James M. Conboy ’50

JAMES M. CONBOY, Colonie, NY, died March 1, 2023. Born in Cohoes, NY, Jim played tackle on the Saint Michael’s College varsity football team. Jim entered law school after completing his tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Korea, graduating in 1955. He began his legal career at Carter Conboy, a firm started by his father and a partner with a handshake in 1920. Jim crafted a prestigious legal career as a trial lawyer with a reputation for professionalism and enjoyed mentoring young attorneys. Jim met the love of his life, nurse Jeanne Vaill, on a blind date in 1952. They married in 1955 and had a 65-year devoted and loving marriage before Jeanne passed in 2021. They enjoyed skiing, vacations on Lake George and Cape Cod, outings at the Saratoga racetrack, golf, and many celebrations with family and friends. Jim is survived by five children, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and extended family.