Hugh Daniel Finnegan Obituary
The memory of Hugh Daniel Finnegan in Newport, Rhode Island, who passed away on December 30, 2024 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hugh John Finnegan and Bridget Beatrice Finnegan (Lynch); his brother John Cornelius Finnegan; and his son-in-law Steve Nemec. He is survived by: his children, Katherine Finnegan-Walker, Maureen Paul (Michael), Dan Finnegan Jr. (Julie), Patricia Dattel (Jay), Mary Needham (Mark), Brian Finnegan (Grace), Sheila Finnegan (Kathy) and John Finnegan; his grandchildren, Brewster, Christopher, Kyle, Caroline, Kathleen, Corinne, Adam, Philip, Bridget, Maradyth, Derek, Andrew, Kevin, Elaine, Stephen, Jennifer, Matthew, Tara, Birtukan and Aubree; his wife Mary; and his sister Mary Hebert. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 5th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home (465 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary's Church (42 Spring St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan's name may be made to St. Mary's Church, PO Box 547, Newport, RI 02840, http://www.stmarynewportri.org. or to John Clarke Senior Living, c/o Activities Fund, 600 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842.
