George M. Foy 88 of Spring Lake, NJ died Friday, April 30, 2021 at Oakhill Hospital, Brookville, FL. Born in New York City, NY, George lived in Manhattan, NY before moving to Spring Lake 45 years ago.
He was a firefighter with the NYFD and became Battalion Chief prior to his retirement. George served as a mechanic in the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of the Uniform Fire Chief’s Association, a honorary member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Catharine and St. Margaret Parish in Spring Lake. George cared for his wife Marilyn during her 17 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
George was predeceased by his 9 siblings and his wife Marilyn E. Foy in 2019.
Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 20, 2021, 10:30 AM at St. Catharine Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake, NJ. Burial will follow in St. Catharine Cemetery, Wall. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s name to Alzheimer’s Association, 3 Eves Dr., # 310 Marlton, NJ 08053.