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November 02, 1956 September 20, 2022
November 02, 1956 -- September 20, 2022

John Patrick Finley, Age:65

John “Jake” Finley, 65, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

He was born November 2, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, the child of Peter Finley and Christine Callesoe. Preceded in death by Gemma, his wife of 38 years. He is survived by his children John (Jamie) Finley and Eileen (Alex) Petrich. He was a loving “Pops” to Forrest, Sage, and Gwenyth. He was a beloved brother to Michael, Ann, Peter, Eugene, and Lynn.

Jake was an operating engineer for the City of Chicago for over 35 years. He was extremely handy, a builder, and a friend to many. He loved playing softball and was also an umpire. He coached his children in sports and after school activities. He loved seeing the country and visiting national parks.

Please join us as we celebrate Jake’s life on Monday, October 3rd. Visitation will take place from 9-11AM at St. Mary of the Woods (6955 N. Hiawatha, Chicago) with a funeral mass immediately following. He will be laid to rest at Queen of Heaven Cemetery (1400 S. Wolf Rd., Hillside) after mass.

In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting The Mental Health Coalition and their mission to de-stigmatize mental health and enable access to resources for all.