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John Fini Obituary
John A. Fini, Jr., 99 years old of Leominster, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2020 in his home surrounded by his immediate family. He is survived by daughters Linda A. Pirro and her husband Nicholas of Leominster and Deanna L. Kardoos and her husband AJ of Pocasset; sons John Fini, III and his wife Deborah of Leominster and Steven M. Fini of Leominster; brother Herbert Fini of Florida; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years Nancy L. (Ferguson) Fini on April 8, 2020, grandson John Fini, IV, 5 brothers, Sylvio Fini, Mario Fini, Francis Fini, Wallace Fini, and Benito Fini; and 4 sisters, Assunta Fini, Josephine "Dolly" Curtin, Nelda Castriotta and Anne "Nina" Tisdale.
John was born in Leominster on November 10, 1920, son of John and Cesira (Capasso) Fini and was a lifelong resident. He started working for his father at age 9 as a shoe shine boy at Fini's Shoe Store, the family business. John left high school during his senior year to help his father with the family business. He learned the trade and worked till 1942. As World War II was escalating, he along with 3 of his best friends, went to Boston, where he joined the U.S. Navy. John served for 4 years during World War II and all 4 of the friends made it home. He owned a general stamping business, and contracted with the U.S. Army Post Exchanges at Fort Devens, MA, Fort Knox, KY and Fort Dix, NJ throughout the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He also owned a shoe repair shop at Fort Devens, MA and later another in downtown Fitchburg, MA. John then finished his career at Fini's Shoe Store in downtown Leominster where it all began.
John is a member of St. Anna Parish and D.A.V. and a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Foggia Society. He loved politics, economics, sports and flying airplanes. He held a private pilot's license. Above all, John always had love and devotion to his family.
Services and burial will be held at a later date for John and his wife Nancy. The Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster is assisting the family with arrangements. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net
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Tom Landon
April 23, 2020
John and Nancy will be missed by all. They were
some of the finest people I have ever met. I will
remember fondly all the trips we took to the race track. I'd set John up with the racing program and a cold beer and we would have a ball. We'd like to send our deepest condolences to the entire Fini family.
Sincerely with love, Tom and Joanne Landon
Michelle Feola
April 22, 2020
Sending our condolences to the Fini family for the loss of Nancy and John. I loved to watch John with Nancy as I visited my mom, Connie. Theirs was a true love story of devotion and care. You are an incredible family and we thank you for your kindness and inclusion that you shared with our mom. Thinking of you during this time and sending prayers for your parents.
Joanne L Greer
April 21, 2020
Herb, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother and his wife. May they Rest In Peace together as they have most of their lives. God Bless. Joanne "Consalvo" Lanney Greer.
Taffy Wagner
April 20, 2020
Truly one of the most outstanding men I have ever known. Fly your way to heaven, Grampa John.
Sarah DeCarolis
April 20, 2020
So sorry to see this. Many memories of fun times on Eugene St. and the horseshoe matches in John's backyard. Must be hard for you losing Nancy and John at this time.
Thinking of you and all the fun times.
The Bernier Family
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Jill (Anderson) George
April 19, 2020
Dear Deanna and all of John's family,
I am so sorry for the loss of both of your parents so close together and at this difficult time when people can't come together to express their condolences to you. May the love and support of family and friends help you through this difficult tIme. God bless you all.
Best regards,
Shannon Sylvia
April 19, 2020
Much love, you will be greatly missed by Jeff and I
Wayne Simonds
April 18, 2020
He will be missed by many my deepest condolences to the family
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