Edward Conley, 67, retired editor and senior communications specialist for the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) passed away suddenly on January 29, 2017.
Conley retired from PFMA in 2005 after more than 25 years of service. He served as editor of the association’s former newspaper, The Food Industry Advisor, and was instrumental in growing the publication from a newsletter to a monthly newspaper. Through the years, Conley covered many industry events, store openings and profiled companies and executives.
He organized PFMA’s Pennsylvania Best Bagger Championship and was actively involved with the DECA Marketing Clubs, where he judged state competitions for students considering business careers.
He served as president and a director for the Pittsburgh Association of Manufacturers Representatives (PAMR). Following his retirement, he remained active in PAMR by attending their meetings and producing the group’s event programs.
Prior to joining PFMA, Conley served as editor of Tri-State Food News, the Steel City Sports/Score weekly magazine and the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of the Defense Information School. During his service, he worked with an elite unit of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command where he directed creation of unique displays used by recruiters across the country.
Conley received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
He was an avid sports fan and was very loyal to his hometown teams the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins.
He was a devoted father to his three children Lauren (David), Brennan and Kerry Conley. His children and his brother Joseph Conley (Carol) survive him.
A memorial luncheon for family and friends was held at Club 3000 at PNC Park on Wednesday, February 1. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations go to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 or https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.
Conley retired from PFMA in 2005 after more than 25 years of service. He served as editor of the association’s former newspaper, The Food Industry Advisor, and was instrumental in growing the publication from a newsletter to a monthly newspaper. Through the years, Conley covered many industry events, store openings and profiled companies and executives.
He organized PFMA’s Pennsylvania Best Bagger Championship and was actively involved with the DECA Marketing Clubs, where he judged state competitions for students considering business careers.
He served as president and a director for the Pittsburgh Association of Manufacturers Representatives (PAMR). Following his retirement, he remained active in PAMR by attending their meetings and producing the group’s event programs.
Prior to joining PFMA, Conley served as editor of Tri-State Food News, the Steel City Sports/Score weekly magazine and the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of the Defense Information School. During his service, he worked with an elite unit of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command where he directed creation of unique displays used by recruiters across the country.
Conley received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
He was an avid sports fan and was very loyal to his hometown teams the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins.
He was a devoted father to his three children Lauren (David), Brennan and Kerry Conley. His children and his brother Joseph Conley (Carol) survive him.
A memorial luncheon for family and friends was held at Club 3000 at PNC Park on Wednesday, February 1. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations go to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 or https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.
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