Mr. Jerome V. Connoy

Jerry Connoy, a beloved member of the Berkshirecommunity and Lenox resident, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of82. Born on September 28, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he lived a lifemarked by a loving family, professional accomplishment, artistic patronage anddeep community engagement.Jerry was a proud father to his two sons, Kevin andBrian, being survived by them and his five siblings. He was the husband ofRenee Berggren Connoy.Jerry earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from theUniversity of Minnesota, a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from PrincetonUniversity and began his career at Exxon. He earned an MBA from New York University and became a Wall Streetanalyst, living in New York City. This led to meeting his wife on a ski trip toStratton, VT and starting a family. Theymoved to Lenox in 1984 to raise their sons and support Renee’s dream of becomingan artist. Together, they created and operated The Lenox Gallery of Fine Art,which became the largest art gallery in Lenox and a cornerstone of the localarts scene.Jerry was a great basketball player as a teenagerwith a beautiful outside jump shot and an all-around athlete enjoying baseball,football, hiking and skiing. He gave up competitive sports to concentrate oncollege, yet he managed to become president of his fraternity. An avid fisherman, Jerry loved to fish on hisvisits to Minnesota and joined his brothers on several fishing trips to Lake ofWoods in Ontario Canada.Jerry cherished life in the Berkshires. He was agenerous supporter of local artists, including his dear friend Joel Rudnick,who also passed away this year. He had astrong supportive relationship with his neighbors, which greatly enriched hisfinal years. He deeply loved his home and spent countless hours cultivating anelaborate garden. He enjoyed dancing andparticipating in the local ballroom circuit. He fostered community spirit byorganizing a monthly men’s group and hosting annual picnics for their families.He served on local boards including the Ventfort Hall Association and LenoxDPW.Jerry’s love, warmth, generosity and dedication willbe fondly remembered by all who knew him.The funeral of Mr. Jerome V. Connoy of Lenox will beSaturday September 13th at 10:30 am from the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME followed by aLiturgy of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Ann’s Church celebrated by the Rev.Monsignor John J. Bonzagni, Pastor. Burial will follow at St. Ann's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Saturday prior to thefuneral from 9-10:30 am. Flowers arewelcome.

Mr. Jerome V. Connoy

September 28, 1942 - September 5, 2025