Patrick was born  on October 26,1956 at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD and passed away peacefully at his home in Parkville, MD on December 1, 2024.  He was predeceased by his parents, George and Margaret Conley, of Wheaton MD, and by his brother George Christopher Conley, also of Wheaton.  He is survived by his sister, Margaret Anne Conley Pitchell and her husband, Mark Pitchell, of Seaside Park, NJ, and by his niece, Michelle Delashmutt, and her partner Eric Oaks, of Walkersville, MD and by his great nephew, Logan Delashmutt, also of Walkersville.  He is also survived by his beloved step children, Charlotte-Jane Burns and her partner Sam Wirtz of Essex, MD,  Lealand Burns and his wife Katelynn Burns of Fayetteville, NC, and Libby Burns and her partner Steven Rymer of Dundalk, MD, as well as his much beloved step grandchildren, Paislea Burns and Grayson Beyers and by his best friend, Christina Hook of Kingsville, MD.

Patrick served as a police officer with the City of Baltimore Police Department for 28 years and served as a Police Officer with the State of Maryland Capitol Police Department for 9 years.

Patrick was a founding member, and past treasurer of the Baltimore Police Emerald Society, and was a member of the National Police Emerald Society.  Patrick was proud of his 100% Irish ancestry that has been tracked back many generations in Ireland.  For years he enjoyed helping to organize the marchers in the Baltimore City St. Patrick's Day parade.  He also volunteered at the annual Irish Festival.

For years he participated in the annual Christmas wreath laying events at Arlington National Cemetery, where many of Patrick's relatives are interred, most notably his father, who was a veteran of  World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Patrick will be greatly missed by all, but especially by his stepchildren and step-grandchildren, and by his beloved dog Sheila.

The family will receive friends at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, P.A., 2325 York Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Sunday, December 8 from 5-7 PM. A Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, December 9 beginning at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private.

Please remember Patrick by signing his guestbook.