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1994
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2020
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Tyler Foley Obituary
WORCESTER - Tyler Joseph Foley of Worcester died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, two days before his 26th birthday, surrounded by his loving family at St. Clare's Hospital, Denville, N.J. after a long courageous battle with addiction.
Tyler leaves his parents, Patrick and Linda (Reilly) Foley, a brother Brian Foley, all of Worcester; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, State Senate Majority Leader Daniel J. and Kathleen E. (Walsh) Foley, and Joseph and Jeanne (Hamelin) Reilly.
Tyler was born July 2, 1994 and was raised in Worcester. He graduated from North High School where he played varsity basketball and golf. His passion for golf guided him to earn an associate degree in golf management at Keiser University in Port St, Lucie, Fla.
Tyler worked the past many years at golf clubs in Florida, including Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach and the Tesoro Club in Port St. Lucie. Before college, he worked several summers at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston.
Tyler worked hard at every opportunity he was given. He was always the happiest person in the room. His beaming smile lifted everyone around him. He loved his family and called his mother his very best friend. His family will always love him as they miss him dearly.
Tyler enjoyed helping others reach their goals. In one of his last acts of generosity, Tyler was an organ donor, giving to and improving the lives of strangers.
Following Covid19 guidelines for gatherings including face coverings and distancing, there will be calling hours Tuesday, July 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church, 357 Grafton St., Worcester. The funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. in the church. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tyler's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Mass./R.I. Chapter, 220 North Main St. Suite 104, Natick MA 01760, or to The Milestone House, 60 North Sussex St., Dover, NJ 07801.
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing funeral arrangements.
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Jodi Sherer
June 30, 2025
I can´t believe it has been 5 years since you left us Tyler. I think about you everyday. I think about your smile, our friendship, our long drives and longer talks. You were an angel who walked among us for a moment in time. And I´m so grateful that you touched my life. To Tyler´s family, thank you for raising and sharing his fervent soul with all who loved him. May peace always be with you.
James O
July 2, 2023
Tye Brother Happy Heavenly Birthday still can´t believe it´s been 3 Years Bro..You would think as time goes by it would get easier still to this day i cry when mentioning your name my Best Friend Forever!! Love you brother..
S.N.
October 17 #3years this was our dream bro I´m doing this for US...Just wish you were here to say Congratulations...
Meg Dame
June 28, 2023
Linda, Pat, and Brian,
We want you to know that we continue to think of Tyler and all the good times the boys had together at your house and at Cyprian Keyes. On this anniversary of his passing, know that he is forever in our hearts. We are thinking of you and holding you all close to our hearts always.
Meg, Jeff, Andrew and Allie Dame
Diane Papoojian
June 28, 2023
Linda and Pat,
I think of Tyler and all of you often. I don´t know if it ever gets easier but I hope the happy memories help you.
When I think of Tyler I always smile.
You are still in my prayers.
Diane Papoojian
Jodi Sherer
June 28, 2023
Think of a Tyler today and every other day. He touched my heart immensely. Sending comfort and love to his entire family and many friends. Warmly, Jodi S
James Ortiz
May 8, 2021
Tyler.. Definition Of True Friend Your Name Will Forever Live On My Buddy..
Dick & Pat (Cusson) Smith
July 24, 2020
So sorry for your family’s loss.
The Hallen Family
July 21, 2020
To the Foley & Reilly families - please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Tyler. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
ELLEN AUKSTIKALNIS
July 21, 2020
Linda and Pat and Brian...we are absolutely heartbroken to hear about Tyler..there are no words adequate enough to convey our sympathies..when Tyler was young the kids played together and we had the best neighborhood. I notified the Piccirilli's...all of our hearts go out to you all during this difficult time.
I will keep you all in our prayers for sure!
Michael Flood
July 20, 2020
Pat, Linda and family,
I remember Tyler playing baseball with my son. Tyler always had a smile on his face. My heart aches for your loss and I pray to Almighty God for the repose of Tyler's soul and that God will give you strength.
