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Gerald Finn Obituary
He was born July 25, 1958, in Ashley, Luzerne County, PA, the son of Gerald J. Finn and Aileen A. (Grady) Finn.
He was a 1976 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, and studied at Northampton County Community College.
He worked for many years as a plastics technician for several local companies, including Texapol and Palram Industries. He will be remembered as an outgoing man with a great heart, and as someone who lived his life with gusto and humor.
He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Finn and her husband, Justin of Maple Shade, NJ; his son, Matthew Finn and his wife Krystah-Jo of Walnutport, PA, as well as his grandsons Luke, Zachariah, and Chase; brothers, Kevin Finn of Waynesville MO, Brian Finn and his wife, Christina Stoltz of Pittsburgh, and Neal Finn of Philadelphia. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Mary Ellen Finn and Alice C. (Finn) Freeh, both of Bethlehem.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Finn
Lee
July 31, 2023
I'm sorry to hear the news Jerry was a good dude we had a lot of fun together. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family and friends will miss him the world will not be the same with out him
Debbie
July 31, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Debbie
July 31, 2023
Gerry my sweet friend RIP. We had many good years together.
Mike Carlin
July 30, 2023
Rest in Peace Dear Cousin Gerry. I'll always remember all the good times we had growing up.
Joseph and Marie (Loturco) Hoch
July 29, 2023
Finn Family,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of Gerry to forever hold in your hearts.
With heartfelt condolences,
Jerry Helfrich
July 28, 2023
When i first seen the name Gerald Finn, I immediately thought of his Father and namesake, Gerald Finn, whom I worked with on the Central R.R. of N. J. back in the 60's and was a very caring family man.
My condolence to the Family. r.i.p.
Kim ,Marks wife
July 28, 2023
Now your with Mark and some of your good old boys!
Brian
July 27, 2023
In loving memory my brother Jerry. I´ll miss your stories but will always remember the best of them.
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