Dr. Peter Conry

Dr. John Peter Conry , a longtime Pittsfield Dentist died on Sunday February 7 at his home after a struggle with Multiple Myeloma for almost a decade. He was born in Pittsfield on August 25, 1938, the son of John J. and Grace O’Laughlin Conry. Peter was a graduate of Pittsfield High School, class of 1956, where he played on both the golf and the basketball teams. He was a graduate of Boston College class of 1960. Following graduation, Peter enrolled in Georgetown University Dental School where he received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry. A Vietnam War Veteran, he was commissioned as a Captain in the US Air Force. He served in the 608 Tactical Hospital and was stationed in France until his discharge. He began his practice of dentistry in 1967 in Pittsfield, first on North Street, and then on West Street, until 2014 when his illness forced him to retire. During his professional years, he enthusiastically embraced innovative equipment, new methods, and the latest technology for the improvement of dentistry. He loved his staff and patients and treated them with warmth and friendship. His care spanned their lives as well as those of their children and grandchildren. In his early years, he volunteered as a dentist in Columbia, South America and then later with his daughter, Meredith in Uganda, East Africa. He was a longtime member of the Berkshire Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Peter was a man of many interests. He was a talented sculptor and enjoyed combining his art with his garden. His interests ranged from sailing, kayaking, and biking. He was formerly a Commander of the Power Squadron in Pittsfield. A lifetime skier, he learned to ski as a child at Mount Greylock and skied every year after that all over the country. He was an avid golfer and belonged to the Wahconah Country Club as well as the Berkshire Hills Country Club since his caddying days. He was a fan of local high school teams, Doug Flutie, the Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics. He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and formerly St. Teresa’s where he taught CCD. He treasured the time he spent with his daughters and their families. Peter was widely adored for his warmth, sense of humor and endless generosity amongst family, friends, and patients. He never stopped showing courage and love during the hardships of his treatment. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith Conry, her husband Steven Camarillo, their son Aiden Camarillo and his daughter Vanessa Conry Kruger and her husband Andrew Kruger, all of Brooklyn, New York. He also is survived by his sister, Pamela Kiernan of Wareham, Massachusetts and a brother Dennis Conry of Falmouth, Massachusetts and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Christine Conry who passed away in June 2015. Peter leaves his longtime companion, Mary Levitt and his faithful dog, Gilbert. He also leaves his former wife Pamela Hooper Conry of New Mexico;. The family wishes to thank Maura Rose, Dorota and Wojciech Stopa, and Jackie Rysewyk for their compassionate care during Peter’s last year. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Dr. John Peter Conry will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 9 a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, celebrated by Msgr. Michael Shershanovich, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. If friends desire, donations may be made to the Sisters of the Visitation of the Holy Mary or to St. Joseph’s Church, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Dr. Peter Conry

August 25, 1938 - February 7, 2016