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WILLIAM FOLEY Obituary

FOLEY, William J. Retired BFD and Navy Veteran of WWII and Korea, of the South End and South Boston, passed away on December 25, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" (MacDonald) Foley. Devoted father and father-in-law of Margaret Nadal and the late Alfredo Nadal, Kevin Foley and Janna Frelich, Gregory Foley and Linda, John Foley, and Tracy Foley and the late Eileen Foley. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Alina, Kerry, Matthew, Roisin, Ciaran, Meghan, and Amber. Great-grandfather of Antonio, Luke, Alora, Fiona, Nicholas, Atticus, Lincoln and Calvin. Cherished brother of the late Francis and John Foley. Visiting in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, on Thursday, January 8, from 11-12pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment is private. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.obrienfunerals.com O'Brien Funeral Home South Boston 617 269 1600

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 31, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026.

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Kemoy McGowan

January 5, 2026

My condolences Johnny.
Respectfully

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

January 1, 2026

Sincere thanks for the devoted military service you gave to the people of this nation. May you rest in peace.

Vicky Trundy

December 31, 2025

Love and prayers for Bill and Family. Bill and Peggy have been loving and life long friends. I was blessed to have them as a second set of parents. I spent many cups of tea, conservation and guidance with them. May they continue to be blessed, continuing to guide us through spirit.

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