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John Finnerty Obituary

DOVER — John J. Finnerty, III of Three Rivers Farm died Thursday, July 30, 2009.

Jack was born March 23, 1957 in Rockville Centre, N.Y., the son of Arline and John J. Finnerty, Jr. He excelled in many sports and was an All American Basketball player in high school. He went on to Manhattan College, where he continued to play basketball and earned a degree in business science.

Jack had a very successful and enjoyable career as a salesman and manager in New York City for almost 20 years. He later moved to Dover, where he continued to work in sales and spend time with his family.

In recent years, he developed a passion for writing and contributed many articles to several online news sources, including the New York and London Times, The Onion and The Associated Press.

Jack is survived by his wife and college sweetheart, Jean and his daughter, Jacqueline, 21, who he was proud to see graduate from UNH in May. He loved them very much and they love and miss him.

He is also survived by his mother, Arline of Westport, Conn.; two sisters, Arline McGowan and her husband, Richard, of Westport, Conn., and Lillian Solomon and her husband, Bruce, of Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J.; and five nieces and eight nephews, who he loved very much.

Visiting hours will be Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.

Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guest book.

Visit the online guest book at www.fosters.com/obits

Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2009.
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Daddy,
It was so hard for me to write on here because I know how much you loved going on the internet and having this guest book soley for you would have been crazy for you to know, but I'm so glad at the nice things people have written. I miss you so much and there are so many things I've wished you been here for, even just the little things. And there are soooo so many more things I wish you would be there for, but I have my necklace and I know you'll be there with me. There are so many things I could write on here, so many that I would beat you in a computer writing challenge and that says a lot but the most important thing i want you and everyone else to know is that you were a good father and you were the best father that I could have had and the best father for me. You did everything that you could and I just wish that I could've helped you more and I am so so sorry. I miss you and I love you so very much and I will always. Its just happy memories I have now.
Mwah

Jacqueline Finnerty

September 3, 2009

Jack.... so many people have written to say how much they loved and will miss you and I wish you would have know that you were so loved. Jacqueline and I miss you more than words will ever begin to say, you were everything to us and the love of me life for 32 ½ years. We know you're in a much better place now and hopefully at peace. It hasn't been an easy road for you in recent years and you deserve the rest. You will always be in our thoughts and always close to Jacqueline’s heart. Thank you for all of the memories; we have so many wonderful pictures to remember our lives together. Thank you most of all for the sweetie, you would be so proud of her. Love you always and forever…. Jeannie and Jacqueline

September 3, 2009

Dear, godfather I was very sadend to here of your passing. I was very exited to here that you wuld be staying with us. Almost every hour of the day I think of you and what we would be doing together. When you would come to the pool and play ping ping with me or if you would be wacthing me skate board. Or wo come with me to the first day of school. we would of watched Larry david For a good laugh. We could of also played a litte basketball. It would been a great time.
Love,
John

John Solomon

September 2, 2009

Dear Finnerty family,
I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a special person and I know many people will miss him. please accept my sincere condolences,

Marie

August 30, 2009

Hello Jackie,

Since mommy does not have a computer, I will send you a message from her. Words cannot express the pain she is in. She loves you so much and was so proud of you. She has so many pictures of you from a baby to an adult in her condo. You are so beautiful. She is especially happy that she spoke to you for 177 minutes on June 30th! It is such a shame that we lived so far away from you. As I told you on July 27th, if I lived closer to you , I would have picked you up.

Love You,
A

August 29, 2009

Goodbye Jackie,

We love you and miss you so much. What a waste ...you are gone much too early!
It is a shame that you moved so far away. We all missed out on your outstanding personality and your presence.

With love,
ARRMM

August 28, 2009

My Dear Brother Jackie, What am I going to do without you....I am still waiting for your phone call to pick you up and I know I always will...your godson John was so happy that you were going to stay in his room and Alexandra was cleaning his room for you....we will all miss your stories and phone messages....love you for eternity...love dollface lily

Lillian Finn-Solomon

August 28, 2009

Though I do not know you, I share in your mourning. I also share his name. I am John J. Finnerty, III, of Fairfax, VA. I wish you, the family and freinds, the best as you mourn your loss, and move forward with one less face at the table. Godspeed.

John J. Finnerty III
Fairfax, VA.

