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David Conroy Obituary
Born: October 9, 1931 in Channahon, IL
Died: August 12, 2022 in Spring Valley, IL
David "Gene" Conroy, 90, of Spring Valley passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022, surrounded by his children.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am, Saturday, August 20 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Spring Valley, with Father Scott Potthoff officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am, prior to the services, at the church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Spring Valley.
Gene was born October 9, 1931, in Channahon to James and Helen (Gay) Conroy. He married Eileen Moore on March 31, 1951; and together they spent 70 wonderful years. Gene enlisted in the United States Navy and after serving went to work for Standard Oil. In 1963, he moved his family to the Illinois Valley. He owned Gene and Tom's Amoco in Princeton, was the head of housekeeping at St. Margaret's Hospital and managed the 10-33 Volunteer Ambulance Service, he then retired after working for Flow Products Inc. in Chicago.
During his retirement, Gene valued the time spent with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gene also enjoyed being outside and volunteering to help others. During the summer he would spend time fishing and mowing his yard. Mowing brought him great satisfaction as he volunteered to help both family and friends keep their lawns looking pristine.
He is survived by his five children, David (Susan) Conroy of Oswego, Douglas (Kay) Conroy of Ottawa, Thomas (Kay) Conroy of Florida, Jayne (Terry) Pagoria of Aurora, and Joseph (Cari) Conroy of Elburn; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother James (Marilyn) Conroy and sister Pat (late Donald) Conroy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter-in-law, Kai Conroy; his brother William Conroy and sisters Sharon Ciarlette and Georgia Scheidt.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the family, in Gene's honor, will be donated to the Spring Valley Parks and Recreation Department.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com
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James Grabowski
August 18, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Gene and Eileen were so pleasant to visit with over the many years of our relationship. They were wonderful people and will be missed.
James Grabowski,
(Retired Ameriprise Advisor)
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
August 18, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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