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Sean Finnegan Obituary

Finnegan, Sean George

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. - Sean George Finnegan, age 79, of West Chicago, passed away on Oct. 30, 2020. He was born on Nov. 28, 1940, in Madison, Wis., to George and Johnette Finnegan. Sean graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy with a rank of Lieutenant in the reserves. He worked for Leo Burnett Advertising, Universal Recording and was owner and general contractor of Whitney Builders. Sean was past president (1974) of the Men's Garden Club of Villa Park. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, and carpentry.

Sean is survived by his wife, Margaret Aldrin Finnegan; daughters, Kathleen Genge, Kelly Finnegan, and Kerry (Jason) Smith; and grandchildren, Matthew, Nicole, Ryan and Reese Genge and Madison and Sofia Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents. Sean's inurnment will be in Wayne Township Cemetery in West Chicago. For info, call (630) 231-0060 or visit www.norrissegertfh.com.


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Published by Madison.com on Nov. 8, 2020.

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We are sorry to read of Sean's passing. I went to grade school (Lakewood) with Sean and was his neighbor in Maple Bluff. We have stayed in touch all these 70 years and enjoyed his friendship. I manage the class roster for our Lakewood class and will get the message out to everyone. Very SORRY, our condolences to the family. We will miss our friend. Sean is bottom center in 8th grade in 1954.

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