James Conroy Obituary

CONROY

JAMES JOSEPH CONROY III "Jim"

On June 19, 2022, Jim died peacefully in Lexington, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth "Bette" Hammond Conroy; his son, Brian Conroy; his siblings: Bob Conroy, Mike Conroy, Joan Uhar, and Peggy Joseph. His sister Helen Mourra has since passed. Surviving are his children: Mary Conroy, Helen Conroy (Toby Cozart), Amy Conroy, Sarah Canatsey (Brian), and Emily Conroy; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, his sister Kathy Flanagan, and many nieces and nephews.



Jim was pleasant, kind, and a true gentleman. He was born on September 27, 1930, in Queens, NY, to James J. Conroy, Jr. and Helen (Smith) Conroy. His family moved to Falls Church, VA in 1943. He graduated from Western High School, then attended Dartmouth College and GWU, earning BA and LLB degrees. For over 50 years he had a general law practice in Fairfax, VA. He was also a Commissioner in Chancery for the Circuit Court of Fairfax County.



Jim joined the Fairfax Rotary Club in 1958 and was a dedicated member for over 60 years.



In 1952 Jim married Bette Hammond, and in 1957 moved to Oakton, VA. Jim and Bette loved to travel, especially to Europe. Throughout his life Jim was interested in literature, classical music, theater and the arts. He was a voracious reader of the daily newspaper, The New Yorker and books of all kinds. He was a good listener, always happy to engage in discussion and always willing to consider all sides of any issue. His kindness, respect for others, and delightful, pleasant nature are an inspiration to us all.



A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 11 at 11 a.m. at Oakton United Methodist Church, in Oakton, VA; from 1 to 3 p.m. the family will receive visitors at Hamrock's Restaurant in Fairfax, VA. Inurnment at Flint Hill Cemetery in Oakton, VA, will be private.