I miss Morris voice,his laughs and jokes. He was a true friend. When ever I needed help he was there for me and my sons. I think of him often and wonder how will I ever say thank you  for all he has done for me. Hope he is listening in heaven because I say thank you Morris for being my friend. Love and miss you. I will meet you at the pearly gates so be ready for me.

I grew up with Morris, primary grades thru HS, when we lived together at the Home.  He was a battler all his life, from tackling guys twice his size in football to his courageous stance against shoddy construction as LA building inspector.  His do-the-right-thing life credo says it all.  I will miss everything about this special man (except his unending phone conversations!).  Those close to him will find the humor in that, I hope I hope.
Harry Menton, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

I miss my friend and will miss his calls to just visit.  Morris was a good friend and I have cherished memories of him.  He will always be held dear to my heart.

Morris was one of my favorite inspectors at Twining.  He even called me often to say hello and see how I was doing after he retired.  He always seemed happy and ready to share a story to brighten the day.  My condolences go out to the family on their loss.  RIP Morris.

Morris was a funny man! I remember spending the night over at his home with his granddaughter Annalisa! He always inspired me! Go to school and become anything! He will be missed! I am so heart broken I haven't visited him in such along time. RIP Morris! To his family I am deeply sorry for your loss!

I appreciate the times you had me over and thank you for sharing your wonderful smile and enjoyable stories with me. You TRULY were a good man, RIP Morris.

"Morris...you and your family have always and will always be close family friends. But in addition to being a great friend, you were a great father and husband. You will always be remembered."

I am so glad that I had the oportunity to visit with Morris and Margarita the last September, after so many years without seen them both. Today With deep sympathy I express to Margarita and family our sincere sorrow in the loss of your dearly departed.
Ed and Grace Senior Morandi

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.

Seem like just yesterday we shook hand and gave Maggie a hug, at my mothers service. i remember thinking our families have know eachother almost our whole lives and how gratefull you were there. rip Morris, stater bros won't be the same without you

You were like another father to me and I will forever be grateful. I definitely will miss your stories, funny jokes and great advice.

Morris I didn't know you as an adult but always enjoyed your beautiful personality at U-High. 
Kent Deffenbaugh

I will miss you my ole friend. No one made my day more exciting than you. The neighborhood will never be the same.  To the family members I wish you peace!

To my chicago blood brother, you will be missed.

Morris was the best of all friends and he will be missed.  

The "Wise" sisters:  Janice Canty, Judi Balfour and Susan Froding

Morris was one special person I will always remember from our high school days at U-High.  He was kind to all those he knew.  I feel fortunate that we were able to connect again after our 50th reunion.  We had some nice phone talks about our high school days.  We also shared and talked about our families.  He loved all of his family very much.  May wonderful memories of your husband and father help to ease the sorrow you are feeling.

I was so bummed out last year when Morris and your Mom came back for the ISSCS reunion and I didn't get to meet up with them.  Instead they went to see my twin sister!!  When we moved to Normal in the middle of my sophomore year of high school, I was so shy.  My brother would bring home some of the football players he was making friends with and I met Morris.  I really liked him!  We went to a couple of movies together and I will never forget the time he let me wear his letter jacket because I was freezing in class.  Boy, I really thought I was something getting to wear a senior's letter jacket!  I use to sit on the brick wall waiting for the ISSCS's buses to come back from lunch every day so we could sit and talk.  I'm glad Morris called me and kept in touch with me throughout the years.  He was so proud of you two kids and so proud of your Mom.  I'm so thankful he had a good life and a wonderful family.  He will be sorely missed.     Deanna Bowen Bilyeu, Normal, IL

GOD IS WITH HIM,HE WILL  BE MISSED BY OUR FAMILY THE GUEST,BROWNS AND THE ,MOORES  FINE MAN TO KNOW AND LOVE LOVE TO THE FAMILY FROM ALL OF US BLESSED AND REST IN PEACE MORRIS

I loved him very much, even though I didn't know him that well. He will be missed.

OBITUARY

Morris W. Finley

October 30, 1940 – April 6, 2013

Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

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