Obituary of Robert Patrick Foley Published on legacy.com
Robert “Bob” Patrick Foley died on
May 3, 2018. He was 85 years old.
Born and raised in Chicago, Mr. Foley
attended Florida State University on a swimming scholarship. He joined the
United States Army where he trained as a Ranger and served as an
intelligence courier in Japan during the 1950s. He then earned a law degree
at the University of Florida.
Mr. Foley practiced law for over 50 years
in Palm Beach County. After working as a prosecutor in the County
Solicitor’s office, he opened one of the area’s first law firms dedicated
to criminal defense law. He represented clients from all walks of life and
enjoyed the camaraderie of the growing legal community.
Mr. Foley served
as an active reservist in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). He said
that one of his proudest acts of service was helping the families of
soldiers who died in the Vietnam War obtain survivors benefits. Upon
retiring as a Colonel, he found great fellowship at the Rood Williams
American Legion in Tequesta.
A longtime member of the Sailfish Club of
Florida, Mayacoo Lakes Country Club, and the Tuscawilla Club, Mr. Foley
loved fishing and playing backgammon. He was a proud Florida State
University Alumni Booster and Theta Chi member. His two brothers, William
and John, preceded him in death. He is survived by his former wife Mary
Foley, his six children, Nan Foley of Juno Beach, Dr. Patrick Foley of
Stuart, Bridget Foley of New York City, Daniel Foley of Chicago, Cassie
Foley Glover of New York City, and James B. Foley of Nashville, as well as
ten grandchildren.
