Obituaries
Thomas J. Finnegan
May 4, 1938 - May 4, 2023
- Memorial Service
- June 8, 2023 | 11:00 A.M.
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St. Peter Catholic Church
1891 Kaneville Rd
Geneva, IL 60134
Thomas Joseph Finnegan, Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4 (his 85th birthday) at Central Dupage Hospital, Winfield lL surrounded by his family. He was born May 4,1938, in Chicago lL to the late Joseph and Florence (Burton) Finnegan. Tom was a graduate of St. Rita High School, Chicago, IL, and served in the U.S. Army. In 1962 he married Dolores Mangan, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage.
Tom and Dolores lived in Evergreen Park, lL, before moving to St. Charles, lL, to raise their family.
In addition to his beloved wife Dolores, Tom is survived by his 4 children: Maureen (Lawrence) Gabriel, Michael (Nancy) Finnegan, William Finnegan, and Thomas Jr. (Kimberly) Finnegan.
He was the fond brother of the late Geraldine (the late Donald) Benoit. He was the fond grandfather of Douglas and James Gabriel, Claire Wesley) Evans, Annie Finnegan and Lochlan and Declan Finnegan. Tom was the uncle to many nieces and nephews, and had many sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held on June 8th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Geneva IL. Interment is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip lL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
St. Jude Children’s Hospital or any animal shelter of your choice.
The Memorial Mass will be livestreamed using the link below.
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Condolences
Marlene Knapp from Sycamore, IL
"My condolences to Maureen and her family. Praying for Tom to RIP in the loving arms of Jesus and Mary."
Toni Budzinski from Mokena , IL
"May God Bless Dolores and Her Precious Family With Wonderful Memories of Tom’s Loving Kindness."
Sharon O'Connell from Chicago, IL
"Aunt Dolor and family...my sincerest condolences on the passing of Uncle Tom. I will miss his beautiful smile, his humor, his cooking skills and his love of classic cars...among so many other happy memories of all of his great traits. Love and prayers to all of you. Rest in peace, Uncle Tom."
Jim O'Connell from Orland Park, IL
"Since my beloved father was no Babe Winkelman, I caught my one and only fish with Uncle Tom's assistance off a pier in Sister Lakes, Michigan many years ago. Thanks for the wonderful memories Tom, and I still insist Digger Phelps was your twin brother!"
Bill Griffin from Anaheim, CA
"The Griffin family loved to come visit our Finnegan family in Illinois. Tom made the best salsa, and was always so welcoming when we would visit. He was loved and will be surely missed. Condolences to the entire Finnegan family."
Mary and Tom Casey from Plainfield, IL
"Our heartfelt condolences on Tom's passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. Remembering when we would cross paths as he walked Bailey along Carillon's walking path. Sad we didn't get out to visit you both at your new home. Our prayers are with you and your family."