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George Finke Obituary
George Finke of Middletown, NY, formerly of Emerson, NJ, died Sunday, July 12, 2009.
George was a retired carpenter of Empire State Carpenter's Union Local #11 of Westchester and Rockland. He was a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rafle Association, and a Naval Veteran.
He is a devoted father to Amy Forseth and her husband, Erik, Brian and Chris finke; dear brother to Karen Mangini and her husband, Alan and Pamela Madia and her husband, Peter; beloved grandfather of Reise Forseth; also survived by his loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at William G. Basralian Funeral Home, 559 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, at the funeral home, then to Saint Phillips R.C. Church Saddle Brook for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment following at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
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Jim Filipski
July 27, 2009
We are very sorry to hear of George's passing. Not seeing him at Dixon's muzzleloading fair this year lead us to worry, only to find out on our return that he has left us. We will dearly miss him. We wish you peace dear friend.
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alan mangini
July 21, 2009
July 21st,2009.
George and I have been brother-in -laws for over 30 years,I have neverseen him lose control or have anger since I have known him.He had more God given talent then anyone I have ever seen, I loved working with him, going shooting with him, listening to his jokes and watching him snore.Every time I hold the rifle he made for me I will think of all these things and never forget him, he will always be in my heart. My biggest regret is i never got to say goodbye to him, but I know we will meet up again, the only thing bigger than his hands was his heart,and he made room for everyone in it, God bless you.
Erik Forseth
July 19, 2009
George was the best father-in-law any guy could ask for. I considered him my brother and closest friend.
He loved his sons and daughter more than anyone imagined. This was made painfully clear while going through his apartment. Everything from hand crafted ashtrays made in elementary school, on up through their highschool days and college years was found. Anything associated with his kids, he kept. George always loved his kids, even if they had their differences.
When our son was born, George was with us. I have never seen a happier grandfather in my life. He smiled so much, his cheeks turned a bright red and his eyes were welled up with tears. Even while my son was asleep in his arms, he was smiling and beaming with life. I have never seen anyone smile as long as he did on that day, and I don't think I ever will again.
George, you will be sorely missed. You were such a kind hearted person and the best Grandfather a kid could ask for. I would do anything to have you back.
Take care George.
Erik
DEBBIE & ERIC WEISSMAN
July 17, 2009
GEORGE WAS GREAT GUY WITH A GENTLE SOUL. OUR PRAYERS OUR WITH YOU.
July 14, 2009
DEAR KAREN AND AL AND FAMILY:
VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE SUDDEN DEATH OF YOUR BROTHER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE IS NOW WALKING WITH HIS FRIENDS IN HEAVEN.
WITH ALL OUR LOVE
LIZ AND BILL MORTON
Ray and Carolynn Mulligan
July 14, 2009
George was a good man and a good friend who loved his family very much. I can only hope we were as good friends to him as he was to us. We will miss him.
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