BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whalen & Ball Funeral Home

168 Park Ave

Yonkers, New York

Kathleen Finnerty Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2017.

Kathleen Finnerty (nee Healy), a longtime Yonkers resident died on Monday June 12, 2017 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. She was 81 years old. She was born on November 8, 1935 to James and Maria Healy in Glenanoy, County Mayo, Ireland where she was raised and educated. Mrs. Finnerty was a longtime parishioner of St. Anthony's Church. On February 8, 1975, she married her loving husband, Thomas F. Finnerty in New York City. Mr. Finnerty died on October 23, 1997. She is survived by a brother, James "Sheamus" Healy of New Zealand and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Paddy and two sisters, Mollie & Bridget. "A special thanks to Dr. Thomas Fiorentino for years of loving care." Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball funeral Home Friday morning only 9-10am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Church on Friday June 16th at 10:30am. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10461 or the charity of your choice.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Ave.
Yonkers, N.Y. 10703
(914)965-5488
www.whalenandballfh.com

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June 18, 2017

Philomena Holian

Dear Kathleen, Rest in Heavenly Peace My Dear Friend. I sure miss our chats.

June 16, 2017

Lisa Rice

kathleen, what a lovely lady! i only had the pleasure of meeting you once and what a memorable occasion it was! Caroline and i still laugh when we think about that day! My thoughts are with you, all my love, rest in peace.
Lisa xxxx

June 15, 2017

Geraldine Archer

Kathleen, if there is a heaven I know you will definitely be there, give Mum a hug and a kiss from me. So sadly missed, forever in our hearts. Love from
Geraldine Colin and Family xx

June 15, 2017

Geraldine Archer

Kathleen, if there is a heaven I know you will definitely be there, give Mum a hug and a kiss from me. So sadly missed, forever in our hearts. Love from
Geraldine Colin and Family xx

June 15, 2017

Patricia Ellis

R.I.P Dear Aunty Kathleen, In the arms of the Angels

God took you home it was his will
But in our hearts you liveth still.

All our love Patricia Alex Lee Michelle xxxx

June 15, 2017

Angela Gilsenan

Just goodnight not farewell Auntie Kathleen, part of us went with you the day God took you home. Always in our hearts & memories

Angela Les & Ella xxx

June 15, 2017

Eileen Roach

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Forever in our hearts. R.I.P Auntie Kathleen

All our love Eileen Steve & the boys xxxx

June 14, 2017

Wendy Mcguire

Sleep peacefully dear Kathleen.
Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

with all our love Wendy, David and the girls xxx

June 14, 2017

Caroline Simpson

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

R I P Kathleen xxx

June 14, 2017

A lovely lady. So glad for the privilege of getting to know her, even if just in her last weeks of life as her hospital chaplain. She was a blessing to all.
Rev. Sarah Fogg

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Whalen & Ball Funeral Home

168 Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703

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16

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Anthony's Church

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16

Interment

St. Mary's Cemetery

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168 Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703

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