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Anthony Finnelly Obituary

Finnelly, Anthony T. Retired C.P.D. Beloved husband of Kathleen, (nee Koeder); loving father of Anthony, Ross, and Lisa Labiak, Harold, Michele Wambach, Dana Bukowiecki and Dawn Crabtree; proud grandfather of 12. Services private. 773-276-7800.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2014.

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Earl Sumner

December 14, 2020

Miss you, Tony Love you E&E

Earl Sumner

December 15, 2019

We still miss you. Earl and Elaine

Chris Hodina

January 14, 2015

Tony,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of you dad. You and your family have my deepest sympathies and prayers.

December 22, 2014

I will miss my walking partner at the D.G.Rec. Center.
Rudy Skul

Marc Gallion

December 22, 2014

I was privledged to have met Mr. Finnelly thru his son Tony, who I worked with for several years. He was a great guy and shared alot of knowledge with us young guys way back when. He'll be missed. My condolences to his family.

Marc H. Gallion
Retired Westchester PD

December 22, 2014

Condolences to Finnelly family.
I worked with Tony in the detective task force of 1968. Tony was a good policeman.

Jim Brown chicago
retired CPD

December 22, 2014

Tony was a great colleague in the old Area 4. he always had a great sense of humor, even in trying times. He will be missed by many. My condolences to his family

Wade Crosson

December 22, 2014

KATHY AND FAMILY,
TONY HAS BEEN A JOY IN OUR LIVES. WE LOVED SHARING HIS WISDOM AND LOVE. HE SHOWED EACH ONE OF US AS HE DID HIS FAMILY HOW MUCH HE LOVED AND CARED ABOUT US. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED HERE AT OUR DENTAL FAMILY. WE LOVE HIM....
DAWN,DONNA,JULIE, AND VIRGINIA

Dan Murphy

December 21, 2014

Tony and family,prayers and condolences on the
loss of your dad.His wisdom and advice on matters
was always beneficial and helped us greatly.
May he rest in peace..(Bellwood Lodge #32)

December 21, 2014

Tony will be forever in our hearts and forever missed--Our love, Frank and Peggy

December 21, 2014

Kathy & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Frank Raucci

December 21, 2014

So sorry, we'll miss him. Our condoles to all his family, especially Kathi.

Lynn Judeika

December 21, 2014

To Tony And All The Family.

December 21, 2014

Ross and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we will say a prayer for your Dad.

Dan and Pat Ralphson

Kevin Close

December 21, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family. Tony was a good police chief for the Village of Lyons.

Kevin Close - Retired Village Manager Lyons

Lisa Hendrix

December 21, 2014

Dawn Crabtree

December 21, 2014

I love you papa

Tom Sweeney

December 21, 2014

Always a mood lifter at FOP events, Tony will be missed by all.

dennis appetto

December 21, 2014

My condolences to Tony's family. He was a good friend, neighbor and fellow CPD member. We spent many years playing racketball also. He will not be forgotten. Peace be with you.

Cindy Pontoriero-Grimaldi

December 21, 2014

I was saddened to learn of Tony's passing. I have great memories of the time we were all in the old Area 4. My deepest sympathy!

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 21, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Anthony will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 DEC, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

pat conley

December 20, 2014

I had the great pleasure of working with Tony. He was the epitome of professionalism with a great sense of empathy. He was also had a great sense of humor which made the good days better and the bad ones go faster. I will miss him.

December 20, 2014

Kathy and Family

So sorry for your loss. If I could help in any way, let me know. My daughter also remember Tony from Presort where he watched out her. Tony will be remembered in our prayers.

Neil, Deb & Kellie Dillon

Ed Pyrcioch

December 20, 2014

My condolences to the Finnelly Family. I worked with Tony many years ago at Area 4 Homicide. He was a great guy and taught me a lot. Rest in Peace old friend.

Ed Pyrcioch, Ret. CPD

December 20, 2014

My condolences to the Finnelly Family. I worked with Tony years ago in Area 4 Homicide. Tony was a great guy and a friend he thought me a lot. May he rest in peace.

December 20, 2014

My deepest sympathy
Andy Martorano

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