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Joseph Finke Obituary

FINKE, Joseph E. On July 14, 2005 JOSEPH EDGAR FINKE, beloved husband of the late Elaine Finke; dear father of Joseph M. Finke (USMC), Raymond F. Finke, Carol L. Santivasci, Allen G. Finke, Harry R. Harris Jr. and Susan E. Wernecke; devoted brother of Rose Wessel, Eileene Swanson, and Frances Waynick; proud grandfather of six grandchildren. Funeral from the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A. 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Monday at 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jane Frances Church at 10 A.M. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Family requests friends call on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jul. 16, 2005.

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Donna Kohlhafer

July 16, 2005

Mr. Joe was part of our family functions for years and he was always a welcome addition. I will remember his great support of Jennifer and all her plays and dance shows. He will be missed and my heartfelt wishes to all his family is to cherish the memories.

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