Michael Finnegan

I just learned of Mike's passing. My condolences. I knew Mike in high school and formative teen life experiences. We went to The Big Island Hawaii in 1980 to help his aunt Judy build an offgrid house up in the mountains above the Hamakuaa coast. We later were joined by another high school friend. One day we 3 went body surfing at an isolated steep rocky beach with huge waves. Long story short, Mike and I saved our friend from drowning, barely making it out of the pounding surf with our own...

I met Mike through Dialogue Chicago. His art practice is brilliant, and I was so happy to see his success placing work with clients all over the world. He gave a very good crit and was a kind and generous friend. I learned some key things from Mike that I carry forward with me: the planning that he did with his family around meeting his career goals; and his clarity of purpose in his art practice. Sending my condolences to Nancy, Lily and Joey.

I had the great honor of knowing Mike, even if briefly as we chaperoned band kids at ETHS and he welcomed my son into your family as Lily's friend. I remember being struck by his easy demeanor, curiosity, sense of humor and genuine interest in all topics of conversation. He was so welcoming to be around. It's obvious he was a special father, husband and friend, not to mention a brilliant artist. My heart breaks for all his loved ones and the world, as we have lost a one in a million man. I...

Condolences to Dr. Nancy Glick and the Finnegan family. Thoughts and prays are with you during this difficult time. "shelo ted'u od tza'ar"

We are so profoundly sorry to hear about Michael's passing. I loved working with him in that short period while at the Art Center but mostly I remember him as being so incredibly kind to Jack when the kids were young. He was such a wonderful person and talented artist. He will be so missed. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time .