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Robert James "RJ" Foy III
1960 - 2020
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Van Reynolds lit a candle
Friday, November 6, 2020
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My deepest condolences to family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with RJ in our early years at Harris Corp. I have many fond memories of hard work and fun play that included lots of good-hearted laughter. I hope to see you someday in heaven, RJ my friend. RIP and know that you were loved by many. -Van Reynolds
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Karin Morgan posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
Foy Family,
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of such a wonderful husband, father and friend. We fondly remember our fun times at Foy family parties. Lots of laughs! May the happy memories help comfort you through these trying times.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Much love,
Rob & Karin Morgan
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Mike Aldrich posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
RJ Foy was so much more than a very dear friend and family member, he was my brother from another mother. He was also a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, teammate, and captain.
I met RJ in Florida in 1985 and we bonded immediately. He was just starting a family at the time and building his first home. He had two boys, Andrew and Phil, my nephews. I had the pleasure of knowing his whole family, his wife Carrie, his first wife Patty, his mother and father Thea and Bob, his brother Jim and Jim's twin sister Julie and RJ's other sister Ellen.
RJ and I shared many life experiences together and many good times and many many of those involve the game of golf. We played a lot of rounds together over the years. In 1997 we, along with some other good friends, established a golf tournament called The Martini Cup. RJ was the captain of Team Beefeater from its inception; he will always be the captain of Team Beefeater.
There are so many memories I will have and enjoy for the rest of my days. I will miss him terribly. Rest in peace RJ.
Your brother always
Mike Aldrich
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Michael Lee posted a condolence
Thursday, November 5, 2020
The first time I met with RJ was 16 year ago when he visited China for the design liaison meeting. My first impression was the same as of today. He was a decent man and so different than the people you usually know in a huge Corp. He was real. RJ, it has been my pleasure to know you. Michael
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Celeste Nugent-Williams posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, November 5, 2020
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"Wisper I Love You to a butterfly and it will fly to Heaven to deliver your message"
Carrie and the entire family my deepest condolences.
RJ was an amazing person, manager, mentor and friend. He was funny, caring, giving, humble, generous, all around he was the best! I spent 12 years setting up the annual conference and miss those days but missing him much more. Rest in Peace RJ and until we meet again save me a seat for that drink you owe me…..
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Friends from GE- Research posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Friends of RJ Foy at GE-Research have treasured working with him. We will truly miss RJ. Our sincere condolences to all his family on his passing. We are making donations to Shriners Children hospital, Tampa, in memory of RJ.
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Margaret Holland posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
To all of RJ's family, I would like to offer my sincerest condolences on his passing - he was taken way too early. I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know RJ when I lived and worked in Melbourne from 2000 - 2005. Initially we were golfing buddies but then later became colleagues at GE. RJ was an incredible character and I always enjoyed his company.
RJ, rest in peace.
Deepest sympathies,
Margaret Holland, Dublin, Ireland.
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Deanna Romeo posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
To all of RJ's family and friends my deepest condolences. We lost a great man and way too soon. RJ was the best boss I have ever had. He always had a way of making me feel like such an important part of the team. I could go to him for advice on anything, business or personal, and always get his true opinion. He will be greatly missed!
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Darlene Geiger lit a candle
Monday, November 2, 2020
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We are all very saddened by the loss of our dear friend and engineering guru. We will always remember him for his knowledge, friendship, professionalism and for “always hunting for good ideas.”
Many industries will feel this loss, and this void will be a challenge to replace .
Being that today is All Souls Day, we commend his soul to our Father in Heaven. Rest in Peace, Sir RJ. Cheers to the Crown!
With a heavy heart,
Darlene Geiger
Tactical Electronics Corporation
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Evert de Ruiter lit a candle
Monday, November 2, 2020
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Dear Foy Family
You guys have been in my thoughts in this difficult time.
This is a tribute I posted last week:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6727658039505108993-YoCB
Loads of love & light from South Africa.
Take care,
Evert
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BERAUD uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, November 1, 2020
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My dearest Carrie and family,
We were very touched to learn of the sudden disappearance of our very dear RJ. We have no word for you to bear witness to our deep sorrow.
From our first meeting, we realized that RJ was a discreet, cordial, gentleman, generous, loving person for his family and friends.
