William E. "Bill" Foley, 90, of Brockton, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Patricia Ann (Ryan) Foley for 56 years.

Born in South Boston on June 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Michael Foley and Bridget (Lee) Foley. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Perkins Post in South Boston.

In his earlier years he was a lightweight boxer and received the Boston Golden Gloves Award.

Billy was a proud union sprinkler fitter, member of Local 550 Boston for many years. He enjoyed pointing out the various buildings around the area where he worked on jobs. He had an inclination to look up to the ceiling when he entered a building and exclaim, "There's our work right there!"

Bill was very proud of his Irish Heritage and loved to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with his family. He also enjoyed Frank Sinatra,

Boston Sports Teams, Castle Island, "going for a coffee", which was a thinly veiled excuse for a drive to visit someone.

Bill especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Family vacations, holidays and watching the

grandkids play a game or perform brought him the greatest joy. He was a proud Papa.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Brockton, son Bill and wife Heidi of Plymouth, daughter Rosanne and husband Andy of East Sandwich, daughter Carolyn of West Bridgewater and son Neil and wife Sarajean of Plymouth. He is the loving Papa of Billy, Erin, Owen, Holly, Heather, Jack, Molly, Victoria, Anthony, Cameron, Brennan and Gavin.

He is the beloved brother of Mary Delgiacco of Braintree, Jeanne and Bill MacLean of Brockton and Peter Foley of Halifax. He is predeceased by his siblings Ed, John, Bob, Tommy, Jimmy, Theresa, Joni, Frank, Patsy and Michael. Cherished brother-in- law to Janet, Neil and Rosemarie Ryan. He was the proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul on Friday, July 12th at 11:00AM in St. Ann Church, 103 North Main St., West Bridgewater. Interment will be held in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne on Monday, July 15 th at 1:45PM.