John Finco Jr.

Finco, John Jr.

John C. Finco Jr., Green Bay resident, 74, passed away peacefully September 23, 2015. He was born May 20, 1941, to the late John and Domicella (Zielinski) Finco Sr. in Wakefield, MI. John married the former Julianne Martin in Bessemer, MI on April 20,1963. He graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1967. John and his family moved to Green Bay to pursue his passion of teaching. He taught for 31 years at East High School, specializing in power mechanics and electronics along with Special Ed. John was also the athletic director for many years at East High, and he was deeply involved in the Green Bay community, working with numerous organizations throughout the years. John was always incredibly modest about his accomplishments, often refusing honors that would earn him public recognition for his hard work. John loved to garden, and instilled a love of cutting grass in his children. Along with gardening, his homemade pickle recipe was addictive. John also enjoyed working with his hands, he was know as Mr. "Fix It" often starting projects and sometimes finishing them when time allowed. He was often busy acting as a second father to his children's friends throughout his life. John's home was always open for the stray friend or two. When John became a grandpa, his pride and joy became his three grandsons.

John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Julianne, Green Bay; his son, Louis (Candice) Finco, Waukesha; and their children, Anthony John "AJ" and Charles; daughters, Julie Marie Finco, St. Paul, MN; and Patricia (Jeff) Gunville, St. Paul, MN; and their son, Jacob. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters, George (Jan) Finco, Ted (Roseann) Finco, Marcia (David, deceased) Jurakovich, Lucia (Frank) Pairolero, Domicella (Greg) Yon, Tom (Patty) Finco, Fran (Billie) Finco, and Mike (Pam) Finco, and brother in law Bob Martin (Pam) Denver Co. and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives; friends from St. John the Evangelist Parish, St Mary's of the Angels Parish and St. Vincent De Paul Society. Along with his special friends and neighbors Brian and Sandy Van Beaver.

Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial Service 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Deacon Jim Gauthier officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com.