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James Conroy Obituary

James "Jim" P. Conroy passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Laura Conroy (Curtin) and the late Bonne "Babe" Conroy (Eckert); beloved Father of James P. Conroy Jr. (Juanita) of Silver Spring, MD and William John Conroy (Jennifer) of Rocky River, OH; and the late Timothy Wagner Conroy. Dear Papa of Patrick, Sean and Cullen and Brother to Bettegene (BG), Mike, Bill, and Kathy. He was preceded in death by his Parents Eugene and Elizabeth Conroy. Jim was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University (OSU), a member of the 1968 and 1970 Buckeye Football National Championship teams and an esteemed graduate of Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. A highly respected lawyer who practiced in the Greater Cleveland area for over 40 years. He was a man who valued family and friends above all else and lived to "Pay it Forward" to others except of course for those affiliated with TTUN. VISITATION THURSDAY, Feb. 12th from 4 – 7 PM at the McGORRAY-HANNA FUNERAL HOME OF WESTLAKE, 25620 Center Ridge Rd (West of Columbia). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Feb. 13th at 1 PM at St. Christopher Church, 20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River. (Mass will be livestreamed on Church website @ https://stchrisparish.com/ go to Mass and Funeral Livestreams link). Burial will follow at Lakewood Cemetery with a reception at Westwood. In lieu of flowers family requests that memorial donations be made to the James Cancer Center, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210.

Published by Cleveland.com from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2026.

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Jim Oliphant

February 13, 2026

They don´t come better. What a loss. Jim was a very special guy who was both a work colleague and good friend. His mere presence lit up the room. A very unique and special guy. Thoughts and prayers go out to Laura and the entire Conroy family.

Tom Sant

February 13, 2026

Jim was not only a great friend, he was a true and genuine person . I am having a tough time getting over his loss. RIP Guido!

Chris Schraff

February 13, 2026

I worked with Jim at Porter, Wright and we became friends, playing golf, attending Indians games and watching his soms compete for St. Ignatius and Ohio State. He was a true friend, a great partner and i will miss him.

Gary Heldt

February 12, 2026

Jim and I became friends in the last 20 years or so. I admired him as a player and followed his path in football at Bay High School. Jim was always proud of the facts that he "played for the greatest high school in America, Jack Llewellyn and the greatest college coach in America, Woody Hayes". Jim was always kind and gracious and he and Laura opened up their home to my wife Joy and I the weekend his teammate John Rodman was elected into the Bay Athletic Hall of Fame. God Bless and RIP Jim!

Rex Kern

February 12, 2026

Great teammate and friend!
Remembering the Riots on campus and woody sent him out to spy and report back to the ole man! Jim was a great great teammate


Great individual! Reliable n hard worker !

Mark Debevc

February 12, 2026

Jim was a great teammate at OSU and remember him well.
So sorry for your loss. I'm sure our paths will cross again in
our next adventure. Mark and Kathy Debevc

Chryst

February 11, 2026

A member of our family had the privilege of being in the same law firm as Jim for a number of years. It was always very special whenever we could get together with Jim and members of his family. It was an especially meaningful occasion when he was the sponsor for my grandson when he was confirmed. Heartfelt condolences from the Chryst family to the Conroy family.

The Hintz/Jackson Family

February 11, 2026

We are so saddened to learn of Jim´s passing. He was a wonderful friend and Chautauqua neighbor. We always enjoyed chatting over the fence with him. He will be greatly missed! We send our love and deepest sympathy.

Glen Mason

February 11, 2026

Jim was a great teammate! Total class in every respect.

Pat Witte

February 11, 2026

Jim was a gentleman and a kind and generous teammate. He never had an unkind word for anyone and treated all he met with respect. RIP our friend you will be sorely missed

Michael DLauro

February 11, 2026

Jim was a great friend to so many in our community. He had a way of showing up-with warmth, humor, and heart-and his absence will be felt by all who knew him.

Bill and Sue Burger

February 11, 2026

Jim has been the most wonderful friend through the last 50 years. He helped 2 very young kids from California with homesickness and made us a part of a wonderful friend group we have had all these years. We feel honored to have known him.

Al Hepp

February 11, 2026

We were so fortunate to have Jim coach our older son (John) at St. Raphael for CYO basketball. Several years later, Jim coached John and JJ as a football coach at Lutheran High School West, the first season that the Longhorns made the OHSAA playoffs. Jim was a no-nonsense but enthusiastic coach in both sports who made a positive impact in our sons' lives. God bless Jim and his family.

Marc J. Bloch

February 10, 2026

I only knew Jim through work, however, he was always a good conversationalist and a fine person to be around,

Bob and Kathy Pietrick

February 10, 2026

Jim, You will be missed and remembered by so many. Thank you for sharing your life and family with us and the great times together. It has been an honor to be your friend. Bob and Kathy

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Memorial Events
for James Conroy

Feb

12

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home of Westlake

25620 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145

Feb

13

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

St. Christopher Church

20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116

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25620 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

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