Michael. Finn

Finn, Michael. C. Who capped a 36-year career At General Electric As general manager of the Lamp Division, died quietly at home in Sarasota, FL on May 9 after a brave fight against cancer. He was 83. The youngest of five brothers, Mr. Finn was born in Minneapolis and graduated in 1941 from De La Salle High School where he was known as "Mick." He won the 1942 Golden Gloves Championship as a light weight boxer at 19, and then proudly served as a paratrooper in World War II in the 101st Airborne Division, US Army. He dropped into Normandy on D-Day with the 501st Parachute Infantry and was wounded in action a day later. In his remembrances of the war, he wrote: "The years of 1942-46 were very precious to me. To meet, know and serve with selfless young men of courage was a privilege that influenced my life forever." One of Mr. Finn's great pleasures in retirement was reconnecting with others from his unit and documenting their stories. Prior to his service overseas, Mr. Finn married Minneapolis native Muriel A. Findell, his devoted wife of 63 years. After the war, he attended the University of Minnesota and graduated in 1948. The same year he joined GE, his first and only employer. His distinguished career at GE was marked by steady promotions through Lamp Division units in Minneapolis, St. Louis, Detroit and Cleveland. After retiring in 1983, Mr. Finn and his wife resided in Sarasota, FL and Eastport, MI. However, they made frequent visits to the Twin Cities and stayed very close to their family and many friends in the area. Mr. Finn was an avid and astute investor. He was always generous with sound investment advice for family members and friends. Genealogy was another of his avocations. He rigorously researched his family's Irish roots and immigration to the U.S., as well his wife's Swedish lineage. He also enjoyed golf and tennis with friends and family. He will be remembered lovingly for his gentle manner and indomitable spirit. In addition to his wife, Mr. Finn leaves one brother, Robert, of Minneapolis; sons Terrence of Boston, MA, Timothy of McLean, VA and J. Charles of Chapel Hill, NC; daughters Barbara of Pensacola, FL and Martha of Atlanta, GA; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside Service 1:45PM Monday, May 15 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Enter through the second gate into the cemetery marked "Funeral Corteges Enter Here" and proceed to assembly area #2. Please arrive by 1:30PM. A Memorial Mass will be held 4PM on Monday, May 15 at THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, 2385 Commerce Blvd, Mound. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5595 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238. Washburn McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Michael. Finn

May 14, 2006

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Michael. Finn

May 14, 2006

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