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Marc Finney Obituary
Born in Akron, Marc lived all his life in the area. He retired as a lieutenant with the Akron Fire Department after 21 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, cooking and playing softball.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eska and Dale Weekley and Vera and Virgil Rutan.
Marc is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Brittany (Dale) Spain, Carlie (Rob) Mariano, all of Jacksonville, N.C., and Anna Finney of Akron; parents, Ron and Judy Finney; brother, Erik (Wendy) Finney, all of Akron; grandsons, Mason and Noah Spain; aunts, Bonnie (Andy) Slinkosky, Roberta Sikula, Barbara (Chuck) Roberts, Joyce DeBona; uncles, Bob (Ann) Rutan, Mike (Wanda) Weekley; and best bud, Maggie.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Donovan Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Ave. in Tallmadge. Interment will be at Hillside Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.
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for Marc Finney
Sponsored by His Loving Daughters.
Mary Heckert
January 28, 2016
Marc, you were a very good neighbors, you loved to cook so any time I had a question about a recipe you could help me out. You could tell me about house plants as well, when Mel cut his arm with the cutter, you jumped right in there and fixed hmm up.
Marc, you have three wonderful daughter's,they are really working hard at making you proud of them You are surely missed by a lot of people. RIP Marc
Brenda Wasson
January 28, 2016
Sure do miss you. Wish you were still here. You were my rock on really bad days. Talking to you always made me feel better. Could use some of that right now. Miss you, my dear friend.
January 27, 2016
I miss you dad.
Carlie
September 29, 2015
Another year another birthday. I still miss you so bad and it absolutely kills me that you will never get to meet your first granddaughter. She is something else Dad. You two would have had a ball together. She's spirited like you. She will be one soon so I expect you to be watching her blow out her candles. I love you Dad. Happy birthday.
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Dad and I before i left for Bootcamp
Carlie
December 3, 2013
Brenda Wasson
December 3, 2013
I sure do miss you my dear friend. I know you are in a better place, but I sure wish you were still here.
Maggie went to join Dad. They are together again.
Carlie Mariano
December 3, 2013
carlie mariano
March 24, 2013
No words, there are just no words to say how much I miss you.
March 24, 2013
We love you Marc
Brenda Wasson
March 23, 2013
Dear Friend, I sure miss you. You were a very dear friend and I wish you were still here. You were such a great listener and always knew what to say to make a person feel better. You are truly missed by so many.
Brenda Wasson
November 29, 2012
I've had you on my mind alot this time of year. Making pumpkin rolls always reminds me of you. My dear friend I wish you were here.
November 28, 2012
Miss you more and more each day. I thought of you while I prepared our Thanksgiving meal, wishing you were here to help me not ruin it all. There are no words to express how much your girls miss you. <3
August 24, 2012
I miss you daddy. :(
A Friend
August 20, 2012
Missing you and wish I could just talk to you one more time.
August 19, 2012
Still missing our friend... We think of you often
dad and i at my bootcamp grad.
carlie mariano
April 17, 2012
Mary Ellen Ellis
April 9, 2012
Judy, Ron & Erik, Barb and the girls,
I'm so, so sorry. Marc and I talked a lot by phone after he retired. Please know that he spoke often of his family -- 'cause he loved each and every one of you. And I loved him as one of my very own. I pray that God brings comfort and solace to your daily living.
Brenda Wasson
April 3, 2012
To the Finney Family,
In life you only get a few very dear and close friends. I was lucky to call Marc one of mine. He was always there to listen and help. He was only a phone call away. I know he is in a better place now with no more pain. I hope the void you are feeling can ease with time. There are so many wonderful funny stories about Marc, I hope thinking about them finds you comfort. Know he will be missed terribly by those who knew and cared about him.
Mike Sombrio
March 30, 2012
To the Finney's,
Marc was my best friend and like you I will miss him dearly. Everyone he came in contact with was touched by either his humor or his compassion, most of us were lucky enough to experience both. Marc taught many things to many people. He taught me to say ourfeetarestained instead of goodbye and spank yew instead of thank you! He taught me to prepare prime rib. More than anything Marc taught me what it means to be a true friend, he supported and helped me through my darkest days. I can only hope that I learned those lessons well and can be the friend that he taught me to be.
I'll miss you my friend and until we meet again.....OURFEETARESTAINED
Frank and Brenda Marina
March 30, 2012
Finney Family,
I had the privilege of working with Marc at several stations during his career at AFD. Marc had the gift of being able to put a smile on the faces of his co-workers. I have good memories of Marc and that will get me through this tough time. I believe and hope that your memories of Marc will also help you in your time of sorrow.
