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MATTHEW FOLEY Obituary

FOLEY, Matthew Francis Age 29, of West Roxbury, passed away suddenly on July 27, 2020. He is survived by his parents James and Sharon Foley of West Roxbury, his brother James Foley, Jr. and his partner Lainey Felsky of West Hartford, CT and his uncle Mark Auterio of Norton, MA. Beloved grandson of the late Francis and Patricia Foley and Richard and Mary Wright. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Graduate of Boston Latin School (2008) and New England School of Communications (2012). Matthew was a gentle, kind soul with a strong moral compass, a great sense of humor and a quick wit. He loved spending time with his friends, listening to live music, playing video games, brewing beer, and performing karaoke as his alter ego Kenneth Molloy. The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 31st, from 3-7 pm at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132. Funeral Services are private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to STOMP Out Bullying at stompoutbullying.org For directions and guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2020.

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Pat and Ed Dervan

December 5, 2020

Jim and Sharon, we just found out about Matthew's passing this summer. we are so very sorry for you and James. you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Doina Iliescu

August 1, 2020

Dear Jim and Sharon,
I was profoundly saddened to hear the news about your son Mathew. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with you and your family.

Doina

Sam Crawford

August 1, 2020

Some of my fondest memories of NESComm and Husson are singing punk and new wave songs with Foley at GAMERS club. Not easy to find people who share my strange taste in music, let alone somebody as down to earth and kind as Matt was. My thoughts and best wishes to his family, and all those who have been touched by his life.

Diann Bouthot

August 1, 2020

Jim and Sharon,
We just heard the news about your son's passing and are heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this terrible time.
The Bouthot family

Clif Rogers

July 31, 2020

Matt was one of my first roommates at NESCom. We got along pretty well and I have so many memories of him. He passing has tugged at so many of his fellow classmates heart strings. My Best wishes to his family and everyone grieving at his loss.

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Jerry capasso

July 30, 2020

Dear Sharon and James,. Our sincerest condolences at the loss of Matthew. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. With sympathy, The Capasso Family

Scott Gardeski

July 30, 2020

Matt was among the nicest people I ever interacted with. He had a kind heart and a vibrant personality. I regret not keeping in touch more. My prayers and condolences to the family and friends feeling this the hardest right now.

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Eleanor Pannesi

July 30, 2020

Dear Sharon and Jim,
Im so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Please know I hold you both in my heart and prayers. Love and sympathy ,Eleanor P.

July 30, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Matt was a great guy and I always enjoyed talking with him at work. Rest in Peace - Jeff Sombronsky

Douglas Hartog

July 30, 2020

From all of Matt's friends at the Tuesday night Needham VFW Cribbage League. He will be missed.

Aleesha

July 29, 2020

Foley was a solid guy. A great sense of humor. Always good conversation and funny. I will miss seeing him at shows in Boston. I haven’t seen him in a while but I’m glad that we stayed connected after college and that we were able to hang out a number of times too. His death has affected many in his NESCom family and we are all thinking of his family and close friends he left behind. So sorry for your loss. My condolences.

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