Mudite Z. Finkeldey

Dede is survived by her husband Robert Finkeldey Sr. of Old Saybrook; daughter Melanie Finkeldey and her fiancé John of Woodstock CT; sons Robert Finkeldey Jr. and his wife Kristin of Essex CT, Michael Finkeldey and his wife Bonnie of Clinton CT, and John Finkeldey of Essex CT; sisters Elga O’Dell of Mystic CT, and Marite Burns of West Falmouth MA; Brother Aivars Zandbergs and his wife Irene of Franklin MA as well as 8 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her dear friend Marybeth Malhotra.

Family was very important to Dede and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was an animal lover and also enjoyed decorating, sculpting and art.

Dede’s family will have a private graveside service in her memory. Swan Funeral Home is in charge of services. www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made online to the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League at www.valleyshoreanimalwelfare.org.