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John Foley Obituary
He was born in Worcester, son of Martin and Mary (Mahoney) Foley and graduated from Boys Trade School. John was a Worcester Firefighter for 34 years, retiring in 1998. He was also a master carpenter.
A Celebration of his Life and burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the West Boylston Fire and Ambulance Department, 39 Worcester St., West Boylston, MA 01583. FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston is directing arrangements. To place an online condolence please visit
www.faybrothers.com
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Jay West
December 25, 2008
Kevin my thoughts and pryers go out to you and your family at this sad time.
David B Ford
December 25, 2008
I started my career as a Worcester Firefighter at Engine 8. John was assigned there and welcomed me with open arms. He had a great personality and was a fun guy to work along side. We went our seperate ways within the department, and of course he eventually retired. Occasionally I'd bump into him; he'd still smile at me and we'd talk a bit. I was always happy to see him. He was a good friend and in our line of work, you always fondly remember those types.
Rest in Peace, John.
Lt. David B Ford, Ladder 4, Worcester Fire Dept.
Patricia Barrie
December 23, 2008
What can one say except to thank you all for sharing a great guy with us all so that we may have those special memories in our lives to remember him by. My days at Ho Jo's, County Kettle, etc. were special to me as we chatted and solved all the world's problems and our lives over a beer or cup of coffee. What a special unique guy he was and I can only imagine your feelings of loss. I hope all my happy memories will be magnified in your memories of that super, simple guy we all loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike Pavone
December 23, 2008
We are saddened to hear of the loss of John. We will certainly miss him and his unique scene of humor at our coffee times at the Country Kettle. John was always a stand-up guy who had a smile for everyone. I particularly enjoyed his Firefighter stories; he was truly a public servant who put others before himself. It was our pleasure, and a true honor, to call him our friend. Rest in Peace John, you are not forgotten.
The Pavone family
West Boylston.
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Nell Spaulding
December 23, 2008
My sincere sympathy to John's family.I was saddened by the news of his passing. He was always a
cheerful guy when he came to Coldwell's in Berlin. He will be missed
by all who knew him...
Pat Puccetti
December 23, 2008
Doris and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you
December 23, 2008
Doris and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bob, Brenda & Georgiana Levesque
Barbara Murphy
December 23, 2008
Doris: My thoughts are with you at this time. There are no words that can make it any easier but just knowing that friends are thinking about you helps. Barbara
Grace Griffith
December 23, 2008
Dear Doris and Family:
We just can't believe John has gone. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Grace and Jim
denise a
December 20, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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