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Arthur Jerome Finnerty Jr.

1936 - 2019

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

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Arthur Finnerty Obituary

Arthur (Art) Jerome Finnerty Jr.

Jacksonville - Arthur (Art) Jerome Finnerty Jr., passed away peacefully October 28, 2019, at the age of 83. He was born in Holyoke, MA, in 1936 to Katherine and Arthur Finnerty. He moved to Savannah, GA, in 1990 and lived there until 2018, when he moved to Jacksonville, FL, to be closer to family. Art served proudly as a carrier-based Naval Aviator aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid, Enterprise, and Kitty Hawk flying a variety of fighter and attack aircraft. After his time in the Navy, he worked for several years in the private sector before renewing his love of flying. In 1977, he joined the Air National Guard and became a helicopter pilot, where he closed his career as Chief Warrant Officer 4. He was part of a rare group of pilots skilled in both fixed wing and rotary aircraft. A longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Savannah, Art recently attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Befitting his Irish heritage, he eagerly served on Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee for a number of years. Art was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine; his father, Arthur; and his beloved partner of many years, Mary Moloney. He is survived by sons, Kirk (Knoxville, TN) and Mark (Jacksonville, FL); and grandchildren, Alissa Finnerty (Knoxville, TN), Craig Finnerty (USMC), and Sarah Keck and her husband Daniel (Indianapolis, IN); and great grandchildren, Cooper Keck and Adler Keck. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 11 am at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com

Published by Naples Daily News from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2019.
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My prayers go out to you at this time of loss.
May God comfort you.
Peace be with you.

Susan Finnerty

December 9, 2019

May Art Rest In Peace. My deepest condolences to his family.
Francis C. Higgins
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Francis Higgins

December 5, 2019

"Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this trying time, we wish them strength and may the God of all comfort give them all the support and courage needed.

December 5, 2019

May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

December 5, 2019

May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

December 5, 2019

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