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James Edward Conley

5/3/1939 - 3/22/2015

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Obituary For James Edward Conley

Rev Deacon James E. Conley, 75, died Sunday, March 22nd at RI Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late Robert J. and Hazel (Murphy) Conley. He was the beloved husband of Marylou (Gagnon) Conley. Before his retirement, he was the Purchasing Manager for Alberox, Division of Morgan.

Jim cofounded a prayer group, House of Judah and held leadership until he was ordained in 1979. He was a full time Deacon at St Mary of the Bay, and then was assigned to St Elizabeths Church. He also worked for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults all for over 30 years before retiring in 2012. He served in the RI National Guard.

Besides his wife, he leaves his children, James E. Conley Jr; Henry C. and Debra Conley all of Warren; Bryan T. and Claudia Conley of Bristol and Michaela and Steven Balasco of Warren. He leaves a brother, David M. Conley of Georgia and a sister, Sr. Nancy Conley RSM of East Providence. Loving grandfather of Brittany Conley; Ian & Jennifer Conley; Robert J. Larisa III and his wife Amanda; Craig Larisa PFC; Christian Balasco; Julia Balasco; Jake M. Conley, Taylor E. Conley, Zachary L. Conley and David S. Conley. Great-grandfather of Hailee Corriveau, Aiden Larisa, Ava Larisa, and Jayden Larisa. He was predeceased by his siblings, Robert J., John T. and Joyce M. Conley.

Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren where family will receive friends, Wednesday, March 25th 4-8pm. Funeral Thursday, 9-10 am vistitation at St Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main Street, Warren, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in the Church. Burial to follow in St Mary of the Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St Vincent de Paul Society, St Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., Warren, RI 02885. wjsmithfh.com

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  • 04/27/2021

    Dearest Marylou, Please feel my loving prayers surround you during this very sad time. I will always remember Jim as the very gentle, loving man that he was. I never heard him say a negative comment about anyone. Please know, although it doesn't make it any easier, that he is already smiling down at all of us saying " it'll be ok." He was truly a wonderful husband, son, father, Grandfather and a man of God. He will be sadly missed by all. May he rest in the hands of Our Lord.

  • 04/27/2021

    Dearest Marylou, Please feel my loving prayers surround you during this very sad time. I will always remember Jim as the very gentle, loving man that he was. I never heard him say a negative comment about anyone. Please know, although it doesn't make it any easier, that he is already smiling down at all of us saying " it'll be ok." He was truly a wonderful husband, son, father, Grandfather and a man of God. He will be sadly missed by all. May he rest in the hands of Our Lord.

  • 04/27/2021

    I like to think of people as individual books of love. And the family as the pages. It would seem sir that you were a lovely story as your family are beautiful reflections of you. RIP

  • 04/27/2021

    i've always considered you folks as a part of my family , AND PART OF MY HEART . A PIECE IS BROKEN FOR ALL OF YOU !!! GOD BLESS AND MAY MR. C REST IN PEACE AND MAY ALL OF YOU COME TOGETHER AS HE'D WANT YOU TO DO . HE WAS A RESPECTFUL, TOLERANT MAN ...WHO I CAM ETO LOVE JUST LIKE I LOVE THE REST OF YOU ... MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU !!! LOVE YA , STAY STRONG !!! KEVIN

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