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Mike Letina
November 7, 2024
Loved tending bar with him at Buffalo Irish center. Especially the chest bumps. Miss him.
December 5, 2007
Your family and friends are in my thoughts during this holiday season.
Michael Mauro
November 23, 2007
My fondest memories of Finn have raced through my mind for the last several hours as I heard about his passing just today. I am fortunate to have spoken to him over the summer and to have rekindled an old friendship. Brian taught me the meaning of loyalty, that I have carried throughout my life. His legacy will continue to inspire the many people's lives he touched. My apologies for this late entry, and y deepest sympathies as well to all Brian's family. I am honored to consider myself a friend of his.
Martha Simon
November 21, 2007
Dear Kelly and entire Finn Family:
My life is certainly richer to have been blessed with a friend like Brian. He has truly touched my life and the lives of everyone he has come in contact with. I am only sorry that I have not seen him in many years and have not had the privelege of meeting you, Kelly and your beautiful children. I thank you though for making me a part of your family in this devestating journey. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Brian, Your presence on this earth will be greatly missed and the sun a little less bright. I pray I meet you again my friend, Thank you for being YOU.
Love, Martha
Veronica Hill (Berger)
November 21, 2007
I would like to express my sympathies to you and your family for such a loss. You are in my prayers. Love, Veronica
Lesley Pyjas
November 20, 2007
Dearest Kelly,
You are so brave and strong, you were amazing in your care for Brian. I'll think of him everytime I see a hockey stick.
Lots of love and prayers.
Greg & Kim Guasteferro
November 19, 2007
Kelly & Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Brian will be in our hearts forever. I'm sure he is so proud of you and the children after seeing how strong you have been through this terrible battle. We'll surely be in touch and do not hesitate to call Greg for any repairs.(or maybe you better call me)
Tyreace Reid
November 19, 2007
I would like to express my sympathies to you and your family for such a loss. Kelly from what i have read in these e-mails you are incredible. Brian you will be missed and I love you. Now i truly know i have someone looking out for me up there.
NHL Referee, Paul Stewart, visits Brian
November 18, 2007
Katie taking care of daddy
November 18, 2007
Bowling Benefit for work
November 18, 2007
Tom, Brian, Uncle Bob & Jim
November 18, 2007
Finn Family May 2007
November 18, 2007
Having a ball in the hot tub
November 18, 2007
Butterfly Conservatory
November 18, 2007
Brian and Patrick meet Ray Park who played Darth Maul.
November 18, 2007
Brian and Kevin "Mini Me"
November 18, 2007
Brian Finn 2/8/1970 - 11/11/07
Kelly Finn
November 18, 2007
I want to thank everyone for the support our family has received during this devastating time. It warms our hearts knowing that Brian will always be around us because he touched so many lives! Thank you again for all the support, prayers and love extended to our family,
Michele Stoll
November 18, 2007
Dear Kelly and Family,
Please know you are all in my prayers, its times like these when you need your family and friends the most. Just know you are always loved and I am always here for you... Love Michele (Degnan) Stoll
Brenda Bove-Rasinski
November 16, 2007
Dear Kelly,
Brian has always been an amazing person. I'm sorry I lost touch with him for so long. In doing so I missed out in sharing Brian's most treasured part of his life, marrying you & having your beautiful children. He will live on in them & I hope they will give you strength when you're missing Brian most.
Thank you for sharing your journey with everyone. You were very honest with your feelings & kept it all very real. I cried along with you when bad news came & cheered when you were having a good day. I have the most admiration for you, for Brian, & for your journey. I will remember Brian for the hero he always was to me & so many others. We have all been blessed to have Brian in our lives.
My most sincerest sympathies go to you in the loss of your most loved friend & husband. I will continue to pray for your strength & will always make myself available to help through this. It would make Brian happy to know that when you reached your hand out for help there was always someone there for you. I'm here if you need anything.
A loving friend
November 16, 2007
Dear Patrick,Kevin,& Katy,
Your Daddy was the kindest, sweetest,smartest, most wonderful man I've ever known. I hope that everyone around you will always have a story to tell you of how special your daddy was to them. You'll always know how special he was to you but you should also know how many peoples lives he made wonderful just by being Brian Finn. Always make your Daddy proud by following in his footsteps. I see him in all of your faces & I know you'll all grow up to be just as wonderful as him. He is a hero in my eyes & I will always have a special place in my heart for him. He truly made this world a better place. He brought so many people together & did so much good in this world before he left. He will continue to spend his time watching over all of you. I believe his kindness brought so many wonderful people into your lives. He made sure that when he could no longer be here there would be many loving arms to hold you & hug you when you need it most. I hope you always remember how much everyone truly loved your Daddy. I will miss him very much but will always feel comforted when I look in your eyes & see your Daddys life carried on in you.
