Thomas J Foley, 73, of West Nyack passed away on August 5, 2016 surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with leukemia. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Joanne Foley Gross, Daniel Foley, and the late Thomas Foley. Dear father-in-law of KC Gross and Carrie Foley. Cherished grandfather of Casey, Cody and McKenna Gross, Erin, Kiera, Brianne, Kendall, and Thomas "TJ" Foley. Dear brother of Maureen (Dennis) O'Keefe, and Regina Keely. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family both here and in Ireland.
Tom was born in the Inwood section of Manhattan on March 26, 1943 to the late James and Mary Egan Foley. He was a foreman on the New York City Sanitation department, retiring in 1987. He and his wife Pat also owned and operated 2 businesses, Tim's Parking Lot Specialists and King Kone.
The family will receive friends at the SORCE FUNERAL HOME, WEST NYACK, Saturday August 6th 4-8pm and Sunday August 7th 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday August 8th at 11:30AM at St. Anthony's Church, Nanuet. Interment to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to the CFOS/FF Thomas J. Foley Foundation, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Suite 203, Montgomery, NY 12549 to be used to educate local communities about 9/11. To send an online condolence visit www.sorcefuneralhome.com