Patricia Jean Finnegan

Age 52, devoted wife of Stephen, and loving mother of Kyle and Roch, of Fairfield, CT. Passed away peacefully in her home on March 21, 2010. In addition to her beloved husband of 20 years and her two sons, whom she was so proud of, Patricia's memory will be cherished by her parents, Lawrence and Jean McNulty Holland, of St. Paul; two sisters, Ann Marie Holland, of St. Paul, Colleen DeLuca, and her husband, Steven, of Apple Valley; three brothers, William Holland, and his fiancee, Amy Weirtz, of St.Paul, Daniel Holland, and his wife, Robyn, of Apple Valley, Mark Holland, and his wife, Kim, of Lakeville, MN; members of the Finnegan family including Stephen's mother, Paula Loffredo, and her husband, Robert, of Narragansett, RI; his three sisters, Lori Vine, and her husband, Thomas, of Plainville, MA, Mary Beth Poirier, and her husband, Joel, of North Attleborough, MA, Linda Miller, and her husband, David, of Glen Ridge, NJ; his two brothers, William Finnegan, and his wife, Patricia, of North Attleborough, Robert Finnegan, and his wife, Susan, of Leominster, MA; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, all of whom she so positively touched throughout her life's journey. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, William Finnegan, Sr. Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, she graduated from Hill-Murray High School in 1976. Pati resided in White Plains, NY for several years until moving to Fairfield with her family in 1999. Never forgetting her St. Paul roots, she made yearly visits home, spending time on Square Lake, and "loved all things Minnesota". Playing on the beaches of Narragansett with her family and friends, listening to an array of music, and shopping almost anywhere were some of her favorite past times. Pati loved being with people, always seizing opportunities to nurture new friendships and strengthen her established ones. She embraced her community as an active volunteer in several organizations including the Fairfield Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading program, Fairfield Ludlowe High School Goal Line Club, and was a former member of the Gaelic American Club. In addition to her dedication as a homemaker, she was a talented jewelry designer and owner of Busy Bead Jewelry. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 3 to 8 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, in Fairfield Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 1030 AM in St. Thomas Church, Fairfield. Her interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield. On Tuesday, April 13th at 10 AM, a Memorial Mass for Patricia will be held in Assumption Catholic Church, 51 West 7th Street, in St. Paul. Memorial Contributions may be made to either: The Finnegan Family Education Fund c/o: Fairfield Junior Football Program, Inc., P.O.Box 404, Fairfield, CT 06824 or Vitas- Innovative Hospice Care, 777 Commerce Drive (suite 220), Fairfield, CT 06825. For directions to the services or to sign an online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.