Michael "Miko"-Foley-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home - 44th Street - Pittsburgh

Michael "Miko" J. Foley

Mar 7, 1952 - Feb 25, 2026

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Jay so sorry to hear about Mike. My heart is breaking for you Big hugs and kisses to you.

I was a neighbor and friend of Mike and his beautiful wife Sandy. Our children played and grew up together. Mike was a person who never met a stranger and could talk to anyone. He would give you the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it. Sounds like a platitude but I can assure you it truly applies here. He was quick witted and had a joke for any occasion or for no reason at all. And tell them well he did. When my own family was up against it he took us in so my children could stay...

I was a neighbor and friend of Mike and his beautiful wife Sandy. Our children played and grew up together. Mike was a person who never met a stranger and could talk to anyone. Mike was quick witted. He had a joke at the ready for any occasion or for no reason at all and tell them well he did! He would give you the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it. Sounds like a platitude but I can assure you it truly applies here. When my own family was up against it he took us in so my...

Sending my deepest sympathies and love to your family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deepest Sympathy!

Miko
May you Rest in Peace my friend. Your quick wit and uncanny ability to tell a silly joke will be missed by everyone from the 6th Ward Club. Have a cold one with your brother Jimmy!

Obituary

Michael "Miko"'s Obituary

Age 73, of Shaler Township, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Beloved husband of Jay A. (Crivella) Foley; loving father of Katie S. (Sean) Denham, Michael J. Foley, III and Jason M. Ritter; cherished grandfather of Eva Denham; son of the late Michael J. and Mary M. (Schmidt) Foley; brother of Kathleen A. (Terrance) Farrell, Marcella M. (Donald) Daniher and the late James M. (surviving wife Donna) Foley; brother-in-law of Charles (Beth) Crivella and Cherie (Barb Hett) Crivella; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Mike retired from Duquesne Light Company with over 30 years of service. He was a lifelong member of the 6th Ward Club and was an avid golfer. Mike enjoyed a cold I.C. Light or Pepsi.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 2-8 with a Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m.

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