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In Loving Memory of

Michael Finnegan

April 15th, 1962 - March 14th, 2022

Obituary

Michael Finnegan, age 59

Beloved husband of Nancy Glick. Loving father of Lily and Joey Finnegan. Devoted son of Edward and Melinda Finnegan. Dear brother of Malia (Jose) Molina. Cherished brother-in-law of Ellen (Dean) Conterato and Susan Glick (Carey Goldenberg). Treasured uncle of Ari, Jesse, Jake and Noa. Michael was a talented and accomplished artist who was passionate about music. He was also a great friend to many. Service Thursday March 17 at 1 p.m., Beth Emet the Free Synagogue, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, Il. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elastic Arts Foundation, 3429 W. Diversey Ave., #208, Chicago, IL 60647, www.elasticarts.org, The Moran Center, Connections for the Homeless, 2121 Dewey Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, www.connect2home.org or Beth Emet Synagogue, www.bethemet.org. To attend the service via live stream, please visit cjfinfo.com. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847-229-8822, cjfinfo.com.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Thursday 03/17/2022 at 01:00 PM

Address Beth Emet The Free Synagogue
1224 West Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202

Clergy
Rabbi Andrea London
Cantor Kyle Cotler
Beth Emet The Free Synagogue

Interment

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Shiva

Address Glick-Finnegan Residence
2236 Lincolnwood Drive
Evanston, IL 60201

Additional Information
Thursday following the interment until 9PM
Friday 2PM-6PM
Saturday 7PM-10PM
Shiva attendees must be fully vaccinated, and the family also requests that individuals test negative for covid prior to attending the Shiva.
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