Joyce Edna Foley
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- Oct 13
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1931 - 2025
OBITUARY:
Joyce Edna Foley, a former resident of Jersey City, NJ for over 60 years, and recent years of Wappingers Falls, NY; passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home; at the age of 94. She was born on August 13, 1931 in the Town of Wappinger, NY, daughter of the late Chester and Melva (Sutton) Foley. Joyce grew up in Wappingers Falls and was a graduate of Wappingers Central High School, class of 1949.
Along with her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her beloved companion Richard Miedema who predeceased her on June 18, 2015. She was also predeceased by her brother Leonard Foley, her sister Melva Mae Laffin, and brother-in-law Morris V. Laffin, Jr.
Joyce is survived by her brother Roger Foley and sister-in-law Devon of Highland, NY as well as sister-in-law Carole Foley of Millerton, NY.
Joyce is survived by five nieces and nephews, Michael Laffin and his wife Betty Jean of Hopewell Junction, NY. Glen Foley and his wife Crystal of Loris, SC. Robert Foley and his wife Leslie of Terryville, CT. James Foley and his wife Lisa of Vero Beach, Fl and Marie Fox and her husband Ricardo of Millerton, NY. Over the years, Joyce loved visiting her nieces and nephews, spending time with them and taking many photographs of the families.
It was her ten great nieces and nephews and their families whom she dearly loved. She was proud of their accomplishments, and her generosity assisted them in achieving their life goals.
Having moved to New Jersey, Joyce entered the workforce in the telecommunications industry. A 40-year career saw her begin with Jersey Bell Telephone and retirement from Verizon. Joyce began as a switchboard operator and became a supervisor, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She often would say that she enjoyed working every day.
For over 50 years, Joyce traveled between her residence in Jersey City and Wappingers Falls. Joyce made it her priority to attend as many family events and holidays as possible. She was a Master of Working the bus schedules that would take her from Jersey City through Penn Station in NYC and up through the Hudson Valley to Wappingers Falls. Her life was made full by her attendance at her nieces and nephews life events. The joy it brought Joyce to be included in their lives was immeasurable.
Upon returning to Wappingers Falls from Jersey City, Joyce and Melva resided together and shared a sisterly bond that brought them much enjoyment. The love between them was something only sisters could understand. They truly enjoyed a good cup of tea in the afternoon sitting at the kitchen table where they discussed the events of the world and happenings of the family.
Joyce enjoyed travelling to many places, both in the United States and around the world. Her favorite trips included travelling throughout Europe and visiting family and friends in California.
Joyce was a kind, caring and generous person. She had a heart of gold and as family and friends, we were blessed that she was a part of our lives. She was a wonderful sister, aunt, great-aunt and a true friend.
Joyces’ family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to Hospice and her “Angels on Earth” (Mary Ellen, Judi, Esther, Monica, Kaitlyn, Mary & Alecia) who selflessly provided care to Joyce and made her comfortable in her later years.
Her Family & Friends will gather to remember and honor her life on Thursday, October 23 from 10-11am at the DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY; where a prayer service will be offered at 11AM, followed by interment to the Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery, Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes for memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com
VISITATION
Thursday, October 23, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Delehanty Funeral Home 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, October 23, 2025
11:00 AM
Delehanty Funeral Home
64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
INTERMENT:
Wappingers Rural Cemetery 174-208 West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
DONATIONS
In lieu of flowers the family wishes for memorial donations be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105