Edward Finnigan Jr.

Edward Finnigan Jr., 90, of  Gaylord, MI  and Leesburg, FL, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at home in Gaylord.

Edward was born to Edward and Anna Finnigan on March 5, 1926.  He attended St. Patrick's in Wyandotte, MI.

He married Patricia Jane Haas of Detroit, and they recently celebrated their 66th anniversary. He attended Walsh College.  Ed worked as a Supervisor of water filtration for the City of Wyandotte when he retired in 1983. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the US Coast Guard.  He was a member of the Knight of Columbus and the Royal Hibernians. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Cathedral in Gaylord. Ed was a former state and national speed skating champ, and coached the Wyandotte Speed Skating Club for many years. He was inducted into the Wyandotte Sports Hall of Fame. Later in life, shooting pool became his favorite activity.

Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Anna.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; sons Gerard (Cindy) of Clarkston, MI, Daniel (Kathy) of Rapid City, MI; his sister, Margaret Ann Cybulla (Victor-deceased) of Trenton, MI;  grandchildren Kelly, Mark (Jenni), Ryan (Teresa), and Eric (Andrea); great grandchildren Eloise, Robin, and Hope. Edward is also survived by many nieces and nephews and close family friend, Pam Skiba of Gaylord.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 24, 2016 at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord where the family will visit with friends beginning at 10:00 AM.  Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Gaylord.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Hospice of Michigan in Gaylord, MI., EWTN Catholic television network, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service.  Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com

The family of Edward wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Hospice of Michigan in Gaylord, MI.