T Works
March 29, 2012
Dear Finney family sorry for the recent
loss of your love one. I hope that you and your family can take comfort in Philemon:15.
Nancy Verde
March 29, 2012
Judy and family,
I was so sorry to read about your son's passing. We worked together at Goodyear in Parcel Post during the strike in 1976. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Nancy (Boarman) Verde
Angela and Mike Sombrio
March 29, 2012
Thank you to Marc's family for sharing your wonderful son, brother, husband and father with us. We are better people for having had Marc in our lives. We are truly honored and blessed to call the "Finney family" our friends. We love you Marc.
Until we meet again my friend...
Ed Jetter
March 28, 2012
Marc was a fellow classmate in the Fire Academy 30 years ago. He was such a pleasant person who was able to put a smile on anyone's face through his wit and humor. May your fond memories of Marc help comfort you during this difficult time.
Debbie Washington (Piercy)
March 28, 2012
Barb & girls, my thoughts are with you all. It has been many years since we have seen each other, but I think of you often. Marc was one of the best, kind, efficient medics I knew. Most importantly he was a good friend and cook. I loved coming to your house and hanging with you all! I will pray for strength for you.
Ray McCune
March 28, 2012
Obviously everyone remembers Marc's humor, how could you miss it? And yet he accomplished so much, seemingly effortlessly, and often in spite of the constraints he worked within. Truly a loss, and a diminution in the quality of life for those of us remaining. He is already missed!
Lori Feick
March 28, 2012
When I think of Marc, or " Mr. Finney" as I typically called him, I remember what a tremendous father he was. You could just see that his family was what meant the most to him in life. He was always very caring and had a great sense of humor. I recall when I was younger he offered to make a resume for me. I could barely find it he had copied so many funny files and jokes to the disc. When I did find it, he had put it onto every version of windows that existed at the time. He said "i wasn't sure what kind of program you had." That is exactly the type of guy he was, the type that would do anything for you, and anything to make you had a laugh along the way as well. He truely will be missed by all that knew him.
March 28, 2012
Khalil Gibran said "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." Marc was a delight to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May your hearts be comforted in the days ahead.
Debbie Sebastian
Akron Fire Department
Anna Finney
March 28, 2012
Daddy, you were one of the best, and everyone that met you knew it. You taught me everything I know. You taught me to treat everyone with respect and you taught me to be a patient kind person. You were and always will be my hero, best friend, and the best dad anyone could ask for. I love you always and forever, and you will always be in my heart and my mind. I miss you.
Tom and Kay Sharrit
March 27, 2012
Ron and Judy,Please accept our deepest
sympathy,for all your Family.May God Bless and keep you all.
March 27, 2012
To the Finney Family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Marc would always stop to chat when out walking or we would see him out. He made us feel welcome as the new neighbors when we moved in. Brenda & Jim
carlie mariano
March 27, 2012
What is there to say about my dad that most don't already know? He was a warm hearted person with a good heart and a great sense of humor. He was always there for me at my best and my worst. We had many good times where we would just sit share goofy stories and laugh. He told me all of his good fire stories and I always knew he had good friends who cared for him and our family and I am thankful that he had people around to take care of him when I couldn't be there to do it. My father was my best friend and I miss him terribly. He taught me everything from how to be a decent person to how to be a good wife and daughter. Nothing will every be able to replace the mark he made on our lives but I will always remember him for who he was... my friend and my father. I love you daddy and will miss you very much.
Michael Lozowy
March 27, 2012
The Bible states "A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Prov 18:24) .. Marc was a true friend who will be missed.
Michael Lozowy
March 27, 2012
The Bible states " there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother' (Pro 18:24) .. Marc was such a friend who loved and wanted love .. I'll surely miss him, his humor and his love
Marc and Anna at home.
Mary Heckert
March 27, 2012
Sue Holler
March 27, 2012
I worked with Marc in the Administration Office at Akron Fire. I was very sad when he retired and have always missed him in the office. He had a wondeful sense of humor and always made us laugh. I'm so glad I knew him. Now I'm so sorry he is gone... My prayers go out to all of his friends and family in such a deep loss.
Donovan Bagnoli Funeral Home, Inc.
March 26, 2012
Offering Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
March 26, 2012
Erik and the Finney Family,
"To Live in Someone's Heart Forever, is not to Die"
Our Deepest Sympathy for your Loss.
Our Love,
Jeff & Pam Stahl
Bruce Pifel
March 26, 2012
Ron and Judy, Roberta, Bob and Ann, and the entire Finney Family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and Marc today and always.
