Thomas Phillip Conroy, 85, of Niles, passed on November 3, 2012.  He was born May 1, 1927 in Woodford, County Galway, Ireland and is survived by his beloved wife Mary of 52 years.  Devoted father of the late Mary Margaret, Elizabeth (Marc) Koplon, Catherine (Michael) Donahue, Thomas, Patricia (Mirek Jack) Chronowski and Kevin (Dawn) Conroy. Cherished grandfather of Padraic and Mary Chronowski, Lewis Koplon and Neil Conroy.  Loving uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Beloved son of the late William and Elizabeth Conroy. Loving brother of the late Mary, Bridget, Elizabeth, Mona, Oonagh and Liam. Survived by brothers-in-law Brendan Burke and Des Scales. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Cooney Funeral Home at 625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 8, 2012 at St. John Brebeuf, 8301 North Harlem Avenue, Niles with interment at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.  Proud member of Carpenters Union Local 13.