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Joseph F. Finger Sr., 86

September 22, 2018

Joseph F. Finger Sr., 86, passed away September 22, 2018 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joan, and his children, Joseph Finger, Jr. (Jolyn Finger), Thomas Finger (Dorothy Rund) and Barbara Halpin (Michael Groff), eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Joe worked at Kerr Glass/Armstrong for 34 years and, after retirement, operated his own painting business. In his younger years, Joe played baseball for many years and later coached midget football. He enjoyed being involved in his children’s and grandchildren’s high school and college sports, rarely missing a game.

Joe was a volunteer EMS for 29 years and was given a Sertoma award due to his extensive volunteer service. He was a proud Army veteran and a lifetime member of AMVETS.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Bural which will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 501 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA. The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 10 am to 11 am. Interment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. If you desire, memorial contributions may be made in Joe’s memory to St. Anne’s Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512.

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October 03, 2018

Oh my – we just loved Joe! We met him through Zach as our son, Ryan, played basketball with him. Then Joe came to do some work at our house and he was just always so kind – and funny too. He certainly touched a lot of people’s lives.
Ed and Diane Berryman

September 28, 2018

My most sincere condolences to you Mrs. Joann. I was employed with Weis Markets where you both inspired me to go into the Emergency Medicine Field. And I did after I was discharged from the USAF in 1985. I regret my haughtiness and implaccable behavior towards you both. I was young and now I am old and I find in life I know nothing at all. I want you to know I carried on your legacy after some years of maturing. I now find it very difficult to work in EMS as I am confronted with haughtiness I once displayed.
Again, I will never forget your impact on my spiritual discipline.
daveandmana@gmail.com

September 26, 2018

Mr. Finger was one of my favorite dads among our “gang”. He always made me laugh. RIP.
Love to all.
Mary Lynn Hobday DiPaolo

September 26, 2018

Joanne and family, So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a very nice man. My parents talked highly of him. Joan Asso ( Bill and Ellen Mowery’s daughter )

September 26, 2018

I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss. I have many fond memories of Joe with my parents: ELAA, vacations, and backyard BBQs. I’ll always remember Joe as a jokester who enjoyed making people laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim (Gross) Griest – daugher of Bob and Sharon

Visitation: Friday, September 28, 2018; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. Anthony Catholic Church; 501 East Orange Street; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Friday, September 28, 2018; 11:00 AM; St. Anthony Catholic Church; 501 East Orange Street; Lancaster, PA
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