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Thomas Conroy Obituary
November 22, 2009
Thomas J. Conroy Sr., 74, of Frackville, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at his residence.
A lifelong resident of Frackville, he was a son of the late James and Bertha Bartholomew Conroy.
Thomas was a graduate of Frackville High School class of 1953, where he was active in many sports.
He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and BPO Elks 1533, where he served as past secretary of the house committee, both of Frackville.
An avid golfer, he enjoyed playing in several leagues in the area and was often asked to be tournament director.
He was co-founder and first president of the Frackville Biddie Basketball Association and co-founder of the Frackville Warriors CYO, where he coached for several years.
He had a long, successful career in the personnel, purchasing and insurance professions, including 21 years with Zapata Industries, and most recently with Anthracite Insurance Group.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Patrick; a sister, Patricia Boyle; brothers, Francis and Robert Conroy.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret "Peggy" O'Connor Conroy, to whom he was married 49 years; two sons, Thomas Conroy Jr., Frackville, and Christopher and his wife, Lisa Conroy, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a daughter, Kelly Valenti and her husband, Vito, and their children, Phillip, Gabriella and Vito II, Cressona; grandsons, Matthew, Ryan, Cassidy and their mother, Teri Conroy, Ashland; a brother, James Conroy, Calabash, N.C.; sisters, Ann Heister, Reading, Mary Lou Padamonsky, Schnecksville, and Barbara Harris, Wescosville; nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St Joseph Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Beers, pastor, officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Englewood, Frackville. Albert L. Gricoski Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Conroy
Sean Hiester
December 4, 2009
Aunt Peg and family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Uncle Tom will be missed. God Bless.
Sean, Brittney and Brynne
November 28, 2009
Peggy, I will always remember the good times I had with Tom. He was a great conversationalist and a fun loving guy. Your love and care for him until the end was a reflection of your marriage.
I'm sorry Rita and I couldn't make his church service.
Eugene J. "Red" Sauers, Levittown, PA
tom mcginnis
November 27, 2009
to vito and kelly . we are sorry for your loss. I enjoyed playing golf with tom he was always a perfect gentleman. I am sorry we didn't find out until after the funeral that Tom had passed away.
James & Debra Neary
November 26, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Cerullo
November 25, 2009
Peggy,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know your husband but the 49 years speaks for him. My condolences to all your family.
November 25, 2009
Tom,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time, my prayers are with you.
Leo Pietkiewicz
November 25, 2009
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick and Michelle Michaels and Family
November 25, 2009
Dear Conroy Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Mr Conroy was very special and will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Bill and Kathy Rhoades (Palmyra, PA)
Cathy, Brionne, Kelsey and Devan Dyszel
November 25, 2009
Mrs Conroy, Tommy, Kelli, Chris and Families........
Our hearts go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Celebrate your husband, dad and grandfathers legacy and remember him through smiles and stories, he was a great person!
November 25, 2009
To my brother, I am sorry I could not be there to say goodbye. You will be sadly missed. May you rest in peace knowing how much you are loved. Love Ann and John
November 24, 2009
Peggy, Tom, Christopher and Kelly,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With love, Debbie, Mike and Chase Capron
November 24, 2009
Dear Conroy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies,
Yurkonis Family (Frackville)
November 24, 2009
Dear Conroy Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I worked with Tom for many years at Zapata and had many good times with him. He was a great person.
Ray (Ripper) Jones
November 24, 2009
Mrs. Conroy, Tom, Chris, Kelli, and family, I was so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Conroy. He was such a good man. I have many fond memories of him and your family. He will truly be missed. Love, Jackie Jankowski Ronemus
November 24, 2009
Dear Peggy and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. If you all need anything please don't hesitate to call. Mike and Fran will see all of you at the church. Much Love Kris Boyle and family
November 24, 2009
Dear Peg and Family: Our prayers go out to all of you on the loss of Tinker. He was a great guy. Peg, you two were a very attractive couple. Your faith is what will pull you through this difficult time. God bless. Donald and Winnie Dillman
Sharon Gower
November 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 24, 2009
Dear Peg, Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Nancy and George Leib (Davenport, Flordia)
November 24, 2009
Dear Peggy and Family,
Our families spent many holidays and summer nights together. We have so many great memories of Tom. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jill, Colleen, and Janet Davis
Robert and Andrea Eye Jr. and Family
November 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dave, Louise, and Aaron Bekisz
November 24, 2009
Dear Tom and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this very difficult time. Take comfort in your memories.
M.R. Mundy
November 24, 2009
Peg, Keli,Vito and all the Conroy family:
Please know that our prayers,thoughts and heart felt sympathy go out to you on the loss of your beloved Tom.
May he rest in Eternal Peace.
God Bless all of you.
Tom and M.R.
Myrna Everly
November 24, 2009
Peg, Kelly, Vito and families,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Myrna and Bill
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