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Robert Foley Obituary

Foley, Robert J. Loving father of Matthew R. Foley. Cherished son of Thomas Sr. and the late Shirley Foley. Loving brother of Thomas Jr., C.P.D. (Kim), Daniel (Kathy, C.P.D.), Colleen (Bob) Healy, Timothy (Pam), Leonard (Dawn) and Annmarie. Proud uncle of Cody, Courtney, Kelly, Danny, Mary Kate, Ryan, Trevor, Derek, Brennan, Cailen, Michael, Lili Rose, Mikayla, and Zachary. Friend of Bill W. Visitation Sunday 3 - 9pm at Clearing Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 5800 W. 63rd St. Funeral Monday 9:00am to St. Sympharorsa Church for 9:30 am mass of Christian Burial 6135 Austin Ave., Chicago. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery in Evergreen Park. For info 773-284-5755.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 20, 2011.

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Cynthia Miller

December 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are always with your family especially during the Holiday Season.

November 28, 2011

My God be with your family. I graduated from St. Camillus with Lenny. Prayers and thoughts to you all.
Deneen Wojtasiak (Gavrick)

Joseph Catanzara

November 25, 2011

Bob was one of the few in H.S. and growing up that always had a positive influence. My condolences to the entire family.

Mark, Maryjo, Matt Komo

November 25, 2011

Bubba, you will indeed be missed. We met at St Rita, back in the 80's. I always loved your sense of humor and your enjoyment of life. Our deepest sympathy to Matthew and the rest of the Foley family

November 23, 2011

Our condolences to the entire Foley family. We hope you can get some comfort out of knowing that Bobby's pain and suffering is over and that he is with his mom. Bev, Kate and Zack

Cynthia Miller

November 23, 2011

Bob please know that when you left us you did not go alone because a part of me went with you.

Joanne Mercer

November 23, 2011

My condolences to Bob's family & friends. He will be missed by so many. Rest in peace Bob.

Bob please know that when you left us you did not go alone because a part of me went with you.

Cynthia Miller

November 22, 2011

Leigha Wilson

November 22, 2011

We wish to extend our condolences to you and your family and let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Bill soraghan

November 21, 2011

Dear Foley family, sorry for your loss of a son and brother. Bob will be in my prayers.

Maureen Foley

November 20, 2011

Bob we had our ups and downs but you gave me the greatest gift Matthew, you will always have a place in my heart and your family will always be a part of our lives. Rest in Peace
Love
Maureen

Maureen Foley

November 20, 2011

Bob we had our ups and downs but you gave me the greatest gift ever Matthew, you always will have a place in my heart and your family will always be in our lives. Love you all, Rest in Peace Bob
Love
Maureen

Dina Krska

November 20, 2011

The Class of 1979 is in mourning as we lost one of our fellow classmates Bobby Foley. He brought laughter to the classroom with his pranks, jokes and funny personality....he will be deeply missed.....Eternal rest grant onto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

Maureen Foley

November 20, 2011

Bob we had our ups and downs but you gave me the greatest give ever Matthew, you will always hold a place in my heart and your family will always be in my prayers and in our lives. Rest in Peace
Love
Maureen

Bob Petrick

November 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family in this time of grief. May all Bobby's wonderful memories bring you comfort.

Fr. Dan Brandt

November 20, 2011

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Robert will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 27 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: 312/738-7588]

Michael & Lili Foley

November 20, 2011

We love and will miss you very much Uncle Bobby.
Love,
Michael & Lili Foley

jill dykema

November 20, 2011

Bobby Foley was my cousin, he will be missed by all and had the best smile, his nieces and nephews loved him so much, he was always joking around, pinching cheeks and loving referred to as "Cabbage head". I wish I could be with my family today. Love you all, Jill

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