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Dennis Finnerty Obituary
Finnerty
Sept 14, 1961 - June 10, 2011
Dennis Finnerty, 49, of Beal City, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, at home.
A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 13, at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Beal City with Father Patrick Jankowiak presiding.
The family will receive friends at the gathering room of the church on Sunday from 3-8 p.m. with the Vigil beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation continues on Monday one hour prior to Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker School or Central Michigan Right To Life. Envelopes will be available at the church or at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home.
Dennis was born Sept. 14, 1961, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Robert J. and Maxine E. (Streng) Finnerty.
A graduate of Beal City High School in 1981, Dennis was a member of St. Joseph Parish and the Beal City Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed farming, hunting, raising chickens and spending time with family and friends. He took a special pride in helping his mom look after Finnerty Park which has been enjoyed by many. In August of 1990, Dennis suffered a closed head injury.
Dennis is survived by his daughter and his pride and joy, Elyse Finnerty of Mt. Pleasant; parents, Robert and Maxine Finnerty of Beal City; siblings, Duane (Patty) Finnerty, Denise (Mark) Yuncker, DeAnn (Bill) Millard and Dale (Jane) Finnerty, all of Beal City, Dan (Shannon) Finnerty of Wooster, OH, Denell (Kevin) Scully of Rosebush and Dominic (Stacy) Finnerty of Beal City; and 23 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick and Dorothy Finnerty and Joseph and Dorothy Streng.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Finnerty
Teresa Bierscbhach
July 1, 2011
I am so sorry about Dennis' passing. I didn't know him very well in school even though we graduated together but every time I saw him out and about I tried to say hi. I wish I would have taken more time to sit and talk with him. Again, I'm so sorry for your whole family's loss. Teresa
Wayne Frazier
June 30, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. Wayne and Andrew Frazier.
Rick & Diane Straus
June 13, 2011
Dear Finnerty Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful memory Dennis left for everyone who knew him. The visitation and funeral were absolutly heartwarming. May God Bless you with His peace and understanding in the days and years to come. Your family is a blessing to this community.
crystal & patrick finnerty
June 13, 2011
Sorry for the family loss. May god be with you
Carrie Meyers
June 13, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Dennis was a gentle man before and after his accident.
Brian Fox
June 13, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers be with the entire family.
Shane Finnerty
June 13, 2011
Dear Aunt Maxine & Uncle Bob And All My Great Cousins, I'm So Very Sorry For our Loss Of Dennis A Truly Great Family Member. May The Lord Hold Him In His Hands Till We Meet Again. Shane Finnerty.
Carolyn Roltsch
June 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry to hear of the loss of Dennis. Love Carolyn Roltsch(Rita and Jerry Vogel's daughter)
Pat Jackson
June 12, 2011
I said, "God, I hurt."
And God said, "I know."
I said, "God, I cry a lot."
And God said, "That's why I gave you tears."
I said "God, I am so depressed."
And God said, "That is why I gave you loved ones."
I said, "God, My loved one died."
And God said, "So did mine."
I said, "God, it is such a loss."
And God said, "I saw mine nailed to a cross."
I said "God, but your loved one lives."
And God said, "So does yours."
I said, "God, where are they now?"
And God said, "Mine is on my right
and yours is in the Light."
I said, "God it hurts."
and God said. "I know."
Tom Collins
June 11, 2011
Bob, Maxine and family,
My heart is with you in your loss, and my prayers.
Lawrence Foote
June 11, 2011
To the Finnerty Family -- So sorry to hear about Dennis. Our prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow and grief.
Lawrence and Sally Foote
Ellen Hacker
June 11, 2011
So sorry to hear about Dennis. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Finnerty's. God Bless you all. The Hacker's Ellen, A.J, Sara & Rachel
Lisa Wetzel
June 11, 2011
Aunt Max and Uncle Bob and Cousins. Upon hearing the news of Dennis's passing, my heart is full of sadness and fond childhood memories of visiting the farm. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Love, Lisa (Finnerty) Wetzel. <3
Terry and Connie Lynch
June 11, 2011
To the entire Finnerty family,
We ask that God help you find peace now and in the painful time ahead. Know that Dennis is with our Lord and you will be with him again.
June 11, 2011
Sorry to hear about the loss of Dennis. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers..Bless all of you.
Denise and Ty Scott
June 11, 2011
Aunt Max And Uncle Bob and Cousins
I am sorry for your loss of a family member. I know how much it hurts and my prayers are with you all love, Kathy (Finnerty)Bentz
Shannon Brown
June 11, 2011
Kevin and Allison, Thank you both very much for introducing him to us I feel blessed that we had met him, he was a very kind soul, I am sorry for your family and the community that had lost him. Lots of love to the entire family.
Roberta Brandt
June 11, 2011
To Elyse and all the Finnerty family: I pray for the time when your sadness and grief is gently replaced by smiles and pleasant memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Voss
June 11, 2011
We met Dennis when we were having a garage sale a couple years ago. He spoke with my husband and my brother whom had men's items to sell. He was a nice young man. It was a pleasure to have met him and are very sorry for you loss. God bless you all.
Kathy Londo Barens
June 11, 2011
Kevin & Ally, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Uncle Dennis. I remember him from meeting him at your wedding. He was such a kind soul. I pray the Lord's peace & grace at this time for you & the whole family. Rest peacefully Dennis.
Ed Fancon
June 11, 2011
So sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. I will miss his visits to the hardware and some of the projects he was brave enough to ask my advice on. Gods speed Dennis.
June 11, 2011
Your family is in my prayers. Dennis was a fine man and good friend, I enjoyed talking with him when ever we ran into each other. Bev Myers
Kate Gepford
June 11, 2011
I an truly sorry to hear of your passing of your dad Elyse. I an thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time.
My condolences
Aunt Kate
June 11, 2011
DeAnn,
Sorry about your loss. Our prayers to you and family.
Love, Jim and Phyllis Carrigan
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