Known as Sgt. Foley, Robert N. Foley Sr., 85, Has Died
Calling hours are today, Dec. 27 from 3-7 p.m. at Matarese Funeral Home 325 Main St. in Ashland.
Robert N. Foley Sr., 85, passed away Saturday Dec. 22, 2012 at his home in Ashland, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Ryan) Foley for 57 years. Born in Framingham, the son of Neil L. Foley and Marion V. (Mahoney) Foley, he attended Framingham schools, graduated from Framingham High School in 1944 and was a Framingham resident until a few years ago when he moved to Ashland to be closer to his children. Foley was a Framingham Police Officer for 38 years, retiring in 1992 as a Captain, traffic and safety officer. He is probably best remembered as "Sgt. Foley" by three generations of Framingham school children. He was a former member of the MA Safety Officers and a life member of Framingham Lodge of Elks #1264. He …
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