FOLEY, James J. of Swampscott, formerly of Winthrop, November 12, 2010. Beloved companion for 32 years to Maureen E. Gross. Devoted father of Patricia Carson and her husband Edward of N. Weymouth, and step-father to Stephen C. Gross and his wife Michele of Amesbury. Adored grandfather of Stacey, Noreen, Kathleen, Lilly, and Liam. Also survived by 6 great-grandchildren. Cherished son of the late John J. and Alice E. (Robichaud) Foley. Dear brother of the late Mae Prescott, Carol McCarthy, and Robert Foley. Brother-in-law of Alice Foley of Southborough, MA. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St, WINTHROP, on Thurs. November 18, beginning at 9:30am. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop, at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Swampscott Cemetery, Swampscott. Late U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Member of the Carmen’s Union, Local 589, and former member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks, #1078. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.