Tim Conheeney
Great long-lost photo that re-surfaced last December of Tim Conheeney anchoring Paramus Catholic DMR to Penn Relays Championship in 1973!
Tim was the top runner on the ’72-73 PC team that had one of the greatest years ever by a NJ distance team.
Tim was the quiet leader of that amazing team.
I (John Grady) was a year behind Tim and looked up to him so much. So sad to hear of his passing. Here’s a summary of what Tim and the guys accomplished that year:
– ’72 Eastern States XC 5th place 12:40 at VCP
– ’72 XC #1 runner on Parochial A team championship team – ranked #2 team in NJ
– 1st ever XC MOC – 5th place individual
– ’73 Indoors – MOC 2nd – 9:07.9 2 mile
– ’73 Outdoors
– Anchored Penn Relay 10:07.7 DMR championship team – 4:12.2 mile split
– Anchored US #2 all time 17:12.6 4 mile relay in 4:14.9 (no NJ 4 mile relay ran faster for 40 years until CBA indoors 2013 17:09) Missed national record by 0.4 seconds.
– Anchored 7:47 2 mile relay in 1:55 – #2 all time NJ at the time
– Golden West Invitational 2 Mile – 6th place 9:02.2 – # 2 all-time NJ at the time
– Tim went on to run at Georgetown – he ran 13:58 for 5k as a junior. Tim lost his senior year due to medical issues.
Obituary for Timothy Andrew Conheeney
Timothy Andrew Conheeney, 66, of Brick, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
Born in Jersey City, he resided in Toms River prior to settling in Brick. He graduated from Georgetown University and went on to become the owner and operator of a local footwear and apparel chain, Feet First, until his retirement.
Tim could be found spending time on the beach and boardwalk with his wife and family, discussing healthy living, historical & current events, music and the arts, or laughing with his running buddies. He was a lifelong avid runner, missing the U.S. Olympic Trial Qualifying standard by five seconds. Tim broke and held many records, which took him to Georgetown on a scholarship; he was a Cross Country and Track Captain.
Timothy is predeceased by his parents, John & Rose Mary Conheeney, and brother Jack Conheeney. He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Jill Conheeney; his loving children, Erin & Rodney Morales, Timothy Sean Conheeney, Caitlin & Erik Davidson; his brother, Kevin Conheeney & wife Elaine Conheeney; his sister, Jeanne Giacobbe & husband Bob Giacobbe; and grandchildren, Kaleigh, Alyssa and Izzy Morales.
