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Father John J. Foley, SJ, son of the late John and Blanche Foley, died on August 2, 2021, at St. Camillus Jesuit Community in Wauwatosa, Wis. Raised in Oak Park, Illinois, in St. Giles and St. Edmund parishes, he graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park in 1944 and entered the United States Marine Corps with service in Eniwetok and action at Okinawa in the last battle of WWII. In 1946, he entered the Society of Jesus at the novitiate in Milford, Ohio, and philosophical and theological studies at the former Jesuit college in West Baden, Ind. Following ordination in 1959, he earned master's degrees at Loyola University Chicago and St. Louis University and pursued further studies at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, Calif. In teaching and pastoral work, he was assigned to the former St. Xavier High School in downtown Cincinnati and its relocation in Finneytown, and at Milford Novitiate, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Saint Ignatius College Prep, Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, and Loyola University Dental School. He was director of the Jesuit Seminary Association and pastor of St. Ignatius Church in Chicago and served in various positions at Loyola Academy in Wilmette for over 35 years. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Camillus Jesuit Community on Friday, August 13, 2021, with burial immediately following at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee. Memorials may be sent to the Advancement Office, USA Midwest Jesuits, 1010 N. Hooker St., Chicago, IL 60642.
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Daniel Robert Hefner
August 16, 2021
Father John,
Thanks for all the wonderful contributions you made
to other in your life. My grandfather, George Hefner
sat on the draft board, in 1944, when you requested a religious deferment, as you wanted to become a priest.
Granddad declined your request, adding "there will be plenty of time to become a priest, after the war."
Semper Fidelis,
Dan Hefner
The George Sweeney Family
August 14, 2021
Godspeed Father Foley
You were our Dad's first friend from 4 years of age and a blessing to our entire family. Save us a spot at the table!
Matthew Taaffe
August 11, 2021
Fr Foley was a lifelong friend of my mother Marilyn Hanrahan.
Fr attended my wedding & I casually asked him to give the meal blessing. He answered he liked a little longer notice to prepare & say something special on an important day & maybe someone else might be a better choice. In a slight panic, I asked my mother to talk to Fr Foley.
Long story short: Fr gave the blessing. Even mentioning the Notre Dame/Boston College football game for my wife´s Boston relatives.
Fr Foley was the best & only choice for that day.
Thank you for all the time you shared with the Taaffe family.
Rev. J. Allan Meyer, MD
August 10, 2021
A fine man. A fine Jesuit.
David Hull Loyola Academy 1973
August 9, 2021
Prayers for Fr. Foley. Knew him in High School. Most recently, presided over my late brother's funeral service and interment. Had the pleasure to drive him to Maryhaven Nursing Home in Glenview, IL to say Mass on Sundays and also to his residence at Agape House on the campus of Loyola University. Rest in eternal peace, Fr. Foley.
Patrick Hackett
August 9, 2021
Played tennis for years with Dad, who thought very highly of Father Foley. They both laughed about another Fenwick/LA friendship with a St. George guy. Most grateful for your long-time dedicated service to the LA community. RIP, Father.
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