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Albert Finarelli Obituary
HUNLOCK CREEK — Albert Finarelli Jr., 70, of Hunlock Creek, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Al was a son of the late Albert Sr. and Helen Wysocki-Finarelli. He was a 1962 graduate of St. Nicholas High School, Wilkes-Barre, and attended King's College, Wilkes-Barre, and Penn State University, State College.
Al spent most of his life working in the family-owned business, Penn Refrigeration Service Corporation, Wilkes-Barre, retiring as its president in 2012. He was a former board member of First Eastern Bank, the YMCA, Westmoreland Club and Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He was also a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Always interested and participating in sports, he took an active role in coaching his sons' youth basketball and Little League baseball teams. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Duke basketball. Also, he was a co-owner of the Wilkes-Barre Barons Eastern League professional basketball team in the 1960s.
Like his father before him, Al was a motorcycle enthusiast and he greatly enjoyed riding with his sons and friends. He was a passionate physical fitness fanatic who never missed a day at the YMCA, working out and joking with his friends.
Al is survived by Kathleen, his loving wife of 45 years; and his three sons, Al III, Anthony and his wife, Jill, and Angelo and his wife, Karen. He was the proud grandfather of eight, Steven, Justin, Austin, Nick, Sam, Matt, Lizzy and Andrew. Al is also survived by sisters, Maureen Crackett, Phyllis Kenning and her husband, Dr. James Kenning; brother, Thomas Finarelli and his wife, Karen.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth, at the convenience of the family. The Finarelli family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2011 state Route 29, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 or to the YMCA, 40 Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Finarelli
susan buratti chapman
February 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss my father had great stories about his job there and great people . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harry & Patricia Sinco
February 1, 2015
DEAREST KATHLEEN,
Our sincere sympathies are with you and your family at this time.
It was wonderful to spend time with you and Al at our recent class reunion.
His smile was all engaging - always.
Love, Pat & Harry
Ron & Lee (Fischer) Schmoll
January 31, 2015
Respected and loved by all. We'll miss our special friend and classmate, who made this world a better place for all of us. Al will be remain forever in our hearts and prayers.
January 30, 2015
Al was always with a big smile and laugh at the YMCA. He always had a kind word or great joke for me. To his family my sincere sympathy. Susan Nerbecki
Ken Ustynoski MD F.A.C.S.
January 30, 2015
U will be missed!!! My old friend u performed well in life... Your family is proud!!!!
Jack Tasker
January 30, 2015
Dear Kathleen and family: So sorry to learn of the passing of Al.He was always a true friend. May God be with you and your family. Sincerely, Jack & Dorothy Tasker
Ron Biernacki
January 30, 2015
Kathleen and family,
I'm so saddened to hear about Al. I have many fond memories of him. He will be so missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Eileen Clark
January 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Finarelli Family. May you find peace knowing he is in the arms of the angels.
Joseph Ryan
January 30, 2015
My deepest sympathies for the loss of such a great man. Heaven is a better place today because he is there. May he rest in peace.
January 30, 2015
Dear Katheen and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. A smile comes to my face when I hear Al's name. His infectious smile and laugh lit up a room. I know your boys will carry on Al's legacy. May he Rest in Peace!
Love,
Beth and Bob Miner
Forty Fort, Pa.
Eugene Sauerwine
January 30, 2015
Sorry On Your Lost Prayers Are With Family At This Time.
Paul and Cathy Gates
January 30, 2015
Kathleen and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Stan Daniels
January 30, 2015
Worked for All for a short period in the late 70's, He was a very intelligent and fare boss and a nice guy may he rest in peace and condollances to his family.
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Frank Cole
January 29, 2015
I am sorry for your family's loss and my prayers are with you. Al certainly made my life more complete by just knowing him.
January 29, 2015
Kathleen and sons, so sorry to hear of your husband/father's passing. Will keep you all in my prayers.
Marie Greaver, Bel Air MD
Chuck & Kathy Davis
January 29, 2015
Kathleen and Family,
So sorry to hear about Al. He was a great friend and we have some wonderful memories. We were so glad to spend some time with you both again at our recent reunion.
January 29, 2015
To the Finarelli Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Al. He was a sweet man. Always enjoyed talking with him at motorcycle events. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Dave and Nancy Shepherd, Dallas, Pa.
brenda miller
January 29, 2015
We are so sorry about your loss, we are keeping you in our prayers, Your Friends at Fino's Pharmacy
Carol Coyle
January 28, 2015
Kathleen and Family--Sorry to hear about your great loss. Paul and I went to St. Nick's with Al. He was a great person and pursued that special talent of greatness throughout his life. Our prayers are for him and his family.
