Photo courtesy of Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home - Carthage
Dec 22, 1926 - Aug 27, 2025
Rest in Heavenley peace John. Visiting with you during your time at Grandview Courts was always uplifting - sharing memories of the "old" days. We missed you when you went to Meadow Brook.
Condolences to all the family.
Mary Jarvis
August 29, 2025 | Carthage, NY | Neighbor
PRAYERS SENT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. MR. FOLEY !!
JAMES ZEHR
August 29, 2025 | WATERTOWN, NY | Neighbor
My Uncle Fohn is a great Uncle and a wonderful man, I will always remember him !
Chris Misercola
August 29, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Family
We knew John over many years, including seeing him at Condino Motors, and later in life driving him to appointments through Volunteer Transportation. We enjoyed stories of his younger days and appreciated his sense of humor. He was very well liked wherever he lived and will be missed. All the best to his family.
John and Laureen Waterhouse
John Waterhouse
August 29, 2025 | Carthage, NY | Friend
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Frank and I would visit with him at Meadowbrook when Mom was still there. He was such a gentleman always looking out for the other residents. I’m sure he will be greatly missed.
I wish his family much comfort and peace and hope all the wonderful memories will sustain you all during this difficult time. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.
PAULA AVALLONE
August 28, 2025 | PICKERINGTON, OH | Friend
My heart goes out to you Sheila. So very sorry for your loss. Love, Gabys Mom
Michele Brown
August 28, 2025 | Croghan, NY | Friend
Sheila Matt and Mike I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad and grandfather.
Nancy Schneeberger
August 28, 2025 | Parish, NY | Friend
Sheila and David, I’m so sad to learn of your father’s passing. He was like a second dad to me. He always greeted me with a hug and a smile. He was, of course, a great friend of my parents and a pillar of the community. He will forever be fondly remembered and sadly missed. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Teresa Gaebel Bach
August 28, 2025 | Carrhage, NY | Friend
Great guy with an incredible voice! He's joining his old golf buddies in the sky including "PETER" (Betrus) John was a member of our Florida traveling golf group, Ridge Men's Assoc.
Bruce Walts
August 28, 2025 | Pelham, AL | Friend
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John H. Foley, who died on Wednesday afternoon, August 27, 2025, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY, at the age of 98. John was formerly of NYS Route 3.
John was born on December 22, 1926, in Sackets Harbor at Madison Barracks, to the late John H. and Beatrice Tiernan Foley. He attended school in Watertown and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Pacific War from 1944 to 1946. After the war, he graduated from high school in Carthage. For 43 years, John worked as the meat manager at the A&P Grocery Store in Carthage. In his younger years, he found joy in hunting with friends at Elijah Lake.
He is survived by his two children, David J. (Sara) Foley of Richmond, Virginia, and Sheila Foley of Watertown, NY, as well as his sisters, Doris Schmeltz and Kathryn Misercola, both of Watertown, NY. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
John was a devoted communicant of St. James Catholic Church and was very active in numerous organizations. He was a past president of the Carlowden Country Club, a member of the US LST Association, the Bassett-Baxter American Legion Post #789, and the Dionne-Rumble Post #7227 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a life member of the BPOE Lodge #1762 in Carthage and a 4th-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. In his retirement, he enjoyed working as a delivery driver for Gray's Flower Shop, traveling all over the world, and spending his winters in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Louise Antonelli, in 1970; his second wife, Marion Storms Condino, in 2006; and his siblings, Raymond Foley and Gordon Foley.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:30 AM at St. James Catholic Church, with the Rev. Todd E. Thibault officiating. A visitation will take place at the church from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM before the service. Burial will follow with Military Honors at Glenwood Cemetery in Watertown, NY, with Rev. Donald Robinson officiating.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all the nursing staff at Meadow Brook Terrace for the compassion and care they provided to John.
Arrangements are in the care of the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, located at 518 State Street in Carthage, NY. Online condolences can be shared in John's memory at www.bezanillafh.com
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