Bonita Springs, FL- Joseph F. Conlon 80, died Monday July 2nd in Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice of Bonita Springs, Florida after a lengthy illness.
Born in Brockton he was the son of Martin J. and Elena M. (Fogarty) Conlon.
Mr. Conlon was raised in Whitman where he was a graduate of Whitman High School Class of 1944 and a member of the American Legion.
He was a Veteran of the United State Navy having been part of the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
He worked over 40 years for AT&T Phone Company as an Installation Supervisor.
A communicant of the Holy Ghost Church in Whitman he was a member of the Knights of Columbus # 347. He also attended St. Patrick’s Church during his 20 years in Wareham and St. Leos Church while wintering in Florida.
He enjoyed boating and sailing.
He is survived by his brothers William Conlon and his wife Dorothy of New York, M. Edward Conlon and his wife Dorothy of Whitman; his nieces and nephews William Conlon and his wife Judith of CA., Thomas Conlon of Millville, Barbara Resch and her husband David of CO, Rita Bradley of CA, Mark Conlon and his wife Patricia of Bridgewater, and Michael Conlon of Wareham. He is also survived by many great nieces & nephews. He was the long time companion of the late Phyllis Alexander.
His funeral will be held Saturday July 7th @ 9:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte 58 @ the rotary circle) Whitman, followed by a 10:00 AM mass in the Holy Ghost Church, School Street, Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Friday July 6th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. www.blanchardfc.com