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Alexandra Kortschmaryk Finucane

Washington, District of Columbia

Apr 26, 1953 – Jul 7, 2023

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BORN
April 26, 1953
DIED
July 7, 2023
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia

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Alexandra "Sandy" Kortschmaryk Finucane, devoted mother of three children and a prominent advocate for the rights of people with epilepsy, died on July 7 at her Washington, D.C., home. The cause was advanced breast cancer.Sandy was born on April 26, 1953, to World War II refugees from Europe...

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May Alexandra´s soul Rest In Peace

I'm so sorry to learn of her passing. Sandy and I were friends when we attended Wm Penn Jr High together. The world has lost a great advocate!

I'm so sorry to learn of the passing of Sandy. I worked for her at the EF. She was a stauch advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. I learned a great deal from her. She will be missed.

Cousin Matt and family -Sandy´s gracious smile, laugh and caring attitude will forever be appreciated. Her tremendous determination to ensure the best quality of life for others was inspirational. I am forever grateful to her for so much of my childhood. I´m so very sorry for your loss.

I met Sandy when I was 19 and she was a parent with kids in elementary school. I had the absolute luck of living with Sandy, Matt and the kids for a summer. This provided a window into this wonderful family´s life that was rich with love and learning and fun. As I helped out with the kids, I saw Sandy deftly navigating between work and family life. She was so committed and excellent in both worlds. She made an impression on me that lasted a lifetime, as did Matt and Sandy´s marriage of...

Recently, my wonderful and good hearted cousin, Alexandra, passed away. I loved her like a sister and her passing saddens me. It was a joy, when she and her family visited us in Germany. Her loving kindness was always welcome. My condolences, caring and loving thoughts to her family and friends. Sandy will be missed. "Die Sterne sind schön, weil sie an eine Blume erinnern, die man nicht sieht..." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

It was such a privilege to have known Sandy and to have worked with her on implementing epilepsy programs in U.S. communities during the span of her multiple leadership positions with the Epilepsy Foundation. Her passion for improving the lives of people with disability in general, and people with epilepsy, in particular was palpable and infectious. Her warmth and spirit of collaboration made any interactions with her a complete pleasure. My deepest condolences to her family.

"Was man tief in seinem Herzen besitzt, kann man nicht durch den Tod verlieren." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe "Die Erinnerung ist ein Fenster, durch das wir Dich sehen können, wann immer wir wollen."

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.