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James Foley Obituary

James "Jim" Gerard Foley, of Scituate, passed away after a brief illness on August 12, 2017. Jim was the beloved husband of Hannah (Chapin) Foley; and devoted father to Cameron, Holden and Grace. Jim was the son of Anne (Golden) and the late Vincent Foley of Braintree. He was the dear son-in-law of Margaret (Crowley) Chapin of Cohasset and adored nephew of Flora "Kate" Crowley. Jim also leaves his cherished siblings, Elizabeth, Ellen, Julianne, Mark, Maria, Luke, Cathy, Ed, and Chris; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jim was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Jesse Chapin. Jim attended Braintree High School (1984) and Boston College. Jim enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family, especially during their visits to Nantucket each summer. Jim was not only a passionate Boston Bruins fan, but devoted 35 years of his life to the Bruins organization, who valued his work immensely. Jim was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jim's life on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. in the St. Anthony Parish Center, 10 Summer Street, Cohasset. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Jim may be made to the James G. Foley Memorial Fund, c/o Pilgrim Bank, 800 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy., Cohasset, MA 02025. For an online guest book, www.mcnamara-sparrell.com.

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Published by The Scituate Mariner from Aug. 16 to Aug. 31, 2017.

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Carolyn Catinazzo

August 10, 2024

Forget you Jim, never. Remember you Jim, forever.
Love you and miss you. You completed my family

Kate Byrne

August 9, 2019

You would be so proud of your family

August 29, 2017

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Gerry & Brad Park

August 25, 2017

Our best to Jim's family, he will be missed, , anytime I talked to him, his upbeat attitude was always up front and made you fell great warmth. His professionalism has always front and center, I will miss our talks!

Don & Helen Marcotte

August 24, 2017

So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great guy and I worked many years with him and Matt while I was running the Garden Club. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult sad time.

Ken and Mary Hodge

August 23, 2017

Hannah and family we were very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a great guy. I know he helped me out a great deal during my Bruins years. Jim was one of the good ones!! Our prayers are with you and your family now and always.

yessie gonzalez

August 22, 2017

my deepest condolences to all of you ...I have you all in my prayers.

Carolyn Catinazzo

August 21, 2017

Hannah and children, what can I possibly say to make the pain go away. "there are no words"
please know that I loved Jim like a son. He was a great man. I am so proud to have known him. He was my family. He helped me find my way in life. He gave me 3 beautiful grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband and father. This world has lost not only a beautiful family man but a dear friend to all who knew and loved him.
I miss him so much. May he R.I.P. Godspeed.

Fran Manganiello

August 19, 2017

Dear Hannah, So very sorry to hear about Jim's passing , You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy. We will all miss him at the Four's.

Paul Kelley

August 19, 2017

We are heartbroken to hear the news.

We send you our condolences and wish we were not so far away so we could give you our hugs.

With Love, Sarah, Paul, Scott & Julie Kelley

Kathleen Sullivan Dugan

August 19, 2017

So sorry to hear this news, Maria and family
He was loved by all. I have many friends in scituate who knew him and his beautiful family too
You are in my prayers
Kathy Sullivan (Dugan)

Karen Bracchi-Kelly

August 17, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the Foley family for the loss of cousin James (Jim). Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Karen and David

Kate & Thomas Byrne

August 17, 2017

We are heartbroken for all of you, suffering this terrible loss. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Maria Vierbickas

August 17, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss to this amazing family. I love you all so much - you are in our thoughts and prayers. xo - Maria, Marc and Brett

S Barry

August 15, 2017

I am shocked by this very sad news.
I had not seen Jim for some time but ran into him at the Garden a few months back & we had some laughs reminiscing about "the good ol days"
My condolences for the loss of a terrific man
God Bless
A friend & Garden coworker

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Memorial Events
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Aug

18

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Anthony Parish Center

10 Summer Street, Cohasset, MA

Aug

19

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

Cohasset, MA

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160 South Main Street (1 Summer Street) P.O. BOX 431, Cohasset, MA 02025

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