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WILLIAM J. FINNERAN

1944 - 2016

BORN

1944

DIED

2016

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Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home - Bourne

40 MacArthur Blvd

Bourne, Massachusetts

WILLIAM FINNERAN Obituary

FINNERAN, William J. Passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2016. Billy was born November 4, 1944 in South Boston and grew up in Dorchester. He was the devoted son of the late William and Mary (Fitzgerald) Finneran. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Linda (Brennan) Finneran. He and Linda are survived by their beloved children, Christopher (Patricia Driscoll) Finneran, Mary Beth (Kevin Delaney) Finneran, Suzanne (David) Bridges, and Michael Finneran and by their astonishing grandchildren: Brendan, Mary Kate, and Christopher Finneran, Kate and Emma Bridges and Linda Ann Delaney. Billy is also survived by his siblings: Mary L., Robert, Thomas, Lawrence, Paul Finneran and Katherine Barkowski. Also survived by his aunts: Frances Duggan and Eleanor (Joseph) Doyle and his uncle, William (Catherine) Fitzgerald and his nieces and nephews: Mike and Matt Pritchard; Samantha, Luke, Laura, John and Joseph Barkowski; Kelley McNeil; Shannon Mahoney and Alexis Tkachuk, and by many cousins, faithful friends and his beloved companion, Madeline Piper. Billy was known for his incisive intellect, quick wit, and eternal optimism. He loved football and was a running back on the team that won the 1966 Park League Championship. He had a special love for animals, especially Val and "his birds." A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 13th at St. Gregory's Church in Dorchester Lower Mills at 10 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The New England Home for Little Wanderers, 10 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135; Attn: Harrington House Catherine Fitzgerald Library. Arrangements by the Nickerson-Bourne, 40 MacArthur Blvd., BOURNE, MA. For online condolences please visit nickersonbournefuneral home.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2016.

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Mike Small

July 4, 2016

Billy, thank God you got those Japanese baseball scores for our mutual friend S.Bark when mlb was on strike! He was panic stricken. There will never be another Billy Finn. Rest in peace pal.

Mrs Camerano

June 13, 2016

So sorry about your Dad my prayers are with you all at this time

Barbara Rowlings

June 13, 2016

Our sincerest condolences,our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara and Ed Rowlings.

Angela Nitza & Family

June 13, 2016

I find myself at a loss for words. I keep remembering all the great memories I have with Billy and my Aunt Mad. I love them both dearly as do my husband and our children. It's been a very sad week at our home in Indiana. You will be forever missed.

Mary & Erin Rasberry

June 12, 2016

Sending our love & hugs to Madi & the Finneran family. Rest in peace "Bronco" Billy.

Michael O'Neil

June 12, 2016

Dear Finneran Family,
We send our most heartfelt sympathies to you all. Billy was one of a kind for sure, always so happy to see you, full of energy and excitement. We will miss his presence. Sending our love. ~Marcia and Michael

Jack Haines

June 12, 2016

So sorry for your loss.
Jack aka Abner Haines

Dan Bates

June 12, 2016

Tommy and Donna,
So Sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Dan & Barb Bates

Tara Fulton

June 12, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you...love all the Murphys xo. Rest easy Mr. Finneran...

Always a Champion

Charlie Fraser

June 12, 2016

Condolences to the Finneran Family, god speed Billy not many faster than you, thanks for all the memories from Lower Mills Huskies through Collins Club. Rest In Peace.

June 12, 2016

Billy, my big brother---

I went to a "Mom Mass"--i.e.--an early Mass this morning, followed by a "Mom swim".......you were on my mind and in my prayers.

You are with Mom now, joining her on her birthday. That's some birthday present.

I have no doubt that she has wiped and dried your tears as she wipes and dries ours. And we know that you both enjoyed the Belmont.

RIP big brother..............

Tommy

Dan Dodd

June 12, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

marye burke baker

June 12, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. May their faith help get through this difficult time

MaryKate Finneran

June 11, 2016

Rest easy big guy. I love you so much Papa.

June 11, 2016

Rest in Peace Buddy,

till we meet again

always Patty

Mary Lou

June 11, 2016

Billy, My first hero, my big brother, my protector. Say Happy Birthday to Mom.
Love, Mary Lou

Lida Harkins

June 11, 2016

Bob and Tom and all the Finneran's-
So sorry for your loss. I remember Billy -funny, smart as a whip and a unique character. Rest in Peace!

Curley Peterson

June 11, 2016

Condolences to all the Finneran family....no one talked sports like Billy...he was a genuine character.

June 11, 2016

So sorry, he will be dearly missed by all those who enjoyed his love for life.
Deepest Sympathy,
Patti Queeney

Mary Finneran

June 11, 2016

Have a good sleep Dad.
Love, Mary, Kevin & Linda Ann

Mary Finneran

June 11, 2016

Have a good sleep Dad.
Love, Mary, Kevin, and Linda Ann

David & Margaret Brown

June 11, 2016

Sleep well my friend....countless memories

June 11, 2016

Wake up the echoes, my Friend.

Love, MGP

Gerard Leary

June 11, 2016

Billy Finneran,a cyclone of energy,whose presence was a show.No announcer,no spotlight.no drum roll,just Barney at 200mph.He was ESPN and sportscenter before they were invented.Don Rickles learned sarcasm from Barney.You clearly could be the central character in a great American novel.Gordie,Ali,and Barney.What a conversation that's gonna be!!!! Save me a seat Billy.My greatest respects to the legendary Finneran family.

marsha bishop

June 11, 2016

Dear Bob, so sorry for your loss!!!You have a great family & will remember you forever!!
May he rest in peace

John O'Brien

June 10, 2016

Rest in peace Billy, all our prayers for you and your family. Jackie and Laurie O'Brien

Kate

June 10, 2016

Godspeed big brother. I love you.

The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

June 9, 2016

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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