In Memory Of
James Edward Foley
1934
2020
James Edward Foley
July 28, 1934 — January 23, 2020
Guilderland--James Edward Foley, 85, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 23rd at Albany Medical Center.
Jim was born in Cohoes, New York on July 28th, 1934, son of the late William and Mary (Looby) Foley. Jim was a graduate of Cohoes Schools, majored in English and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Siena College, served on active duty with the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and earned his Master's Degree in Education from the College of Saint Rose.
A lifelong teacher to all, he began his career as an educator teaching sixth grade at Westmere Elementary School in Guilderland. He then became Assistant Principal at Lynnwood and Westmere Elementary Schools, was appointed Director of Special Education and finally Assistant Superintendent of Guilderland Schools until his retirement. Some of his most notable accomplishments were the implementation of computers into the Guilderland School system and championing the inclusion of special needs children in the classroom.
Jim is survived by the love and light of his life, his wife Barbara (Barb), their children James Foley, Patricia Alfieri, Theresa Melucci, Maureen Tomisman, Kathleen Foley and Daniel Foley; their grandchildren Isabelle, Catherine and James Foley, April and Nathan Alfieri, Emily and Andrew Melucci, Meghan Tomisman, son-in-law Charles Melucci and daughter-in-law Susan Yoo. He was predeceased by his son Michael Foley and son-in-law Mark Tomisman.
Jim lived his life teaching and caring for everyone, whether it was his children, grandchildren, students or friends. His family was the center of his life, while he in turn was their foundation. His every action was motivated by love and he will be missed dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, New York. All are invited to attend his funeral Mass at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303 on Wednesday at 10 a.m.. Interment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, New York. To leave a special message for the family, please visit NewComerAlbany.com
Jim was born in Cohoes, New York on July 28th, 1934, son of the late William and Mary (Looby) Foley. Jim was a graduate of Cohoes Schools, majored in English and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Siena College, served on active duty with the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and earned his Master's Degree in Education from the College of Saint Rose.
A lifelong teacher to all, he began his career as an educator teaching sixth grade at Westmere Elementary School in Guilderland. He then became Assistant Principal at Lynnwood and Westmere Elementary Schools, was appointed Director of Special Education and finally Assistant Superintendent of Guilderland Schools until his retirement. Some of his most notable accomplishments were the implementation of computers into the Guilderland School system and championing the inclusion of special needs children in the classroom.
Jim is survived by the love and light of his life, his wife Barbara (Barb), their children James Foley, Patricia Alfieri, Theresa Melucci, Maureen Tomisman, Kathleen Foley and Daniel Foley; their grandchildren Isabelle, Catherine and James Foley, April and Nathan Alfieri, Emily and Andrew Melucci, Meghan Tomisman, son-in-law Charles Melucci and daughter-in-law Susan Yoo. He was predeceased by his son Michael Foley and son-in-law Mark Tomisman.
Jim lived his life teaching and caring for everyone, whether it was his children, grandchildren, students or friends. His family was the center of his life, while he in turn was their foundation. His every action was motivated by love and he will be missed dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, New York. All are invited to attend his funeral Mass at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303 on Wednesday at 10 a.m.. Interment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, New York. To leave a special message for the family, please visit NewComerAlbany.com
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
Service
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
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