Mr. John Conroy

John “Jack” J. Conroy, 82, of Attleboro passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, Feb. 23rd at home surrounded by his family. John was the beloved husband of Jayne A. (McIsaac) Conroy. They had been happily married for 55 years.

Born November 28, 1931 in Cambridge, MA. John was the son of the late James F. and Bernadine R. Conroy.

He was a quality die cutter in the local jewelry industry, working for such companies as the Balfour Company, Jostens, Klitzner and others and for a time, his own company. With his high level of craftsmanship, among the dies he had cut were for World Series rings, Super Bowl rings, Disneyland coin and related items for several Presidents. He had great admiration for all other craftsmen in their fields.

John had been a Webelos leader with the Scouts. He enjoyed photography, wood carving and was a member of Yankee Woodcarvers. He was a diehard New York Jets and New York Yankees fan. He spent many years camping with his family and friends. He was a man who enjoyed his family and was always willing to add his humor to any subject.

He is survived by his children John W. and his wife Judith L. of Attleboro, Sheryl Singh and her husband Anthony of RI, Steven J. and his wife Kerstin C. of Attleboro, Jeffrey M. and his wife Kate A. of Cumberland, RI, Michael F. and his wife Susan A. of Attleboro, thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, (with another expected in July), and his sister Helen F. Parker of Attleboro, MA. He was the brother of the late Ellen C. Stone.

Calling hours will be held at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 4-8 p.m.

A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. from St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.

A reception immediately following the burial will be held at a location to be announced.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, the Cancer Center at Foxboro, the Attleboro Community VNA and Hospice Service for their care.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or to the Attleboro Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 592, Attleboro, MA 02703.