Mary and I liked to reminisce about NYC, where we had both been born, at different times, in the same hospital, Nursery & Child's Hospital at 161 W. 61 St. It became Powell Memorial Academy, an all-boys catholic high school, and a basketball powerhouse producing several famous NBA players,  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Len Elmore, and more, whose team set records for their 71 game winning streak and were named the #1 High School Team of The Century. We always joked that it was really us who made the place famous. Mary was an original, and passionate about the people she cared for, and the causes she fought for, who put her heart and soul into the work she loved. Her friendship and her advocacy will be sorely missed.

Joan Pitkin, Bowie , Maryland

My condolences to the Conroy Family.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

Mary, you are gone and at peace!!  Loved It all the times when you came to see us in N. Myrtle Beach,  I love the picture you purched for us because it reminded of our girls.  Loved working next to door all the time in Annapolis.  Where could we go to smoke?  Goodbye my friend!!!

Ed . Saw that you lost your Mom . So sorry for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family . Denny and JoAnn Verbeek ,San Antonio Tx .

On behalf of the United Democratic Women of Maryland, we are so very sorry for your loss.  Mary was a member of UDWMD and we always loved seeing her at the meetings.  We will miss her.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Your mom was  a wonderful lady.  I became friends with her  thru my husband in annapolis.  We had great fun at their st. Patrick dat parties and the many dinners your mom Anna Donovan and I had over the annapolis years.  I am sorry to hear about  death.    
Tina Doyle

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dear Conroy Family -- I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your mother.  My heart felt condolences to you and your family.  She remains in my prayers.

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Conroy family, your mother will be greatly missed.

Dear members of the Conroy family.

I was deeply saddened to learn of your beloved mother's passing.  I will always cherish and remember the many St. Patrick's Day parties she held at her home in Bowie.  Sadly, I lost contact with her when she moved.  It was a great honor for me when she attended my retirement party from the P. G. County Police Department and presented me with a citation from the 23rd. legislative district.  I am under Doctor's care at the moment and have limited mobility.  For this reason, I was unable to attend her wake and Funeral Mass.  If any member of your family can provide me with a name and address where I can send a Mass Card I would greatly appreciate it.

My address is 29727 Charles Drive, Easton, Md. 21601 - Home Phone: 410-770-5779. 

 The state of Maryland has lost a beautiful and wonderful person.  She will be sorely missed.

May God bless and keep your family and may He fill your hearts and home with His love and peace.

With Sincere Sympathy,

O. Patrick (Pat) Grogan

The Conroys, both Mary and Ed, were some of my favorite people in the world.I had the privilege of working with them in Upper Marlboro/Annapolis and loved every minute of that time.  Loved Mary for all she stood for, and we shared many a good laugh together.  It was always a good time being around her and her infectious Irish sense of humor.  Can't imagine a world without Mary Conroy in it, and will miss her forever.

I worked in her office in Annapolis during session while I was in college, and I loved every minute of it.  While she was a tough New Yorker from Hell's Kitchen by birth, she worked tirelessly for her constituents in Maryland for years.  She especially had a soft spot for veterans and the disabled.  I always enjoyed hearing her stories of growing up in New York, her late husband, and of her years in Bowie.  Mary Conroy was a "force of nature"--she had strong beliefs and was not afraid to express them.  Mary was also a woman of deep faith and was devoted to her church and family.  My deepest sympathy to her family on her passing.  I will especially miss her strong personality, generous spirit, Irish wit, and our long conversations.  Patricia (Simpson) Reimer, Bowie, MD

Mary, 

Kathy and I will miss you greatly.

I recall the laughs we had and all the great times.

We love you.  Godspeed.

Tom, Kathy and Brigid O'Connor

Beloveds, always remember God is your strength during this difficult time.
Psalm28:7

I remember all the good times and accomplishments  Mary made as a Legislator. My thoughts and prayers are with her family

Mary was such a great friend to me when I arrived to the State Legislature in 2000.  We quickly became friends and I always knew who to go to if I wanted a firm opinion.  What a great public servant - Senator Conroy and Senator Conroy both gave so much back to our State.  Delegate John Bohanan

I will offer mass for Mary and family.  Olga Parrott just called to tell me of Mary's passing... Just one hour prior I opened a file on my desk and a foto of Mary taken at my 25th anniversary was right on top.  Seemed strange at the moment but not now.  Another saint to watch over us!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Aunt Mary was a strong woman. She was fierce. She was also beautiful and smart.  We had countless great talks about religion, sex and politics.  She loved telling stories about Aunt Gertie and all the old relatives.  Most of all, she loved to talk about her late husband, Uncle Eddie. The stories of their meeting, romance, wedding, the Korean War, Uncle Eddie getting wounded and the years of healing and building a life together was never a source of boredom for me.  Rather, I loved hearing the stories again and again.  Aunt Mary loved serving the state of Maryland and took great pride in her political career.  She really cared about people and her heart was genuinely kind.  Aunt Mary was my ally and my friend. I will miss her for the rest of my life.

I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE PLEASE TRUST IN THE GOD OF COMFORT PSALMS 83;18,

Sorry to say I hadn't seen Mary for some time, but will never forget the few dinners we had together and the time we traveled  to Myrtle Beach to visit a mutual friend.  My deepest sympathy to all of her family.

                                                              Eileen Setera, Bowie MD

May you draw comfort from the God of all comfort at this difficult time.

I never knew Mary and I would become very good friends but we did! She impressed me with her strength, her courage, her love of family, her knowledge of many things and most of all, her authenticity! What you see is what you get. What an amazing woman, mother, politician, grandmother and most of all, my friend! I will never forget our conversations. I miss her so much! May you be at peace. I salute the toughest and very loved, MARY CONROY!

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go to Mary's family.  I  hope the good that Mary has done in her life and the friends she has made will be some consolation to them.   At our 33rd Democratic Club, Mary was always willing to share with us her experiences in campaigning and in legislating. She was a true Democrat - dedicated to the government of the people, by the people and for the people.  We will miss her smiles, her quiet giggle, and her quick side remarks.   Thanks, Mary for being with us.  Go in peace!
Ann Marie Remillard, 33rd Democratic Club.

Mary was an old school Irish mom, such a wonderful person/mother/neighbor...such fond memories of her chastising Eddie while he and I were up to no good as kids in the neighborhood, she was a real treasure, all the best to the family

was able to spend an hour with mary a week ago friday - we laughed about the past and campaigns and many other memories - I am glad that I came back a second time when she was awake - thought about many good time -- now she is with Ed - something that was always important to her 

prayers and thoughts to eddy and kevin

One of my favorite people I ever had the pleasure of knowing.  Whenever I saw her, the first thing she would say was, "Call Your Mother".  I will never forget her and she will be missed ...

Former Maryland State Senator and House of Delegates member Mary A Conroy has run her final campaign.
Mary was my mother, Mommy Dearest, who adopted me, was my guiding light and dearest friend. Mom could be very curt sometimes- but She was my curt!
If Mom said a person was ok- then they passed the Conroy inquisition- and, in retrospect were ok. Only a few passed muster. 
A Hell's kitchen child Mom went on to do great things along with her husband past State Senator Edward T Conroy. A true American story. 
Mom, my family thanks you for all you did for us- we will never forget your kindness and dedication.
I miss you already. Farewell my friend- my mentor-and by natural selection-my Mom. Farewell- try not to tell God how he should run things.

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Mary A. Conroy

December 25, 1931 – August 9, 2014

John M. Taylor Funeral Home

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