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Eugene "Gene" Francis Finnegan

10/20/2022

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    SKANEATELES - Eugene “Gene” Francis Finnegan born December 12, 1927, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 20, 2022, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his wife and the love of his life, Virginia “Gussie” (Keady) Finnegan, who passed away on February 26, 2002.
    Gene was born at home in Keeseville, N.Y., the eldest child of the late Francis and Eugenia (Picotte) Finnegan. He grew up in Canton, N.Y. and graduated from Canton High School where he played football as a quarterback. Gene worked many interesting jobs growing up, including as a beekeeper and working at a fruit market where he may have been seen rolling watermelons down the hill when business was slow. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Cryptologist at the Pentagon. Through his military service, he became eligible for the GI Bill of Rights and attended St. Lawrence University where he received a B.S. in Science and Physical Education. He then obtained a student Dean position at Syracuse University where he received his M.S. in Guidance and Personnel.
    It was at Syracuse University in October 1952 where he met Gussie Keady at the first Catholic Graduate Club at St. Thomas More Chapel. While dating, Gene took his first job at Waterville Central High School teaching seventh grade math and science and coaching football, basketball, and baseball while Gussie worked for the Syracuse Health Department. They were “pinned” in February and became engaged Christmas of 1953 and were married July 3, 1954. Their first home was in Waterville, NY before moving to Potsdam, NY where Gene took his first guidance counselor position at Colton-Pierpont and Parishville-Hopkinton Central Schools. In June 1958, he accepted a position as Guidance Director for the Skaneateles School District and the Finnegan’s moved to the mint green house at 38 Orchard Road where their family made many cherished memories. Gene and Gussie were very active within their local parish, St. Mary’s of the Lake, ministering as lectors and leading weekly prayer meetings for many years. Gene loved spending time with friends and family watching sports as a devoted fan of the New York Giants, Syracuse Orange, and the New York Yankees. As much as he loved sports, his greatest love was his family. Gene was a devoted and caring father and grandfather, or “Gpa,” who instilled his deep faith, dedication to family, and love of ice cream in his children and grandchildren. He was known for attending every first communion, dance recital, sporting event, and graduation he could, and he was loved by the extended community of his children and grandchildren.
    Gene and Gussie’s loving relationship and faith was strong and together they raised and nurtured eight children, four boys and four girls, Michael (late), Thomas, Robert (Kathie), and Paul Finnegan, Mary Hoare, Carol (Robert) Ciullo, Laura (Ryan) Fannon and Sharon (George) Azzam.
Gene was the proud grandfather to 25 grandchildren, William, Jordan, Layne, Holly, Jason, Matthew, Shannon, Emily, Robert, Patrick, Kelly, Allison, Amanda, Andrea, Ashley, Brandon, Danielle, Elizabeth, Ryan, Marguerite, Grace, Hope, Nate, Keady and Faith.
    He was blessed with six great-grandchildren, Liam, Finnegan, Landon, Arlo, Oakland, and Brooks.
    He was sibling to James (late) (Janet) Finnegan, Alan (Sally) Finnegan, June (Charlie) Tucker, and Kathleen (late Frank Brenon and late Everett Brazie) Brenon. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many good friends and former students.
    A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s on the Lake Church, 81 Jordan St, Skaneateles, NY 13152, on Friday at 10 a.m. A private burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery after the Mass.
    In lieu of flower contributions, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in Eugene’s name.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

 
 

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Mary-Kay, Carl & Family
10/22/2022 11:59:44 am

Dear Finnegan's,
So many great memories, Gene will be dearly missed. We hold the Finnegan Family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mary-Kay. Carl, Colin, Shannon, Katie & Eric

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Susan Brown
10/23/2022 05:52:01 am

Tom and family my condolences to you all for the passing on of your Dad. May your love for him that lives on in your hearts; bring you comfort and may your memories of him be a source of continuing love. Jesus's peace be with you and may God's blessings be upon you all.

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Kathryn Carlson
10/23/2022 08:43:23 am

I worked with Gene many years at Skan High School. What a hard-working, compassionate and insightful man he was. My condolences.

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Kent & Kathy Russell
10/23/2022 02:18:36 pm

To Gene's Family,
Fond memories working with Gene at SCS Guidance office.
We wish time spent with those we love could last forever...
and in our hearts it will. Our sympathy in your loss,




S

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John and Ellie keady
10/23/2022 07:10:38 pm

Many great memories of family get together at the family camp. Always a smile! Never an unpleasant word or a criticism. He will be missed by all who knew him. Go dance with Gussie and rest in peace.

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Psenicnik
10/24/2022 06:46:23 pm

Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Sending a warm embrace and all our love during this sad time. Olga Zlatko Ved

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Ron Burke
10/25/2022 03:00:33 am

From Canton, we send our condolences to the Finnegan family. Working for his father, Frank ‘Pops’ Finnegan and enjoying many of Mrs. Finnegan’s meals at St. Mary’s School in Canton, I met Gene a few times but remember the pride that Pops and Mrs. Finnegan had for all of their children. May your family’s faith bring you comfort.

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Fred Haggett
10/25/2022 08:41:18 am

Paul & family,

My condolences on the passing of your dad
Thoughts & prayer are with you.

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We are so sorry about the loss of Uncle Gene. He was such a special person, father, uncle, brother, grandfather and the list goes on and on. He will be deeply missed by all of those who had the pleasure to know and love him. Please know that your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Our condolences go out to each one of you. 🙏

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I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Finnegan's death. I will be thinking of you and praying for your family.

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