Obituary of Leona M. Foley

The Foley family announces the passing of their beloved mother, Leona Foley, who died peacefully on May 20, 2020 at the age of 85.  Born in the Hamlet of Eldred, NY, Leona grew up in Flushing, NY where, at the age of 14, she met her future husband and the love of her life, Terrence Joseph Foley (who predeceased her on May 24, 2006).  Leona’s career began in NYC as a proof-reader and stenographer. An opportunity to be a part of the McQuaid faculty for Terry brought them to Rochester, NY. Leona took her clerical skills to The Eastman School of Music. From there she moved to Penfield Central Schools, where she served as secretary for the Music and Athletic Department for over 25 years.  She will be remembered as Grammy, a loving wife, caring mother, excellent cook, late-in-life cat lover, friend to many, and endlessly proud grandmother. 

She is survived by two daughters, Laura Liebel (Jeff) and Caroline McNamara, 6 grandchildren, Leslie (Marcus) Rembowicz, Meghan (Justin) Hockemeyer, Chelsea (Ted) Cavanaugh, Ally (Trevor) Clark, Mikayla McNamara (Sam Hvezda) and Troy Liebel. 1 great grandchild, Kegan Rembowicz. Predeceased by son-in-law Mick McNamara.

Services will be delayed to the spring of 2021.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the “The Robert DeMott Memorial Vocal Music Scholarship”, Penfield High School, 25 High School Drive, Penfield, NY 14526, USA (585-249-6700).