Dominic Dom C. Conaghan, Sr.

1935-2014

Dominic Charles Conaghan Sr., 79, of Pensacola, departed on Saturday, July 05, 2014 to join his family and friends awaiting him in Heaven.

Dominic was born February 25, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ to the late John and Grace Conaghan. Raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953. When stationed in Pensacola, he met his beloved wife Donna, also serving in the U.S. Navy. Following several assignments across the U.S., the Navy returned his family to Pensacola in 1971. During his tour of duty in the Navy, he served aboard the following U.S. Naval ships: USS Osberg, USS Stickell, USS Arcadia, USS Chicago, USS Columbus, USS Moale, and USS Fort Snelling. After retiring from the Navy, he worked with the City of Pensacola for several years.

Dominic was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 778, and proudly served in the DeLuna Assembly Fourth Degree Knights. He was a member of the Krewe of Laffite, Krewe of Columbus and a longtime parishioner of Little Flower Catholic Church. With his wife, they became members of the Civilairés and Debonairés, where they enjoyed a passion for dancing. Together they were inseparable as members of Mobile Married Mystics and Krewe of Marry Mates in celebrating Mardi Gras.

Dominic was a present fixture in the lives of his grandchildren and cherished the special memories that he made with them every day. He instilled in his children and grandchildren the motto "Family Comes First" and was a true model of this motto. He was an avid stamp collector and worked endlessly at researching and recording lineage of the Conaghan bloodline.

Dominic is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Donna; his brother, Thomas; and sister, Mary. He is survived by sons, Barney; James and wife Eva; Dominic Jr. and wife Rose Mary; John and wife Shari; daughter, Margaret; brothers, John, Charlie and Brian; sisters, Cecilia, Rita and Frances; grandchildren, Daniel, Rachel, Rebecca, Matthew, Patrick, Jordan, Chloe, Jillian and Anna; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A rosary, given by Deacon Reymond Castellano, will be held at Oak Lawn Funeral Home on Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Visitation will follow from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Dominic's life will be celebrated with a Mass, to be officiated by Father Michael Moore, held at 9:30 AM, Monday, July 14, 2014 at Little Flower Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors at 11:00 AM will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his sons, Barney, James, Dominic Jr. and John; grandsons, Daniel, Patrick and Jordan; and brother Knight, Ted Mueller.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Haven of Our Lady of Peace of Sacred Heart in memory of Dominic Charles Conaghan Sr. Oak Lawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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