Hunter Foley Watertown, NY Car Accident – Obituary: In Loving Memory Of Hunter M. Foley, Beloved Son, Brother

Hunter M. Foley, 27, of Watertown, NY, died Jan. 22, 2026, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse following a workplace accident.

He was born Aug. 26, 1998, in Carthage, New York, to Michael J. and Jennifer P. (Morgan) Foley. Foley was a 2016 graduate of General Brown High School, where he participated in hockey and lacrosse. He went on to attend Jefferson Community College, earning a degree in Criminal Justice in 2018, and also played lacrosse during his college years.

Foley was deeply involved in hockey from a young age. He played with the Watertown Hockey Association before transitioning into officiating. Over the years, he became a well-known and respected hockey official throughout the region, officiating youth hockey, high school games, Jefferson Community College contests, and adult league games.

He worked various jobs locally and was most recently employed by Heller’s Gas, where he began working on Feb. 5, 2025.

Outside of work and athletics, Foley enjoyed outdoor recreation, including golfing, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling, particularly in the Tug Hill region.

Foley is survived by his parents, Michael J. and Jennifer P. Foley of Watertown; his brother, Riley C. Foley; and his dog, Remington. He is also survived by his maternal grandfather, Daren L. Morgan of Theresa; several aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Beverly Morgan; his paternal grandparents, William and Marion Foley; his paternal uncle, Rick Gossiaux; his cousin, Chad Lawrence; and his aunt, Sharon Langridge.

Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear casual attire in Foley’s honor.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 4 p.m. at Spook Hill Bar & Restaurant in Adams.

Donations in Foley’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association. At age 12, Foley underwent successful open-heart surgery to repair an atrial septal defect.