Lawrence E. "Larry" Finn

Lawrence E. “Larry” Finn

Lawrence Edward Finn of DeKalb, IL, passed away after a successful day of pheasant hunting, doing what he loved with people that he loved on December 14, 2021 in Princeton, IL.  Larry was born on July 11, 1945, in Amboy, Illinois, and was the son of Joseph and Victoria Finn (Haluch).  

Larry was a part of Pizza Villa in DeKalb, Illinois for over 60 years.  He was the personality of Pizza Villa and was instrumental in building the business into the iconic establishment it is today.  Larry always enjoyed interacting with all the loyal customers and was pretty darn good at bossing everyone around.  He was the quintessential Pizza Man!

He was an active member of the Elks Club, a regular Lightening winner at Knights of Columbus, and was a devoted parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb.  He was loved by so many. Larry never walked into a place without knowing someone or without making a new friend.  His house was the center of the party, a more than generous host is known for his ‘killer margarita’, smash burgers, and colorful storytelling. Larry was a skilled fisherman and hunter who knew all the secret spots.  ‘Lucky Larry’ always knew when to hold them and when to fold them.  

Larry is survived by his two children, Joseph and Amy (Matthew).  Three grandchildren Paige, Finn, and Emma.  He has 4 brothers, John (Diane), Richard (Diane), Donald (Karen), Gene (Bev), and his favorite sister Janette (Mark).  He has 15 nieces and nephews and 26 great nieces and nephews.  He also has two beloved dogs, Chase and Millie.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Sister-in-law Susan, nephew Brian and great nephew Jake. 

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday December 20, 2021, at 10:00 AM in the St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, IL, with Father Robert Gonnella officiating. Burial will follow the mass at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 19, 2021, at Finch Funeral Home from 3:00pm till 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. Masks will be required for both the visitation and the funeral mass. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.

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