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John Finn Obituary

Finn, John P. "Red" U.S. Army Veteran. Retired Lieutenant CFD. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Griffin); devoted father of Sean Finn CFD, Brian Finn CFD and Colleen Reidy; cherished pop pops of Shannon, Lauren, Connor, Emma and Erin; loving son of the late Thomas retired CFD and Mae Finn; dear brother of Mary (the late John) Dickman; loving brother-in-law of Mary (the late Gerald, retired CFD) Callahan, John Griffin retired CPD, Lorraine Griffin, Edward retired CPD (Maureen) Griffin, James (Peggy) Griffin, William Griffin and Joseph Griffin; treasured uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; special friend of many. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Cajetan Church, Chicago, for mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. www.thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2014.

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January 29, 2014

White dog to Red dog.. 3324

Yvonne Davis

January 29, 2014

Colleen I am sorry for the loss of your father. My sympathy and condolence goes out to you and your family.

Yvonne Davis
WTTW 11

Keith Houghteling

January 29, 2014

Brian, Sean, and family: Our deepest sympathies go out to you and yours during this difficult time.
"And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand."

January 29, 2014

My condolences to you and your family Colleen.

Rochelle Miller

January 28, 2014

Dear Joan & Family,
We were sorry to hear about the passing of "Red". He was a good friend and he will be missed. We will be praying for him and you & your family as well. May your reflection on all of the "Happy" times help you during this difficult period. His memory will live on for ALL of us! He'll be watching from above & will be listening for our prayers! God Bless you and your family.
Joe & Carol Giuffre
Ft. Myers Beach, Fl.

Michael Sweeney

January 28, 2014

Sorry for your loss. May he rest.. and your family find peace,

george bailey

January 28, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family of RED.He was great guy and fireman. It was great working with him. He will be

January 28, 2014

Colleen and family - I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kim Mattes

Stefi Weaver

January 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts, prayers and hugs.

Ronald Jazo

January 28, 2014

Rest in peace Mr.Finn

January 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. How fitting that we will be attending Red's wake on the anniversary of the day he served as a pall bearer for my brother Kevin. Jim & Pat Mccormick

January 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. How fitting that we will be attending Red's wake on the anniversary of the day he served as a pall bearer for my brother Kevin (also kevin's birthday). Jim and Pat McCormick

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 27, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Bill Kugelman, John will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 FEB, 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: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Jerry Considine

January 27, 2014

To Reds family I send my deepest regrets on your loss. There are so many good stories that he will never be forgotten.
God Bless The Redhead
Jerry Considine

Angela Harris

January 26, 2014

Dear Finn family, we are sorry to hear about your loss. May all of you find comfort in drawing close to God for He promises that He will draw close to you. (James 4:8)

EMWQ Retirees’,Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund

January 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of our CFD brother.3-3-5 Never Forgotten~RIP

Will Danaher

January 26, 2014

I have known Red for 50 plus years and this week Chicago lost a great fireman and I lost a good friend. I will keep the Finn family in my prayers.

Rosemarie Griffin

January 26, 2014

Rest in peace Uncle Finn. You will be truly missed!

January 26, 2014

rest in peace jhonny boy ,,casey j

January 26, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. N.S.

January 26, 2014

Sorry to hear about Red passing away. Our thoughts are with his family at the great loss of him at this time.

Rich & Ginger Houlihan
Fort Myers, FL

Rose Platt

January 26, 2014

Joan and family sorry for your loss

Jerry Power

January 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Finn family. Red and I joined the CFD together and worked as partners on Cottage Grove.

jim krow kroulaidis

January 25, 2014

Good bye to a great fireman,and friend.I knew red for a long time he was a good family man and had a lot of friends who thought a lot of him.joan and kids I will leep you all in my prayers.he will be greatly missed by all

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