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Brian Foley Obituary
Brian C. Foley, died on Feb. 19, 2023, beloved husband of 41 years to Sandra Foley. Born on Nov. 27, 1944, in Plainville, he was the son of the late Clarence and Esther Foley.
Brian was a lifelong resident of Manchester, a graduate of Ward School of Electronics and then served with the United States Navy. He loved antique automobiles and his annual trip to the Hershey Antique Car Show for 60 years. Brian worked at Gerber Scientific, in Quality Control for 39 years, retiring in 1999.
He leaves his Uncle Robert Gorman; many cousins, and many loyal lifelong friends, who will miss him dearly.
Family and friends may call on the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center St., Manchester, on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, at 9:30 a.m., at St. James Church, 896 Main St., in Manchester, burial to follow at East Cemetery.
For online condolences, please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com
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Joyce Talbot
February 22, 2023
Sandy,
We were so saddened to read of Brian´s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Love from The Talbots. Rod, Joyce and family
Rochelle Scheibenpflug
February 22, 2023
Sincere sympathy to your Sandy....oh if that entertainment room could talk! So many great times spent with friends over that washer ice cooler. May you find Peace as you celebrate Brian's life.
charles henderson
February 22, 2023
Goodbye old friend. You will be missed.
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