We saw how much he loved Carrie and did everything to make her happy.
We will also remember that RJ was an epicurean, that he loved the Niçoise cuisine and in particular the stuffings vegetables that my mom had made him. He did not say no , neither to our famous sandwiches "pan bagnats" which accompanied your departures. It was a little bit of us leaving with you ...
We offer our deepest condolences.
RJ will remain forever in our hearts.
With all our love.
Your French family thinking about you.
Mireille, Gilbert, Damien, Nathan, Stéphanie and myself.
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BERAUD Lionel uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, November 1, 2020
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To Carrie and Family,
We too are devastated so sad and shocked.
We will keep fond memories of RJ and you both of course when you last visited us.
Our thoughts and sincere love are with you. We are blessed to have met RJ, He will remain part of our AMerican family and will think of him as a great friend, loving husband and and caring family man.
We Loved you and will keep you in our hearts and fondest prayers.
Lionel, Sandrine, Morgan
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Larry OKeeffe lit a candle
Sunday, November 1, 2020
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RJ was only eight when I left home. My memories of him are of me and Jim teasing him. RJ would of course get mad and punch us. His hight at the time was such that his punches landed in a very strategic and painful location. May our lord accept RJ into his home and comfort his family until their reunion in heaven.
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John Brand lit a candle
Saturday, October 31, 2020
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To all of RJ's loved ones,
I want you to know that he left a lasting impression on our industry and me and my family personally. If the measure of a man is the impact he has on other’s life, then he was beyond measure. I appreciated everything he did for me and will always cherish that. Our prayers are for those left behind that you keep your faith, the Holy Spirit is with you and may God hold you in his hands. Good luck to St Peter on all the Par 3s in Heaven!
With love and respect,
John Brand and Family
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Lorrie and Wayne Bull posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Ellen, my dear friend, we wish to send a heart felt message of sorrow on the loss of husband, dad, brother and uncle. Time and memories will ease your pain leading to peace in his knowing you loved him.
Scott D. Nelson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2020
To RJ's family and close friends, my deepest condolences. I hope that knowing that your grief is shared by many of his colleagues and acquaintances around the world helps make it a bit more bearable. Even some who never met him feel the loss, like my wife who knew RJ thru me as the leader I frequently talked about and most enjoyed working with.
When I moved to Melbourne in 2004 I didn’t know RJ well, but upon learning I that I had moved there from Erie he immediately invited me to meet at Charlie and Jake’s. He showed me his mug on the wall, and we sat for a few hours enjoying our drinks and talking about the railroad industry – the first of many such conversations that I cherish.
RJ, I hope that fine Scotsman who also completed his journey today finds you for a good chat about trains over a whiskey.
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Dr. John uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 30, 2020
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RJ, of all the men I have met in my life, other than my father, you were Irish to the bone and were the only person who could challenge me and/or beat me at at all the things we did together. Mahalo and Aloha YEAH BABY!!
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Powell Family uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 30, 2020
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To our dearest Uncle RJ,
Thank you for using your time here on Earth to better the lives of all who knew you.
You were generous to a fault with your time, your home and your resources. For that, we thank you for the memories, laughs and photographs we shared with you.
You shared with us so many of your relatives and met ours with open arms. For that, we thank you for reminding us that family goes well beyond a simple strand of DNA.
And most importantly...
You dedicated the last 14 years of your amazing life making sure that our Aunt Carrie began and ended each day with a smile on her face. And for that, Uncle RJ, we thank you for giving life to words like Devotion. True love. Eternity.
We love you.
Kendal, Laura, Benny, Hazel, Amity & Satchel
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Corey Davis posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2020
RJ, You are gone too soon. You were a mentor to me and I will never forget you. I have so many stories to tell... I know you are in heaven looking down at the community that you created that demands excellence in everything that we do. You make us all a better person than we can imagine we can be. You are one of a kind and I will never forget you. Thank you for everything that you did for me personally. Prayers to your family that I know you loved. I pray that they know that the time you spent at work, away from them, was time that was so valuable to those that worked with you. You changed me and I can never repay that. Notch8!
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Jim Taylor posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the Foy family. I never had the chance to meet you in person, but I wanted to share a story that hopefully will help you understand how much RJ meant to me personally - and how much I will miss him.
