Local man makes 'sizzling' sound as parishioners dip their fingers in holy water

BRIDGEPORT — Parishioners at St. Anne’s are getting pretty tired of local man John Foley’s attempt at humor each Sunday. Foley, 52, and also a parishioner at St. Anne’s, stands near the holy water font and makes a loud “sizzling” sound each time someone dips their finger in.

“Yeah, it’s not that funny, and not even very original,” said parishioner Susan Pane. “Oh, gee, good one John. I guess the holy water sizzles because I’m evil. Ha. Ha. Can we move past grade school please? It's so tiresome.”

Foley sees it differently. “I mean come on, man, it’s hilarious!” he told The Fly. “I’m just havin’ some good fun with ‘em. Ain’t nobody here evil, come on, it’s a joke.”

Despite turning the entire parish against him, Foley has no plans to stop. “In fact,” he said, “I’m lookin’ at movin’ to a remote-controlled device, so I can be hidin’ and just press a little button to activate the sound each time. Yessir, I’ve got big plans!”