Celebrating the life of
William E. Foley
May 03, 1927 - September 17, 2010
SAVANNAH - The Reverend Doctor William E. Foley, a retired Episcopal Priest and former trustee of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, died on Sept. 17 in Savannah, GA. Father Foley's ministry spanned four decades and included positions at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, TX; Calvary and St. George's Church, New York, NY; Church of the Good Shepherd, Waban, MA; St. John's Church, Beverly Farms, MA; and St. Matthew's Church in Bedford, NY, from which he retired as Rector in 1993. He was the author of numerous sermons and several articles on the art of preaching, as well as "Father Foley's Fabulous Fables of Faith", a collection of short stories for young children.
After receiving a BS from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, he went on to attend graduate school at NYU as well as Harvard Law School. He then earned a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree from the Episcopal Divinity School and a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Andover Newton Theological School.
Dr. Foley is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn; his daughter, Katherine Hastings of Winthrop, MA; his son, William E. Foley III of New York City; and two grandchildren, Sarah and Michael Hastings.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 22, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Road, Skidaway Island, Savannah, GA 31411. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Foley's memory may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Sorry to hear this news. Father foley made such an impression on me. I have fond memories of singing in the church choir. He Welcomed me like I was part of his family. . The next thing I knew here was this young Jewish girl converting to Christianity. He baptized me and confirmed me. I will never forget the coffee house downstairs with such wonderful music. Please pass my condolences to the family.
- Nancy Feinstein Cummings, Framingham, MA
What a great loss this is for all of us who knew and loved Bill. I am so sorry for the family's grief, we mourn together.
- Mollie M Roberts, Savannah, GA
Marilyn and Family During our time at St Peter's we had the utmost respect for this complete and gifted man. I recall him addressing the parish one morning and it was Bill alone whose sermon made a relevant connection between the church and the times in which we live. Deanne and I are grateful to have known him if only for a brief period of time.
- Russ Wigh, Savannah, GA
Sorry to hear this news. Father foley made such an impression on me. I have fond memories of singing in the church choir. He Welcomed me like I was part of his family. . The next thing I knew here was this young Jewish girl converting to Christianity. He baptized me and confirmed me. I will never forget the coffee house downstairs with such wonderful music. Please pass my condolences to the family.
- Nancy Feinstein Cummings, Framingham, MA
What a great loss this is for all of us who knew and loved Bill. I am so sorry for the family's grief, we mourn together.
- Mollie M Roberts, Savannah, GA
Marilyn and Family During our time at St Peter's we had the utmost respect for this complete and gifted man. I recall him addressing the parish one morning and it was Bill alone whose sermon made a relevant connection between the church and the times in which we live. Deanne and I are grateful to have known him if only for a brief period of time.
- Russ Wigh, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
