Edward J. Conway

Conway, Edward J. 73, passed away on Sept 21, 2020. Born in New York City, he moved to Minneapolis to pursue an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He lived in the Twin Cities for 50 years. Ed was not shy and enjoyed telling a good story. He enjoyed opera, rodeos, debating, ice fishing and gardening. Most of all, he enjoyed chess. He tutored school students in after-school programs, and his commitment over the years resulted in being elected to the Minnesota State Chess Association's 2020 Hall of Fame. His career covered environmentally sensitive projects. He designed the Treatment Facility of Love Canal, the SuperFund site located in Niagara Falls, NY. Ed is predeceased by his beloved parents, Edward and Kathleen, and his beloved sisters, Mary V. Gannon (Robert), Sheila A. Rhoades (Paul). He is survived by his beloved siblings, Rita C. Reisman (Arnold) and Michael J. Conway (Geraldine), seven nieces and nephews and six grandnieces and grandnephews. A Memorial Service will be held 7 PM Wednesday with visitation at 6 PM THOMSON-DOUGHERTY MANSION, 2535 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 In lieu of flowers, please donate in Ed's name to ebenezercares.org/… Historic Thomson-Dougherty 612-871-4407

Published on November 1, 2020