John Foley

John Bernard Foley, 90, of Media, Pa (formerly of Springfield, Pa) passed away on December 23, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents John B. Foley, Sr. and Mary A. Foley (nee Tighe), his brother Thomas Foley and sister Gertrude McKenney. He served in the US Navy from 12/09/1944 and was honorably discharged July 11, 1946, serving on the USS Colonial LSD in the Pacific. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was in the US Navy Reserve 11/13/1948 and then recalled to active duty 04/17/1950 where he served at Willow Grove Air Base during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on 11/12/1953. John was a delivery driver for Sealtest & Bryers Ice Cream from the 1950's until 1966. He became a Springfield Police Officer in 1966 until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of the NRA, VFW and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #27. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing but most of all he loved spending time with his family. John is survived by his beloved wife Jean, loving daughters, Maryanne Foley, Susan (George) Urban Janet (Harry) James, grandchildren Karolina and Alexander Urban, Jesse (Niki) James, Sarah (Chris)Mace, Keith James, great-grandchildren Ciana, Breydon , Harry IV James, Blake and Hadley Mace and his brother Leo (Helen) Foley. Family and Friends are invited to John's Visitation 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM January 3, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Church 136 Saxer Ave. Springfield, Pa 19064 followed immediately by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Int: Private In lieu of flowers contributions in John's name to Vest a Cop P. O. Box 461 Ridley Park, Pa 19078 or Shelter to Soldier Inc. 3143 4th Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Arrangements by Knoetgen-Donohue Funeral Home 746 Kedron Ave. Morton, Pa 19070 Online condolences: www.donohuefuneralhome.com