Dear Greg: So shocked & saddened to learn of your sudden passing. I Can’t thank you enough for those too few years of intense friendship at Marietta College and shortly thereafter. Here is a pic of you, Darcy, & me in my & Robyn’s apartment in Ann Arbor in July of ‘73. (Note the cans of the $1.98/6pack of Golden Goebel beer ). You were a such a major influence in my young adult years. You instilled in me a lasting love of the great outdoors. You turned me on to music, especially Pink Floyd & smooth jazz. Our adventuring into all manner of psychedelia- peyote, mushrooms, & LSD certainly opened my small town mind. We hiked the Grand Canyon together and played pick-up basketball at one of the gyms at U. of Michigan when we briefly lived there. You and Darcy spent your honeymoon in that chalet in upstate NY with all your friends, and we played bridge into the early morning hours. From your earlier travels with Paul & Bruce B., you convinced me that Oregon was the best place in the country to live, and you were right. You were always the brightest light in any gathering, the consummate storyteller, a damn good athlete in your prime. I’ve no doubt but that you were an awesome husband, Dad, & friend. I do regret not trying harder to stay in touch with you, especially since Darcy’s passing. I find comfort, however, in knowing you two are now together again. RIP Greg. Please know that I believe that I’m a better person for having briefly walked the path with you.
Dear Greg: So shocked & saddened to learn of your sudden passing. Can’t thank you enough for those too few years of intense friendship at Marietta College and shortly thereafter. Here is a pic of you, Darcy, & me in my & Robyn’s apartment in Ann Arbor in July of ‘73. (Note the cans of the $1.98/6pack of Golden Goebel beer ). You were a such a major influence in my young adult years. My small town mind was opened by our adventuring into all manner of psychedelia- peyote, ‘shrooms, You convinced me that Oregon was the best place in the country to live, and you were right.
Dear Katie and David, We were so saddened by the passing of your Dad. He was a friend to everyone he met and so devoted to his family. I will truly miss his enthusiastic recommendations of books and our little chats about them. I feel so fortunate to have known both your parents. Having met them over thirty years ago, they each became good friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Foley family. Lee & Diana Holtzman
Katie/Dave
Your father was one of the most impressive individuals I've ever met along my journey. He introduced me to so so many views and perspectives. He was wise and always shared his time, treasure and talents with others. We didn't always agree but it was always an adventure with him.
If you were fortunate to go on a "FOLEY TOUR" you were in for a wild ride.
As Mark Twain said; "the 2 most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why!"
He was a Great Dad and a Great friend. My deepest condolences.
Earl
David and Katie….I am so sorry to learn of Greg’s passing…He was one of my favorite customers at the barber shop, always full of stories and of life…I will surely miss him…Rick Seyer
You were a good friend. So many times we walked home from school, me on the sidewalk and you on the grass to avoid shin splints for your cross country running. I couldn’t out talk you but I held my own! You were always up for adventure. Watch out heaven above!
I grew up only 3 blocks from the Foleys and delivered the Plain Dealer every day. I occasionally walked to high school with Greg and Diane Roth. Greg ran track and I tennis but we were the first all-women’s football coaches together our senior year.
After graduation, I visited Greg several times at his Marietta College. Greg, Bruce Bergholz, and I bought a very old Plain Dealer truck and travelled cross country between sophomore and junior year for 3 months. There are so many stories that only Greg could do justice to. He was a rarity in that his brain worked twice as fast as his mouth. Most have to pause while waiting for the brain to catch up. Our western adventures would improve with age, becoming more dangerous and exciting, when told at the reunions. He would lean towards his listeners, eye bulging, his mouth racing, laughing at himself, as he told his colorful stories.
I worked with Greg for about two years as a manufacturer rep. Every Friday evening, we would play bridge together. Greg was always all in 100% at everything. We would start dealing at 5 pm and play past 2 am. Darcy, family, friends, work, music, outdoors were his life, his passions.
I learned Greg had a photographic memory while reading The Lord of The Rings on our western trip. He’d ask what chapter I was reading and he could jump right in about what was happening, page by page. Same with Carlos Castaneda even though he read the books years ago. Same with his music. We stayed with a friend on a business to Columbus who several of his 1960’s early rock albums. Greg could name the songs in order and the musicians on each track after ten years. Same with his over 500 jazz and electronic albums.
