James (Jimmy) Foley,
Griffith Place,
Waterford
16th August 2023
Formerly of Mayors Walk.
Late Musician and Entertainer.
Predeceased by his son Cormac, sisters Margo and Kathleen.
Jimmy will be sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, son Emmett, daughter Ellen, daughter-in-law Michelle, Ellen’s partner Kerrie, brother John (UK), sisters Pat, Phylis, Bernie and Angela (Australia), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Thompsons Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Friday (18th August) from 7 pm to 8.30 pm with vigil prayers and rosary at 8 pm.
Walking from the funeral home on Saturday for Mass on arrival at 10 am in the Holy Family Church followed by burial in St. Otterans Cemetery.
Mass will be available to view from 10 am on Saturday by following the link below:
https://irishlivestream.com/viewingroom3
Jimmy’s funeral cortege will be passing his residence en route to the cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to any of the following links
Waterford Residential Care Centre (Friends of St Patrick’s Hospital)
https://www.altruism.ie/charity/friends-of-st-patrick-s-hospital-waterford
or
The Irish Kidney association.
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Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below or by visiting our web link on https://thompsonfunerals.ie/ . The Foley family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.
Robert Thompson Funeral Directors
19 Barrack Street
Tel: 051-874159
https://thompsonfunerals.ie/
Condolences (22)
Betty and Kevin Murphy
Aug 24, 2023
Sincere sympathy to Pat and family.R I P
PJ &Deirdre Higgins
Aug 21, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Pat,Emmet,&Ellen on Jimmy’s passing,our thoughts are with you at this very sad time ,RIP Jimmy .
Seanie Walsh
Aug 18, 2023
So sad to hear of another Waterford Legend passing away. Deepest sympathy to Pat,family & also the Foley family. Play that Guitar upstairs Jimmy,you have a lot of friends up there
Linda Connery
Aug 18, 2023
So sorry to hear this sad news,Jimmy was a great character our parents Mary and Kieran Connery were made about him,may his gentle soul rest in peace ???
Eileen and Paul Ryan
Aug 18, 2023
Deepest sympathy on hearing of Jimmy's passing our thoughts & prayers Pat, Ellen,Emmett at this very sad time, may Jimmy rest in peace
Margo Power ONeill
Aug 18, 2023
So sorry for your loss Pat. And all the family. Jimmy was loved by everyone. Rest in peace a Jimmy.
Eddie Kearns
Aug 18, 2023
Sincere Sympathy to Emmett and all The Family at your great loss what a Fantastic and Kind man Many Happy Memories Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam Delis
Yvonne Kearns Healy
Aug 18, 2023
So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s Passing. condolences to you Pat and your family. Remembering all the lifts back and forth to Dublin when Jean and myself moved there in the early 60’s. Jimmy was a very pleasant guy and a fine musician and a cousin. RIP Jimmy
Teresa Browne
Aug 17, 2023
Sincere sympathy Pat and to your family and all Jimmy’s friends and relatives. May he rest in peace.
Kay & Michael Nugent
Aug 17, 2023
Sincere condolances to all the family. I played in Western Union with Jimmy, and have great memories of the good fun we all had. He will be sadly missed, Kay
Ben & Margaret Butler (Fahafeelagh)
Aug 17, 2023
Sincere condolences to all of Jimmy’s family one of life’s true gentlemen RIP
John and Marian Nolan
Aug 17, 2023
Our sincere condolences to jimmy’s wife and family what a lovely man he was, the bed of heaven to him may he rest in peace.
Bill scannell
Aug 17, 2023
Rest in peace my friend
Nora Power WRCC
Aug 17, 2023
So sorry to hear of Jimmys passing. Condolences to Patricia and all the Foley family.
Kennedy family , marian Pk.
Aug 17, 2023
Deepest sympathies to the Foley family on the passing of jimmy,may he rest in peace.
David and christine Doherty, Sexton street.
Aug 16, 2023
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's death he played at our wedding 32years ago what a great day we had, RIP my friend.
John Aylward
Aug 16, 2023
My sympathies to the family, Jimmy you fought a great fight, how many times have you cheated death only to fight another day. You had a wonderful spirit and zest for life, thank you for the music so the song goes! May your spirit now rest in peace, amen.
Bryan Colbert.
Aug 16, 2023
So sad to hear about Jimmy's passing. Great musician and a great character. Waterford will miss a true legend. My deepest condolences to Jimmy's family on this sad occasion. R.I.P Jimmy there was no one like you.
Tony Byrne
Aug 16, 2023
Great person great musician was always a pleasure to be in his company Condolences to Jimmy's family
JAMES CUNNINGHAM
Aug 16, 2023
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FOLEY FAMILY R I P JIMMY
JAMES CUNNINGHAM
Aug 16, 2023
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FOLEY FAMILY R I P JIMMY.
Michael and Nell Wyse.
Aug 16, 2023
The bed of Heaven to you RIP Jimmy. Grand fellow