Obit: Patricia Foist, 39, Wilbur Cross Grad

Patricia Anne Foist (Trish or Patty) 39, of West Valley City, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at her home surrounded by friends and family, after a long battle with cancer.Trish was born on November 1, 1977 in Derby CT to Patricia Moran and James Torello Senior. She graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1995. On August 8, 2008 she married Caleb Allen Foist. They had a son, Carter Lee Foist, March 29, 2014.Trish earned an associate degree from Gateway Community College in 1998. She continued to pursue a degree in nursing at Salt Lake City Community College.

Trish worked in the medical industry for 16 years. During this time she realized she had a passion and talent for nail design. She worked as a nail technician, first as a hobby, building her clientele, then receiving her certification in 2010. She built her own business “Nail’d It!” and was a creative nail technician. Her clients appreciated her originality and attention to detail.

Trish loved outdoor activities; hiking, Frisbee golf, walking her dog Notch, and playing in the park with her husband and son.Trish is survived by her parents; Pat and James, husband, Caleb; son, Carter; brothers; Anthony Jagrosse, James Torello Junior, sisters; Irene Affinito, Donna Norton, and several nieces and nephews. Trish is preceded in death by her brother William Norton.Thank you to all her family and friends in CT and UT for their support and prayersAn informal memorial/celebration is being planned at the Foist home, TBD. Please call Caleb for more information (801-707-6477) or email at cfoist@gmail.com.