Hon. Richard F. Finnigan

To Kay & Family,

It's been almost a year since Rich's passing and I just heard about it at the St. Williams "Last Dance" event where I fully expected to see Richie last weekend. I'm so sorry for your loss and thank you for loaning Richie out to the community for so many decades. Richie was the face of Savin Hill and he dedicated himself to the community and its kids. Rich coached me in softball and also gave his time to both the prep and senior bands of St. Williams. Savin Hill...

to kay and family,i am so saddened by richie's passing.seems like just the other day i saw him walking up the street.he gave me a lot as i was growing up.he was the best coach i have ever known.he made such a difference in so many lives.it was a priveledge to have known him.sincerely,karen pavidis

Richie was a great guy. I grew up next door to him and his family on Playstead Road. He got all us kids together putting his campaign signs together and then driving around installing them and plastering his "flyahs" all over Savin Hill. We were all riding around on our bikes plastered with those bright yellow bumper stickers. I remember every 4th of July Richie would be on the street passing out Hoodsies to all the kids, and every Halloween he would scare the**** out of us wearing that old...

Joanie and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have fond memories your father during our time at Bridgewater especially the time he came up and hung out with us one Saturday.

May you find comfort in your memories.

Karen

To Tom and the Finnigan Family,

Tom although I never met your father I'm sure he was a great man as the other comments attest and also because he raised a son like you to be a great family man. As a fellow veteran I also thank him for his service to his country and his family. We will keep him and your family in our prayers during this time.

God Bless,

To Janice and the whole Finnegan Family,

The Hegartys considered ourselves very lucky to have your dad in our lives. He always made us laugh and had a great way of seeing things. As far as his coaching, both girls had him for years, and Janice, he passed down is love for kids onto you because Katie was lucky enough to have both of you and he definitely passed down his passion for the community onto you. He will live on through his great family forever.

I will always remember Richie Finnigan and his great sense of community, honor and especially his sense of humor. We lived on Playstead Road when we were first married and he was such a great neighbor. But even more, he was a dear friend to my parents and family for as long as I can remember.

He will be truly missed.

Claire (Carney) Griffin and family

I will always remember the good times we had at the Health and Welfare Retirement Board. Auz and I were still in high school and Mr. Finnigan made every working day a joy. I spoke to him last year after 40 years and realized what a great guy he was and how many great memories I had of Mr. Finnigan. I'm sure Uncle Tom and my Dad were there to greet him as he entered into heaven.

What great memories I have of Dick Finnigan, his wit and unfailing humor. He had an uncanny ability to insert himself into the discussion and his words of wisdom were treasures. I was always at the receiving end of his comments, and because of the thick skin he helped me to develop, I had many laughs. He made such an impact in so many lives and I only knew him through our work together in the labor movement. YES he was a humble man, I had no idea he was involved in so many endeavors. He...