John Finnerty

August 22, 2009

Oh my little Lilly-I am so sorry for your loss-I know you and "Jackie" had a special bond and you so enjoyed each other! Oh the laughs (his words were always so heart felt about his love for you) Such a story teller! His spirit will always be with you...Flowers just didn't seem enough for such a good soul...I contacted the Irish Oak Renewal Foundation. They are planting an Irish Sessile Oak Tree to be planted in the South of Ireland tagged in the name of Jackie. You will receive a certificate with the location of the tree and the tree will be inscribed with Jackie's name. They will also send email updates on the progress of your tree and if you ever go to Ireland you can actually go visit the tree for over 100 years...The Irish saying is that May Jackie be in the right hand of God...I know all of this is not enough and I can only lend you my love and prayers and hope you know I am here for you-thoughts of Jackie always make me smile...God bless you and your family-I can't imagine what Alexandra and John (Jackies's Godson) feel, so horrible and he was so young-words arejust not enough. Sorry lil....I am hoping this simple Irish poem brings you some solice...I give you this one thought to keep-I am with you still-I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I sam soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone - I am with you still-in each new dawn. xoxoJoanie

Lillian Solomon

August 19, 2009

To The Finnerty Family

I was deeply saddened on hearing of Jacks passing . Jack was my boss , my mentor and my friend for the 13 years we worked together in Manhattan. Jean & Jacqueline I will keep you in my prayers .

Chris Thelwell

August 17, 2009

Dear Lillian, I was very sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.Kathie

kathleen Curry Winsjansen

August 15, 2009

Dear Finnerty family,

It is with a heavy heart that I write this. I first met Jack in 1985 when he hired me and became my first boss out of college. Over the years that followed, Jack bacame more than a boss; he bacame a great friend and mentor. While I worked for Jack, I had the opportunity to meet some of Jack's family and I offer my condolences to all of you. I hope that it can be of some solace for you to know that Jack was a leader and mentor to so many of us that worked for him. Jack led by example and taught us how to be aggressive, professional and alway honest in our business. I now have the opportunity to help others in their careers and always fall back on the lessons taught to me by Jack.

Heaven is a little classier now that they have Jack. I will miss him dearly.

Kevin Doyle

August 14, 2009

Dear Finnerty Family,
I was so sad to hear about your brother passing. Joan has shared great stories about you and Jackie!
God Bless.
Jane

Jane Nessdemer

August 10, 2009

Dear Lillian and family - The GCC gang was sorry to hear of your loss and want to pass along our sincerest regrets.
Debbie

Debbie Byrne

August 10, 2009

Dear Lillian and Family - I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. With Love and regrets. Abi

Abigail Lishman

August 9, 2009

Lillian - Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of trials. God Bless. From the girls at
Queen of the Rosary Academy!

Sister Georgina

August 8, 2009

I am very sorry your brother passed. Remember Heaven is just a step away, and a thought away. When you close your eyes at night you can still talk to him. Keep that close to you and you will get through this hard time. Again sorry for your loss. Eileen Reynolds (Heston

Eileen Heston

August 8, 2009

Dear Jean and Jacqueline,

We were all so touched that your family made the drive down for dad's funeral. I had a wonderful conversation with Jack that morning when he came to the house.

I am sorry I will not be able to make it there on Friday, part of owning a business I guess.. Mom and Jonathan are hoping to be there.

You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Meghan Finnerty

August 6, 2009

Dear Jean & Jacqueline,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Jack was a great person and will be missed. We will always remember the friendship we developed at Manhattan College - 3rd floor Jasper. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Brian, Patty & Brendan

Brian Austin

August 6, 2009

Our hearts together for eternity not just till death do us part and that's pretty pretty good! Lots of love you FEF, Love Lily and Larry David

Larry David

August 6, 2009

Dear Lillian and Family:

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. May your hearts be sustained with memories of joy, laughter and love.

May God hold your brother in the palm of His hand.

Andrew McGuire

August 6, 2009

Dear Lillian and Family- we are so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you and your family - with regrets and love---John, Donna, Jessica and Samantha

John Coffey

August 6, 2009

God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home - with love Joan Coffey (Fort Lee, NJ)

Joan Coffey

August 5, 2009

Jean&Jacqueline I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing,you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was an awsum guy.Please accept my deepest sympathies. Susan"s Barber Shop (Susan)

Susan Arsenault

August 5, 2009

May God bless you and you're family. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Love and prayers

Belinda/Connor

August 5, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Michael Hough

August 5, 2009

Yo, JF, You're going straight to heaven you FEF, Love LD and Susie Green

Susie Greene

August 4, 2009

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

August 4, 2009

Please know that one of John J. Finnerty, III 8 nephews is his godson, John J. Solomon who will cherish Uncle Jackie forever.

Lillian Solomon

August 3, 2009

Please know that one of John J. Finnerty, III 8 nephews is his godson, John J. Solomon who will cherish him forever.

Lillian Solomon

August 3, 2009

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