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JOSEPH EDWARD FINNERAN

Needham, Massachusetts

1943 - 2019

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FINNERAN, 1st Lieut. Joseph Edward Killed in action, August 1, 1943 in Ploesti, Romania while a member of the USAAF 9th Air Force, 98th Bomb Group. Joe was a bombardier on the B-24, "Old Baldy." He had completed his twenty-five missions when he and his crewmates were lost in "Operation Tidal...

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I did not know Joe, but I met his sister, my cousin Kathleen and her daughter, Mary Ann Glennon-Baker, and her son, William in Boston. Bill told me about the death of his Uncle Joe during the Ploesti, Romania Oil Field bombings of WWII. I had no idea that Joe Finneran had not been found. Somehow, I decided today to look for information on Joe - and learned of his recent return to his family and burial in November 2019. God Bless him. Mary Ann and Bill, please contact me. Sheila...

We are saddened for the loss of your dearly beloved Joseph. May our Heavenly Father grant you all continued love, peace and COMFORT!!!

GJ, Brandon, MS.

I am so glad that Mr Finneran was found and able to bring some closure tfor the family. Rest In Peace!

Extending my deepest sympathy to the Finneran family on your loss may your hearts be comforted . You now have closure as you lay your loved one to rest may you have peace and comfort in the days to come

So sorry for your loss. So happy for the family, that you finally have closure.

May God bless him and his family and thank him for his sacrifice to our country

Our deepest condolences to the family. Great to know that they finally have closure. May God comfort and strengthen the family.

Thoughts and prayers to the Finneran family, many thanks.