Eunice Finkle

1926 - 2016

Eunice Finkle SARATOGA SPRINGS - Eunice Finkle, age 89, entered eternal life on February 3, 2016. Born Eunice Blume on December 3, 1926 in Troy, NY. She married the love of her life, Staats (Bud) Finkle, on May 3rd 1958, combining their respective families to form a single loving core of six children-- 4 boys and 2 girls. Eunice and Bud grew the family by 2 more boys. Residing in Niskayuna, NY, for nearly 30 years, the family of 10 grew further as they extended their love and became second parents to numerous others. Eunice was a congregant and active member of Zion Lutheran Church, Schenectady. While her youngest children were in grade school Eunice ran a child care business from home, taking great pleasure in the love of children. Later she worked for nearly 20 years managing the office of La Torre Orthopedic for her best friends, Richard and Kathryn La Torre. Eunice’s keen sense of organization and duty left an indelible impact on the business and those around her. Eunice and Bud retired to Daytona Beach, Florida in 1985 and enjoyed 17 years of making new friends and supporting their church (Faith Lutheran Church) and community. They loved traveling, square dancing, and camping with friends and family. In 2002, Eunice and Bud relocated back to NY, settling in Saratoga Springs where they could continue their retirement while being closer to their family. Eunice continued to be active in the church, quickly finding a new home at St Paul’s in Saratoga. Her sense of devotion, caring, and service to others was further exemplified by her involvement in the church. She looked forward to her weekly outing to support the work of the food pantry. She was further honored to be of weekly service in supporting the sacrament of Holy Communion. Eunice is survived by her children, James Finkle (Mary), Barbara Finkle, Steven Finkle (Diane), Robert Finkle (Angela), and Douglas Finkle (Michelle); eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; her sister Esther Jasniewski; several nieces and nephews; dear friends: Kathryn La Torre and Judith Gillern and many extended family members. Eunice is predeceased by her parents Frederick and Harriet (Beecroft) Blume, her brothers: Edwin, Frank, Frederick, Donald and Kenneth; her husband and soul mate Bud, her sons Thomas and William, and daughter Patricia. All are cordially invited to join friends and family to share in a celebration of Eunice’s life on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 12866. An informal gathering will be held in the church narthex at 10:30 AM followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM. Pastor Adam Wiegand will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Human Care Ministry (Food Pantry) at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, a service which was especially important to Eunice. Online remembrances may be made at www.legacy.com.