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Richard Finnegan Obituary
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RICHARD JOSEPH FINNEGAN Richard J. Finnegan, 57, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Brooklyn, NY went to be with the Lord January 9, 2012. Mr. Finnegan was predeceased by his father, William A. Finnegan; his mother, Marie Kirvin Finnegan, and his older brother, William E. Finnegan. Mr. Finnegan was a loyal employee of Beard Marine Air Conditioning since 1995. His hobbies included restoring his 1967 Camaro and photography. He had an outstanding ability with electronics and an unsurpassed love for the beauty of nature and his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Joyce Johnson Finnegan and his younger brother, Donald Finnegan of Hanover, PA. He is also survived by his two daughters, Veronica A. Finnegan, M.D. (Jeffrey A. Carden) of Salt Lake City, UT and Lori Finnegan Ingraham (Daniel J. Ingraham) of Lake Worth. Family and friends may visit Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 N.E. 6th Avenue, Delray Beach on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Prayer service at 7:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 840 George Bush Boulevard, Delray Beach on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Richard J. Finnegan Memorial Fund through Bank of America. LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Finnegan
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Bob Johnson
April 17, 2012
Joyce , In January I was thrilled exploring Montana, Wyoming & Colorado . I was praying for you & Richie. With the mountains,open space & big sky I know there is a beautiful spirit. Bobby
Cisco Alvarez
January 12, 2012
To the family and close friends of Richie, I am so sorry for your loss. Richie was a good man and great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. He was Beard Marine parts department electrical genius, and help us any time we needing help with something.
I send my sincerest condolences and prayers to you all.
To all of you, I say one more thing, keep your head up and heart stronge, and keep living with the happiness that Richie brought to you all.
Annettys Acosta
January 12, 2012
I wish to extend my condolences and let you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May Rich rest in peace.
Scott Beard
January 12, 2012
Richie was my co-worker but more importantly he was my friend, he will be be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
One of many Beard Marine Holiday parties. Good times.
Scott Beard
January 12, 2012
Lynne Myers
January 12, 2012
Joyce, Veronica & Lori: My deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you on this difficult loss. My daughters know it all too well as their dad passed away on Oct. 26, 2011. Treasure all of your wonderful memories. "If tears can build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again."
The Myers Family: Lynne, Jaimee, Jessica, Jennifer & Danielle
Frankie, Vinny & Peter
January 12, 2012
"Our dear old friend, Richie", always there. From the streets of Brooklyn, to the beaches of Florida. We know your watching over all of us, until we meet and hang out again. You will be truly missed!!
Cecilia Anchelia
January 12, 2012
Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. Richie was a good man and great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
I send my sincerest condolences and prayers to you, Lori and Veronica.
Andrea Johnson
January 11, 2012
Prayers to the family!! May he rest in peace with our God.
Rich and Me at my wedding. He looks great in his tux.
Jeff Carden
January 11, 2012
so sad, I miss ya Richie.
Sandi Correia
January 11, 2012
Joyce, Arnie and I send our most sincere condolences to you and Lori and Veronica. Richie was a good friend to Arnie and he misses him deeply. Richie was a really nice guy, and so many people loved him. He is going to be missed . Our prayers are with you.
Arnie and Sandi Correia
Hollywood, Fl
January 11, 2012
With my deepest sympathy for your loss please accept my condolences for the loss of your brother - Kate at Mahogany
Joey,Juan and Mark Kelly
January 11, 2012
We will always remember the good times and wonderful memories. Please know that we are there for you and the family with love and prayers.
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