Conrad Edmund Koneczny passed away peacefully May 19, 2017 at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Facility to an eternal life with God.
He was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1933 and immigrated to the United States in 1939.
Conrad proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He established several successful businesses. He loved his work, was creative and philanthropic.
Conrad was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester, was on the Board of Trustees at Randolph-Macon Academy and was a member of the Rotary Club of Winchester. He was Santa for 15 years in the Winchester Christmas Parade and participated in various community charitable events.
Surviving with his wife of 27 years, Robin, are four daughters, Kathleen (Patrick) of Haymarket, VA, Karen (John) of Denver, CO, Cynthia of Arvada, CO and Kristen (Devwon) of Manassas, VA. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin (Anna) Joshua of Fairfax County, Ryan and Jonathon of Denver, CO, Avery and Aidan of Manassas, VA and three great grandchildren, Berlin Mae and Oliver of Denver, CO and Langston of Fairfax, VA. He was also blessed with two step-daughters who became a great part of his life, Liza of Santa Monica, CA and Deanna of Falls Church, VA. Also surviving are brothers, Andre (Lois) of Fairfax, VA and Paul (L’Oriãnne) of Overland Park, KS as well as his wonderful dog and faithful companion, Kasia.
Conrad was preceded in death by a brother, Lennart (Betty) in 2015.
A funeral service and inurnment will be held at 2 pm on Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church, Winchester, VA with Reverend Webster Gibson officiating. A reception will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in memory of Conrad may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601, the Permanent Endowment Fund of Christ Episcopal Church, 114 W. Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA 22601, the Randolph-Macon Academy Endowment Fund, 200 Academy Road Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630, the Rotary Foundation, c/o The Rotary Club of Winchester, P.O. Box 412, Winchester, VA 22604.