Annapolis, Maryland
1928 - 2019
Admiral Sylvester Robert "Bob" Foley, Jr., passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019, in Chester MD. Adm. Foley was born in Manchester, NH, on September 19, 1928. Throughout his 91 years he was a distinguished naval officer, courageous combat aviator, and well-respected public servant and...
Read MoreI had the pleasure of working with then Captain Foley when he was the Captain of the USS Midway (CVA 41), 1972-1973. I worked in the Captain's Office and enjoyed working for him. He will be missed.
James Daugherty
January 14, 2020 | West Richland, WA
"My Captain, My Captain". My first Captain aboard the USS Midway CVA-41, I arrived October 1972.
Rest in peace Admiral Foley. Fair winds and following seas.
Ted Revenue
January 13, 2020 | Costa Mesa, CA
Fair winds and following seas from another USS Midway veteran.
January 13, 2020
Admiral Foley Jr. Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
January 11, 2020
To the Foley Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the State of New Hampshire VFW Auxiliary, District #7, we wish to express sincere appreciation for the honorable service given by your loved one, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
Cathy Burns
Chaplain, District #7
January 10, 2020
Met Adm. Foley through my good friend Mike Murakami, it always was such a delight and honor to be in his presence...I was very fortunate to have known his humor and wit.
Don Brandenburger
Don Brandenburger
January 09, 2020 | Hillsborough, CA | Friend
