Joan Ann Foley

The Family of Joan Ann Foley are honored to post this obituary written by Joan's oldest and dearest friend, Jamie Greene. Jamie and Joan became the best of friends during High School and remained such until Joan's life was abruptly taken. Thank you, Jamie for composing these heart felt words. God Bless Joan and Jamie for always being there for each other.

Life can be complicated. Life can be beautiful, in that we are blessed to be alive, have family, meet friends and loved ones along the way. Life can also be unfair. I ask myself "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Who really knows the answer to that question? I for one, do not.

Every once in a lifetime, you may be lucky or blessed to meet a person who you have the honor of calling a "friend." A kindhearted, caring individual, who you can share things with. A person who you can relate to on all levels. Joan was that person to me. From the age of 15 through adulthood. One may create first time experiences in life with that friend. A first time in every aspect of life. From talking about boys, to long conversations with actual telephones with cords, quietly whispering in front of our parents, hoping they don't hear us, because that's how it was in the 80s, to first concerts, double-dates, more double dates, seeing all of John Hughes' movies in the actual movie theater, and then quoting lines from the movie "Sixteen Candles" through adulthood. Roller skating, going out dancing every weekend, getting engaged at the same time, getting driver's licenses at the same time, knowing every member of one another's family, having the same friends, going through high school together, and the kind of laughing that would make tears roll down our faces. We went through all types of situations together. Listening to the other and bouncing ideas and thoughts off of one another. The early years in life were much simpler and much kinder. Then, in the blink of an eye, the age of 15 becomes 59, and now what we have are memories. Those are the memories that I will forever cherish from Joan.

Joan was a kind soul. Always so very polite and respectful. Trying to do her best throughout her life. She loved her parents, her grandmother, her brother, Stephen, sister-in-law, Marguerite, and would speak so kindly and loving about her nephew Ryan.

In my heart, I know that Joan is now at peace. Heaven gained an angel, but we lost a dear, loving soul, as a part of each one of us was lost as well. I wish life had been kinder to Joan. She deserved so much. I miss my friend and think of her several times a day. I'm sure we all do. Until we meet again one day, Foles, I will say "talk to you later", until that time comes.

With Love,

Your Pal,

Jamie

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local animal shelter in memory of Joan with a special recognition for the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter .