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James Foley Obituary
He was born Dec. 30, 1925, in Norwich, the son of the late James C. Foley and Hazel (Pervis) Foley.
He married Eleanor Blonshine September 4, 1948, at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich. She passed away June 13, 2017.
He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theatre. He was a very proud U.S. Marine.
He had worked as a Linotype operator/printer at the New London Day Newspaper for 35 years.
He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown. He especially loved spending time with his family and working around his home and yard.
James is survived by his son Scott Foley of Tennessee; daughter Marsha Richardson of Pennsylvania; brother David Foley of Florida; grandchildren, Jamie Snyder and Nicole Dillard; and by his great-grandchildren, Madison and Jackson Snyder and Lincoln Dillard.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, John and Donald Foley.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Church and Allen Funeral Home in Norwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown, meeting directly at the church. Burial will immediately follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich.
Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave a message of condolence for the Foley family.
The Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St. Norwich, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Janis Sawicki (and Bill Sawicki)
March 29, 2021
Mr. Foley was a kind man whom we came to know, along with his dear departed wife, Ellie, when we moved into the Scotland Road neighborhood.
As it turned out, there were connections with both of our fathers and Jim as they were all basically the same age and shared military experiences.
Sadly, we were not aware of his final arrangements and at this time can only pass on our prayers and sympathy to his family.
Jim was a very nice man who loved to talk and share stories.
He greatly loved and missed his wife and was lonely without her.
God bless you Jim, and may God forever hold you in the palm of HIs hand.
RIP dear neighbor and friend. You will be missed.
Larry Edwards
March 9, 2021
Jimmy was co-worker of mine at The Day for many years. A more devoted family man, and union member I never met. I was proud to have known.
Mark
March 6, 2021
God bless you Sir, Semper Fidelis
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