Dennis & Eileen McLaughlin
November 15, 2007
To the entire Finn Family;
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Brian, we only knew him through our relatives, The Ryan family, but always will remember what a special guy he was. I am sure that he will always be with you looking down from heaven and smiling!! Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Dennis Trask
November 15, 2007
To the entire Finn family-
I had the pleasure of working with Brian at Baker Victory Services and from the day I met him, I knew he was different. He was a great guy and had a cheery disposition. I didn't have much contact with him after he left BVS but his impression here will last forever with those that worked with him. May you find peace in the wonderful things people tell you about thier experiences with him and the lasting impression he made on everyone he knew. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis Trask, RN Baker Victory Services
KATHY HARRINGTON
November 15, 2007
KELLY,TOM,JEAN AND THE ENTIRE FINN FAMILY, RON AND I JUST HEARD OF THE PASSING OF BRIAN. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WATCH OVER YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Meg McNaughton-Goss
November 15, 2007
Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear about your son, Brian. You and your family are in my prayers and I know God will hold you close.
Kevin Coughlin
November 15, 2007
Mary Kay & Liam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Frank Albert
November 15, 2007
To Kelly and family,
we are very sorry for your loss of Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank, Mary, Michael and Jeremy Albert
Beverly Anderson
November 15, 2007
Kelly and kids, I worked with Brian at Fedex Trade networks. He was one of the most outgoing and friendly person any one could hope to work with. Always helpful and never a bad word for anyone. Thank you for allowing us to share in your journey,it made us feel closer, like family. If I can do anything feel free to contact me.
Lynne Harter
November 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Finn Family during this time of saddness. May Brian be at peace and without pain in Heaven. I hope they know how to cook chicken wings. I will continue to pray that God watches over you and guide you.
Lynne (Red Brick Inn)
karl and dawn hawthorn
November 14, 2007
Dear Kathy and family, we are so sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you
Dawn and Karl Hawthorn
November 14, 2007
Dear Finn Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Falieros
Mark McBride
November 14, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Brian was a brave and admirable man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Amy McBride
Stephen Rzepecki
November 14, 2007
My prayers go out to your family.
Mark and Michelle Goodspeed
November 14, 2007
The Finn Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and all your families in your time of sorrow.
Doreen Sopko-Brown
November 14, 2007
To The Family of Brian--
I went to school with Brian many years ago he was my prom date for the Jr Prom .I regret that we lost touch he was a great friend to me thru many hard times. I was told of his illness months ago and thought I still had time to get in touch with him,I hate that I waited so long to reach out to him and his family. My heart and prayers are with you all.
JoMarie and Michael Bleech
November 14, 2007
Kathy & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. May God keep all of you strong during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
George Kline
November 14, 2007
TO: Finn Family
Just wanted to express our deepest sympathies. There are many unanswered questions to why God always call the truly good people of the world to heaven before we want them to go. Brian is a person who always put a smile on your face because he always had one for you.
George Kline & Family
Sheila
November 14, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Brian from Abbott Pizza. Him, Colleen Lyons and Michelle George had alot of laughs working their. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time.
STEVE AND CATHY BEECHER
November 14, 2007
DEAR,DEAR KATHY&FAMILY,
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO TELL YOU WHAT WE FEEL. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU AND THE WORLD IS A POORER WITHOUT BRIAN BUT HEAVEN IS SO SO MUCH BETTER. FRANK WILL TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM FOR YOU.
LOVE AND SINCERE SORROW FROM
CATHY AND STEVE
Kelly Donahue
November 14, 2007
Dear Kelly & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Brian will be greatly missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. God Bless.
Love,
Pat & Kelly Donahue
Pat & Madonna Keane & Family
November 14, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Max Donatelli
November 14, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Brian,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult of times. Brian was a good person who was well thought of at BVS and in the community and he will be missed. Hope the strength of character that he showed will be thought of fondly and be an inspiration for his children to follow. Remember the good times.
Our regards,
Max, Joyce, Craig Donatelli
Dan Madigan
November 14, 2007
Jim-Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts.
Mike letina
November 14, 2007
Working the bar at the Irish center with Brian was always fun. That describes Brian to me, fun to be around! Mike And Peg Letina
JoAnn Tighe
November 14, 2007
Dear Kathie and family.There is nothing I can say that will easy your heartache. Just know that your in our thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn&Paddy Tighe
November 13, 2007
To Family and Friends of Brian
May god bless his wife and children,family and friends, Brian
will always be remembered for his
courage and his heart.
The Buffalo Hockey Referees
The Radwan Family
November 13, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family of Brian. May the strength that he had shown in his life bring you all strength now and may God grant you peace.
