Edward R. Foley

Mr. Foley worked as a welder for Operating Union # 15 in N.Y.C. until his retirement in 1994. He also was a driver of the Tanker Trucks for Gulf Oil.

Ed was a proud Marine; serving during the Korean War for 3 years being Honorary Discharge ASA Sgt.and was a former member of Vet. Post 1666. (His father was also a Marine in WW 1.)

Mr. Foley was a parishioner of the Christ the King Church; he was an avid sailor where he sailed out of City Island on his “Down the Hatch” boat. He also enjoyed cruising on the Mary V.

Ed was a huge Giants and Yankees fan and loved singing the tunes of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett with his best friend and Brother- in – law Bill Wyatt, who he also did deep sea fishing with. He was always there to lend a hand with a twinkle in his eye.

He is survived by his 2 nieces Mary Ann Wyatt- Dolan and Ellen Peace and his 2 Nephews Kevin and Joseph Wyatt and other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings Joseph and John Foley; Florence Wyatt and Marie Foley.

Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball F.H. for Sunday from 4 – 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Christ the King Church on Monday Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. Interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675