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Daniel Finegood Obituary

FINEGOOD , Daniel
Born March 23, 1954, passed away January 22, 2007. Devoted husband of 27 years to Bonnie; loving father to Matt and Natalie; cherished son of Rae and the late David Finegood; adoring brother to Freddi Sue (Ethan Horowitz) Finegood.
Danny was kind, sweet and adventurous. He enjoyed a long career in the furniture industry but was perhaps best known for changing the Hollywood sign, most notably to "Hollyweed" in 1976.
He was an avid art lover who took pride in his extensive and unique collection of neon signs. Daniel loved to ski and play racquetball. Young at heart, he was an animal lover and a long time member of the Oakwood School Board. Known for the constant twinkle in his eyes and the way his eyebrows would dance when he was joking, Daniel was beloved by all who knew him.
Donations can be made in Daniel's memory to The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, 9201 Sunset Blvd., #300, West Hollywood, CA 90069.
Services are Thursday, 2 p.m. at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks & Mortuaries , 5950 Forest Lawn Dr., L.A., CA 90068, (800)600-0076.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Finegood

30 Entries

Keith C. Elliott

January 19, 2022

Danny was a great guy, he and I were in Jerry McMillan's photo class at California State University Northridge in 1976

Jon "Duke" Koslucher

January 29, 2007

How we take life for granted thinking that we will see our friends the next time...and that next time never comes.
Fortunately, I saw Danny at his last HHS reunion and after all those years he still looked the same, as did his lovely wife Bonnie.
I had Danny in my Biology class and I thank him for being there and also making those many ski trips so enjoyable!
I grieve with Bonnie and family on the loss of such a beautiful person.

James Stockwell

January 28, 2007

I knew Danny when we were both attending Hollywood High. He invited me to his home to work with him in his darkroom on a regular basis for a time. He was such a kind person. His home was open to me. I remember his sister, his father and his mother. They were also kind and open people. Over time I lost touch and moved to the east coast but always remembered Danny as a positive part of my teenage years. Danny, my thoughts are with you and your family.

KEITH ELLIOTT

January 27, 2007

Danny and I were classmates at CSUN, in Jerry McMillan's photography class. When he told the class he and some friends were going to 'change' the Hollywood sign, even us artists thought he was crazy. A great conseptual art piece. What a guy!! A Mench! May he rest in peace, love to his family and friends.
Shalom

Keith C. Elliott

Dana Barbour

January 27, 2007

As a former employee of The Furniture Factory Outlet in Las Vegas and Colorado I would like you to know it was an absolute honor to know and work for Danny. May god bless you and your family.

Frank Whipple

January 27, 2007

Danny
was always such a sweet guy, with a sense of humor and intelligence to match, which I
experienced first when we were really just kids...in fact, one of my
strongest and fondest memories of early school years at Cheremoya
Avenue is of having what seemed at the time like my first "adult"
conversation, with Danny very politely conducting a sort of interview
with me as I entered the classroom mid-semester, and he seemed to want
to quiz me a bit after we all sat down at one of those long tables, while
all of the other students seated there watched and listened...I guess he wanted to
see if I measured up, or simply find out who the heck this new younger
kid was comng into Mrs. Riestra's class; we must have been about 7
years old at the time...he was so smooth and gracious even at that age,
his openness and curiosity helping to make what seemed awkward at the
time much easier, sort of breaking the ice all around....it was so
natural, and definitely helped to create an atmosphere of
acceptance...anyway, through the following years that I'd see him at Le
Conte Jr. and Hollywood High, he remained a charming and thoroughly decent
person...I regret that I didn't manage to stay in touch, getting to
know him better as we got older, but I'm very grateful to have known
him at all.

Geoffrey Gee

January 26, 2007

Bonnie:

All of us at IMBCR were so saddened by Danny's untimely departure. We wish you a long and healthy life and please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers..

Greg, Leslie, Chase & Brett Nelson

January 26, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

CARLOS AMEZQUITA

January 26, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dick Hershman

January 26, 2007

Dear Rae, Freddie, and Bonnie,

The Hershman Family (Toby, Will, and Dick)wish to offer our condolences upon learning of the passing Danny. I will always fondly remember Danny running around at Good Tables as a kid. Although, I didn't know him well later in life, I know the youthful integrity and lust for Jewish life carried on into His adult life.
This is a tragic loss!

Bawrooch ahtaw Adonai Elloyhaynoo melech haw-olawm, dahyahn haw-emmess.

Sincerely,

Dick Hershman

Steve Soffer

January 25, 2007

Dear Bonnie... it was just a few weeks ago I was in Las Vegas visiting a museum of neon history and thinking about the collection and love that Danny had put into your art collection. I shared my memories of your wonderful backyard with my friend who was with me and it made me think of you. So sorry to hear of your loss... Danny was one in a gagillion! Please express my sympathy to Freddie, Danny's parents and the rest of your family... You are a special person and God has blessed you...

