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Douglas Finlay Obituary
Doug was happiest fishing or talking about fishing with his family and friends. He was a legend in the telling of fish tales both from NJ and in Key West. Doug became an avid cook and was instrumental in running a successful soup kitchen with his wife Mary Ann in Key West for the less fortunate. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. His circle of friends spanned the coasts of NJ and the Florida Keys.
Doug is survived by his wife Mary Ann Finlay, Key West, FL, sons Douglas Jr., and Edward (Amanda Patterson Finlay), sister Annette Bukowski, grandchildren Matthew (Elizabeth Mandovil Finlay), Meaghan, Alexander, Michael and Daniel, nieces and nephews William Layton Jr. (Laura), Ray Bukowski Jr. (Jennifer), Michelle Figueredo, Sally Stoneham (John) and a host of friends who he considered family. Doug is preceded in death by parents Edward and Doris Finlay, sister Mary Layton and brothers-in-law William Layton and Raymond Bukowski.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 10th at St. Mary's Basilica, Key West, FL at 9am.
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