Tommy J. Finnegan

Old hawk eyes, Great guy. I was in one of his classes at Pleasure Ridge Park. He would show old basketball movies and be the commentator on Fridays sometimes. RIP

Ms. Finnegan & Tess:

Mr. Finnegan was the single best coach I ever played under. He was both a friend and a coach and that you do not find in a lot of coaches. I was sorry to hear of his passing, I was out of town when I heard.

He was a great man and he is in a better place now. I prayers are with you in this troubled time.

Greg Holman

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss Mary and all your family.I did not know Tommy well but he sounds like a truly wonderful man. You are in my heart and prayers.

My condolences to the family and friends of Coach Finnegan. Played for him my freshman year also in '76 with Lee Bond and others. Great man and very funny too. Rest in peace Coach!!

Mrs. Finnegan and Tess,

I am so very sorry to have heard about Coach Finnegan, you may remember me I would see you and coach Finnegan at St. Louis Bertrand. I would always make it a point to say hello and ask him if he remembered me and he would answer of course Kelly how are you. We spent four years together that will always have a special place in my heart. May God keep and bless you.

Coach Finnegan was a teacher of mine at Pleasure Ridge. He was one of my all time favorite teachers. My senior year I put him in my favorite memories and I remember when he signed my year book he expressed how much that meant to him. He was so humble that he didn't even realize how he touched so many of his students hearts. I am so sorry to hear of this wonderful mans passing but I am sure he is in heaven running a basketball program for the lord.My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I feel very fortunate that I crossed paths with him .
Nancy Lowery (Roach) 1974 PRP

I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Coach Finny. I played at Indiana University Southeast for Coach Jim Morris while Coach Finnegan was an assistant for my first two seasons. I always loved his enthusiasm for the game of basketball and for life. Coach and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I graduated from Moore in 1984 and watched Coach Finn perform his magic on the sidelines while I was in the band. He had a great sense of humor, a passion for the game of basketball, and love for his students. My friends and I still quote him from time to time. He used to keep us all in line in the locker room before the bell rang by saying, "step across the line... you're burned". Of course no-one was ever "burned", but it was quite effective (and funny). We will miss him.

Tim Helm

We received an e-mail from Ray Crider
Flaget class of 1957 about Tom's death
and his disease ALS. My husband, Edward
from Flaget class of 1957 also has
ALS. We are very sorry for your loss.
Please know we said prayers for your
family.
I graduated from Presentation Academy in 1957, also.

Tommy was a wonderful person and will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. He was always a credit to Flaget and the University of Louisville.

What an awesome man. He was a great coach and great person. Coach Finn will be remembered and missed.

To the family of "coach".I had the privalige of playing one year at moore for him he was a great person.may god be with you.

my heart goes out to the family of "Coach Finn". I went to Moore and used to help out with the team. I loved watching Coach Finn when he was coaching. He had so much passion for the game. He is a wonderful person that cared about everyone of his players. He will be greatly missed.

I went to high school with Mary at Loretto and knew Tommie from Flaget and a bit when we were in college---I went to Sts Mary and Elizabeth to Nurses training, but have lived most of my adult life in Florida. I will keep all of you in my prayers and thank God that he is now in heaven with Him and no longer suffering. God be with you all, Mary Lynn Potter Helm

Prayers to the Family, and Friends of Tommy Finnegan... A Retired Louisville Policeman

To Tommy's Family--as classmates at Loretto High School of Mary, we always knew about her great twin and in later years, have carried all in our thoughts and prayers as Tommy's condition took its toll. Please be assured of the love and prayers of all of our class of 1960 for you all. Special Blessings, Mary!

Sorry to hear about the passing of Coach. He was my coach at Moore during my freshman year of '76.

to the family of coach finnegan i went to moore and tried out for his team i didnt make the team but he never gave up on me as a person he was a nice and loving person god bless you all and may god keep you go mustangs

Sue & Tess~
We are all so sad to hear of Tommy's/dad's passing. We cannot imagine the heartache of missing him. We have been reading all about his wonderful faith and life here on earth, and know that he is truly healed in Heaven...just as God promised.

You have our prayers and our love,

Lori, Bill & Emme McAtee

So sorry to hear about Tom, and that we cannot be at the visitation and funeral, as we are traveling.

With deepest sympathy

Mickey and Sandy Clark

I remember the Finnegan's when they lived in Jasper, Indiana. Jack and I were classmates at St. Joseph's and played sports together. I remember Tommy as the tag along with Jack. I also remember Mary hanging out at her uncle Casper's drug store. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Family of Coach Tom Finnegan
I had the previlege of coaching with and being very good friends with Tom at Flaget High in 1966 and 1967.It is shocking to know that a person with his vigor would leave this world so early-but I guess the lord must have known about the good of this person and recruited Tommy into heaven. Thanks for being in my wedding-I will never forget you- and you will always be in my prayers!!!!!

Tom was one of my teachers at Pleasure Ridge Park High School back about 32 years ago. He was one of the good teachers. Had a great personality. He will surely be missed. Tom and his family are in my prayers.

I am truly sorry for you loss. I remember Tommy as a nice, funny guy and, of course, a great athlete. Tommy’s aunt, Mary Finnegan Goebel, was my aunt also. Tommy and I were in the same class at Flaget. I will keep you and him in my prayers. God bless all of you.

To the Family of "Coach Finnegan"
I had the pleasure of knowing "coach Finnegan" from Moore High School.He was a nice and funny person who loved the game of basketball. "Coach Finn" will truly be missed, but never forgotten and I'm glad that I got to know him. My heart goes out to you all, may God bless you.

Dear Mrs. Finnegan & family,
I'm praying The Lord will be with you in your time of sorrow & will grant you strength for the days ahead.
I played basketball with TOmmy at Christ the King.
With heartfelt sympathy!
Jim Finney

Dear Sue and Tess,

Deepest sympathy upon the loss of your loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Mary Ann Arnold

I am so sorry to hear about Tommy...We played BB against each other in 1958/59.....The family are in my prayers...Will have a Mass said for Tommy....Ronnie Siers (Manual High School)