Paul and Carol (Hummer) Coyle
Plantation, Florida
Don and Lorraine Niemeyer
January 28, 2015
Kathleen and Finarelli Family,
We extend our condolences to all of you, I went to St. Nicks with Al and had the pleasure of spending many enjoyable times with him and the family at Harvey's Lake. Al was part of our wedding party in N.J and a great friend and person,we have lost a special person and will cherish the memories.
Don and Lorraine Niemeyer
Mike Maday
January 28, 2015
"It a'int easy being Al". I heard him say this with a chuckle almost every day at the "Y". We surely will miss him.
Trish Kristan - Ricker
January 28, 2015
So sorry for the loss of a great man. Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts.
John Hannigan
January 28, 2015
Thank you for sharing Al with me. Such a bundle of positive energy and intellect. I miss his company. A friend.
Danielle Kern
January 28, 2015
To the Finarelli family,
It is with great sadness we hear of your loss. We are truly blessed to have been able to get to know Al and all of your wonderful family through the years. We are thinking of you all and wish you peace in this difficult time.
-The Big Ten family
January 28, 2015
may he rest in peace so very sorry
Jerry and Marie Uram
January 28, 2015
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We knew Al from the YMCA. He made us feel welcome and always had something to say about something. He will be truly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
January 28, 2015
Dear Kathleen and family,
So very sorry to learn of Al's passing. Such wonderful memories from years ago...always a cheerful presence. May you and yours find comfort in remembering Al's time in your lives.
God Bless..
Linda Giordano
Robert Hynes
January 28, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. Al was a good man.
He will be missed by many.
January 28, 2015
My name is Karel Zubris and my husband are members of the Y and over the past years have immensely enjoyed Al and his banter everyday. He always asked about our son, Jason, and got my husband motivated to exercise and have a positive outlook on life during some tough times. He was truly a warm human being and I am so lucky to have known him and his perpetual smile that lit up the room when he walked in. God Bless you all at this time.
Barbara Muscovitch
January 28, 2015
To Kathleen and family we are sad of Albert's passing. What a great person.
Diane O'Brien
January 28, 2015
Dear Kathleen and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was such a great family man and positive person. I loved his infectious laugh. Please know that we are thinking of your family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
January 28, 2015
Kathleen Very special Yankee fan. A never ending smile. Great person and friend. Joe& Meagan Gilroy
Deborah and Anthony Ginocchietti
January 28, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. Al was such a kind and caring man with a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with all of.you.
January 28, 2015
Kathleen & Family So sorry to learn of Albert's passing. You will be remembered in my thoughts and daily prayers during this sad, most difficult time. Charlotte Kindler
Richard Alley M.D
January 28, 2015
Deepest sympathies on the loss of a friend .
January 28, 2015
I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't wait for the time when God removes all sickness and death from the world.
The Evans Family / Red Rooster Restaurant
January 28, 2015
Kathleen and Family, We are So Very Sorry for your loss. Al was such a Kind man with a Smile for everyone. A True Gentleman. He will be missed on Sunday mornings by all his friends at The Rooster, Owners, Staff and Many Customers as well. We will continue to keep you all in our Thoughts and our Prayers. May God Bless You All. XO
Josette pappadakis
January 28, 2015
Kathleen and family, we are so very sorry for your great loss. Al was one of the nicest guys we knew and made the world a better place . I spent 12 years with him at St. Nicholas and never heard an unkind word about Al. He was much loved and respected by all. Please know that he will be in our prayers. May he rest in peace. John and Josette (George) Pappadakis , Naples, Florida
January 28, 2015
Kathleen and family,
The world has lost a great human being.I am so sorry for the great hole Al's passing has created in your hearts. May God bring you and your family comfort and healing.
Blessings
Fran Sralik Sescilla
St. Nicholas class of 1962
January 28, 2015
Kathleen and Family.
The world has lost a true gentleman and a very special man. His family and friends meant everything to him and we will all miss that special laugh and the way he loved to kid around.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Ron & Elaine Semanski
Joe Canfield
January 28, 2015
Al and family, So sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your father was a great man!
Joe and Tina Canfield
Joseph & Deborah Sellitto
January 28, 2015
Kathleen and Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy. Al was a wonderful and kind man who was always a pleasure to be with.
May he rest in peace.
Maureen Federici
January 28, 2015
Dearest Kathleen and family - Marty and I want to offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of Al. He was a wonderful person and I'm sure will be sorely missed. God bless you all and comfort you at this sorrowful time.
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