Thomas L. Finnegan M.D. obituary, 1944-2017, Manitowoc, WI

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Thomas L. Finnegan M.D.

1944 - 2017

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Jean Ryan (Harms)

February 6, 2021

Tom was my oldest brother, Edward’s best and dearest friend. We shared many times together growing up and in the last few years of my brothers life. He was a very intelligent man and thoroughly enjoyed his company as Ed did. We all miss him!

Nolan Hetz, M.D.

March 1, 2017

Tom was everything you desired in a person and a surgeon-colleague and was an easy to get along with man. He served our community well and am proud to have have had him as a colleague here in northeastern Wisconsin.

Jean Ryan

February 27, 2017

Tom was my brother, Ed Harms, best friend. I loved Dr. Tom. He grew up with us in Sterling Il. Before my brother Ed passed a couple years prior, we shared many times together visiting brother Ed in "Hotel California" at my brothers home. Tom was a favorite of mine. So opposite of my brother Ed, but so interesting. They shared a life together from a very young age. I knew his brother Kevin in grade school and High school and spent time with Kevin when we both lived in Chicago. My mother and Tom's mother were friends in Sterling Il. Will miss him, like I miss Kevine and his mother Ann.

Jim + Marie Wendle

February 27, 2017

Jim + I will treasure all the 65 years we were friends. We will miss him so much. Our love to Diane kids, grands, Alison + Julie. He's gone but never forgotten.

Donna Spencer

February 21, 2017

Tom was a great friend to and graduate of Newman High School. His intellectual curiosity, sense of humor, and appreciation of the arts was a true gift to all he knew. He was also a wonderful example of what it meant to be a good person, a fine son, brother, and friend. Rest in peace, Tom.

February 20, 2017

To all of you, the Finnegan family. We were so lucky to have him in our lives. Even though I was not fortunate to know him like others. He was my cousin and we did sail and laugh together and I will always remember that. Prayers are with you Dianne and family.

Mary Cay & Eric Swenson

Lorene Mozinski

February 18, 2017

Our condolences to a lovely family who were a great asset to Manitowoc. We appreciated both Dr. Tom's professional skills and his company in social settings when our kids' paths crossed.

Richard Mozinski

February 18, 2017

An excellent doctor and a great runner who could run uphill faster than I could run downhill. R.I.P.

Marge Booth

February 17, 2017

To The Finnegan Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of my cousin, Tom. I have many fond memories of our childhood days. We were blessed with a beautiful family. Tom, the world is certainly a better place for those who were fortunate to receive your touch. God Bless you, your family and friends.

Mandy Nething

February 14, 2017

Doctor Finnegan was a good man and he liked to make his patients laugh he was also one of the best doctors that I had

Alan White

February 13, 2017

What a wonderful obit for a wonderful man.

Tom was--believe it or not--my student at UW Manitowoc. He still remains the only physician ever to enroll in my Bioethics class, and needless to say, was my best student.

He was funny, studious, respectful, curious, and self-effacing, which is remarkable given his professional and athletic accomplishments. When we reconnected recently it was as if the years had just vanished--what a treasure of a man.

Roy Pirrung

February 12, 2017

I just learned of the loss of a longtime friend, who I lost contact. We shared many travels, races and miles on roads and trails and I thourghly enjoyed those times with him. I will cherish the memories until it is my time to join him. May he Rest In Peace. See you in a few miles Tom...your fiend roy

February 12, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing on my cousin Tom. How we enjoyed seeing him just a few years ago when he traveled down to Arlington Heights for my mom's services. My sincere condolences Dianne and family, Alison and Julie and the extended Finnegan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dorrie (Merkel) and Ron Schmalz

Dave Gahagan

February 12, 2017

Finny - here's hoping you enjoy a "tail wind" all the way to your final destination in heaven. RIP!

Tim Burkard

February 12, 2017

Tom, I will always remember our rides together enjoying the outdoors, good friends and your smile and joy of the moment. God bless you, Dianne and your family - my thoughts and prayers are with them all. I look forward to the day we ride together again. God bless and peace be with you. Tim Burkard and family

Jon Buggs

February 11, 2017

Dr. Finnegan had the qualities that an Anesthesia
Provider like myself appreciated--patience. On call case- he would be in the lounge -reading-waiting for Anesthesia and surgery to notify him when they were ready. He always acknowledged other folks and seem to have more than a simple hello to say to them. I can't ever personally recall him raising his voice,even in the OR, which is saying something,especially for a surgeon
Every. year, I would hit him up to purchase a Xmas wreath to support the Appalachian Service Project, I was involved in and he kindly did so even after he retired.
In the mix of our interactions , we would share stories of kids, running, and biking. He certainly had more to add then I on the final two topics.
Glad I had the opportunity to meet you, Tom
Finnegan.

reyne schepper

February 11, 2017

I worked with Dr. Finnegan at the local hospitals. He was always so enjoyable to be with and pleasant to talk to. Great man and he will be missed. Sending prayers to his family

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