Catherine M. Foley

Catherine Marie Foley “Cass” passed away peacefully on the morning of October 29, 2024, following a long illness. Born on December 2, 1946, Cass grew up in Germantown and attended St. Francis of Assisi grammar school and Little Flower High School. She went on to teach 3rd grade at St. Columbus School before joining United Airlines as a flight attendant. It was then that her love for travel began. She enjoyed many adventures, including: a year in Thailand, a three-month rail trip through Europe, and many visits to her beloved Ireland. Cass settled in Washington D.C., completed her degree in psychology from George Mason University, and held secretarial positions for senator Richard Schweiker and, later, Jane Roberts Esq. She remained close to both families for many years.

In retirement, she moved to San Antonio Texas but later returned to her Philadelphia roots to be closer to family. Cass was predeceased by her parents: Mary (Howley) and James Foley, sisters Maryanne Foley, Patricia Foley,  and brothers James Foley and Bernard Foley. She is survived by many family members and friends who loved her dearly, her horse “Magic” and her dog “Angel”.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10am at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031.  Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation from 9-10am at the church.  Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

We would like to thank the staff at Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home and Caring Hospice of Bucks County for the outstanding care and support they provided to Cass and our entire family during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either facility in Cass’s memory. 

Neshaminy Manor

1660 S. Easton Road

Warrington, PA 18976

Caring Hospice 

400 Commercial Drive Suite C

Fort Washington, PA 19034

The mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed using the link below:

St Gen's Livestream