Thomas B. Finneran

Thomas B. Finneran, age 74, of West Yarmouth, formerly of Kingston, passed away peacefully March 16th in San Antonio, TX, following a brief illness. He was born in Boston, and was the son of the late Thomas B. Finneran and Virginia C. Mercurio. Tom was the beloved husband of the late Cleta (LaRocque) Finneran of Kingston. He leaves behind his cousin Kevin L. Finneran and his wife Rita, Cousin Kevin W. Finneran, his wife Kelly, daughter Hannah, cousin Lawrence W. Finneran, his wife Linda, and his close Friend Ann Latham of San Antonio, TX. Tom was raised and educated in San Antonio, TX and graduated from North American School of Conservation in CO. He was a veteran of the US Navy. His "great story" was while stationed in Puerto Rico he escorted across the island actress Charmian Carr, from the Sound of Music, while she was promoting the movie. Tom represented R.J. Reynolds Foods, Borden Foods, and managed Massachusetts Retail Food Wholesalers for 35 years, and had a great reputation in the retail food industry. He retired 14 years ago. Tom enjoyed cooking, gardening, and landscaping his home in Kingston for over 25 years with his wife Cleta. He traveled to Texas, and Florida during the winter months. He also enjoyed traveling to ‘downeast” Maine, and took many cruises while enjoying his retirement. A visitation will be held at the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St. (Downtown) Plymouth, on Saturday, March 24th, from 9:00 am till 11:00 am. Followed by a service in the funeral home at 11:00 am. Burial will take place in Oakland Grove Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Mass Audubon, 208 South Great Rd. Lincoln MA 01773.