Kerry Meegan
November 13, 2007
I was blessed to be friends with Brian in grammar school. Bumping into him at social functions throughout the years has always been a pleasure for me because of the nice boy he was back then and the good man he grew up to be. It was an honor to know him.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
Tricia O'Sullivan Newbanks
November 13, 2007
Brian, I have known you my whole life and I will miss you for the rest of it. Goodbye my friend.
To all the Finn's, I am thinking of you. Take care of each other.
Love Tricia
Patti Sage
November 13, 2007
To the family of Brian, My deepest sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your beloved Brian, Husband and father and son. Brian & I go away back to working at BVS so many years ago when i first worked on my first job in Food Service. The last time i seem him , he was so healthy and outgoing and was shock when i heard he was sick . Life is not fair. May Brian rest in enternal peace and God and the angels and the Saints greet him with open arms. once again, My concolances
Kelly Wierzbowski
November 13, 2007
To Kelly and Family - I worked with Brian at FedEx Trade Networks and he was always a joy to be around. He always made me feel better, especially on our "achy" days, as we used to call them! I know there are no words that I can write that would help you during this time. I simply pray that God give you the strength and courage you need. I am thinking of you.
Glenda Phillips (frye)
November 13, 2007
Kathy and Family,
Im sorry to read about the loss of Brian. I hope the hole that's left in your heart will soon fill up with happy memories.
matt graham
November 13, 2007
god bless and we will always miss you.
Marc Pasquale
November 13, 2007
My sincere condolences on the death of Brian. During my days at BVS, I had the pleasure of having Brian in Night Operations as Night Operations Manager. He was a high polished, committed and above all a very fine human being.
His care and concern was always evident. His kindness was unprecedented. When we went out to lunch or breakfast, never did it seem that we entered a restaurant and he did not know at least two people and they always knew him.
Brain was not just someone who worked at Father Baker's, he was someone who emulated in every way that great Padre of the Poor and friend to all. Whether you were a child,a staff member or an administrator; you knew you had a friend in Brian Finn.
He will long be remembered and deeply missed. But those of us who knew him, know that we are better for having had the gift of Brian Finn in our lives.
Brain, may you rest in eternal peace as you enter your full glory in heaven.
Dave & Maureen Conrad
November 13, 2007
Dear Kathy, Tom, Jim, Mary Kay and families. We are so very sorry for your loss. Brian was a wonderful man, who will be sadly missed by so many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mo & Dave Conrad
November 13, 2007
Dear Kelly, Pat, Kevin and Katie, There are no words to express how sad we are for the loss of Brian. We were able to see first hand what a wonderful husband and father he was to your family as well as a great friend and neighbor to us. Many of our best memories are with you and Brian and we will miss him so terribly. Kelly, We've admired your strength courage and humor through this whole devastating journey. You are truly our hero. We Love you...The Conrad
sue(ohu-gates) abraham
November 13, 2007
Kelly and kids,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Creahan
November 13, 2007
Bri was a good hockey guy, he will be missed.
Colleen F
November 13, 2007
My prayers are with you and your family
Scott Mighells
November 13, 2007
My dearest Finns,
Brian will be deeply missed by many. He was a great and loving man. Our love and prayers will be with you guys. Please call us if you need ANYTHING. We will be more than happy to help you with whatever you need.
With much Love,
The Mighells Family
Bob & Carol Cislo
November 13, 2007
Dear Kelly our heartfelt sympathy to you and your children and family - Brian has been an inspiration to us as well as you have been through all of this. keeping you in our thoughts and prayers love Bob & Carol Cislo
Ed Sheehan and Family
November 13, 2007
Brian was a great friend. It was always great to reminisce about our younger years when we got together. He will forever be in my thoughts. I will miss him dearly. I know now I have at least two Angels watching over me.
Kathy and Tim Driscoll
November 13, 2007
Kelly,
Our hearts are with you, the kids and Brian's entire family. May God give you strength and peace. Our deepest sympathy.
Linda
November 13, 2007
To The Finn Family;
My deepest sympathy go out to your famiy.I had the utmost honor of working with Brian at BVS when he was night supervisor and then became my group home supervisor.He was never our boss,he was our friend,he was the one who understood that you needed to pick your child up from the bus stop and would be an hour late,he understood that family always came first to himself and his workers and that quality made him a true Friend.When he left BVS i was very upset because we all loved him so and always will. Brian will forever hold a special place in my heart as a person who truly cared not just by saying it but by showing it. Now he has earned his wings, no more suffering, no more pain, rest in peace dear friend!!
Maggie Shea
November 13, 2007
Mrs. Finn and Mary Kay,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss--You're in my heart.
