Brian Finnegan

Brian Finnegan

September 03, 1958 - May 31, 2017

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Brian E. Finnegan, 58, of Platteville died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville.  Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where there will be a rosary at 3:45 p.m.; friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Brian E. Finnegan Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Brian was born on September 3, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, son of Thomas and Catherine (Pendergast) Finnegan.  He was united in marriage to Lisa Miller on the very hot August 14, 1982 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dubuque.  Brian graduated from Loras College, where he was destined to meet his wife, in 1980 with a Bachelor in English Literature.  He worked at Land's End, Dodgeville for 30 years where he was initially in customer service then Assistant to the President and finally Senior Copy Writer.  He was an avid reader, enjoyed the cultural opportunities of travel, engaged in the slings and arrows of politics and delighted in his grandchildren. 

Brian is survived by his wife, Lisa; three children, Kate (Dan) Andersen of Platteville, David (Kari) Finnegan of Virginia Beach, and Jonathan Finnegan of Brooklyn; four (almost five) grandchildren, Lauren Andersen, Violet, Nora and Nathan Finnegan; one sister, Mary Cay (David) Clare, three brothers, Dan (Jean) Finnegan, Kevin (Katie) Finnegan and J (Margie) Finnegan; step-mother, Jean Finnegan; father and mother-in-law, Frank and Mary Anne Miller and many nieces and nephews.  Brian was preceded in death by his parents.

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Tom and Lana Finnegan
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Denise Rostad
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Lisa and family, you all are in my prayers during this sad time. I hope the knowledge that your family is loved by so many will comfort you in the days to come.
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Patrick and Maureen Miller
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Dear Lisa, We are so sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for you and the family. Love, Patrick and Maureen
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Joey Collins
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Dear Jonathan (and family), My heart goes out to you all during this time of loss. As you find the time, may you celebrate your dad and all that he was to you (and will continue to be to you). You are a stand up guy, Jonathan, and I am sure your dad had a hand in creating such a fine young man. With the deepest condolences, Joey Collins
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Bruce and Liz Delehanty family
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Dear Lisa, Katie, David and Jonaton, We are so very sorry for your loss. To loose a best friend,husband,father,and grandpa is so sad for you all. May God guide you and comfort you during the next few years. To help the grief try daily to think of your most favorite times with him. When mom died is made teddy bears out of her coats for each family and we alll named them what we called mom. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Big hug to you Mrs. Finnegan,you are an incredible women. Love and comfort, Liz
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Debra Giesen
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Lisa and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian was a great man. We worked together off and on for many of his years at Land's End. He was a delight to talk to with his great knowledge of so many things. May God Bless you and your Family during this difficult time and as you start a new beginning in life without Brian. May our Lord give you strength and hope as He wraps his loving arms around you.

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