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Grover Frederick Finkle Sr

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Grover Frederick Finkle Sr. 1950-2011 GREAT BARRINGTON Grover F. Finkle Sr. 60, of 48 Reed St, Great Barrington, died August 26th 2011 at Fairview Commons Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born in Pittsfield on September 18th, 1950 son of Frederick and Frances Armstrong Finkle. He attended local schools and the former Searles High School and Berkshire Community College. Grover proudly served his country with United States Marines and served in Vietnam. He also worked for the State of Massachusetts as support staff at the Bud House in Lee retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Berkshire Community Church. Grover was a basketball coach in Housatonic from 1997-2010, he was also a horse trainer in the early 1960's. He leaves, his wife Ellen Moro Zucco Finkle whom he married August 12th, 2001, two former wives, Holly Desmond and her husband Harry of Great Barrington and Ann-Marie Finkle of Lee, three sons, Trevor Finkle of Great Barrington, Todd Finkle of Great Barrington, and Grover "Buddy" Finkle Jr. of Lee, two step children Dawn Zucco and fiancee Brian Gore of Great Barrington, and Richard Zucco and his wife Liz of Pittsfield, one brother, Frederick Finkle and his wife Cathy of Sheffield, five sisters Peggy Keefner of Great Barrington, Donna Toupounce and her husband Jim of Lee, Jennie Scapin of Lee, Karen KiKendall and her husband Ernie of Schenectedy, New York, and Phyllis Smith and her husband Kim of Canonville Oregon, five step grand children, Ashley, Alexis, Kauai-Mae, Iris, and Titus, and two special friends Judy Dunham of Great Barrington and JoAnn Zucco of Great Barrington. He was pre deceased by a brother Charles "Sonny" Hunter and sister Betty Soules. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Grover F. Finkle Sr., who died August 26, will be held on Tuesday August 30, at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church with the Reverend Charles VanAudsall, pastor, officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday August 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in Grover's memory by be made to St. Judes Hospital or the Berkshire Community Church Youth Group in care of the funeral home at 33 South Street Great Barrington, MA. 01230 Condolences may be made through birchesroyfh.com.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 27, 2011.

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September 14, 2011

Dear Donna, Jenny and Freddie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Grover. I would have attended the services but sadly I was not aware of his death until it was too late. Even after all this time has passed, some of my very fondiest memories were spent at your parents house with all of you. Oh, the times we had. Grover was a wonderful person and I shall remember him always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Bonnie Morandi-Perotti

Bette Flood

September 1, 2011

Dear Fred, Donna, and family,
Our sincerest sympathies. Keeping you in our prayers.
Bette and Perry Flood

August 30, 2011

dear ellen. sorry to here of your lose, my prayers are with you love ann whipple(curtiss)

August 30, 2011

Dear Ellen, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Teddi

August 30, 2011

Dear Fred, Peggy, Kirsten and family. I am so sorry to read of Grover's death. I can't be there in person but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Teddi

Jennifer Van Alphen

August 30, 2011

Dear Fred and Kirsten,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of a brother and uncle...Take care

Belinda Twing

August 29, 2011

Dear Fred, Jennie, and Donna,
I am very sorry to hear about Grover. I wish I could have made it tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Wilson Family

August 29, 2011

Trevor we were sorry to hear about your Dad. May God give you peace and strength now and in the days to come. Our thoughts are with you.

August 28, 2011

Dear Fred and family, We were saddened to hear of Grover's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Sharon and John Consolati

Bev&Bruce Morelli

August 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

teri moro

August 28, 2011

ellen and family..my prayers are with you. As we know memories help to soothe all our heartaches..god bless..all my love..

Miriam Hickson

August 27, 2011

To Grover's family,
I am sorry to hear about his passing. I will always remember Grover coaching basketball in Housatonic even though my son Jesse never was lucky enough to have had him as his coach.I myself feel lucky because I was one of the aids who took care of Grover at Fairview Commons during the 11-7 shift and I got to know him a little before he got really sick. He was a good man and he will be missed by all who knew him.

August 27, 2011

Ellen,Fred, Peggy and family - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Grover will be missed by all. We are thinking of all of you in your time of need and are in our prayers. Jerry & Nancy Keefner

kaye renfrew

August 27, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cadorette Family

August 27, 2011

Todd and Family

Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know he was important you to all. He will be missed. We are thinking of you all in your time of need. You are in our prayers.

Tony Bleau Sr.

August 27, 2011

Buddy,Trevor,Todd and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Grover was a good man with a big heart.Had a great time coaching basketball with him and always had fun.He will be missed

Anna Gabriel

August 27, 2011

To the Finkle and Extended Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Grover. He was a part of many people's lives over the years. He will be missed. Thinking of all of you in your time of sorrow.

Donna, John & Devin Lamke

August 27, 2011

Todd, Trevor, Holly and extended family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We remember Grover for his quick smile and his kindness. We had the opportunity to see him last at a high school track meet and had a nice talk with him. We caught up and talked about you boys and your achievements. Please find comfort in knowing how much he loved you and how proud he was of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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