Terry Michael Conroy

Terry graduated from Charter Oak State College in 2018. He earned his master’s degree in pastoral counseling in 2020 and his master’s degree in divinity in 2022 from Liberty University. He completed his clinical pastoral education at Stamford Hospital and continued his chaplaincy training and ministry in Florida. At the Time Terry became Ill, he was doing a Chaplin residency at Tampa General Hospital.

Throughout his life, Terry pursued many different careers and callings. He began his career as a police officer in Stratford, Ct. Terry also worked in the limousine business and as a personal assistant in New York City. A lifelong baseball fan, he also had the opportunity to work as an announcer for the Bridgeport Bluefish. After moving to Florida, Terry worked as a security guard until he began his internship working at Tampa General Hospital.

Terry’s main goal in life was to serve other’s and God. From 2008 through 2011 he was a volunteer in pastoral care at Stamford Hospital. Terry was a Community Outreach Chaplain at People’s Life Institute in Plant city Florida in 2020. When his illness prevented him from continuing his chaplaincy work at Tampa General Hospital, he continued volunteering at People’s Life Institute making calls to their men’s group to offer encouragement, fellowship and guidance.

Terry was actively involved with his church family at Church On The Rock, where he was an usher, taught an adult Sunday school class, attended life group meetings as well as other events at the church.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents: Bernard J. Conroy and Marguerite (Johnson) Conroy.

Terry is survived by his wife, Holly Patterson; his daughter, Jennifer Conroy (John Crescenzo); his granddaughter, Brooklynn; his siblings, James Conroy (Lynn), Richard Conroy (Wendy), Mary Damon (Stewart), Lee Conroy (Maria), and Eileen Marcus; and ten nieces and nephews.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Bartow Center and to Good Shepherd Hospice, especially Tiffany, for the compassionate care provided to Terry and his family during his final days.

Family and friends in Florida are invited to attend a memorial service at Church On The Rock, 301 E. Alsobrook St, Plant City FL 33563 on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Family and friends in Connecticut are invited to attend a service at St. James R.C. Church, 2070 Main St. Stratford Ct., 06615 on Friday, October 23, 2026.Calling hour is 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. with Service at 10:30 a.m. Internment immediately following at Mountain Grove Cemetery, 2675 North Ave., Bridgeport CT 06604.