FINKELSTEIN--Dr. James, died peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the Williams House Hospice at the Washington, DC Home. A beloved husband and partner in love and learning with Barbara Finkelstein, his wife of 54 years; a wise and passionate champion of daughters Donna Finkelstein and Ed Magarian; and Laura Helene Finkelstein. A beacon of strength, love and laughter as grandfather "Turtle Papa" to Brian and Hannah Magarian and Matthew, Talia and Courtney Loeb; dear brother of Miriam (Melvyn) Davis. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 11am at Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, MD. Barbara and family will be at home for friends and family in Washington, DC on Tuesday from 7-9pm, on Wednesday after the service and Thursday and Friday from 7-9pm. Services entrusted to Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, Washington, DC. 800-500-5401.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 5, 2014.

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José and Cristina Mato

September 1, 2014

Condolences

Annette Anderson

August 18, 2014

I was out of the country for the past two weeks and just returned to hear this sad news. Dr. Finkelstein was an inspiration to us here at the VA Central IRB as one of our first Co-Chairs. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

IRENE

August 7, 2014

I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE PLEASE TRUST IN THE GOD OF COMFORT PSALMS 83;18.

Sandy Goldberg Roche

August 7, 2014

James' classmates from PS 206, Cunningham Jr High, and James Madison High School remember him with affection and admiration. He was an unforgettable friend.

August 7, 2014

Dear Finkelstein Family,
We are blessed to have been able to see you at Donna and Ed's party a few months ago. It doesn't seem possible that you have lost Jim so quickly. Donna, Ed, Brian and Hannah are like family to us. We send you all our love and peace.
The Curran Family

David Cohen

August 6, 2014

Condolences

Chip and Wendy Franklin

August 6, 2014

Jim's charm and wit made our visits to the cape so memorable. I can't tell you how many times my sons, who never knew their grandfathers, spoke of Jim as if he were family. He had that way about him. He will be missed, but in our thoughts and words forever.

clarence cross jr

August 5, 2014

I am also saddened to hear of Dr. Finkelstein's passing. I met him when i started working at the VA in the 1970s. I always appreciated his intellect, humor, skills in medicine and other areas. He made an indelible impact on the VA and many others, including me. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

August 5, 2014

Our thoughts are with you though we are half a world away and unable to see you. We will always remember the warm, welcoming, charming man, who was the American father figure for my daughter.
Ryoko and Ai, Japan

August 5, 2014

May the God of comfort be with your family at this difficult time.

Octavia

August 5, 2014

My heart and thoughts are with the family of Dr. Finkelstein. He has touched many lives and leaves behind a great legacy.

Penny Carpenter

August 5, 2014

So sad for all who knew this funny, one-of-a-kind man....our whole family, and I'm sure anybody who knew him, will miss him....Penny Kramer Carpenter

August 5, 2014

I will miss Dr. Finkelstein, I met him in January 1980, when I first came to VA Medical Center and he never forgot my face or my name whenever I saw him he speak and me by name. "Great Man"

August 4, 2014

So sorry to hear about Jim….a friend from Wellfleet tennis court days.

Carol Ridker

August 4, 2014

I would like to express my condolences to the family. I am in Africa and unable to attend services, but I fondly remember Jim's wisdom and humor.
Jerry Herbers, his assistant at the VA hospital in the late 1990's.

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