Obituary of David R Conley

Floyd - David R Conley, 71, of Rome passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at home with his family by his side.

He was born in Ilion, New York on October 12, 1953, the son of the late Robert Conley and the late Esther Miller (Geviss). He attended Frankfort Schuyler schools and graduated with the class of 1972. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps reaching the rank of Sergeant before being Honorably Discharged on October 3, 1977. He later attended and graduated from Utica School of Commerce in 1988 with a business degree. He was married to Cheri Allard (Bartlett) on May 1, 1999 in Rome, a blessed union of 25 years. Dave was previously married to Deborah McCraith (Abrams), always maintaining their friendship. Dave was employed by Remington Arms and later Bank of New York, Oriskany for 28 years.  Dave attended Morning Star Ministry, Frankfort for many years. His greatest enjoyment was watching his grandchildren play sports, watching football, Hallmark Christmas movies and visiting the Adirondacks. Dave enjoyed helping others, no matter the task. He was always there when you needed him.

Dave is survived by his beloved wife Cheri, his daughter Tristi Hessler of Whitesboro, two sons and daughters in law,  Ronald and Lynnette Allard of Blossvale and Joshua and Stephanie Conley of Frankfort; his siblings, Pat and Ed Lindsay and Kathleen Conley of Schuyler, Mark and Anna Conley of Herkimer, and Kelly and Thomas Adams of Schuyler; his cherished grandchildren, Madison and McKenzie Allard, Collin and Lily Hessler, Isabella, Sophia, Lucia and Ronan Conley; his in laws, Marilyn Conley, Claudia Miller, Denise Rieck, Rhonda Catanzaro, Debi Gibilaro, David and Wanda Bartlett, Kevin Bartlett, Mark and Laurie Bartlett, Michael and Debbie Bartlett, Kimberly and Steve White and Brian and Wendy Bartlett and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  

He was Predeceased by his step father, Kenneth Miller, step mother, Irene Conley, his father in law and mother in law, David and Norma Bartlett; his brothers and sister in law, Daniel Conley, Robert and his wife, Mary Conley, Joseph Miller, Carl Miller and William Miller; brothers in law, Martin Rieck and Joseph Catanzaro.
  

His funeral will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 09:30 AM - from the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home Inc., 203 Second Ave. Frankfort where a funeral service will be celebrated by the Rev. Robert Wollaber. Calling hours will be Friday, November 29 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the V. J.  Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Ave., Frankfort.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dave's memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256 as well as Tunnels to Towers 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306 or a charity of one’s choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Dave’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com