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Sylvia Finnigan Obituary

Finnigan, Sylvia A. (nee Kuesis), beloved wife of the late William J. Finnigan, cherished mother of Sam (Diana) Finnigan, Catherine (Thomas) Duogall, Estelle (Michael Caputo) Finnigan, Elizabeth (Eric) Nelson, Mary Ann (Gary) Farrester, Joseph (Helen) Finnigan, Christopher (Christine) Finnigan, Gregory (Karen) Finnigan, Jerry (Jane) Finnigan, Thomas (Ann Marie) Finnigan and the late William and John Finnigan, loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 29, 2007.

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JoAnn DeKlerk

November 23, 2024

I so remember what a happy person she was. Always smiling and dancing.

Francine (DeLavergne) Escher

January 8, 2008

Dear Cousins,
I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. I did not know until now. She was always so happy and upbeat smiling and always full of such a wonderful spirit. Everytime I saw her she would always say to me "Oh my God you look just like your mother!" She always had such great stories of the old days. I wish that I could have attended the services. I am sorry for your loss you are all in my prayers.

Katie & Sylvia - December 31, 1952

Roseann Hachmeister

December 4, 2007

Dear Cousins,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. I have many memories of both your Mom and Dad, especially Aunt Sylvia who always had a smile for everyone. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May God and your memories comfort you.
Dave and Roseann

william heintzelman

December 2, 2007

Dear Family,
So sorry we did not hear of Aunt Sylvia's passing until today. May God bless her and keep her forever in our hearts. She was a lovely and kind spirit to all who knew her. Love Bill & Gaye Heintzelman

Kathy (Heintzelman) Halverson

December 1, 2007

Dear Family,

My deepest sympathy to all for your loss. I just got word this morning of your mother's death - I wish I could have attended her services.

I will always have fond memories of Aunt Sylvia, always smiling and happy. I never saw her age, she remained beautiful and youthful, and I hope her passing was peaceful.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers - and may God Bless Aunt Sylvia, Uncle Bill, Billy and John.

Love, your cousin

Helen Kopczyk

December 1, 2007

My Dear Cousins,
I am so sorry for your loss. How lucky you were to have my wonderful Aunt Sylvia for your mother. She was beautiful, loving and tireless. I loved her very much, and was so happy to visit with her last year here in Florida.

Denise Esposito

November 30, 2007

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. No love compares to that. Everytime I saw your mom she always had a smile on her face. Always had a kind word for everyone. What a great lady. she will truly be missed by all. love you all Denise, Cuneo Toni & Gaetano Esposito. Annamarie's brother's family

james lovejoy

November 30, 2007

To all those who had the pleasure of knowing Sylvia, you are in our hearts and prayers.

Your brothers from Cat In the Hat

Jo Ann De Klerk ( Daiker)

November 30, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I have so many wonderful memories of her.My first thought was when she sent Cathy and I to the store for French bread and I would eat almost the whole loaf before we got back home. Mrs.Finnigan never got upset.And there was a certain song that would come on the radio,and she would start dancing a sort of jig.Where did she get her energy? My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

camille hammerschmidt

November 30, 2007

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother
I have so many great memories of your family
she and all of you will be in my prayers
love
camille hammerschmidt
riverview, florida

BILL AND PAT RUSCETTI

November 30, 2007

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL AUNT SYLVIA'S CHILDREN AND MY COUSINS.THIS IS A GREAT LOSS, SHE WAS A GREAT AND BRAVE WOMAN.WE WILL MISS HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE.

LOVE BILL, PAT, ANNAMARIA, DAVID,BILLY,DENISE,ANGELA,ANTHONY,JENNIFER,KRISTINA,BRITTANY AND BRAYDEN

Helen Mackrola

November 29, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I can still picture her in the apartment on Lowe St. I hope you find comfort in all the good memories you shared with her.
Sincerely,
Helen Mackrola (Koplan)

BILL AND PAT RUSCETTI

November 29, 2007

WE WILL MISS YOU AUNT SYLVIA, REST IN PEACE. WE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH.

LOVE BILL AND PAT

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