Although we will miss his great stories, heaven will be all the richer.
Paul Rowe ‘69
To the Foley Family, I am a good friend of Judy’s and I wanted to express my sorrow for your great loss. I was fortunate to have met Greg during one of his visits to Seattle. It was a wine tasting party at Judy and Bill’s. His great sense of humor carried the evening and it was easy to see the affection the family had for him and he for them.
The amount of love Greg brought into the world can't be quantified. It transcended knowing. He sure gave that love to me, and it never stopped, even when I was far away. For him every day was a celebration, and you just hoped you could hang on for the ride. He would make the most elaborate arrangements for events he would host to take everyone into the special excitement he felt for the everyday. Although we may feel there's an empty space in the world now, he actually filled our reality with more joy and substance and insight than can ever be taken away. He is with us always.
My most sincere condolences for your loss.
Greg‘s love of life, family and friends radiated from his very being. He always tried to make sure everyone around him felt included and loved. His loving Greg exuberance “The essence of Greg” is the presence I feel when I think of him ?. He is missed and loved.
Dear Greg‘s family, I will dearly miss Greg‘s contagious laugh he’s bearhugs and his silly games at Thanksgiving!❤️ My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
In memory of Gregory Mullen Foley, Kevin Cox lit a candle
Dearest Katie and David, Faith and I along with our kids, Andrew, Luke, Jaime and Daniel are so very saddened with the passing of your dad.
Please know that his memories and stories and love and love of life will live with us forever.
Faith and I remember so many special times with Greg and Darcy going way way back when you then David were such young ones.
We are sending hugs and love to you and your family and David.
Would you be able to share your address as well as David. This would be a great help.
Lots of love, Faith and Zip
What a shock! I don’t know if I can adjust to a world without Greg’s contagious laugh. What a loss for all of us, especially Katie and David. My thoughts are with you.
And to Judy, David (the elder), and Terry. My thoughts are with you, also.
Greg will always be in our thoughts.
God bless you my friend I miss you so horribly!!! Cheers to where you are tell your wife hello
My condolences to Greg’s brother’s, sister and children. He loved you all so much and talked about you all of the time. I was blessed to be able to work with him for many years. We had so many laughs, shared our love for music and most importantly shared our love for life. He will be missed greatly by us all. He definitely left his mark!
I was so very sorry to hear of Greg's recent death. Ever since the moment that I became part of the Foley-Johnson clan so many years ago (upon my marriage to Michael Johnson) I was completely charmed by Greg's kind heart, his fun-loving nature, his devotion to his family, and his incredible sense of humor. There was NEVER a time that I was around him that I was not laughing or smiling. I know how much he was loved by all of you and
how deeply he will be missed. My thoughts are with all of you at this time and I am sending love and hugs.
Dearest Judy,
Sending you love and healing wishes on the tragic loss of your dear brother. I heard you speak of him with so much love so often. We Talbott Kellehers send the Foley family much love.
Love you and yours,
Madeline and Keith, Aileen, Ryan, Ana, Brandon, JB
Dear family
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. He was so loved by all of us. When I think about Greg I remember laughing. He brought so much fun into our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love,Holly and Bill
I first meet him in Telluride. He had such a love for music and the outdoors. Those interest provide him with such a kindred spirit for fun. He will be missed and my sincere condoles on this loss.
Dear Katy and Dave, I am so saddened by the loss of Greg. So many family gatherings full of fun, music, and laughter. He was able to turn almost anything into a game and create fun for everyone. When I was around 10, Terry and I were climbing the large maple tree in front of the house on Cornwall. I don't know if Terry egged me on, or I stupidly did it myself, but I found myself at the very top of the tree. It started swaying in the wind and the ground seemed so far away and I was petrified. I clung to the trunk for dear life and would not move. Terry had no luck talking me down, so went and found Greg. Greg had to climb up and get me to laugh a bit and relax, then he guided and placed my feet onto each branch as I made way back down. That is the kind of guy he was for so many people. Sending you love and hugs. Taylor
2009 Indians vs. Twins, Greg in the center where he belongs!
Dear Katie & Dave,
I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Greg taught me a lot about sales, music & books. Spending 4 hours traveling in Greg's car went by fast and I always wanted to spend a little bit more time with him for the next story. He also spent a good portion of time telling me about the two of you, he was very proud of both of you.
Both Greg and Darcy were very special people, I miss them both.