James A. Foley

FOLEY, JAMES A. of Norwood passed away on February 12, 2023 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Laura A. (Perreault) Foley. Devoted father of Richard T. Foley and his wife Peggy of Canton, Sharon M. White and her late husband Gerard F. White of Foxboro and the late James M. Foley and his wife Anne Marie Foley of Canton. Brother of William, Ronnie, Ann, Catherine, Richard, Frederick, Maureen, Paul and the late Robert, Beatrice and Joseph. Son of the late William and Julia (Brown) Foley. Cherished grandfather of Tracy, Bob, Amy Jo, Paul, Erin, Lisa, David and Kim. Great Grandfather of Connor, Aviah, Aaron, Avery, Hailey, Evalyn, Fiona and Teddy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. James was a US Army, Korean War Veteran serving from 1951-1954 and receiving a Bronze Star for Bravery, a Purple Heart for being wounded in action and a Combat Infantry Badge. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion Post in Dedham and ran the Cribbage League at the VFW for Decades. He was a Master Electrician and owned and ran the J&L Electrical Co for many years. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 4-7pm at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 9am followed by a funeral mass at 10am at St. Timothy Parish, Norwood. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Canton, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society 3 Speen St. Suite 250 Framingham, MA 01701 or to a Veteran's charity of your choice.