Obituary of William Richard Foley

Wilbraham- William R. Foley, 81, passed away April 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 26, 1942, in Springfield, MA to Matthew and Eleanor (McDonald) Foley.  Bill was a proud US Navy veteran who served his country during Vietnam.  He was raised in Springfield and lived briefly in Hampden before moving to Wilbraham where he has lived for past 50 years.  Bill owned and operated Pioneer Valley Exterminating.  He also owned Scuba 1 in Palmer which he ran for 15 years.  Bill had a passion for scuba diving, but most of all he cherished time spent with his family.  He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sandra (Mott) Foley of Wilbraham, and 2 children, Sean Foley and his wife Mechelle of Springfield, and Shannon Barnard of Ludlow.   He also leaves 4 grandchildren, London, Jordan, Joe, Hannah and her husband, Josh, as well as a great granddaughter, Saphira Paulo. He also leaves a stepson, Thomas Kusek of NC, and 3 step grandkids, Kaleb, Lilly and Elijah.  He is predeceased by his first wife, Faith Ann Foley.  All services will be private, and burial will be at the convenience of the family.  For more information, please visit www.beersandstory.com.