Brian Jay Conley

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA - Brian Jay Conley, 46, was found in final rest listening to his music in his favorite chair on Sept. 21, at his home in La Quinta, California.

Born an raised in Bath, he graduated from Haverling High School in 1979 and obtained an Associate Degree in Business at Corning Community College. During deer season, Brian managed the family business of Conley's Slaughter House. After having trained with Stanley Steamer in Buffalo, he had spent the last eight years of his life in sunny California where he worked diligently to create his own business, Conley's Carpet Cleaning. His customers and acquaintances admired and appreciated his quest for perfection, and were never failed to be amazed by his realistic in sights tempered with his unique sense of humor.

Brian is survived by his three sons: Kyle (17), Bryant (14), and Michael (12). They are students at Bath Central School, and reside with their mother, Mary Coon Conley. The family finds some peace in that Brian has been reunited with his predeceased father, George W. Conley, and his grandmother, Anita Antolin. He is survived by his loving mother, Elaine Conley of Bath. Four brothers and three sisters with several nieces and nephews will mourn his untimely death, but will find peace in the fact that their baby brother can now be at peace with himself. Brian's family includes his twin sister Barrie Joy Conley residing in Naples, Florida with nephew Mark Frederick; Marjean Nielsen and niece Kristi Nielsen of Bath with great-nephews Blake and Ian Ratliffe and nephew Pete Nielsen of Rawleigh , North Carolina; Dean Conley and wife Janice (Swarthout) of Bath, parents of nephew Eric Conley in Rochester and niece Deana Conley teaching in Kissimmee, Florida; Michael Lodge Mezzanotte of Rawleigh, North Carolina; Martin Lodge of Sierra Vista, Arizona and nephews Greg Lodge with two great-nieces and Martin Lodge, III with a great niece and a great nephew; Patricia Walling of Martinez, Georgia, niece Erika of Augusta, Georgia and nephew Tom (Kristi) Walling of Jacksonville, Florida with new great - nephew Tommy; William (Mary Cobb) Conley of Bath, NY/Tavares, FLwith niece Tara of Houston, Texas and nephew Shea (Diana Rose) Conley of Louisville, Kentucky with great-nephew William and great-niece Glenna Rose.

Our family's loss of one

so very much loved…one of such unique humor…one who possessed such a fiery compassion for life…one who made us laugh when we thought we should cry…is a sorrow felt by the many friends with whom he shared such special memories. We appreciate your thought fullness and expressions of support as we meet this unexpected challenge. A graveside service at Nondaga Cemetery is planned for Sunday, Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. followed by a gathering of friends and family at the American Legion Post in Bath. Donation's to one's favorite charity will be appreciated in memory of your life shared with Brian Jay Conley.