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Joseph Frank Finno Jr.

Joseph Finno Obituary

FINNO - Joseph Frank Jr., father of four, died of lung cancer at the age of 80, on July 21st 2009, surrounded by family spanning three generations. Known as Gemini Joe, he was born June 10, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, to Joseph and Florence Finno. After serving in the United States Army during the Korean War, Joe moved his family to Long Island where he worked for Nassau County parks and recreation. He was a proud member of the Sons of Italy and the Republican Club. Joe wrote poetry and inspirational phrases. "Time gives no forewarning, as youth will have its way, not caring for each morning, or every precious day. The Lord gives us the freedom to choose what we will do. If we just listen to His voice, our soul He will renew. Give no care to things you gain upon this earth, treasures will be left behind, to what you had at birth." - Gemini Joe.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 26, 2009.

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Janet Sierzant

July 20, 2010

It has been one year since my father passed. I think of him often and thank him for the greatest gift he bestowed on me. I have inherited his talent for poetry and writing. I know he is looking down on me with pride.

Lisa Finno

July 19, 2010

Joseph Finno was my dad and the most affectionate, giving, and sincere person I ever knew. Not a day goes by where I don't stop and think of something special that he's done Whether it was helping with school projects, feeding ducks at the park, or as I got older, advice on life and love. I love you dad, and will always and forever be your little baby girl. In my heart of hearts you will stay.

Diane Hoffmann

September 7, 2009

Joseph Finno was my father. I will cherish all the childhood memories I have of him. He inspired me with his sense of humor and shared with me his wisdom which led me to success in my personal life. I will always remember him fondly and I look foward to seeing him again someday in the afterlife. I hope that he is happy and that he found peace. To my father Joe, I love you and I think you were the best father a daughter could ever want or hope to wish for.

Jennifer Finno

August 5, 2009

I am greatfull that I got to share in the last few days of my granfather's life. Distance had kept us apart for far to long, but now I cherish the memory of our time together in the last month of his life. Although he was unable to speak at the end, I could read his thoughts in the furrow of his brow or the expression on his lips. In a group he was always charming, funny, and charasmatic, but when you were alone with him he let you know exactly what was on his mind. I have recently started a family tree for the family that I will make into a book for my father, Joseph F. Finno III, so that he will have a way for his fathers memory to live on in a tangible way. Unfortunately I have limited knowledge of our family's history. If anyone has anything they would like to contribute, (names, dates, relatives, life experiences), please contact me at [email protected]. My heart is eased by the knowledge that my grandfather has finally moved on to his next adventure.

Jennifer Finno



When last the journey ends
and air to thick to breathe,
a soft and solom silence
will fill the space you leave.
Your daily life's impressions may fade without a trace,
but the memory of you
all of time cannot erase.

Annalea Celio

August 2, 2009

May God Bless you and your Family at you this time of sorrow. I will treasure the memories of my childhood with your dad and the rest of the family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayer always.

Love and Prayers,

Annalea

Bill Ruggiero

July 26, 2009

I worked with Joe at the DPW in HIcksville in 1975 to 1982. We had many talks at his Stationary engineer position in HIcksvile, and were very inspirational. Joe had great insight, and wondeful humor. Many times I wish I took his advice.

Bill Ruggiero
26 L Fischer Dr.
North KIngstown Rhode Island 02852
[email protected]

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