Mr. Thomas F. Conry

Thomas F. Conry, 70, of Pittsfield, MA died at home Monday, May 28, surrounded by his family. Born December 26, 1941 in Pittsfield, son of Thomas J.and Elizabeth W. Conry, he attended local schools, graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1959 and Boston College in 1963. He served two years in the United States Army ( 1st Cavalry Division) including a one year tour of duty in Korea. Tom joined the Bradford West Company in 1966. In 1982 he purchased the company, a sales agency selling to and servicing the pulp and paper industry throughout New England and New York State. He was a longtime member of the regional and national Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) and the Paper Industry Management Association (PIMA) organizations, serving in office positions, including that of chairman. His interests included travel, hiking, biking, and kayaking (member of Berkshire Knapsackers), gardening (his gardens were a part of the 2000 tour of Concealed City Gardens – Pittsfield’s Hidden Heart), local sports (a sponsor and coach in the Paul Brindle Baseball League and coach of local youth basketball), and Formula One and Sports car racing. He was an avid reader. His joy was in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Conry leaves his wife, the former Kathleen O’Brien, whom he married in 1968 at Our Lady of the Incarnation Church in North Adams, MA; two sons Liam and Matthew B. Conry of Pittsfield; one daughter, Bridget Q. Conry also of Pittsfield; three grandchildren – Emmanuella and Ysabella Vighi, and Benjamin Conry. He is also survived by a brother, James M. Conry of Westford, MA; a sister Kathleen Grieve of Arlington, TX and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Brian M. Conry. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Thomas F. Conry will be Friday June 1, 2012 at 9 am from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Mark’s Church, celebrated by Rev. John Salatino, pastor. A private burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday May 31, 2012 from 4 to 7 pm.

Mr. Thomas F. Conry

December 26, 1941 - May 28, 2012