Jay jay Harrington
July 19, 2020
To The Foley Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss. Eternal rest granted on his soul.
Jayne Diliberto
July 18, 2020
Linda, Pat and family,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you. I am hoping happy memories of your sweet boy with ease you pain. Love Jayne, Amanda and Jen.
Mary Rainville Michalik
July 17, 2020
Pat, Linda and family,
I am are so sorry to learn about Tyler. May the memories you shared of happy times together help to console you at this difficult time. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mary Alice Rainville Michalik (Alice Foley's daughter)
Shannon
July 17, 2020
I did not know Tyler, but I am so sorry for your family's loss. I will be praying for him and all of you.
Deb (Falco) Tappin
July 16, 2020
Pat, Linda & Brian, I am truly sorry for your loss. In time, may God show you a way to find peace in knowing that Tyler is now resting in His hands. Remember the happy memories of Tyler & know that he will always be with you as he will now be watching over you. God bless all of you. Continued thoughts & prayers,
Deb (Falco) Tappin
Christine Whalen
July 16, 2020
Linda, Pat, Brian, Cindy, and Ashley,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We cant even imagine the hurt you must be feeling. Try and take comfort in knowing hes now at peace with your Mom and Dad. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Chrissy and Mark Whalen
joe visone
July 14, 2020
Pat.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Joe Visone
July 14, 2020
Our heart felt sympathy to you, Pat,Linda,and Brian, remembering Tyler as the most sweet and loving boy . Peace to you all. sincerely Jean and Fran Turcotte
Christine Lorincz
July 14, 2020
Dearest Linda and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved son and brother, Tyler. May god bless you during this time and may Tyler rest in eternal peace.
Christine Lorincz
Lynda Gauthier
July 13, 2020
Pat, Linda and Brian,
We were so sorry to read about Tyler. I'm sure there are no words right now that anyone can speak to ease your pain so we will pray that God and his Holy Angels will surround you with comfort and love. God Bless You Bill & Lynda Gauthier
Bill Hillerstrom
July 11, 2020
Pat, Linda and Brian,
My sincere condolences on your loss. I was so very sorry to hear about your son Tyler.
Bill Hillerstrom and Family
The Papoojians
July 10, 2020
Linda, Pat, Brian and Family,
We are so very heartbroken to hear of Tyler's passing. Our boys grew up together and shared so many great times - the pool. the lake. the Cape and all the times growing up in the neighborhood. We will never forget Tyler for his sweet nature, infectious smile and sense of humor.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A Mother
July 9, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. I am a mom who knows your pain and will be keeping you in my prayers as others did for me. Wishing you moments of peace as you grieve your precious son.
William Nelson and Family
July 8, 2020
To the Foley Family ,
From the Nelson family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need , my son Billy , Daughters Ashley and Melissa grew up with him there whole life . I will remember his smile and always being happy , Pat God bless you and your family
Matt Morano
July 8, 2020
Pat, Linda, Brian I am very sorry for your loss. Hope you find the solice in knowing he is at peace now and not suffering anymore. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Meg Dame
July 7, 2020
To the Foley Family,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We so enjoyed watching Tyler, Brian, and Andrew golf together and grow up together at Cyprian Keyes. We will keep those memories close to our hearts. We loved Tyler as well as your whole family. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Tyler-- We love you and will miss your smiling face! Watch over your family. Now is your time to be the Angel on their shoulder.
The Dame Family
Meg, Andrew, Allie, and Jeff
The Delaney's
July 7, 2020
Brian & Family
Are sincere condolences for your loss of Tyler, our prayers are with you
and your family. May he rest in peace.
Crystal Piche
July 7, 2020
Linda & Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your son Tyler. Please know that you're in my heart, thoughts & prayers. Please hold on to all the wonderful memories of your precious son.
Jessika
July 7, 2020
He was a pleasure to have known. I actually met him at BRC. Such a sweet kind hearted spirit. May he be at peace now . Praying . Wow I cant believe it. Prayers to his loved ones.
