Gary J. Foley

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Gary Foley Obituary

FOLEY, Gary J. Gary J. Foley, 56, of Newington, died Sunday (July 22, 2007) at his home. Born in Hartford, son of the late John J. and Helen (MacCutchen) Foley, Gary grew up in Newington and lived in Clinton for eight years before recently moving back to Newington. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, New Hyde Park, NY and received a master's degree in Hotel Management and Food Services from New Haven University. Gary owned Emily's Bakery, Clinton and also did catering for several years. He was a culinary arts teacher at Prince Technical School and E.C. Goodwin Technical School where he was awarded "Teacher of the Year." He leaves his brother, Thomas W. Foley, of New Britain; his nephew, Robert J. Foley and his wife Diane of Rome, NY and their children, Dylan and Nadia; his niece, Dawnmarie Puleo and her husband Joseph of Utica, NY and their children, Gianna and Gabriella; an aunt, Nancy Szepessy and her husband John of Fairfield; a cousin, Mary E. Connelly of Clinton; two special friends, Concetto DiMauro and Shaun Daley. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 26, 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 626 Willard Ave., Newington. Interment will be in Center Cemetery, Newington. Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington is serving the family. To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Foley

10 Entries

george e. Yundt v

August 6, 2018

I wish I would have known. Never a better friend in college CIA. We were room mates at Eymard Seminary HydePark, Spent alot of time together. I even lived in Newington down stairs with Gary, Mom and Dad up and of course who could forget fiesty aunt Laura. Later when I went back to Newhaven for my BA and MBA, met my wife Cooky (aka Elizbeth) We finally married 38 years ago. Gary was my best man. There are memories and stories I could tell but some might get us into trouble, well statute of limitations probably would save us from the Housgaux.
I'll miss him even more knowing that he's gone but never forgotten. George.

Pawel Domejczyk

June 22, 2008

E.C. Goodwin Highschool Class of "99" Respected department head in culinary shop Gary Foley was also a friend. Foley is one of the most influential persons in my life. He was one of the friendliest and most giving people, and should not have gone yet. His jokes and stories inspire me to be the kind hearted lovable person he was. His views teachings of culinary arts live on in myself and in many others. I just happend to stop by 2 months before you died, and I didn't have a chance to say good bye. We'll miss you Foley. See you soon, your memories live on, no need to say good bye.

Charles A. Buckley, Jr.

July 26, 2007

Tom and the extended Foley family: I am certain my sentiments are the same as the many whose lives Gary touched. He was a gentle, caring and fun loving man as well as a great chef. I was shocked to read of his passing and will miss him terribly as I am sure his entire Vocational Education family will.

William&Debra Petrocelli

July 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jayne Keenan

July 25, 2007

I am sad to hear about Gary passing. I remember him from his days at Prince Tech in Simsbury. He would often visit and/or work with us at the Village Bakery. We had a lot of laughs. Gary was a kind man. God's blessings to his family.

Kathleen Sousa

July 25, 2007

Tom & all of Gary's family:
I was saddened to learn of Garys passing. My prayers are with you at this sorrowful time.
Love Kathy

Dr. Lawrence Ierardi

July 25, 2007

My heart is heavy. I have just learned of the passing of this gentle and kind man. Gary, those who knew you remember a generous and humorous person. I enjoyed working with you in the VT schools and I am sad that you have left us
so soon. My genuine condolences to your family and friends. I believe we will meet again one day in that wonderful, peaceful world beyond.

Mary Kane

July 25, 2007

Tom, Dawn and Robbie,

Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Gary was my god child and a wonderful friend that was more like a son to me. I will remember all the good times our families shared and hope that Gary is at peace. Mary Kane

Linda Horan

July 25, 2007

Tom, Dawn and Robbie,

We all loved Gary and will miss him very much. He was such a caring and generous man. There are so many things to remember about Gary, but mostly I will remember our years at Clinton Beach, holidays, the fireworks in Newington, the chickens and Gary's garden.

Gary,
Who is going to make me laugh like you do? Who can I call to talk about our wonderful childhood. I will miss you and love you forever. Love, Linda

Newington Memorial Funeral Home

July 25, 2007

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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