Dr. Richard Phillip Foley, a retired professor in the department of medical education at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and a respected educator and researcher, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 8. He was 64.
Foley earned a B.A. in history from Roosevelt University in 1965, a Ph.D. in teacher education from the University of Chicago in 1975 and was a former history teacher at Hubbard High School in Chicago. He was an adoring White Sox and Chicago Bears fan; a lover of fine food and drink; and a gourmet cook. Among Foley’s other attributes were his quick wit, gift for storytelling, fabulous sense of humor and generous heart, for which he was greatly loved. He was also known in the community as Chicago’s after-hours party king, and a mentor to many who traveled in his orbit.
Foley was the dear son of Lucille K. Foley of Oak Brook and the late Joseph M. Foley; the cherished brother of Karen (John) Reynolds of Philadelphia, Gail (Steve) Adams of St. Charles and Dawn Foley of Lisle; the loving uncle of Heather, Aaron, Lee and Brent; and the faithful companion of Smokey the cat.
He leaves behind many treasured friends, including Jay Stover, Lottie Da and John Smith.
The family especially wishes to thank Greg Okniwski for his compassion and dedication as Richard’s caregiver.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Richard Phillip Foley Fund, Fifth Third Bank, 700 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174.