Submitted by: John C. Monk

Arthur A. Conley

SOUTH BEND - Arthur A. Conley, 88, of South Bend, 3rd of twelve to Joseph and Anna (Jackman) Conley of Yonkers, NY. Six now survive; also surviving are his wife, Shirley (Gustafson) Conley, and children, Art Jr., Maureen, Brian, Pat, Tim, Terry and Francis; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Wasp. He was a retired Ironworker out of South Bend and an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous. His last years were spent repenting for a turbulent earlier life. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010, in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010, in Christ the King Catholic Church, 52473 Indiana State Route 933, South Bend, with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on February 23, 2010