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1929
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2015
Hugh Fingerhut Obituary
Pennsauken
Born June 29, 1929.
Died November 24, 2015.
Loving Husband of Flora Marie (nee Marinella) for 67 years.
He was a graduate of Collingswood High School, class of 1947, and was inducted into their Football Hall of Fame some years later.
He retired from NJ Bell Telephone (Verizon) after 34 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Peter Church since 1952, and had a special devotion to Our Lady and Eucharistic Adoration.
In addition to his wife, Flora, he is survived by his six children: Susan Smith (Robert), Hugh Robert Fingerhut (Joanne), MaryLynn Hopkins, Jackie, Jean DeAngelis, Tim Fingerhut (Chelsea), his very special Bernadette who lived with and grew up with "Pop" and "Mom", and the late Judith and Kathleen. Loving grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 15 and dear brother of Dorothy (Edward) Toal and the late Norma Lampe.
A brief visitation will be held Saturday from 9:30 to 9:50 AM at the Church of St. Peter, 43 West Maple Avenue in Merchantville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated promptly at 10 AM. Interment will follow at New St. Mary's Cemetery in Bellmawr, NJ.
Info, condolences and guestbook at www.carusocare.com Arrangements under the direction of the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh Fingerhut
Ray & Eva Burgess
December 4, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Flora and the entire Fingerhut family. Hugh is home now with our Savior.
Tim Moore
December 2, 2015
Condolences to the Fingerhut family..I worked with Hut at Coles ave (Bellatlantic at the time) Good man...sorry for your loss
Ralph Roesler
November 29, 2015
One of my most favorite men growing up. Lots of special memories.
Michael McFadden Local#827 Retiree Rep
November 28, 2015
On behalf of the active and retired members of the IBEW Local #827 I wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Fingerhut family. Hughey was a great friend to many of us. A very hard worker and great family man. He was a joy to work with and will always be remembered fondly. May he rest in peace.
tim fitzpatrick
November 27, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
St. Augustine Prep Ice Hockey
November 25, 2015
Dear Tim and Family: On behalf of the St. Augustine Prep Ice Hockey teams: Our prayers are with you and deepest sympathies in this time of sorrow.
Todd, Anthony and Michael DeRuchie
November 25, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathies to The Fingerhut Family, Our Prayers are with you. may your father rest in peace.
Patty Fisher
November 25, 2015
praying and thinking of all the Fingerhuts.
Requiescat in pace, Godfather. thanks for the life time of faith.
love,
patty
Dennis Stahl
November 25, 2015
Sorry for your loss, though memories of his life with you will take its place. May God be with your family.
Wayne Bobo
November 25, 2015
Woody you were a great friend RIP
Charlie & Terry And Mike, Mark, and Megan and families
November 25, 2015
Really sorry to learn of Mr. Fingerhut's passing. Our thoughts are with you guys.
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