year member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7067, where he held multiple offices over the years. Community members were often greeted by Conroy as he volunteered at numerous fundraisers such as the Fish Fry Dinners during Lent. His favorite thing was visiting as he handed out meals in the drive-thru line.

Visitation & Rosary Service will be held on Monday, Feb 2nd 5-8 PM with rosary starting at 6:30 PM at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home (3900 B.F. Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, TX). A funeral mass will be Tuesday, Feb 3rd at 10 AM at St Michael's Catholic Church (9214 Main St, Needville, TX) with graveside services at Davis-Greenlawn immediately following. The family welcomes everyone to a reception following graveside services at St. Michael's Family Life Center in Needville.

Helping to honor Conroy will be his nephews serving as pall bearers: Thomas Dylla, Drew McCambridge, Todd Sidwell, David Petrusek, Matt Baranowski, and Levi Baranowski. Honorary pall bearers will be Mark Dylla, Calvin Zwahr Jr. and Dale (TC) Zwahr. Funeral mass readings will be led by niece, Taryn Baranowski-Warren and long-time family friend, Deanna Nesvadba.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Conroy in a special way may consider a donation to St. Michael's Catholic Church (https://needvillecatholic.com) or Needville Knights of Columbus Council (mail checks to KCs #7067, PO Box 613, Needville, TX 77461)