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Fortunata FINLEY Obituary

FINLEY, Fortunata Mackrite Msaki Masika

Affectionally known as "Fortunate", born November 26, 1949, in Moshi Tanzania, East Africa, passed away on

October 1, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at St. Benedict Church, 519 Liscum Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45417, with Father Francis Tandoh officiating. Walk through visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Interment: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum. Arrangements entrusted to

THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com. Instead of flowers please make donations to Pink Ribbon Girls, Hospice of Dayton, or Maria Joseph Nursing Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 10, 2021.

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Sponsored by Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory - Trotwood (Dayton).

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Melvin Dulin

February 25, 2022

You will always be remembered as someone very special to the world. Your smile was like a ray of sunshine. It was an honor to be your friend.

Eva Abdullahi

October 11, 2021

Will always remember your beautiful smile and the laughs and talks we shared in the lounge at work. My sincere condolences to the family.

John Hawkins

October 11, 2021

What a fantastic life. Full of caring for others. Loved her family dearly. We used to talk about life at Sinclair College and occasionally laugh and smile. She was truly a beautiful lady. Rise now my friend

Lora Bowling

October 10, 2021

A beautiful woman who had the kindest of hearts. Love you always. Enjoy Heaven.... We´ll miss you!

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Memorial Events
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Oct

12

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Benedict Church

519 Liscum Dr., Dayton, OH

Oct

12

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Benedict Church

519 Liscum Dr., Dayton, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory - Trotwood (Dayton)

4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416

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