James Conroy

Born: March 13, 1937 in Joliet, IL Died: December 5, 2022 in Rockford, IL James L. "Jim" Conroy, Sr. went to his perfection in Heaven on Monday 12/5/2022. He was born & raised and married & raised a family in Joliet, IL. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School, served 2 yrs in the Navy, and started his business career at Mechling Barge Lines in Joliet. He later worked for Hannah Marine in Willowbrook and was VP of Sales & Marketing when in 1985 he took early retirement to move to Avon Park, FL. There he owned/operated The Print Shop with his wife Marilyn, and later owned other businesses before fully retiring. He was very active at and on the board of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, golfed in the men's and couples leagues at River Greens GC where he lived, and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, all in Avon Park, FL. He is predeceased by his beloved son James L, "Bo" Conroy, Jr. (9/8/2001). He is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 63 yrs, Marilyn as well as their daughter Carmel Taglia, her husband Dan Taglia, grand-daughter Kelsey Taglia, grandson Rocco Taglia, his wife Alexa, and great-grandsons Declan & Denver (all of Caledonia, IL). He is, also, survived by beloved sister Pat Conroy (Joliet) and her caring daughters Helen Conroy (Joliet) and Sheila O'Ben (Orlando), as well as numerous nieces & nephews. At this time no date has been set for a Mass of Remembrance.