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John J. Foody passed away peacefully early on the morning of Monday, July 28, 2014, surrounded by his children. He was born on July 14, 1925 in County Sligo, Ireland to Nora (O'Neil) and William Foody. He was predeceased by his four siblings, Noreen, Mary, Liam, and Bridget. In 1948, he moved to America and soon joined the Army. He was honorably discharged in 1953, began working as a carpenter for Con Edison, married Catherine Grimes and settled in Woodlawn. John and Catherine had 5 children together, before Catherine passed away in 1963. In 1965, he was remarried to Ruth Sullivan and they moved to Blauvelt in 1966, where he has resided since. Two years later, they had their sixth child. Ruth predeceased him in 1998. Since moving to Rockland from the Bronx, John was a moving force in all facets of service, whether it be in his heritage, his church, or his local community. The local Irish community knows him as a 60-year member of the Sligo Men's Association, a member of the Division 5 Rockland County AOH in Blauvelt, co-founder of the Rockland Irish-American Cultural Center, the AOH St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall in 1985, and "The Voice of the Feis" in Rockland County. John was one of the pillar parishioners at St. Catharine's Church. He also gave his time as the chairman of the New York State AOH Catholic Action and Buy Irish campaign, a member of the Orangetown Planning Board, a volunteer Eucharistic minister for patients at Nyack Hospital, and founder of the Northwest Hospice fundraising, which raises money for Hospice in both the northwest section of Ireland and Rockland County. He was a proud recipient of the National AOH Lifetime Achievement Award and Sligo Man of the Year. John is survived by his children, Ann Perrigo, Catherine Fullem, Noreen Wistreich, Liam, Eileen Kopunek, and John, Jr., and daughters-in-law, Patricia (Gorman) and Jill (Miller), and his sons-in-law, Charles Perrigo, Peter Wistreich, and Michael Kopunek. He is predeceased by his sons-in-law, Rocky Barone and Thomas Fullem. He was proud of his grandchildren, Edward & Jasmine Perrigo, Charles Perrigo, Melissa (Barone) & Ray Williams, Catherine Wistreich, Robert Fullem, Samantha (Kopunek) & Dennis Scherer, Justin Kopunek, John, Liam & Rose Foody, and Sean & Ryan Foody. John was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Jacob Perrigo and Sydney Scherer, with one more on the way. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. His family will receive visitors at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home in New City on Thursday and Friday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, 10am, at St. Catharine's Church in Blauvelt with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Northwest Hospice, care of 146 Summit Ave, Tappan, NY 10983, or to the AOH Division 5 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 17, Blauvelt, NY 10913.
Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.
321 South Main Street
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-6110
www.mjhigginsnewcity.com
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My home in the shadow of the McGillycuddy Reeks
August 5, 2014
To Cathy and all John's Family.
Greetings and sincere condolence to you on the passing of your dear dad. Sorry I missed his funral as I am on vacation at home in the 'kingdom' of Kerry. John was a wonderful man - Irish, Sligo, Christian and family man etc. I will miss him coming to Good Sam
May his good soul rest in peace.
FR. Brian
Anne and Joe Munsterman
August 2, 2014
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. May God hold John and his family in the palm of His hand.
Marian & Dave Mellin
August 2, 2014
To Eileen and Mike and entire family, Our condolences to you for your loss. Very sorry we cannot be there in person.
Maureen O'Connor
August 1, 2014
What a loss to his John's loving family. He did so much good in the world and the community. Blessings to all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. You have a great example to follow.
Maureen O'Connor and family,
Venice, Florida
Sheila Hanley-Rai
July 31, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. We have lovely memories of him. A wonderful man.Remembering him and all of you in our prayers.
July 31, 2014
John was a great guy and a valuable member of the Orangetown Planning Board for many years. He will be missed. Thom Kleiner
Hank and Sue Henninger
July 31, 2014
Our condolences to the family. You are in our prayers.
July 30, 2014
John and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. His sense of humor will be missed. I truly enjoyed taking care of him at the hospital. Eileen McDowell, New City, NY
July 30, 2014
My condolences to the family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God will help you get through this (Psalm 147:3).
July 30, 2014
The Zuvich family sends our most sincere condolences and prayers. May the happy memories of his incredible life, sustain you during this difficult time. -- The Zuvich Family
Maureen Verwoert
July 30, 2014
Dear Kathy and Noreen and all your family, so sorry for the loss of your dear dad... Will never forget the opportunity he gave the Nyack Hospital Nurses to march in Saint Patricks Day parade in Pearl River... Was a very proud moment for me and I will never forget him and your family for that... God Bless You All!
Denise Sullivan
July 30, 2014
I had the pleasure of meeting John Foody through his service to the Town of Orangetown as a member of the Planning Board. He was a wonderful gentleman. My sympathies on your loss.
Dennis Connington
July 30, 2014
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and you family
Patrick Grimes
July 30, 2014
So shock to hear of Uncle John's passing, he was a great man and will be remembered in our prayers
July 29, 2014
So very sad to hear of your father's passing. He was a lovely man. So devoted to his heritage, church and community. You are blessed to have had him for so many years. Sincere prayers and condolences. Michael and Karen McNee
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