Daniel James Foley of Oak Park, Il died peacefully at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on June 14, 2023, after a quick but furtive struggle against kidney and heart issues.  Forceful until the very end, he asked everyone in the room for cab fare so he could be unhooked from the machines and go home to, in his words, "just get a good shower, and some sleep."

Dan was the son of the late Daniel A. Foley and Katharine G. Jennings.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen R. Foley with whom he had two children: Daniel (Erin) of River Forest, Il, and Claire Hansen (Peter) of Issaquah, Wa.  He had three grandchildren: Connor, William, and Paul.  He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy F. Regan and her husband Daniel T. Regan, late of Wayne, Pa.

To say that all the Foleys know that we are silently being graded on this obituary, mass planning (especially the music), and all events surrounding his passing is an understatement.  He would insist that we mention that he was a proud Fenwick Friar ('57), a graduate of Loyola University Chicago where he received his degree after spending time in the Air Force; and working at Midway Airport for Pan American.  For many years, the running commentary as we approached any airport was about what was happening on the airfield.

Dan was fortunate to have the support of a number of lifelong friends who not only introduced him to a career in 'The Street,' but also to Kathleen.  Never referring to himself as a stockbroker, he preferred investment advisor where he spent his career helping individuals invest their funds and assets.   Dan would want his family to ensure that readers know that he loved his work right up to the very end; indeed, last week he went to a business lunch at the University Club (his favorite) and then drove himself to Northwestern Hospital.  The patron saint of client service and career dedication has been notified.

Dan was professionally engaged at every step of his career.  Working at Chicago Title, Bacon Whipple, Stifel Nicolaus, The Chicago Corporation and, finally at the Royal Bank of Canada.

His engagements with his career led to associations with The Chicago Real Estate Council, The Economic Club of Chicago, and The Bond of Club of Chicago, where he served at President during its later years.  And, yes, he has the rocks glasses to prove it.

Dan was a lifelong devoted Catholic who loved and supported all the social and educational ministries of the Church.  He was a long-time member of the St. Giles Family Mass Community along with the Catholic Theological Union on the South Side of Chicago.

Dan and Kathleen were fortunate to have a home in Palisades Park, Michigan near South Haven. The house they updated was Kathleen's family cottage and they made it a beautiful modern home.  If you look at it carefully, you can see that it has a strong Prairie Style influence inspired by growing up in Oak Park.  Dan and Kathleen spent as much time in Palisades as they could; very much enjoying the beauty of the fall and winter.  Many a happy dinner was enjoyed in Palisades with family and friends.

Family and Friends will gather after 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 20th at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 West Grand Avenue, Elmwood Park, Il 60707.  The funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, June 21st, at 10:00 am at St. Giles Church, 1045 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park, Il 60302.  Interment will be private.

Please consider a donation to one of the following organizations that Dan supported:

Fenwick High School

http://www.fenwickfriars.com/donate-now

The Night Ministry

https://thenightministry.ejoinme.org/MyPages/Donation/tabid/1238639/Default.aspx

The Catholic Theological Union Fund

https://ctu.edu/give/

The Aquinas Institute at St. Louis University

https://www.ai.edu/support