John Edward Conway

John Edward Conway (1943 - 2015) of Cocoa Beach, FL. and Sandwich, MA. passed away peacefully on August 26, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones after a three year battle with mesothelioma. Born in Waterbury, CT., John attended Waterbury schools. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy retiring in 1980. He then pursued a career with Military Sealift Command as a Merchant Mariner a career that took him all over the world. John retired in 2005 as a Chief Engineer. He continued all the years of his life to remain on or close to the sea. John loved the Lord and his family dearly. He was the devoted husband of 44 years to Patricia (Keefe) Conway. Beloved father of David Conway and Lauren Conway and cherished Grandpa of Mia Conway. He was the son of the late Walter and Grace Conway. He leaves behind brothers Walter, Michael, and Richard Conway, sister Janet Conway and the late Susan Conway, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Although we must journey on without John, he leaves us with a legacy of strength, love, courage, and honor. Services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11 am in Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd., East Sandwich, MA. 02537. A service in Cocoa Beach, FL. will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in John's name to The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL. 32556. You may sign John's guestbook at www.beckman-williamson.com