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John Francis Foley

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57, of Glenmont, NY, died unexpectedly, Sunday, August 10, 2008. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Thomas P. and Jeanette Milewski Foley, Jr. Formerly of South Boston, John was a longtime employee of the Marriott Hotel Corporation. He was an avid sports fan, and member of the Knights of Columbus. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne Locke Foley; cherished father of Jenna and Micaela Foley; twin brother of James Foley and his wife Kathy of Weymouth, MA, brother of Thomas Foley and his wife Laurie of Hingham, MA and Dennis Foley of Weymouth, MA; many nieces, nephews and cousins survive John. Funeral services Thursday at 8:45 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, ALBANY, NY thence to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Delmar, NY at 9:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment will take place Friday at 11:30 am in the North Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth, MA. Those wishing to remember John in a special way may send a contribution to the Eddy Heritage House, Sub Acute Rehab Unit, 2920 Tibbets Ave., Troy, NY 12180

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Tammy Weinman

August 18, 2008

I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I planned events with John for many years while he was at the Marriott and our paths crossed again last year at the Hilton Garden Inn. I am very sorry for your loss.
With sympathy,
Tammy Weinman

colette and jack dill

August 14, 2008

It is impossible to console someone for an inconsolable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Colette and Jack

Richard Foley

August 14, 2008

Dear Jeanne, Jenna, Micaela,
Jim, Tom and Dennis

We are so sorry for your loss and I think the loss of all our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Richard and Lauragene Foley and Family

Treava Tann

August 13, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with John at The Manor at Woodside for 3 years and he was such a good man. We had alot of laughs together. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers...

julia bradley

August 13, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

matt laclair

August 12, 2008

Our prayers are with you all. I worked with John at the Albany Marriott and have many great memories of him. You have our deepest sympathies.

Matt and Shelley La Clair

The White's

August 12, 2008

Jeanne, Jenna and Micaela
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

JOHN RIELLY

August 12, 2008

I KNEW JOHN FROM THE MANOR AT WOODSIDE AND SHARED MANY GOOD TIMES TALKING ABOUT THE YANKEE BOSTON RIVALRY. MY WIFE AND I WILL MISS HIM.

Jeff & Leah Gillham

August 12, 2008

John will always be fondly rememberd for his endless support to the girls basketball program in the Town of Bethlehem. Coaching many young ladies including his daughter has helped build our Bethlehem program into the success they now enjoy at many levels (travel through high school). Thank you for your coaching and your friendship. PS GO RED SOXS!!!

Maureen OBrien

August 12, 2008

Jimmy and family

You have our condolences on this loss.

Maureen & Ted O'Brien

Denise Jordan

August 12, 2008

Jeanne, Jenna & Micaela,
There are so many people praying for you now. Please know that you are in my heart.
Love,
Denise Jordan

Jim Hoffman

August 12, 2008

John was a good man who cared deeply about his wife and family, and will be deeply missed in the community. I will cherish the time I was able to spend with him when he coached our daughters on the Bethlehem travel basketball team.

Ted & Maureen O'Brien

August 12, 2008

Jim Foley and family

You have our condolences for the loss of your brother. It was a shock to Maureen and me to hear this news. We will keep you in our thoughts.

Ted & Maureen O'Brien

Eileen Walsh

August 12, 2008

Dear Jeanne, Jenna & Micaela,
Jimbo, Tom and Dennis

We wish words could express how sad we were to hear about John. Our sympathy, love and prayers are with all of you. Hoping wonderful memories will ease your pain. Please know that if there is anything we can do, we're here for all of you.
Love and God bless,
Marty & Eileen Walsh

Meaghan Foley

August 12, 2008

We miss you Uncle John........

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