I joined GE in March 2014 – my 2nd week on the job I attended the annual Trip Optimizer / Locotrol User Conference in Melbourne, FL. My first day in Melbourne was the day before the Conference began and there was an internal prep meeting led by “Mr. Foy” – I quickly learned that there was no “Mr. Foy” – only “RJ”. I also learned that the team RJ led didn’t appear to be typical GE-ers, at least on the surface. It seemed like a bunch of like-minded, engineering-types, who basically seemed to have a pretty good lifestyle creating some interesting software-based technologies down in Florida, but didn’t appear to have the same drive, urgency, nor buttoned-up approach to things that I ascribed to the GE culture. Of course, I had only been on the job for a week prior to making these observations, in addition to a fairly intense round of interviews – but clearly these guys were different. What I came to learn eventually through hours and weeks and months and years of close interaction with the “Melbourne Mafia” was that RJ was the “Don” of this family, and there was no other group within GE that was more professional, more passionate about doing great things with technology, more committed to transforming their industry, and none more committed to excellence that this group in Melbourne. Every one of them would rather run in front of a train than to let RJ down – every one of them would have moved heaven and Earth to deliver anything RJ might have “suggested”. RJ never yelled, he never dictated, and he never was dictatorial – but in the pantheon of great leaders of high performance teams, there are none greater than “Mr. Foy.” It was a great honor and privilege to have worked with him, and to have learned from him. That 2nd week at GE I also learned about the “Statue Garden” – to earn RJ’s and his team’s respect and to be awarded with a “statue” as a symbol of some achievement or award of a contract that his team felt was important to the business – well, there just weren’t many honors inside GE that were more meaningful to me or most all of the sales team at GE Transportation. I was lucky enough to win one or two of these statues – but to have earned the respect of “Mr. Foy” was all that mattered.
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Carrie Foy Posted Oct 30, 2020 at 7:57 PM
What a wonderful tribute! RJ was all you described and so much more as RJ the husband, father, and friend. I hope to meet you.
Mrs. RJ
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Jan & Bill Powell uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 30, 2020
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Dearest RJ, we will forever remember the good times we shared with you, especially the Foy/Powell Thanksgiving weekends that you and Carrie delivered with so much love and joy! Your hospitality and generosity will never be forgotten. We prayed so hard for you to stay here a little longer but God had other plans. Carrie courageously carried you across the finish line of this life and we will smile as we think of you in the next. So, no goodbyes, just "see you later". Dearest brother-in-law, you ran a great race!
Love,
Jan & Bill Powell
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John Lawler uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 30, 2020
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Dear Carrie, Patty, Andrew and Philip -
Martha and I are so saddened by RJ's passing. RJ had a heart and personality bigger than Texas, an easy laugh, and a smile that would light up the room. I miss those days we shared a lifetime ago and rejoice in his memory.
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Bill Schoonmaker posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2020
Our heart goes out to RJ's family, at Wabtec we feel we've lost a great leader, and an even better friend. He will be missed by the railroad community around the world.
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Patty Foy uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 30, 2020
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A wonderful husband and great father. We raised two amazing sons together, but you taught them what it is to be a man of who knows how to love, to always think of others first, and to enjoy life. You will forever be part of us.
I've always loved you.
Patty
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Miriam Castro posted a condolence
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Condolences to Carrie, families and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time!!!
May he Rest In Peace, Amen
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Tom Drago posted a condolence
Thursday, October 29, 2020
40 years of being great personal and business friends! Wish we had more time to spend together. Miss you!
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Christina Powell posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, October 29, 2020
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My condolences to RJ’s family and friends on the loss of a wonderful husband, father, friend, and colleague. RJ never ceased to make you comfortable in his home, ensure you always had a good drink in your hand, and was always graciously willing to help. I will miss him, and his spirited way of being. I know that we have lost someone with so many great qualities, but I am sure that the wisdom and love he imparted on this world will last in perpetuity.
Love to all whom miss him, and loved him. May he Rest In Peace.
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Jeff & Caroline Brouwers uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 29, 2020
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To RJ, an amazing husband, father and friend. You left too soon and we miss you more than words can say. Rest in Peace.
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Carrie Foy uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 29, 2020
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RJ, you are the Love of my life. I will miss you more than words can adequately describe. Some day, I’ll see you again.
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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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