John Conway

John R. Conway passed away at the age of 78. He was born on June 3. 1932 in New Haven. He was predeceased by his parents Mary Malloy Conway and John Howard Conway of New Haven, and his former wife, Helen (Liz) Conway. He is survived by his brother David Conway and his sister Mary Eleanor LaCroix of Hamden and his brother Edward Conway of Florida. Father of John R. Conway, Jr. of RI,, Elizabeth (Larry) Cuomo, Carol (Michael) Barnett, Nancy Conway, Anne Marie (Michael) Papp of Hamden, Timothy (Deborah) Conway of Killingworth, Mark (Susan) Conway of SD, Susan (Bryan) Butler of NY. He was the proud grandfather of 14 beautiful grandchildren, and longtime friend of Elaine Benoit of Hamden. John was a member of the first graduating class of Notre Dame High School in 1950. He served in the United States Navy for four years. Trained at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, and later served aboard the U.S.S. Midway and the U.S.S. Aucilla. John was a retired professor of criminal justice, emeritus. For twenty-nine years he served as director, chairman and academic coordinator of criminal justice programs at the University of New Haven and Housatonic Community College. He was the recipient of several awards including: New Haven College Alumni Award for Achievement,Lambda Alpha Epsilon Law Enforcement Fraternity "Award for the Furtherance of Professional Criminal Justice" University of New Haven "Teacher of the Year Award" University of Texas "National Teacher Excellence Award" Housatonic Community College "Dean's Award for Service to the College" Prior to entering the academic world, he was a sergeant and court liaison officer with the New Haven Police Department. He attended Quinnipiac College where he studied Liberal Arts. Later he received an associate of science degree in Police Science and Administration and a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration with a major in Public and Social Administration from the University of New Haven. He attended New York University, Graduate School of Public Administration, where he received a Master of Public Administration degree with an area of concentration in Law Enforcement and Correctional Administration. He is a past member of the American Society of Criminology and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. John was the first Irish-American to serve as president of the New Haven Irish American Community Center. He enjoyed acting and performed with the Gaelic Players of New Haven for many years. He also performed at Long Wharf and Yale Repertory Theaters. He was a member of the Fraternities of St.. Dominic (formerly Third Order of St. Dominic); Knights of Columbus; Catholic League; New Haven Irish-American Community Center; and the John Birch Society. His funeral will leave Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Monday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Hillhouse Ave. New Haven. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 5 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Mary's Church 5 Hillhouse Ave. New Haven, 06511. A special thanks to Fr. Confer and Fr. William Holt for their prayers and SICU and MICU at YNHH and the pastoral care group at YNHH.

John Conway

June 3, 1932 - June 17, 2010