He was born December 30, 1925 in Norwich, the son of the late James C. Foley and Hazel (Pervis) Foley.
He married Eleanor Blonshine September 4, 1948 at St. Patricks Cathedral in Norwich. She passed away June 13, 2017.
He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theatre. He was a very proud US Marine.
He had worked as a Linotype operator/printer at the New London Day Newspaper for 35 years.
He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown. He especially loved spending time with his family and working around his home and yard.
James is survived by his son Scott Foley of TN, daughter Marsha Richardson of PA, brother David Foley of FL, grandchildren Jamie Snyder and Nicole Dillard and by his great grandchildren Madison and Jackson Snyder and Lincoln Dillard.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brothers John and Donald Foley.
Calling hours will be held at the Church and Allen Funeral Home in Norwich on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday March 9, 2021 at Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown at 10 am, meeting directly at the church. Burial will immediately follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich.
Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave a message of condolence for the Foley family.
The Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St. Norwich, is entrusted with arrangements.
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