Jack Conway - Roberson Funeral Home

Jack Conway

April 13, 1921 - November 12, 2007

JACK L. CONWAY, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, November 12, 2007 at his residence.

He was born April 13, 1921 in Emporium, Pennsylvania and attended Pennsylvania State University and was a mechanical engineer at Sylvania Electric Products, Inc. before Volunteering for the Army in 1944. He was a combat veteran of World War II, U.S. Army and served in the 10th Mountain Division. Following the war Jack returned to Sylvania Electric Products. He from GTE World Headquarters of Stamford, Connecticut as Corporate Director of Employee Safety. Jack and his wife, Louise moved to Port Charlotte in 1981 from Fairfield, CT.

He was an active member of the Port Charlotte United Methodist Church and member of Methodist Men’s Club and served in many leadership positions over the years. Member of Emporium Lodge No.382 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Coudersport,
PA, National Association of the 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army, life member of the
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 82, American Legion Post #110 both of Port Charlotte, a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6221 of Emporium,
Cameron County Veterans Club of Emporium, and Military Order of the Purple Heart.

He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 60 years, Louise S. Conway
of Port Charlotte; a daughter, April (Louis) Zitnay of Rochester, MN; two sons,
Clay Conway of Port Charlotte and Brent Conway of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Ruth
Olivett of Emporium, PA; and 2 grandchildren.

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JACK L. CONWAY, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, November 12, 2007 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1921 in Emporium, Pennsylvania and attended Pennsylvania State University and was a mechanical engineer at Sylvania Electric Products, Inc. before Volunteering for the Army in 1944. He was a combat veteran of World War…

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Dear Aunt Louise, Clay, April & Brent I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Jack's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of him growing up on our Grandpy & Grammy get togethers in Emporium. He was just a great guy I am proud to be one of his nephews. Love, Larry, Lisa, Kate & Lauren Stephens

My deepest sympathy to Louise and family. Jack was always an Emporium favorite while visiting. I know Mom and Dad thought Jack was a special man. I'll always remember his heart warming smile.

The Port Charlotte UMmen wish to express their love to the family of Jack Conway. He has always been one of our greatest guidance person in the UMmen's Group. He will be missed so much.

Zena and I wish to express our deep feelings of love towards the family. Jack was always such a human,caring person to all. We send our love to the family. Knowing Jack was truly and experience! Roy & Zena Burkholder

We want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. Jack was such a very wondeful person and we will miss him too. May he rest in eternal peace now. And may you find comfort in God's presence around you. Mary Lee and Lee Chalifour MOPH

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MY DEAR FRIENDS...PLEASE KNOW OUR HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME AND THOUGH I'M NOT THERE FOR YOU IN PERSON, I AM IN SPIRIT AND PRAYER. I PRAY FOR STRENGTH FOR EACH OF YOU TO GET THROUGH THESE VERY DIFFICULT DAYS. I'LL BE THERE FRIDAY. SENDING OUR LOVE (HAVEN'T TOLD JIM YET BUT I'M SURE HE'D SEND HIS LOVE ALSO) JEAN R

Dear Clay, Mrs. Conway and family, This has been a difficult journey for each of you. I pray God's peace surround you at this time of loss. It is hard to lose one who is so dear. Clay, we missed you being with us at TWO Piano Concert on Sunday. We knew where you were and were thinking of you. Sincerely, Connie H. Swett

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.