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Brendan Foley Obituary
2001 - 2019
Brendan Patrick Foley, III age 18, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a five year battle with cancer. He attended St. Brigid of Kildare School and was a graduate of Bishop Watterson High School, Class of 2019 where he was a three year varsity volleyball player. Brendan assisted in leading retreats at Watterson helping to inspire faith in his fellow classmates. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout, was a member of the National Business Honor Society and President of his high school business club. Brendan was a freshman at The Ohio State University where he was studying business. To those who knew him he was an inspiration of strength and perseverance. He will be greatly missed by his parents, Brendan P. and Deborah Foley as well as a large extended family and many friends. Calling hours will be held Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Brigid of Kildare, 7179 Avery Rd., Dublin, OH 43017 where Mass of Christian Burial will also be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions, if desired, may be made to the Neuronendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF), dedicated to scientific research to cure the cancer that took Brendan, at https://netrf.org/foley/ . Arrangements by Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell. To leave a condolence for the family visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com
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Mitchell Grant
November 19, 2019
Our prayers and condolences for you at this time of tremendous loss. My Brendan rest in peace with the Risen Lord
I can no longer see you with my eyes but I will feel you in my heart forever' ... Rest In Peace ❤
Elaine Isabelle
November 18, 2019
Lalia & Jan Rach
November 17, 2019
Brendan
Jan and I send our condolences on the passing of your beloved son. Our thoughts are for you and your wife as you navigate the greatest sadness of your life.
November 17, 2019
You have our thoughts, prayers and love always. Brendan was so blessed to have you by his side, helping him to face his challenges and allowing him the gift to take his journey to Jesus. In our hearts, we know that you have an angel in heaven watching over you.
Bill, Maureen and Elane Duecker
Karen & David Sandlin
November 16, 2019
Deb and Brendan, David and I are lifting you in prayers. We are extending such deep sympathy for your loss. Having only briefly met your son, we both could immediately tell what a special young man he was. Brendan was a mover and shaker and wanted to live life abundantly. The smile and bright eyes portrayed in this picture of him captures the person we remember. We are grateful we were able to meet you all in Germany. You were a welcome addition to the hospital reality. Brendan helped show David the ropes!
You raised a remarkable son. So thankful he was ready to meet Jesus. His Eternity will not be burdened and you can look forward to re-uniting with him again. For the difficult days ahead, remember Hebrews 6:19, "This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls...". God will be your strong and steady anchor. He is sufficient.
Don McNamara
November 16, 2019
Brendan and Deb,
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Foley family.
-Don and Mallory McNamara
Tracy Smith
November 16, 2019
Deb and family-
Sending love and sympathy to you. Words don't seem to express how deeply sad I am feeling for you. Please know that I am thinking of and praying for you every day.
Dawn Smith
November 14, 2019
Deb and Brendan,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are broken and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this extremely difficult time. Brendan was an exceptionally wonderful young man. We will miss him dearly.
Love,
Dawn & Greg
Mike Bowman
November 14, 2019
Brendan,
I was very sorry to hear of Brendan's passing. You and your family have my sympathy in this very difficult time. It sounds like he was a very accomplished young man with many achievements in his brief lifetime that will continue to make you very proud. Hopefully, you will be comforted and sustained In the future by all the great memories that you shared with him.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Beverly Clark
November 13, 2019
Deb and Family,
Words aren't adequate to express my sympathy.
I hope you will be comforted by Brendan's legacy, and the love and support of family and friends.
Deepest sympathy
Beverly Clark
Retired Abbott Nutrition
Jamie
November 13, 2019
Dear Brendan's family,
I am I one Brendan's teachers this semester at Ohio State. He was one of the most thoughtful, conscientious, and kind students in my classroom. He was working on a project about X-men and its representation of disability in popular culture. Earlier in the semester I shared my own new cancer diagnosis with Brendan over email: he responded with kindness, but also much needed humor! I was learning a lot from Brendan. I am so sorry we have lost him, but I do believe he's been called home. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jamie Utphall
Keri wagner
November 13, 2019
I'm so sorry for your Loss. Sending many prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Keri Wagner, Abbott Nutrition
Rich Vanderburgh
November 13, 2019
Brendan and Family, you have our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Ever since St Peter days, it was clear how strong and loving all the Foley's were to each and every one of us. Whenever Mrs Foley was our substitute teacher, we knew we were in for a no-nonsense productive day! Very fond memories of St Peter grade school. Brendan was a pretty decent chess player for sure. (How avant garde for Miss Dunn to play Jesus Christ Superstar album in class)!
I see Kate McNamara signed in...reminded me of our special Huber Heights upbringing thanks to the Menlo Way gang of Foley's, McNamara's and Kaminski's.
Can't tell you enough how much Dad and the rest of us looked forward to the Foley girls delivering Christmas goodies to our house every year. Very typical of your family--always graciously taking care of our community.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are in good hands with a loving community and the tender care of our Heavenly Father.
Yours in Christ,
Rich & Lana Vanderburgh
Carla and Tom Dedula
November 13, 2019
So very sad to hear this news. I cannot imagine the pain you are in. Our prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. May Brendan's light shine on in, and may he rest in peace.
November 13, 2019
God surely loved this young man, to take him to Himself at such a young age. My heart felt sorrow goes out to you.
Texas
Laura Sale
November 12, 2019
Deb and Brendan,Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son Brendan. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers. The Sale Family
November 12, 2019
Bless your beautiful Brendan, he was a special young man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Brendan with be with you always and he is safe in the arms of God. Love, Mimi & Bob Cohen
November 12, 2019
Debbie, please accept the heartfelt sympathy of Ed and myself as we join you in your grief. I am only remotely aware of your suffering but I join you in this journey. Continued prayers for you. You have been extraordinary parents and God is so well pleased with Brendan and his parents as so great and faithful servants.
The Compassionate Friends
November 12, 2019
Dear Foley Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet twice monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday and 2-4 PM on the fourth Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Kate McNamara
November 12, 2019
Brendan and Deb,
We are heartbroken to hear of Brendan III's passing. Brendan had the best parents any child could hope for and a huge family that loved him so much. Please know that our hearts go out to you and we are praying for you and your whole family at this extremely difficult time.
Love,
Kate McNamara and family
Cherie/Terry Baker
November 12, 2019
Dear Deb and Brendan and families, Our deepest condolences to you and your families on Brendan's passing. We know the struggles you all endured during the difficult times and sending our Love and Prayers for your hearts to heal. He is at peace now and in God's arms watching over you all daily! With Sorrow - The Baker Family
Michele Brenner
November 12, 2019
Such an accomplished, hard-working boy. Our hearts go out to you Deb and Brendan. Love, The Brenners
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