Walter R. Foley, a resident of Andover for more than 40 years and long time communicant of St. Augustine Church, died on Monday, March 10, 2008, at the Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence. He was the beloved husband of Shirley Ann (Foley) Foley of Andover.
Born in Somerville, on November 23, 1928, he was the beloved son of the late John J. and Mildred (McHugh) Foley. Mr. Foley was raised in Dorchester and was a graduate of Boston English High School. In 1952, Mr. Foley graduated from Boston College and received his Masters Degree in Physics from Boston College in 1954. He retired from Raytheon in 1993 after 22 years of service as a defense engineer.
Mr. Foley was a Navy veteran, entering the service on July 17, 1946 and received his honorable discharge on July 19, 1948. He re-entered the Navy the following day on July 20, 1948 and received his second honorable discharge on April 19, 1953. While in the service, he attained the rank of seaman and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.
Besides his beloved wife, Shirley, he will be sorely missed by on daughter and one son-in-law; Laura A. and her husband Andrew Socha of Westford, two sons and one daughter-in-law; Robert W. and his wife Melissa Foley of Sugar Hill, Georgia and Brian M. Foley of Andover, three brothers; John J. Foley of Dedham, William and his wife Marge Foley of Rockland and Ronald Foley of Canton, one sister; Mildred and her husband David Sullivan of Weymouth and three cherished grandchildren; Natalie T. Socha, Brianna M. Foley and Brandon M. Foley. He was also the brother-in-law of Leonard and his wife Dorothy Meuse of Chelmsford, Marcia May of Hudson and the late Norman Meuse and he was also the former husband of the late Janice L. (Muese) Foley. His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 9:30 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Friday, March 14, 2008, from 4 to 7 PM. Burial was in Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover. WWII Navy Veteran. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.