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May 20, 1960 – March 23, 2024
On March 23, 2024, Thomas Mark Finn peacefully passed away while surrounded by his family in Chesapeake, Virginia at the age of 63. Born to Joseph Finn Jr. and Kay Finn on May 20, 1960, in Albany, NY., he was the middle son of five and is survived by siblings Victoria A. Finn, Susan M. VanGalen, Daniel J. Finn. He is predeceased by his older brother Joseph M. Finn. Early in life he married and had two children with Cary M. Harkness in Colony, NY. He is survived by his two children Joseph W. Finn and Samantha and Todd Schaefer, as well as his grandchild Heathcliff Schaefer. He is also survived by his loving wife Marcia M. Finn and his stepchildren Jenna Zint and Jonathan Jenkins. For the last 18 years of his life he resided in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Tom was a graduate of Albany Academy for Boys where he was the Captain of Company C, and was on championship football teams. Tom attended St. John Fisher College where he was a defensive/offensive tackle on their championship football team. His career started at Lange-Finn Construction and concluded at Zillofro Associates. Tom was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. Tom was the G.O.A.T. father who attended all of his son's sporting events. He also attended all his daughter's theater, band, and chorus events. Tom, Marcia, and his family are very grateful to have enjoyed traveling in and out of the country over the past several years.
His love for music extended to serenading his wife and children, bringing joy and harmony to their lives.
Known for his thoughtfulness and generosity, Thomas touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all.
Coastal Cremations is assisting his family. Please share memories and express condolences at CoastalCremationsVA.com.
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Alan DeLisle
March 19, 2025
Tom
Think of you often my friend. You were from a different world that mesmerized us all with your humor, wit, and incredible confidence. I will never forget you telling me "you sucked," after I played a bad football game and felt sorry for myself. You read a room so well and you were usually the story. Peace.
Mark Intini
April 5, 2024
I had the privilege of playing Football with Tom at SJFC and also spent many late night early morning hours playing gin Wolferts Roost style. He was the best teammate as well as friend . RIP Tom. Mark Intini
Joe Fina
April 4, 2024
I had the pleasure of being in those same offensive football huddles at St. John Fisher College that our quarterback Alan DeLisle described ... spot on! T Finn BIGGER than life and always greeted his teammates/friends with a smile & a big "How are we?!?!" RIP #70.
Hollywood
April 4, 2024
My deepest condolences on your loss. Tommy was one of a kind. Always a smile and "Hey, how are we?" when you walked in the room. He will be missed but our lives are better for having known him and been teammates. Joe Catan
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Mark Dowdell
April 4, 2024
As a college teammate on a National Championship team, T. Finn was always asking us (in earnest): "How are We" and genuinely was interested in the answer.
May Gid Bless you, brother and light your way home to Him.
Alan DeLisle
April 4, 2024
Tom and I were inseparable in college. We were Skipper and Gillagan. He was one of a kind. I played quarterback and he played offensive tackle at St John Fisher. After almost every play I called he would say, "that won´t work," unless it was a run play to his side. He was the life of the room!! Love you buddy!!
Alan DeLisle
Liz Smith
April 2, 2024
My sorrow to the Finn family. Memories conjure many smiles on our long school bus rides.
Mary Franchini
March 30, 2024
To a childhood friend & neighbor hoping your memories will bring you strength & peace.
All God's blessings at this sad time
Mimi ( Treffiletti) Franchini
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