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Mary Finigan Obituary
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BRIGHTON: Died peacefully at her home in Brighton on July 15, 2008. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Dr. Michael; children, Dr. John and Moe and their children, Hanna, McKenzie, Tate and Ellie; Anne and Mike Eastman and their daughter, Bridget; Kelly and Kara and their children, Maya Mary Anne and Hugh; Dr. Jay and Cindy and their children, Ginger and Mac. Also family members including Peggy Wegman, Les Dollinger, Kate and Bob Simpson, Ellie and Jim Fralick and her many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many friends who survived her leadership as founding chair of the "Know-It-All" Club.
A Mass celebrating her life will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, Monroe and Oxford St. TODAY, July 18th, 10:30 AM. There will be no prior calling. A reception will be held after the Mass at The Genesee Valley Club. Mary Anne requested no flowers, but asked you to remember with your kindness, Sojourner House, 30 Millbank St., Rochester, 14619 or St. Martin's Place, 55 Ontario St., Rochester, 14605. Finally, Mary Anne often prayed to the recently deceased asking that person to help someone in need, usually the young. So, if you know someone who needs some help, give her a call.
To light a candle in memory visit: www.anthonychapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Finigan
Mike Capriola
July 22, 2008
Will always remember late night talks at the Finigan house with MA as the Gallo was flowing. She was a good woman.
Sue and Dave Podsedly
July 18, 2008
We got to know Mary Anne well when several of us got together to plan our big Hanna family reunion in 1995. We had a lot of fun at these dinner meetings and had a good time at the reunion itself.
We have always enjoyed stopping at the house and talking with Mary Anne and Mike. We also remember the big holiday open house parties. Mary Anne was so welcoming and a great conversationalist. We will miss her and our prayers are with Mike and the family.
Drew Thomas
July 18, 2008
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Mary Anne's passing. She was a great, great lady and I have many fond memories of my time spent in the Finigan house and the conversations she and I had. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Finigan family.
Kim Escoffery-Volz
July 17, 2008
To Mrs Finigan Family,
I am sorry for your loss! Mrs Finigan was a great lady with a great sense humor and who made people feel welcome. She was always kind to me and made me laugh!
I will miss her very much! My thoughts and prays are with you all!
Joseph Nicholas, MD
July 17, 2008
I am greatly saddened by Mary's passing. Please know that many of your colleagues and aquaintances are thinking of you.
Bill Aheron
July 17, 2008
I am very sorry to hear this news. I wanted to let you all know that, though my contact with MA was limited, I felt I got to know her very well through her family. I also saw a model for what love is, and what family can be, by sitting in her (and Mike's) kitchen many years ago.
My love and deepest sympathy to you all.
Bill
Beth McIntyre
July 17, 2008
To John, Moe and family
Your Waterman family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love from all of us at Waterman Peds
Amy Stilwell & David O'Callaghan
July 17, 2008
Dear Finigans (especially our friend Anne): We are so sorry for your loss. MA must have been very comforted over the last weeks and months by the constant love and presence of her family. We are thinking of you.
Dr. Sparki Ortiz Mangels
July 17, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a great woman who made all that she touched feel so special. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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