[JR: One of the corporal works of mercy, beaten into me by the good Nuns and Brothers of my youth, is "to bury the dead". Internet style that translates to the J & M Obits here. I put a little canned message in each guest book both to remind myself I've published it here, give some solace to the families, and connect with our fellow Jaspers who visit. From time to time I get appreciative feedback. As part of the process, I get told when the GuestBook is being taken down. I usually take a quick look just to see and say a quick prayer. Today, found a pearl.]
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You received this e-mail because you signed the Guest Book for Joseph P. Conway at CapeCodOnline.com. The Guest Book for Joseph P. Conway will go offline soon. The Legacy.com Guest Book for Joseph P. Conway will remain online until April 23, 2009, after which it will no longer be available to read or add an entry. The Legacy.com team wants you to be aware of this should you wish to visit, print, or sponsor the Guest Book to keep it online longer.
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http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=5300115076696
Conway, Joseph P. [MC1951]
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March 30, 2009
Fellow Alum, St. Margaret’s of Riverdale, Manhattan Prep, Manhattan College: Have not seen Joe since our infamous summer of ’53. During spring break, 4 of us…Joe, Paul Higgins, Tom Walsh & myself travelled to Spring Lake, NJ to scout job opportunities for the summer. Returning home to Riverdale empty handed, we met again one Fri. in early June to try our luck @ jobs in Cape Cod. Joe negotiated the purchase of a ’32 Ford convertible, w/a rumble seat, for $50 (partnership) & we left the next morning for the Cape. Unsuccessful at finding jobs commensurate w/our experience & talents, we returned to Riverdale & immediately headed for another try at Spring Lake. Joe landed a waiters job @ the Warren Hotel, Paul as a bartender @ the “Sandpiper” in Sea Girt & T. Walsh & I as lifeguards on the beach. It was a grand & glorious summer, which is burned indelibly & favorably in my memory bank. Joe’s roots were deep in Riverdale & is now assured safe passage when welcomed by Mick O’Hagan at the Pearly Gates.
George P. Reilly
San Jose, California
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[JR: Submitted for your consideration as a joyous memory of our fellow alum.]
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