Kevin J. Foley

Colonie - Kevin J Foley, 71, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on January 17, 2015. Born in Albany on August 24, 1943, Kevin is the son of the late Robert and Josephine Kissane Foley. A lifelong resident of Colonie, Kevin is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doris, and their three children Michael (Deborah) Foley, Nicole (Danny Ray) Kraft and Dennis (Lindsay) Foley; the dear ‘Papa’ to grandchildren Jackson, Faith, Connor, Caitlyn, and Griffin. Kevin is the eldest brother to Sheila (James) Jordan, Eileen (Ronald) Guiry, Joan (Doug) Gottwald, Kathleen (Clinton) Whittemore and Brendan Foley. Kevin is brother in-law to Maynard (Barbara) Daigle, Louella (Joseph) Russo and Carline (Robert) Davenport. He is the loving uncle to 15 nieces and nephews that live across the US and abroad. Kevin attended the Vincentian Institute in Albany. His career spanned 38 years, the majority of time spent at SUNY Central Administration. Kevin was an active PEF Union Leader, serving on the Executive Board for many years. He was a long time member of the West Albany Rod & Gun Club and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Kevin was active in retirement, spending winters in Florida, travelling, and managing real estate. A parishioner of Christ our Light in Colonie, Kevin's faith played an important role in his life. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his family at their camp in the Adirondacks, boating on the lake and campfires with the grand kids are cherished memories. Kevin enjoyed life and had the blessing of many lifelong friends. He was known for his quick wit and generosity. The family would like to thank some of the special health care professionals that worked with Kevin over the past 25 years – Dr. Horne, Dr. El-Hajjar, Cathy Pothier, and the Rubin Dialysis Center staff. His family is grateful for the wonderful gift of time that they provided. They also extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Depan and the Cardiology staff at Albany Med, who provided dedicated and compassionate care over the past month. In particular, we thank the wonderful nurses in the Cardio Pulmonary Surgery Unit who took care of Kevin and the family. Funeral services Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 9:45 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 10:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit Monday, January 19, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Northeast Kidney Foundation at healthykidneys.org in Kevin’s honor.

Tributes

Kevin J. Foley

August 24, 1943 - January 17, 2015