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Gary Finn obituary, 1950-2026, Torrington, CT

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1950

DIED

2026

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Phalen Funeral Home

285 Migeon Avenue

Torrington, Connecticut

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Apr. 6, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Gary Finn Obituary

Gary Finn
03/28/2026
Gary Finn, 75, of Torrington died Saturday, March 28, 2026, following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Janice Breen Finn, Born June 17, 1950, to David and Margaret Murphy Finn, he was the last surviving sibling, predeceased by Sharon, Bill, Marian, and Paula. He was a lifelong Torrington resident and was quite the athlete in High School, earning the nickname "Fleet Foot Finn" on the football field. He worked his entire career with SNET/ATT as a cable splicer.
He leaves his 3 sons, Guy D. Finn and Timothy M. Finn of Torrington, and Scott C. Finn of West Hollywood CA as well as 4 grandchildren who he loved dearly, Patrick, Brayden, Connor, and Paisley. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all his caregivers and administrators at Litchfield Woods who made his last 3 months as comfortable as possible, especially Marie, whom he loved.
Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, from Phalen Funeral Home to Saint Francis Church for a Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at new Saint Francis Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be made to Torrington Varsity Alumni Club, 60 Wheeler Lane, Torrington, CT 06790. www.phalenfuneral.com
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Published by Republican American on Mar. 31, 2026.

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for Gary Finn

Apr

6

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Phalen Funeral Home

285 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT 06790

Apr

7

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Saint Francis Church

160 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790

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285 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT 06790

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