Brian Patrick Conroy

Brian Patrick Conroy 1945 2018 Brian died on Friday, March 2, 2018, after a valiant years-long fight against the ravages of diabetes. He was a beloved husband, a wonderful father, and a creative and talented architect. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sonsie, and his son, Patrick. Brian was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1963 and attended Los Angeles City College to study architecture and drafting. He had always wanted to be in the field, inspired by his father, Eugene, a successful architect. He managed his father's Denver office for five years before the family moved to the San Luis Obispo area in 1978. He started work for Santa Lucia Hills in the early 1980s and was responsible for designing hundreds of homes in the Edna Islay area (the "flower streets" between Tank Farm Road and Broad Street) and many homes in The Arbors. He also specialized in custom homes, especially in the Saddle Creek development near Copperopolis, CA. Brian was a charter member of the San Luis Obispo Daybreak Rotary Club, founded in 1998. He donated hundreds of hours of community service, including managing the charity golf tournament and designing the community garden in Meadow Park. Before his health necessitated his retirement from the club, he was chosen Rotarian of the Year. Brian was predeceased by his parents, Eugene Conroy and Viola Trenne Conroy. He is survived by his wife and son, as well as sister, Sharon Fratilla and three nieces: Daryn Lombardo, Jeana Daily, and Heather Harrell. He is also survived by his dear friend and cousin, Fred Blasgen. At his request, there will be no services. Friends who would like to do so may contribute to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (http://www.jdrf.org) or a charity of their choice.