Edward Conroy, Jr.
April 21, 1920 ~ April 26, 2016 (age 96) 96 Years OldShare using:
Edward W Conroy Jr. of Pine Bush, NY, a retired Corrections Officer
and a lifelong resident of the area passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at home in Pine Bush. He was 96.
The son of the late Edward W. Conroy and Annabelle Rau Dominick, he was born April 21, 1920 in Newburgh, New York.
He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Army during World War II and fought in The Battle of the Bulge. He was fortunate to be on the Honor Flight in April of 2014.
He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Edward was a private pilot, he owned a Restaurant and was also a Mac Tool Distributor.
He was the widower of Ernestine R Conroy.
Survivors include his
Son, Ronald Conroy and wife Elizabeth
Son, Edward Conroy III and wife Peg
Daughter, Sharon Kaplan and husband Mark
Daughter, Vaughn Balbach and husband Brett
Daughter, Dale McQuiston and prtner Alfred
Daughter, Freddie Smith and partner Fred
Son in law, Joseph DeGroot
17 grandchildren
25 great-grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews
He was predeceased by his
Daughter, Brenda DeGroot
Granddaughter,Robyn Conroy
Grandson, Justin Sanchez Cook
Brother Francis "Red" Dominick
Sister, Vivian Diefendorf
Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, April 29, 2016 at Millspaugh Funeal Home, 22 Bank St. Walden, NY 12586.
A Celebration of his life will be 11 am Saturday April 30, 2016, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2520 Route 208, Walden, NY. Pastor Ryan Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Wallkill Valley Cemetery in Walden, NY.
The family would like to thank his devoted caregivers: Bo, Cindy, Kelly, Karen and so many more over the years. Thank you to the Town of Crawford Police and Volunteer Ambulance Corps, The Smile Place family and Hand in Hand Day Care.