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John Conboy Obituary
June 19, 1934 - January 19, 2018
Four-time Emmy Award-winning daytime television producer John J. Conboy, who served as executive producer and producer of some of television's most successful and popular daytime dramas, including "The Young and the Restless," "Santa Barbara," "Guiding Light" and "Capitol"' has died in Palm Desert, CA.
A native of Binghamton, NY, and a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts, Conboy's decades-long television career began as an actor. But he soon made the segue to what would be his greatest success — as a leading producer of hit daytime dramas at the height of the genre's popularity.
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BARBARA WISBEY. PALM SPRINGS
February 23, 2024
BARBARA WISBEY PALM SPRINGS
February 22, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Danielle Davidson
February 21, 2024
I admired John tremendously. I worked with John as a script consultant for all the glorious days of "Capitol". My experiences with John and the cast were wonderful memories. Rest in peace, my friend.
Wings Hauser
October 29, 2023
Dear John, I know I drove you nuts, but for some strange reason you stood by me and overlooked my childish behavior for FOUR YEARS!!!! Looking back now, I see that you saved my life. You allowed me to grow into the man and actor I am..... I would say rest in peace, but knowing you, you´d want to get back to work. Thanks john. May the long time sunshine upon you. Humbly tendered by Wings Hauser
BARBARA WISBEY
January 31, 2023
THINK OF YOU OFTEN & MISS YOU MADLY!!!
BARBARA WISBEY
February 2, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robert Stephen Browning
July 3, 2018
John lived near me when I was in Palm Desert and I often saw him at parties and social functions. He was a gracious, lovely gentleman and I always looked forward to seeing him. He will be missed in the desert as he was a major player there for many years.
Irene (Conboy)Norton
February 17, 2018
I have wonderful memories of my cousin John's sense of humor. He would leave us laughing each and every visit to Binghamton. Mom and I had a great time when we visited him in Beverly Hills with a tour of his show and a great Chinese dinner. We thought of John often over the years and feel a loss with his passing.
Maureen McPhee
February 17, 2018
Although we haven't seen John in many years, we have fond memories of his many visits when his Mother was alive...He was larger than life and had wonderful stories to tell....from Conboy cousins Marjorie Conboy, Frank Conboy, Kathleen Conboy and Maureen Conboy McPhee
February 8, 2018
My sincere condolence to your family for the loss of your beloved one. May prayer strength you and memories comfort you. May our heavenly father and his son who love us comfort your heart and make it strong during your time of grieving. (John 17:3)
Be at peace, my friend.
Ellen Weston
February 8, 2018
He was my mentor, my dear friend, and a much loved part of my family. I am heartbroken.
February 7, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
February 7, 2018
Fond memories of happy times spent with John. One of a kind.
Pat Lewis
Donna Wright
February 6, 2018
My Sincere condolences to John's family and friends.
Faithful Y&R follower since 1975.
Donna
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Florence Penister
February 6, 2018
Sorry for the family lost. Condolences to the family
February 6, 2018
Sincerest condolences to the family and friends for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with encouraging words such as those found at Psalm 20:1,2, be of comfort to your family in this difficult time.
February 6, 2018
Sincerest condolences to the family and friends for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with encouraging words such as those found at Psalm 20:1,2, be of comfort to your family in this difficult time.
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