C. Joseph Conroy

C. Joseph Conroy, a resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels at the age of 81. Mr. Conroy was born on March 6, 1935 in Ottumwa, IA to J. Harold Conroy and Ann Dawson Conroy. Later in life, Joe proudly served his country in the United States Naval Air. During his professional career, Joe had worked his way up the corporate ladder and obtained the position of national corporate sales manager. He had worked for both Norton Company and Hermes Abrasives. He then went into business for himself and was the owner and president of Tucson Abrasives, Inc., which he operated for the next 10-years. Upon the sale of his business, he and his wife, Kathleen, retired and moved to New Braunfels. He and Kathleen quickly became devout members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where Joe lovingly spent many hours in the Adoration Chapel. He also served the church as a Eucharistic Minister. In addition, Joe founded, organized and coordinated the Divine Mercy Cenacle at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He was most proud of the Cenacles and loved dearly all who have taught and attended with devotion to them. Joe and his wife traveled to Krakow, Poland, where St. Faustina's Shrine is located, and obtained a first class relic of St. Faustina, which is in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for all adorers. It is situated next to the image of the Divine Mercy of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Thomas John Conroy. Survivors include his loving wife of 56-years, Kathleen Conroy; children, Shawn Conroy Blom and husband, Michel, Kelly Dempster and husband, Scott, Kevin Conroy and fiance, Holly Fraser and Timothy Conroy and wife, Catherine; grandchildren, Ryan Blom, Collin Blom, Shane Dempster, Brandon Dempster, Katelyn Dempster, Joseph Conroy and John Conroy; sisters, JoAnn Galey, Mary Trilk and Teresa Rae. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will resume from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial, which begins at 10:00 AM. with Father Anthony Pesek, Celebrant. A reception will follow at St. Mary's Hall. All services will end at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass.