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Thomas Finn Obituary

LA JOLLA Long time resident of La Jolla. Tom passed away peacefully in his home in Poulsbo, WA. We hope that he will be remembered for being a caring and a compassionate man who was admired and deeply loved by his family, and many friends.Sara Finn, his wife of 64 years, preceded Tom in death. He is survived by his four children, Shawn, Paula, Anne-Marie and Sara; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.The family will not be hosting a Celebration of Life, in consideration of everyone's health and well being, but a close friend will host a Mass on Tuesday, August 4, at 8am at All Hallows Catholic Church Outdoors.Donations to St. Madeline's Sophie's Center, 2119 E. Madison, El Cajon, CA 92019 in the name of Tom Finn, would be deeply appreciated. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight Thomas Finn June 19, 1928 - July 8, 2020

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Published by Pomerado News on Jul. 30, 2020.

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Charles Kaminski

August 8, 2020

I knew Tom through Sara (Partners for Livable Places san Diego). Both will be missed. Condolences to the family.

Charles Kaminski

August 8, 2020

Sorry about Tom's passing. I knew him thru his wife Sara (via Partners for Livable Places). Both are missed. Condolences to his family.

Dede Corbin Hauser

August 4, 2020

I will never forget the night that Tom called me to say that Sara was going to the hospital to give birth and he needed me to stay with his kids in his absence. When I arrived to his house from across the street, he was carrying her in his arms out of the house and to the car. I was so impressed with his strength and compassion for her and of course, later on that night she gave birth to Sally. It was a great privilege for me to share such a special moment in his and Sara's life with the birth of their last child. After that night, I always admired Tom as a caring husband and father. I really wanted to attend the outside mass for Tom at All Hallows but unfortunately, I was unable to get there at 8 am. I send my condolences to the entire Finn family for your loss. I plan to give a donation in loving memory of him to Madeline's Sophie's Center.

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