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Thomas Finnin Obituary

Thomas R. Finnin, age 75, beloved husband of Florence, nee William; loving father of Thomas E. (Mary, nee Wall), Florence, Julie (Peter) Paso, and Joan; dear grandfather of Andrew, Jaclyn, Thomas, Kevin and Aileen; fond brother of Joan (the late Tom) Harcharick; dear uncle of Thomas and Steve Harcharick. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 West Irving Park Road to St. Cyprian Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. Veteran of Korean War. Retired player of National Football League. Retired Chicago Police Sergeant of 33 years. Founding member of the Fraternal Order of Police-Chicago lodge. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfuneralhomes.net.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2003.

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Nancy and Bob Keegan

June 25, 2003

Dear Florence Mary,

Please accept our love and prayers for you and your family. The years have flown by, but warm memories of childhood flood back...of holidays spent with you and Flo and Ed. You are in our heart and prayers.

Nancy Keegan and Dorothy Gilligan

Eileen Moriarty

June 25, 2003

Mrs Finnin and family,



My deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Finnin. I know this is very difficult time for all of you. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry I cannot be with you.



I know that your faith and the memories you cling to will help you through this difficult time.

Fr. Harry Walsh

June 24, 2003

To the Family of Sgt Tom Finnin, my

sincerest sympathy at your and the world's loss. I worked under this fine man in CPD 1962-63, A man of integrity, strenth, compassion, & Faith. "Make sure you get to Mass, Kid!" on Sunday mornings! I'll always remember and pray for him and you. Fr. Harry Walsh, Delavan WI

William J. O'Boyle

June 24, 2003

Dear Florence and Family,

My deepest sympathies to you and yours. I was a classmate of Tom's at Resurrection Class of 1942.

Bill O'Boyle

Jerry Wall

June 24, 2003

To the Finnin family,

I am so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Love, Jerry

Joseph Mueller

June 24, 2003

Tom and I were assigned to the same CPD VCD unit maybe 30 years ago. He was a great man and Im sure he will be missed by all his family and many friends that knew him.

John Cavey

June 24, 2003

Sorry for your loss.



John Cavey

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