Ken Epstein

January 25, 2007

It was my previledge and a blessing to have known Danny. May God comfort you, the family, at this time of loss. He was an amazing man that I will never forget.

sherri morr

January 25, 2007

Dear Bonnie, Rae, Freddie, Matt and Natalie,
I am saddened to have to write to you at this difficult time. I hope you all can be comforted by the warmth and happiness of Danny and all he contributed to everyone he knew. He had the good luck and the years of wisdom ( he always used to tell me he learned from Dave how to be a leader)to be a terrific leader at Oakwood school. I know you will miss him terribly. I hope you can find comfort in his memory
I am thinking of you and wish you strength, and the ability to be comforted by all those who loved Danny.
Sherri W. Morr( Bernstein)

Gene Robidoux

January 25, 2007

I was Danny's teacher in the 8th grade at LeConte Junior High in the late 60's and he had an excellent sense of humor. Every time I would call him Danny he would always reply "Darling" Danny and we became good friends. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing but I will always remember that smile he always had.
Forty years later, I am still teaching at Hollywood High.

Sorry I could not attend the funeral.

Greg Williams

January 25, 2007

We've lost a really terrifc person. My heart goes out to Bonnie, Rae and all Danny's family. Danny leaves us with great memories.

Lori Lauer (Lemieux)

January 25, 2007

My thoughts are prayers are with all of you. I fondly remember Danny and the good times we all shared.

Eda Meredith

January 25, 2007

Dearest Danny...You were always the brightest light on Green Oak Drive. The Gregor Family was blessed to be the next-door neighbors to the Finegoods. We are all so, so very sorry you are no longer here with us. All our love to Rae, Freddi Sue and the entire Finegood family.
With fond memories,
Eda Lynn (Gregor) Meredith

Michael Barton

January 25, 2007

Dear Bonnie, Matt & Natalie,
I am saddened by the passing of Danny. Our families have been intertwinied over 30 years. I'll always remember the years we spend together at the beach. May God bless Danny in the afterlife and may you focus on all wonderful memories. Love, Michael & Karen Barton

Laura Grayson

January 25, 2007

I just ran across a wonderful photo from 2002
H.H.S reunion of Bonnie, Danny, and me! Seems like yesterday. My heart goes out to family. He always had that special twinkle in his eye"s we will never forget!
Peace and Love

Jane Waddick

January 24, 2007

Sorry to hear this very sad news. I remember Danny from Cheremoya and LeConte. He was witty, brilliant, confident, and had lots of friends. After all these years, I can still see him vividly with Nikon at the ready as we waited for the school bus. He was very special.

Phi Bui

January 24, 2007

To the Finegood family:

I was shocked to hear the sad news. Although I knew that he was ill, I was still taken by surprise by his sudden passing.

I had the opportunity to work for Daniel as a consultant for a few years. I'll never forget his pleasant personality, warmth, and kindness.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Norm Goldstein

January 24, 2007

I genuinely desire any blend of words, that could articulate this loss; and I know, that there are truly none.

In the end,
the clouds will clear,
as the sun,
will once again shine.

You will always remain in our hearts.

Skip George

January 24, 2007

I considered Danny my best friend when I was 14 years old. We were on student council together at Le Conte and had a great pal relationship at the time. He spent a summer vacation with my family at Mammoth in 1969 and they had much affection towards Danny. Even though we have not had contact in years, I will never forget Danny's humor, intelligence, and friendliness and the times we just hung out with his sister Freddi talking and laughing. I'm saddened to hear of his passing and my deepest condolences to Bonnie and the rest of the Finegood Family.

Susan Harris

January 24, 2007

Dear Bonnie and Family:

I was so shocked to hear about Danny. How you must miss him...I remember being at your amazing wedding and how happy you were. I think of you often. My Mom's friends were my friends and you and your mother are always in my heart.
I have not seen you in years.

I hope you remember me.

Valerie Estvan

January 24, 2007

I am saddened to hear of Danny's passing and shocked as I was unaware of his illness. The last time I saw he and Bonnie was at our HHS reunion in 2002. But my memories of our childhood days, he being one of my first real male friends, true friend, are fond. His photography and my art were the common interests we shared, along with all the silliness and laughs of kids to adults. I will miss him, his sparkle, and quirky smile, as I do those great times. My deepest condolences to Bonnie and Danny's entire family. God's Peaceful love and blessings upon you all.

Lauren Shepherd

January 24, 2007

Dear Bonnie, Matt and Natalie,
I am thinking of you and I am so sorry for your devastating loss. I have such fond memories of Danny. He will be missed tremendously.

Ruben Bustamante

January 24, 2007

I remember the first time I met Danny, we were entering LeConte Junior high for the first time. He was hanging with a kid named Ian who I had known before. Ian introduced me to Danny and we have been friends ever since. We were at our first teen party together and I remember Danny and a young girl (I believe)named Barbara got their braces stuck on each other while making out. Danny walked within many different crowds. Artists, jocks, intelectuals, hippies, politicals, partiers. He was well liked and respected. He was opinionated and educated and boy could he tell a story. I am proud to call him my friend and even prouder that he considered me a friend. Danny and David together again, I think that is how I will look at the way things are. To all who loved Danny, simply remember that friendly grin of his.

Ernesto Cuadra

January 24, 2007

It was an honor to work for the Finegood family, I only hope they remain brave and strong at this sad time of their lives. Danny was a great personality, but I choose to say that he was the nicest guy in the world. Bar none.I will never forget you.

Alan Teel

January 24, 2007

From nursery school on, Danny touched the lives of everyone he met with love. Danny, please forgive me for not being a better friend. I never thought I'd live to hear the words "Danny" and "dead" in the same sentence. Rae, Bonnie, Freddie, Matt, Nat, all, if there is anything that could be said that might express the love felt, please consider it said.

mike and lauri schlesinger

January 24, 2007

We're thinking of all of you and wihing you our best at this sad time. With our love, Mike and Lauri

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