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John Finkelstein Obituary

John Thomas Finkelstein, age 18, Loving Son, Brother and Grandchild. John passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2004. He is survived by his father, Thomas Finkelstein; mother, Janet Bainard; step-mother, Tuesday Brody; brother, Nicholas Finkelstein; and 2 sisters, Courtney Benoit and Rebecca Benoit. Services will be held Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Christian services will be held until 10:00 p.m., followed by Native Traditional services being held through the night until sunrise. Reception will be held on Friday, August 27, 2004 at 1:00 p.m., Salt River Pima-Maricopa Memorial Hall, 9849 E. Earll Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85256.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 25, 2004.

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Marissa Hall

September 3, 2022

I still think of John to this day

Patrick & Dolly James

August 26, 2004

Thomas - Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family.



What the heart has once owned and had, it shall never lose

BY: Henry Ward Beecher

Tina Pettera

August 26, 2004

Tuesday, Thomas, Nick, Courtney, and Becky. I am so sorry to hear about John. My thoughts are with you. Tina

Kimberly Berry

August 25, 2004

Dear family, I am so sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kimberly Berry

kimberly berry

August 25, 2004

I am so sorry about your son. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

kimberly berry

John Finkelstein

August 25, 2004

Dear Thomas, Tuesday, Nicholas, Courtney and Rebecca Beniot,

I loved my nephew John Thomas Finkelstein deeply and will miss him very much for the rest of my life he was a very nice guy taking care of our house while Grandma and Grandpa are away.



Uncle John

Rick Goldman

August 25, 2004

Dear John Finkelstein and Family, I just wanted to send my condolenses for your nephew John Thomas. Our friends Chris and Carol Clark, and Dale Popiel also give their condolenses too.

Please keep up in your prayers.

Thank you

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