Conley, James H, 68, of Hollywood, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. Although he was born in Chicago, IL, he considered himself a native Floridian, moving to Florida at 6 weeks of age. James was a graduate of Miami Norland High School. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabees and served in Vietnam. James was an active member of Pipefitters Local Union 725 for over 45 years and served 18 years as their President until 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Agnes & Frank Conley and his first wife, Mary Ann. Survived by his wife, Catherine; daughter, Heather Joshua Finley; and son, Patrick. Also step-daughters, Melissa Chris Parent of Texas and Amy De Leon of New Jersey. He was also the proud grandfather to twelve grandchildren, Christopher, Tiffany, Donovan, Jasmine, Dillon, Sierra, Megham, Aiam, Nathaniel, Ethan, Leiloni and Rhiannon. Visitation will be conducted on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 6-9 p.m. with Tributes of a Lifetime at 7:30 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera University Dr. Chapel. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 23rd, also at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens east.
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Harry and Amy Stultz (Hialeah FL)
October 20, 2013, 12:00 am
“Jim was: Husband, Father, See-bee Vietnam Veteran, Brother, Journeyman, Financial Secretary and President. Amy and Harry are proud to be have him as a Brother. May he Rest in Peace.
Lisa Saxon (Pembroke Pines FL US)
October 20, 2013, 12:00 am
My heart goes out to Jim’s family. It is never easy to say goodbye but I hope they have peace from knowing he is in a better place. No more pain or suffering. My thoughts & prayers are with them.
Denise Johnson Romans (Hollywood FL United States)
October 22, 2013, 12:00 am
Our thoughts & prayers to Jim’s family. May they take comfort in knowing he is healthy again. Our family was lucky to have Jim as a friend & brother to my Dad in L.U.725. I remember Jim visiting my Dad on weekends before my Dad passed, they always had good talks and good-natured disagreements. God Bless. Denise J. Romans & Jeanette Johnson
Wayne Brandsma (miramar FL USA)
October 22, 2013, 12:00 am
And when at length her course is run, her work
For home and country done, of all the souls that in her sailed let not one life in thee have failed, but hear our sailors cry and grant eternal life on high
Cathy Conley (Hollywood FL USA)
November 3, 2013, 12:00 am
My husband was the strongest person I know. Never did he complain of pain, not once. He firmly believed he was getting better every day. I lost the love of my life and my best friend. I will try to honor him every day. We both got a second chance at love and we were lucky. I will always love you, Cathy
Heather Finley (Sunrise FL U.S.A.)
November 3, 2013, 12:00 am
James Conley was an honest, hard working, family man. He was a loving father and grandfather. We are having such a difficult time going on with life without you, Dad. The children and I are doing our best to focus on celebrating your life instead of dwelling on your passing. We love and miss you very much! Heather, Josh, and the kids
Meghan Finley (Sunrise FL U.S.A.)
November 3, 2013, 12:00 am
I love and miss Papa and I hope he is at peace and is healthy. I will miss our special trips to Home Depot. I will carry you in my heart always. Love, Meghan
Aiden Parent (Spring TX USA)
November 9, 2013, 12:00 am
My Sweetie,
I am reminded of how loving you were with a bit of stubbornness, humor, and the love of your grandchildren. I will always cherish our love for each other and the fun times we shared.