Love, Maggie
Eileen McCarthy
November 13, 2007
Mrs. Finn and Mary Kay – Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Eileen and Carleen McCarthy
Barb Lillis
November 13, 2007
Kathy and family,
My deepest sympathy and all my prayers to you and your family.
Chris Gordon
November 13, 2007
Dear Finn Family, Brian will always live in my heart. Love Chris Gordon, Roswell Park 6 North, Peds
Edward Ryan
November 13, 2007
To the Finn Family,
From my family and the many Coaches, Directors and Families of Cazenovia Park Hockey we offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. In Brian, the Caz Park Hockey Family will greatly miss a friend, a fine referee and great Hockey Dad.
Patricia Kluczynski
November 13, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Cheri Thie
November 13, 2007
Dear Kelly, My daughter Mary Catherine went to school with Patrick at St. Martins. I am so sorry to hear about Brian. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tracy Lawn
November 13, 2007
Dear Kathy, Mary Kay & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian was such a lovely person and I know just how much he will be missed. My prayers and thoughts turn to you at such a time, but you should find some comfort knowing that he and Frank are surely united now. God Bless.
Tom & Ann Sullivan
November 13, 2007
The Finn Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow
Cristi Lewis
November 13, 2007
Kelly and Family - My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you all in this time of need. I have had the honor of knowing Brian for the past 7 years and getting to know his wonderful family. Kelly you are truly the strongest woman I will ever meet. I love you both and will always be here for you all. May he rest in peace loved forever by his family and friends. Truly the greatest man I have had the honor of meeting. We'll miss you Brian. Forever in out hearts.
Laura Raisor
November 13, 2007
Kathy and Family;
I wish there were words that could express my sympathies and ease your pain, I know there are none. I pray that peace and hope guide you through the darkness of your lose.
The land of tears is such a secret place. "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love" Washington Irving
Peace
Cristi Lewis
November 13, 2007
Kelly and family - My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you all. I have had the honor of knowing Brian for the past 7 years and getting to know his wonderful family. Kelly you are truly the strongest woman I will ever meet. I love you both and will always be here for you all. May he rest in peace loved forever by his family and friends. Truly the greatest man I have had the honor of meeting.
We'll miss you Brian. Forever in out hearts.
Maureen
November 13, 2007
Dear Kelly, Patrick, Katie, Kevin, Aunt Kathy, Tom, Jim, and Mary Kay
Thank you for the privilege of sharing your journey with all of us who love you (more than words can express).
Thoughts that come to mind when I think of Brian: friend, courage, strength, victorious, kind, love, fun, great conversation
It is amazing to me how he never knew a stranger......... He treated everyone as his friend
Joe and Pat Muscato
November 13, 2007
Dear Kelly, Our hearts ache for you and your children at this your most sorrowful time in your life. Please feel proud of the strength that you were to Brian. Your gave him your natural wit, compassion and and strength for him to take with him. I have kept up with the diary you kept all these months and it made everyone know you and your family and the trying time you have endured. Kelly you are courageous. You will always will be in our prayers.
Joy Lester
November 13, 2007
When I think of Brian, the first thing that comes to mind is "What a great guy!". And then I'm reminded by his caring demeanor, generous manner, good sense of humor and love for life. Brian was everyone's friend. He will be missed by all.
My deepest sympathy to Brian's family and friends.
Michael Burns
November 13, 2007
Kelly and family,
Brian was a great man, and it was an honor to know him growing up and now. He was a fighter and an inspiration.
Love,
Mike Burns and family
BARBARA SCANLON LEWIS
November 13, 2007
Dear Kathy and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoghts and prayers.
The greater the love,the greater the grief.
Paul Nolan
November 13, 2007
To the Finn family:
My family sends its deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time. Stay strong,
The Nolan family
Kimberly Kacprowicz (OLV)
November 13, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Brian. He will truly be missed by all.
mudd mcgrath
November 13, 2007
What a wonderful person Brian was and will always be remembered. May he rest in peace. Mudd Mcgrath
Jennifer Fecio McDougall
November 13, 2007
To Brian's entire beloved family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Brian was a wonderful friend and we are so glad he was part of our lives. We hope your memories will provide you with some comfort.
God Bless all of you.
Jenn and Alex
Gail ( Perrine) Strong
November 13, 2007
Kelly & Family - My sincere condolences to all of you. Brian was a real joy to work with . He was always always helpful to me when I had questions at FedEx Trade Networks. I will surely miss him .
Janet Kulick
November 13, 2007
Kelly and family- My deepest sympathies to you and your family in this your most devasting time of loss. Brian will be missed greatly by everyone. If there is anything I can do to help you and your family ease this pain, please do not hesitate to ask.
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