David Joseph Conley
February 12, 1966 ~ December 28, 2023
Resided in:
Portland, Maine
David Joseph Conley, 57, of Portland, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 28th, 2023.
He was born in Portland on February 12th, 1966, the son of Gerard Paul and Ann Nora (Duff) Conley, Sr. He attended St. Dominic’s Grammar School (prior to its closure), Cathedral Grammar School, and, after a brief stint with the Jesuits at Cheverus, he proudly obtained a Portland High Diploma (PHD) in 1984.
David ended his teenage years with a stroke of luck when he hit a Maine lottery scratch ticket for $10,000. He spread that good fortune amongst his family, his friends, and even strangers. Though David never became a man of wealth, whatever he had in life he shared with those who had less. His generous nature became his trademark and endeared him to all who knew him.
David worked for the now-defunct Portland Savings Bank in his youth, but he did not care for the suits and ties, shedding them for the clothes of a house painter in the employ of Steve Hilton and his painting company. David and his beloved dog, Clovis, hosted many post-work gatherings for his fellow painters and friends at his apartment on Deering St., conveniently located next to his grandfather's local, the Andrews Post, Portland's best American legion hall. David wore his West End sweatshirt with a smile.
David was a notorious homebody, but he reveled in his one-time trips to Vegas and California. His favorite trip of all, though, was his trek across the pond with his father and huge family to Ireland in 2002. He claimed to have seen a leprechaun, but never found that pot of gold.
David lived his life in exactly the way he chose to live it, by his definition, to its fullest. He loved his family and his friends. His only regret will be not hitting that lottery for one more bundle of dough, which he would have happily left to his siblings, nieces and nephews.
David was pre-deceased by his parents, a sister, Mary Catherine, and a brother, John. He is survived by his sisters Jean M. Greenwood and her husband, Richard of Portland, and Ann Nora Murphy, as well as his brothers, Gerard P., Jr., and his wife Mary of Portland, Richard P. and his wife Kathy of Bronx, New York, Thomas M. and his wife Jayne of South Portland, Peter H., Patrick G., and Daniel E., Kevin D., and Donald J., all of Portland, and many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 20th, at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home in Portland. To view share an online condolence with David's family, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s honor to Preble Street at preblestreet.org.
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RIP David.
My Deepest Sympathy, I’m devastated to hear of your loss.
Stephen Schools
Condolences Sleep In Peace David Bless
Bob and I met David at MMC when my brother John Kilmartin was in the hospital with cancer. He was with one of his other brothers. They were a regular riot. They said they loved Teddy so much and talked about their family and Ireland. Loved them!!
David’s
Infectious and Contagious Smile!!
May you Rest In Peace
I love you.
💕
So sorry for your loss, keeping the Conley clan in my prayers. Going to miss our talks, David. Such a kind and gentle soul.
I have been a friend of the Conley family for many years.
My sincere condolences to all the Conley family at this sad time on the passing of David.
Go Raibh Suaimhneas Siorai Air.
John Quigley
Limerick, Ireland.
The Saulle family sends their deepest sympathy at this difficult time for the entire Conley family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Conley family. He was a wonderful man who helped everyone. I’m so sorry for your loss
My condolences to the Conley family.
Rest in peace David 💕
David was a great friend and was always caring about others. He will be sadly missed by many!! I would like to send my condolences to the Conley family.Rest in peace David.Until we meet again.❤️
Kind and caring
David I will miss seeing you my friend stopping by my work and talking outside you are a good man and will be missed your friend Moe Blanchard
Seeing him outside my work and talking and meeting him years ago when he was a kid on the Westend
Great guy
My Condolences to the family!!! David was like a brother to me, and I’ll treasure the past memories we’d shared together. He was a great person who watched out for his family and friends. R.I.P. my West End brother!!!
so sorry to hear of Davids passing.Our thoughts and prayers to the Conley family’Kathy and Mike Mosley
My condolences are for the Conley family. We grew up with this wonderful family in the West End RIP David
My condolences to the entire Conley family on youe loss. Always a pleasure crossing paths and sharing a laugh with David those many year ago. Rest in peace my friend.
Russell Wogan
The deprez family offers condolences and deepest sorrow for your loss may god keep the Conley family under his wing
David and I were in grade school together and I remember him fondly as a friend. He was always funny and kind.
Sheila (Weitz) Coughlin
Sending my thoughts and fond memories of “my boy” David at Cathedral. You could always make me smile! Sue (Boles) Orlowski
With lighting this candle, I give to you my friend David Conley to help you light the way to your heavenly father and to meet all your family and friends that have passed before you. I pray you rest in peace, until we meet again my friend.
To My Dear Cousin, David,
I will remember you for your kindness towards me and your infectious laughter. You always seemed so positive towards life and a great inspiration for others to follow. You will be missed. May you keep them laughing beyond the Gates of Heaven.
Love,
Your Cousin, Tom
On behalf of the entire Ward family I would love to offer our deepest & most sincere condolences to you and your family 🙏🏼💔Rest in Heaven