William Foggle

William (Bill) Foggle of East Longmeadow, died after a long illness, at home, in the company of his loved ones on April 4, 2020. Born in Springfield, MA on January 19, 1934 to Jacob and Beatrice (Weiner) Foggle, Bill was educated in Springfield schools. He graduated in 1955 from Dartmouth College and it's Amos Tuck School of Business Administration. Upon joining the US Army, Bill served in the accounting division at Ft. Devens, MA throughout his tour of duty. He met the love of this life, Lynn, his devoted wife of 64 years, in October 1953. They married on March 17, 1956. Bill had an insatiable appetite for news, world affairs, history and politics. He welcomed people into his home where he loved debating the great issues of the day. He was fun, respectful, interested, outspoken and incredibly bright. In his business life, as owner of Hearn Furniture Company and later in real estate development, he enjoyed a stellar reputation as an intelligent businessman whose dealings were characterized by honor, integrity and respect for others. A leader in his community, Bill received the Young Leadership award and served as President of the Springfield Jewish Federation in the 1970's. He was later appointed to the National UJA Young Leadership Cabinet, was instrumental in the creation of the Endowment Fund of the Springfield Jewish Federation, and was a founder of the Hatikvah Holocaust Canter. Lynn and Bill's names are inscribed on the walls of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for their continued support since its inception. They have also been recognized for their support of Beth El Temple, the Baystate Hospital Foundation, and were devoted donors to Dartmouth College for 65 years. Bill was a contented man. He loved his family, his country, and his faith. He loved his dog Ari, as well as Dartmouth, Israel, Florida, the St. Louis Cardinals, the New England Patriots, his right hand man Angel Morales, his friends, golf, The NY Times, traveling (especially with John), gardening, singing along with Pavarotti, and dancing with Lynn. Because he never knew his grandparents, Bill was "over the moon", emotionally invested in, and incredibly proud of his five grandchildren - Jared, Rani, and Ethan Plotkin, and Samantha and Ilana Foggle. His love for them was only surpassed by his pride in their accomplishments. Bill's word was his bond; he was proud of his philanthropy, always feeling that to give is to become enriched. He was a loyal and generous friend. His was a life well lived. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Besides his wife Lynn, he is survived by his children, John and Lili Foggle, and Andrea and Douglas Plotkin. In addition to his five grandchildren, he is survived by his sister Muriel Aronson, brother Laurence, nephew Ken, niece Amy, and sister-in-law Barbara Ivler. He was predeceased by his precious son Glenn and three beloved nephews. The family wishes to thank his caretakers, including those from Spectrum Hospice. A very loving and special thank you to Thrisha Maldonado, for her efficient daughter-like care and affection, bossiness, and commitment to Bill's comfort and safety during the last eight months of his illness. She has kept him well, clean, happy and content. She has been our treasure. In order to protect everyone who might have chosen to attend Bill's funeral, there will be a private graveside service. A celebration of a live well-lived will be planned for a later date. The family encourages and welcomes anyone with memories of Bill to please share them at Legacy.com. In his memory, donations to the following charities can be made to: The Alzheimer's Association, The American Cancer Society and Spectrum Hospice of JGS. The Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home is assisting the family.