One of Boston College's longest serving employees, Mr. Foley was hired on June 6, 1948, to work in the receiving department of the University Bookstore. Shortly thereafter, he transferred to the staff of the Weston Observatory and then spent 40 years as a coordinator and office manager in the Audio Visual Department. He became a coordinator in the Facilities Management Department in 1994, a position he held until his retirement last September.

"He loved Boston College immensely," said his long-time friend Paul Dicicco. "He did everything at BC except say Mass," laughed Dicicco. "He drove trucks, he dumped rubbish -- every day he would tell me another story about BC, and over the last 17 years or so he told me quite a few."

While working at Boston College, Mr. Foley earned a bachelor's in business administration in 1956 and a master's in education in 1962. "He always told everyone that John F. Kennedy was a classmate of his," said Paula Forget, assistant director of administrative services in Facilities Management. "The year Jack graduated was the same year that BC gave an honorary degree to [then US Senator] Jack Kennedy."

For years, Mr. Foley was one of only a few employees in the Audio Visual Department. During that time, he provided electronic support at hundreds of lectures, film screenings, receptions and other University events, often working seven days a week during busy periods.

In 1956, Mr. Foley helped produce a 28-minute film about BC, "Towers on the Heights," that was aimed primarily at prospective students and prospective alumni donors. After many years, a copy of the film was discovered in the Audio Visual Department and subsequently transferred to video, then later digitized for viewing on the World Wide Web.

Mr. Foley also operated the scoreboard in Alumni Stadium from the time the facility was opened in 1957 until the mid-1990s when he stepped down from the assignment. Mr. Foley often joked that he "scored more points at Alumni Stadium than anyone else."

Although stricken with polio as a child, Mr. Foley did not allow his lack of mobility to interfere with his work. He never missed a day of work or a BC football game until his retirement. He was confined to a wheelchair in recent years.

"He was an extremely kind man," recalled Forget. "He always cared about other peoples' lives."

For years, Mr. Foley hosted parties and dinners at the former 99 Restaurant near his home in Chestnut Hill, often inviting Boston College employees to join him to celebrate special occasions. A tree was planted in Mr. Foley's honor in front of Lyons Hall to mark his 40th anniversary with the University in 1988.

Mr. Foley is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery, adjacent to the Boston College campus.

Donations may be made in Mr. Foley's memory to the Boston College Fund.