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William Finnegan Obituary
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for William Finnegan
Julio Mendoza
March 16, 2010
Dear Doc,
Thank you for putting a smile on my face, even on the most unpleasant of days. Your cheerful demeanor made it difficult to keep a straight face while you blurted out hilarious jokes!
Even though I never had the honor of meeting you in person, I felt that you connected with me at so many different levels. You certainly had the gift, so I’m not surprised. One thing is for sure: every time I hear a Mariachi Band playing, it will remind me of you.
God bless you and your family.
Harriet Redlich
March 12, 2010
I knew Bill Finnegan for about 14 years at CMT Support Group meetings. He was always up-beat, outgoing, optimistic, and had a good sense of humor. He was an inspiration to all of us coping with CMT, and will be very much missed by the group.
Jack Havens
March 11, 2010
Peter--So sorry to hear of Bill's passing--could not find your business card so I am sending to you my condolences on line--I have so many fine memoories of Desoto St and Bill and your family are a great part of that--but having seen Bill at our gathering last year gave me new light on him--a very positve outlook on life after many struggling years--I am sorry I did not know him better over the years, but certainly happy I had a good visit with him. Sincerely Jack Havens
Louise Blue Givens
March 9, 2010
Bill, you will be missed by all of the members of our CMT Support Group of Santa Rosa. You provided humor, honesty, warmth, friendship, and a love of people. As support group leader I will personally miss you as you provided guidance, great ideas and solid information in addition to your compassion. And I have lost a good friend. Godspeed Bill.
Joe Borges
March 7, 2010
So sorry to hear of your brother's passing. He was quite a character and while I hadn't seen him in many years I fondly remember a few occassions staying with his family.
Fred Nelson
March 7, 2010
The fencer's weapon is picked up & put down again. The boxer's is part of him. All he has to do is clench his fist.
- Marcus Aurelius
I read this quote for the first time this morning, a couple of hours later I learned of your passing. I'll take the liberty of transposing the word 'weapon', as used above, and replace it with 'instrument'. Your instrument was a huge heart & a profoundly abiding faith. I learned from you 'old buddy, old pal.' God bless you Finn.
Virginia Carreiro
March 6, 2010
It was a pleasure and privilege to make friends with Bill Finnegan. I knew him through our small faith-sharing group, and only since I returned Sonoma County last summer. Bill was so easy to get to know. He was always open, warm and outgoing and also much fun with his candor and bright wit. I feel sad that he had too short a time with us. I will truly miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and his many friends who cherished him so. May the promises of our faith that Bill lived so fully bring blessed assurance.
Virginia Carreiro
E.
March 6, 2010
To the Finnegan Family,
Bill was a lone voice of reason and hope when I was trying to come to terms with the realities of living a life with CMT. The example he lived was inspiring.
May God wrap each of you in His loving arms. May you know that you are never alone, for God is with us always-through the good and the bad. He never abandons us. May His love bring you strength, comfort and peace as you grieve the loss of your father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend.
Michelle Drocco
March 5, 2010
Bill, my buddy, my partner in crime! You will always be in my heart. I will never forget your kind, caring, gentle soul.Thank you for always being there for my boy's and I. You will be greatly missed. Love you, Michelle
Michelle Drocco
March 5, 2010
Bill, my buddy, my partner in crime! You will always be in my heart. I will never forget your kind, caring, gentle soul. Thank you for alway's being there for my boy's and I. I love you and will miss you.
Just Friends
March 5, 2010
May the surviving Finnegan family find peace.
Maria Williams
March 5, 2010
Bill was the only person who was able to get through to my troubled son after my husband died. I will never forget the loving support he gave us.
Gary Williams
March 4, 2010
Bill, thank you for all the parenting skills you gave me. Your advice was always bullet proof. I will miss you.
Kathryn Ann
March 4, 2010
On of the most genuinely loving and tender men to have ever come into my life. Thank you. You have changed my life, will be dearly missed, and fondly remembered.
Amy Maccario
March 4, 2010
Bill was such a wonderful, caring man. I appreciate the love and concern that he has shown my family over the years. He will truly be missed.
Nick Simi
March 4, 2010
Mr Bill. Your honest smile and friendship will always be with me. I have always enjoyed hearing your cheerful voice and catching up with you from time to time. You will be truly missed...
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