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Michael Finch Obituary
Mike was born in Worcester, Mass. the oldest child of William and Margaret (Burgwinkel) Finch. He grew up in Rindge where he was a member of Boy Scout Troop #33 of Jaffrey, and a fan of baseball, collecting assorted memorabilia.
Mike lived in Worcester, Mass. for many years and was a bartender at Ralph's, Nick's, and Vincent's.
Mike was loved dearly by family and friends for his kind and humorous spirit. He was a great lover of animals and lost one of his best friends, his dog Tennille, in May.
Mike was also predeceased by his grandmothers Mary Elizabeth (Hatstat) Burgwinkel, in 1964, and Arline (Sinclair) Finch, one month ago; his uncles Michael Burgwinkel in 1995 and Steven Burgwinkel in 1996; and cousin Sydney Burgwinkel in 2011.
Mike's loss will be deeply felt by many, including his parents, Bill and Peg Finch of Rindge, brother, Tim Finch and his wife, Ava Collins of Tuckahoe, N.Y. sister, Emily Polk and her husband, Terence of Greensboro, N.C. grandfather, Carleton Finch of Fitchburg, Mass. and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Mike's funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced on www.cournoyerfh.com when available.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mike's name to Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, Mass. 01606.
To share photographs, memories or condolences with Mike's family, please visit his permanent online memorial at www.cournoyerfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Finch
Annie
February 6, 2025
It´s going on 10 yrs since you past. I think of you often. Rest in peace my special friend. I will always love and miss you.
Annie
August 12, 2024
I think of you often.I need you now.I wish I had you to talk to. You were always so caring and gave me good advice. I miss you, my friend. I love you.
Greg
November 22, 2017
Still missing you, kind sir.
karen jennings
November 27, 2015
rest in peace
Richard & Sheila Lambert
November 24, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Finch family.
The Cournoyer Family
November 24, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
ron-terry & ronnie BURGWINKEL
November 23, 2015
We love you & miss you.Rest in peace now Mike <3 x0x0x0
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