James B. Finnan

(formerly of Stuart Fl.) on June 9, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara

Finnan and

the late Anne Longo. Loving companian to Pat Terrell. Devoted father to

Kevin

(deceased), Bob (Carol) and Patricia (Tim). Adored grandfather to

Chelsea,

Kayla, Sean and Sam. James was born in

Brooklyn, Sept. 29, 1930. He graduated from Brooklyn Prep HS and then

went on

to St. Peters University, where he earned his degree in English. While

still in

Brooklyn Jim and his family were parishiners of St. Teresa parish.

A Korean War veteran who

treasured his 30+ years at Domino Sugar as a General Manager of Material

Handling and Customer Service before becoming a snow bird and retiring

to Stuart,

Florida.

Jim was active in the social

scene at Hansons Landing - Miles Grant where here he met life long

friends. Jim

relived his youth by participating in senior softball, golf and tennis.

His caring

nature had him working with Meals on Wheels and unselfishly providing

transportation to those in need.

Jim’s lasting gifts to us all

are the memories of his generous heart and his wonderfully brilliant

sense

humor. No matter what the situation, if Jim was involved, everyone would

be

laughing by the end. Jim used his gift of humor to his advantage,

whether it be

at golf, tennis, softball, to distract you. You would be laughing too

hard to

put up a challege.

Jim was an avid photographer

and film maker who never missed an opportunity to include anyone he

could in

his remakes of famous movie scenes. It was certain that when you ended

you

first encounter with Jim he had already figured what role you would play

in his

next movie. He leaves us all with a heavy heart and many laughs. So now

let the

good times begin in heaven.

Reposing Sunday 2 - 5 pm &

7- 9 pm at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old Country Rd.,

Hicksville NY

11801.

Funeral mass on Monday at 11:00 am

at St. Martin of Tours 220 Central Ave, Bethpage NY 11714

Interment to follow at

Calverton National Cemetary.