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Anthony Finegan Obituary

Cohasset Anthony J. Finegan, age 85, of Cohasset, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at home. Mr. Finegan was a retired quality control engineer for the federal government, having worked for over 42 years. Tony was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Finegan was the Chaplain and a member of the Cohasset V.F.W. Post #9146. Mr. Finegan was the beloved husband of Edna M. (Tear), whom he married 63 years ago in Southport, England during World War II. He was the devoted father of Dr. Carol Heck and her husband Col. Matthew Heck of Bonsall, CA, Michael A. Finegan of Cohasset, Thomas P. Finegan and his wife Joy of Scituate, and Theresa Dalco and her husband John Dalco of Norwell. Mr. Finegan was the brother of Bridget Healy of NY, Desmond Finegan of NJ, Hank Finegan of NY, Helen Trainor of NJ and the late Patrick and Thomas Finegan. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 28 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St., (across from St. Anthony's Church), Cohasset. Interment Beechwood Cemetery, Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Finegan's memory may be made to Norwell V.N.A., 91 Longwater Cir., Norwell, MA 02061. For an online guest book, visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Brighton - Cohasset - Norwell 781-383-0200 "Since 1820"

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 26, 2008.

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Lena Roukounakis-Sullivan

August 29, 2008

To the Finegan family,
I grew up next door to Edna and Tony. They are the most wonderful neighbors anyone could have. I saw them all of the time and walking down Doane st. together. They helped out whenever they could and were never sefish. I am saddened by his passing. This is a difficult time but I know the whole family as being close, caring and strong. Just a short story--Tony would help out when my mother found a snake in our yard and he would come get rid of it. My prayers are with you.

Mike Casey

August 27, 2008

Mr. Finegan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank ou for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces in Europe during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mary Merritt

August 26, 2008

To the Finegan Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We know the road was long and hard but he was surround by those that loved him most, he was a very lucky man! I will always cherish his "happy greeting" as he always had a nice compliment no matter how bad you might look that day, the hug, the kiss on the cheek and his smile that lit up the room. No matter what he was doing Tony always took the time to ask about my "Boys" and what they were up too. His love for his wife Edna was always evident asking her if she needed anything... always offering to help. I loved hearing about the "old days" how they meet , then married and along came the children!! Tony really had a love for life and I will forever rememer him ... his smile, the twinkle in his eye.! To Tom and his family anything you need please let us know. Always, Mary, Michael and Shane Merritt

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