Rose J. Foley

Rose J. Foley 1910 - 2003 CHICOPEE - Rose J. (Gilmartin) `Foley, 93, formerly of 150 Lukasik St., a life long resident of Chicopee, died Thursday in Willimansett Center West. Born and educated in Chicopee, she was a graduate of Chicopee High School and received her teaching degree from Westfield Normal School. Rose was a retired schoolteacher from the Chicopee Public School System. She was a member of the National Education Assoc., Massachusetts Teachers Assoc., Massachusetts Teachers Retirement West Assoc., and a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. Rose leaves 2 sons, John J. Foley and his wife Jean of South Hadley, Dr. Gerald Foley and his wife Irene of Chicopee, a daughter Patricia A. Fenton of South Hadley, a daughter in law Eileen Curran of McClean, Va., 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael "Gus" Foley, a son, Dr. Michael F. Foley of Georgetown, and a grandson, Michael D. Fenton. Funeral services Saturday, Oct. 11, at 9AM from the Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Broadway, followed by a mass at 9:30 AM in St.Patrick's Church.  Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.  Visiting hour Saturday 8-9AM. Contributions may be made to St. Patrick's School, 125 Montgomery St., Chicopee, Ma.  01020