Bette & Joe Cusson
July 6, 2020
Pat, Linda & Brian our hearts are broken for you. His smile was infectious with a kind warm heart.
Peace, love and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Joe & Bette Cusson
Hugs to you all!
Kim & Joe Gabriella
July 6, 2020
Pat & Linda, I'm so very sorry to hear of Tyler's passing. Our heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you all. It's been many years since we have seen you all..We had fun and great memories in the Oakwood Lane neighborhood. Rest easy Tyler!
Paul Rinaldi
July 6, 2020
Deepest sympathy for the passing of your son. May our community pray and agree for peace, comfort and strength for your family during such a difficult time.
Patty & Jerry Polston
July 6, 2020
Linda, Pat, Brian and Family
Sorry for your loss. We send our prayers and hugs
We are
Sundy Pappas-Soucie
July 6, 2020
Tyler was a delightful student in my fifth grade class. I'm sickened by this loss. A wonderful boy.
Donna Greene
July 6, 2020
Our hearts go out to you in the loss of Tyler. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Donna & Tom Greene
Jim, Paula, James and Stephen MacDonald
July 5, 2020
We are all heartbroken with Tylers passing. The memories we have of summers on the Cape were the best of time. We will always remember his kindness, wit and easygoing. Rest In Peace Tybo.
Sue & Lou Rinaldi
July 5, 2020
Linda, Pat & Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Tyler. We have such good memories of Tyler and Joe playing basketball at St. Marys when they were younger. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless Tyler
Paula Pietro-Malmquist
July 5, 2020
To Pat, Linda, Brian, Luke and to the Foley Families, We are so sorry for the passing of Tyler. You are all in our thoughts, prayers and in our hearts. Hold on to your beautiful memories..❤ Love The Malmquist Family
A Mom
July 5, 2020
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when anticipated, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Your recent loss, of your beloved Tyler, whose tragic death at such a youthful age is definitely in the category of those hard losses.
The journey to healing is long, the road often bumpy, but I promise you, there will be brightness in your days again.
Allow yourself to feel what you feel, and take one day, one step at a time.
In deepest sympathy.
Richard J. Browne
July 5, 2020
It is in fact a battle. Thank you for the courage to share Tyler's journey.
His higher power has called him home.
God speed to him and bless you all for being there with him in his time of need.
Kathleen grady
July 5, 2020
Dear Linda and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kathy Reidy Grady
Dick Foley
July 5, 2020
ick and family my sincere condolences for your loss my prayers are with you Dick Foley
The Bonardi Family
July 5, 2020
Linda, Pat, Brian, Cindy and Ashley we are so sorry for your loss! Just try to keep thinking of all the good memories and watch for the signs that he is still with you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Walsh Family.
July 5, 2020
Linda, Brian and Patrick,
Praying and thinking of you and Tyler.
Those we love dont go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed but very dear.
Bob Mayo
July 5, 2020
Pat, just heard the horrible news. There are no words. Just know your family is in our prayers. My deepest condolences.
Bob
July 5, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Tyler was a fine young man with a big heart. I had the pleasure to coach and build a relationship with him when he transitioned to North High School. Tyler came in with a lot to prove and was committed to proving his naysayers wrong. That he did!! I'm saddened to hear of his passing and pray he finds peace in heaven. Rest Peacefully Tyler
Kathy Gordon
July 4, 2020
Pat, Linda & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your son Tyler. Keep the memories close to your heart, and know you are all in my thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time.
Katie Duffy
July 4, 2020
Pat, Linda and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son.
Jodi sherer
July 4, 2020
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this most painful time. Tylers spirit and love have touched my life in a profound way. He will not be forgotten. Peace and prayers are with you.
Jodi Sherer
Nancy Boisvert
July 4, 2020
Linda, Pat and Brian,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and may Tyler be at peace.
Nancy & Paul Boisvert
Joanne Kanaan
July 4, 2020
Our deepest condolences, May His Memory Be Eternal, our prayers are with all of you
The Kanaan Family
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