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Craig Finn, Obituary
He was born on March 19, 1948 in New Haven, the son of the late Harold Finn Sr. and Lily (Bell) Finn. Prior to his retirement he was employed by SNET for over 30 years. Craig was an avid UConn and N.Y. Giants sports fan. He enjoyed going out for breakfast, the outdoors including golf and gardening but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and life partner Kathleen.
In addition to Kathleen, he is survived by his children, Janet (Finn) Latella and her husband, Peter, of East Haven, Amy Finn and fiancé, Homar Vazquez, of Middletown, Craig Finn Jr., of New Britain and Kyla and husband, Thomas Satkowski, of Berlin; two stepsons, Jamieson and Jarred Korab; seven grandchildren, Michael, Angelina, Kyle, Xavier, Julianna, Alyssa, and Thomas Jr. He also leaves a sister, Claudia Bobeck and husband, Jeffrey, of Northford; a brother, Harold Finn Jr. and Martha Salonen, of Shutesbury, Mass.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close friends.
A service of celebration and remembrance will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. For online condolences and directions visit www.dellavecchiafh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Finn,
Janice McMahon
June 10, 2013
Kathy,
So sorry about Craig. I didn't know him that well but he was always wearing a smile and a big "hello". Miss seeing you and the boys. Hope all is well.
Janice and family
Bob Georgini
June 1, 2013
Kathy and Family. My deepest sympathy. Craig and I worked together starting around 1968. We had many good times and lots of laughs. One in a million!
Thomas B Bishop
May 31, 2013
I am speechless. He was a special person and not to many of those guys left. My favorite Finnism " Beer is Food "
Bill Soboslai
May 31, 2013
Kathy. I just found out friday am. I'm at a loss for words to comfort you. I cherish the relationship I had with both of you. Craig was a special person that will always make me smile when I remember him.
May 30, 2013
Kathy if there is anything I can do please let me know. Your "cousin-in-law", Darlene
Ed Kochol
May 30, 2013
Dear Kathy
Saddened to hear of Craigs passing. Had great times working at SNET. Craig would set the pace of the day.
He will be missed by those who knew him
May 29, 2013
Kyla,Amy,Craig,Janet and family.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.All my Love,Christine Buczynski
mike veneziano
May 29, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all that have known and loved Craig. Mike & Robin Veneziano
Dick Rohde
May 29, 2013
A good guy. Had many good times in Meriden.
Lisa Cyr
May 29, 2013
Kathy and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My heart breaks for your sadness.
Carolyn I
May 29, 2013
Kathy,
I am so sad to hear about Craig. My heart breaks for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you always!!!
Nicole Longoria
May 29, 2013
My condolences to the entire family I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Love always.
Katie Ellis Weitzke
May 29, 2013
Kath,No words can express how my heart aches for you. My prayers are with you I hope you find strengh in them .Katie
Pam Newman
May 29, 2013
Kathy--oh hon I am so sorry to hear this sad news, You are in my prayers...Pam
Phyllis Leonard
May 29, 2013
Kathy, Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. My condolences for the loss of your partner.
Scott Berling
May 29, 2013
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, I will miss having breakfast like we did before work great times. Craig I will always miss you thanks for the memories.
Jamieson V. Korab
May 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
amy finn
May 28, 2013
My Dad...the pride of our entire family...He will forever be in our hearts...He will forever be our Dad, our Love, our friend,our Grandpa, our oh so very guarded treasure... Forever remembered for his honesty as he will for his sense of humor..For his stories and his silly temperment as he will for his often quiet tranquil way...and...for his gentle and loving way that every once in a while ,a chosen few could be gifted, through his tough guy exterior....For these reasons and a thousand more, Daddy, I Love You ..
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