Arthur W. Foshey

Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, March 12th from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. for Arthur W. Foshey, Sr. who died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday, March 7th following a very brief illness, he was 96 years old. A Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home at 1:30 pm. Interment immediately following in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Peabody with Military Honors.

Arthur was born in Boston on December 15th, 1927, to his late parents, George W. Foshey & Marion (Rumrill) Foshey. He was one of 11 children raised in Boston. Arthur was educated in Boston Public Schools. On December 28, 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. Arthur fell in love with the Navy, and he made a career that spanned almost 24 years, World War II, Korean War, The American Landing in Lebanon, and the Vietnam War. Arthur was honorably and proudly discharged on August 16, 1967, and was a Chief Petty Officer. He was a father to his six children. He lived in Lynn, Winchester, and for the past 50 years, Revere is where he called home. Arthur had worked for the City of Revere as a Senior Parks Maintenace Supervisor for 10 years. He also worked for the Revere Election Department as warden for several years. Arthur spent 50 years with his longtime significant other, Angela “Dolly” Marino, which they treasured one another’s companionship, love, and time spent together. Arthur was an avid bowler and belonged to leagues in both Revere & Lynn. He bowled for the Revere Senior League & other leagues at Lucky Strikes in Lynn. It truly was one of Athur’s passions.

He is the significant other of 50 years to Angela M. “Dolly” Marino of Revere. The beloved father of Arthur W. Foshey, Jr of TX, Edward Foshey & his wife Stella of WA, Stephen Foshey of GA, Janet Hilgen & her husband Roger of NE, Christine Galindo of NE, & Brenda Standerfer of TX. He is the proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He is the dear brother Charolette McLeod of ME, David Foshey of ME, and Robert Foshey of Holbrook, MA. He was predeceased by 8 siblings, George, Donald, Fred, Charles, Helen, Marion, Lois. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607.