March 26, 2012
Anna, just wanted to say we are so sorry about your dad and we love you very much and we are always here for you! You have made him proud and no matter where you go in this life he will always be right by your side, smiling! Love to your family, Heather,Olivia and Jim
Linda Haag-Bradley
March 26, 2012
Barb: Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God guide you in this difficult time. I know you have a strong faith.
Brenda Wasson
March 26, 2012
Dear Finney Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Marc was a wonderful person and boss. I learned so much from him. He was a very dear friend and he will never be forgotten. Marc made the world a better place, and all of his qualities will be extremely missed by all who knew him.
Debra Sykora
March 26, 2012
Dear Judy,
I worked with you in Parcel Post during the 1976 Goodyear strike. You spoke often of your family, and I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
March 26, 2012
my prayers go out to the family and mark
Vicki Gaffney
March 26, 2012
Erik & family,
My thoughts and prayers to all of you at this sad time. May Marc rest in peace and be free from pain.
Mary Jowers
March 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Wewill keep you and the family in our prayers.
Charles Rousculp
March 26, 2012
I was fortunate to have worked with Marc the last few years at First Call. When I was “the rookie” he showed me the ropes and shared his wealth of experience with me like an old pro. I'm sure he did that with many others he knew and worked with over the years. He was an intelligent guy and we had many animated conversations about everything from politics and cooking to public schools and his girls (girls – he was so proud of you!). I was glad to have known him and I know he is and will be missed. My deepest sympathies to friends and family.
John Lassiter
March 26, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Finney family. Working with Marc was something I always looked forward to.
His time came too soon, but the mark he made on others will live on.
Rest in Peace Marc, it was my pleasure knowing you.
Lynn and Dean Hoffman
March 26, 2012
Uncle Ron, Aunt Judy, Erik and the entire family, our deepest sympathy to you all; we will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
Michael Dyer
March 26, 2012
Ron,
Wish I could say something that would help or that you have not already heard. Marc was a good man. He is a loss to us all.
Connie Genevish
March 26, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Marc was a real nice guy with a great sense of humor. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dawn & Clint Evans
March 26, 2012
Dear Erik and family: We are sorry to learn of Marc's passing. I remember him as a warm, loving and funny man. Whenever he walked in to my office I knew it would be a better day. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cary Gogan
March 26, 2012
So sorry to the family for your loss. I will be continuously praying for all of you. The Lord bring you peace in your time of need.
Brittany Spain (Finney)
March 26, 2012
Dad,
I believe that we are all put here on this Earth for a purpose, with a gift. I know that your gift was kindness, humor, generosity and compassion. You taught your girls that we should treat others with kindness, no matter what. I hope to continue your gift and honor you in this way. Thank you for teaching us, being a shoulder to cry on when we were hurt, and helping to mold us into the women we are today. Do not worry about us, we will be okay. We love you. I love you and miss you terribly.
Joyce DiBona
March 26, 2012
Words cannot express the feelings around the loss of a life gone too soon. Marc, most of all I will remember our childhood together and your smile. What fun we had. I know that a host of loving arms was waiting for you on the other side and that you are at peace. You are so very loved. To my brother Ron and Judy and Erik and your family I am sending much love in this time of their greatest challenge. Love Joyce
Dad walking me down the isle.
Brittany Spain (Finney)
March 26, 2012
Kim Roberts
March 26, 2012
To all of you who will miss him so much, please know that we are thinking of you here. Especially to Uncle Ron and Aunt Judy and Erik. You are in my heart.
Mel&Mary Heckert
March 26, 2012
To Marc's Family.We loved Marc as our neighbor, he shared his gardening ideas, recipes and humor. Marc will be missed, he had a good heart and would do anything to help you out. God bless you,you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tj McCormick
March 26, 2012
To the Finney Family, Our deepest condolences to your family at the loss of Marc. We were neighbors, when Marc was growing up. Always remembered Marc as a funny guy. Our prayers are with you all.
Michelle Wittman
March 26, 2012
Erik & Family
I am so sorry for the loss of Marc. He was such a fun and lovable man. I will never forget his humor. My prayers are with you and all of his family.
March 26, 2012
Our sympathy goes out to the family for the loss of a great individual who made some very significant impact on my life, both personally and professionally. He will not be forgotten for the special person he was to lots of people. JET and Lori Talbert
Mary Ann Blosser
March 26, 2012
Barb & Family,
Words cannot express my heartfelt condolences as you process the untimely death of such a loved one.You are in my thought and prayers.May god bless you and your family.
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