Gary-Foley-Obituary

Gary Foley

Putnam, Connecticut

Sep 8, 1955 – Sep 17, 2021 (Age 66)

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BORN
September 8, 1955
DIED
September 17, 2021
AGE
66
LOCATION
Putnam, Connecticut

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Putnam - Gary M. Foley, 66, of Putnam, and formally of New London and Waterford, passed away of natural causes in Putnam, Friday, Sept. 19, 2021.

Gary was born Sept. 8, 1955 in New London to Ina J. Foley and Joseph M. Foley Sr. (deceased 1988)

Gary graduated from New London High School (NLHS) in 1973. Gary attended UConn at Avery Point and Storrs.

During high school Gary played basketball during his four years at NLHS. Gary also played basketball for 2 years at Avery Point, UConn. Gary also played basketball for many years in local basketball leagues and played softball for many years in local leagues. He particularly loved playing softball for the Wizards, in the New London leagues, with his lifelong friends.

After school, Gary started his BioTech career at Pfizers and then worked for numerous BioTech companies in Connecticut and Rhode Island. 30 years ago Gary went to work for Sonofi global biopharmaceutical company in Boston. Gary started as a lab technician and quickly rose to several management and training positions. Gary was recognized by Sonofi as the "most technical supervisor in cell culture". Gary was a respected system/process trouble-shooter who traveled to multiple locations in Europe for Sonofi. Gary also took pride in, and loved training new workers, many of whom are in the BioTech industry still today. Gary retired from Sonofi about 4 months ago hoping to spend time with daughter Meagan, gardening and fishing.

Gary married Deborah Maheu May 22, 1982 in New London at St. Joseph's Church in. Gary's daughter Meagan was born October 9, 1982. Meagan was Gary's "brown eyed girl" and they hiked, camped, fished, traveled, vacationed, etc. together.

Gary overcame medical issues during his life time including cancer and recently celebrated 10 years cancer free.

Gary is survived by daughter Meagan, mother Ina (Lemelin) Foley, brother Joe Foley Jr., brother Michael Foley and his wife Rayna and son Zack. Gary is also survived by his former wife Deborah Lewis.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, CT. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London. Calling hours will be held at the Byles Memorial today, from 4-6 pm. Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook or to share a memory.

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I'm just hearing about Gary's passing. We worked together for a few years at Protein Science corp . Gary's and I actually lived together in Meriden while working there. His daughter would visit many times she loved my cat. Gary not so much lol. Meagan not sure if you ever go back and read these messages of course this is 2025 but your dad raised you to be a strong woman. I'm so heartbroken he's gone. RIP BUDDY WILL SEE EACH OTHER SOMEDAY

I sure find comfort in reading all of these messages of how much you were loved by others dad. The more I reread what others say, the more I find that I've grown into exactly who you were. We share so many of the same characteristics..I wish you were here to see and share my accomplishments with. 6 feet has never felt so far.. These past 2 years already feels like an eternity. I love you and miss you more than I could ever find the words for. I keep my chin up, and my head high because that's...

Still missing you. My wish is to see you again. Sending my love to you in heaven.

Forever grateful for the person you were,are!!

Just now hearing of Gary´s passing. I remember him well from high school. It sounds like he had a wonderful career and many good times with his family. My condolences. I know he is greatly missed.

Great company either at work, on the course, or having a beer. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed by many!

Gary was an amazing person. Kind, funny, smart and an absolute pleasure to work with. I met and worked with Gary at Sanofi-Genzyme. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful man and enjoyed talking about his family , friends, adventures and experiences. He was a mentor and friend to many. He will be missed. I´m sorry for your loss. Know he made a difference to so many of us who knew him. Thinking of you all and sending you happy thoughts from knowing him.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

We send our deepest condolences .May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived