Ned Finkelstein
Ned Finkelstein
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Ned graduated from Northeast High School in Philadelphia and joined the US Navy in 1965. He served two tours to Viet Nam and was honorably discharged in 1969.
Ned is survived by his wife Darlene and her two sons Adam and Sean, his sister Zelda (Zee) Gamson, brother Harry Keshet, his children Tricia and David, and sister Anita in Denmark. Also many nieces and nephews.
Ned retired from Standard Concrete in 2011 where he was a mixer driver for many years. After retirement Ned took writing classes at Cal State Fullerton, became a member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santa's in Southern California, and was in training at the Museum of Tolerance in LA to be a docent. Ned moved to Grass Valley in 2018. Music was his passion. It was a daily practice for him to blast rock and roll.
Ned died in peace with the help of Hospice. Burial will be at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA on September 4, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held in September.
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HARRY KESHET
August 19, 2025
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HARRY keshet
August 19, 2025
To my younger, sweet and innocent brother Ned. You had a gentle and loving Soul and found joy and peace living with your loving and kind wife, Darlene surrounded by forrest and worderful amimals and birds. Your heart was filled with wonder and curiousity. I was very happy to see you enjoying your life and family. You are in a better place where love shines with you and surrounding you. In peace and joy. Harry
Jenny Gamson
August 18, 2025
Rest in Peace, Uncle Ned. I always enjoyed seeing you through the years and we loved you very much.
Sending love and peace to Darlene and the rest of the family: Thank you for the years with Ned - especially being his Rock and Roll "partner in crime."
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