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Peter J. Finley

1931 - 2024

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Visitation at Main Service

9:00 am - 11:45 am

Saturday, April 6, 2024

St Josephs Chuch

4308 Landis Avenue

Sea Isle City, New Jersey, United States

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Mass

12:00 pm

Saturday, April 6, 2024

St Josephs Chuch

4308 Landis Avenue

Sea Isle City, New Jersey, United States

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Final Resting Place

1:30 pm

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Cape May Co Veterans Cemetery

127 Crest Haven Road

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

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Michael Smith lit a candle

Friday, April 12, 2024

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Pete and Family, I do not receive any newspapers, so I learned of your father's passing from another person. I am sorry for your loss. I would hae sent this note of sympathy sooner, but my mother is sick. I apologize. I fondly remember your father at your East Avenue house. He was always very nice to talk with and I enjoyed speaking with him. Your father was very intelligant and a live-long giver to the military and other causes. Your father and mother are now enjoying enternal happiness in Heaven. We will keep him in our prayers. Sincerely, Michael and Gloria Smith

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 15, 2024 at 10:01 AM

Michael & Gloria - thank you for your words of comfort we appreciate them. Hopefully your mother recovers quickly and returns to full health. We are at peace knowing Mom and Dad are reunited for eternity. Thanks again. The Finley Family

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Carmen Spinnato posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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I just wanted to say that Pete was by far the best Administrator that I had the luck to work for. I worked for him at The Hembold Education center from 1974-1978 and over those four years I learned so much about working with children of special needs and when I left Hembold I went on to teach special education at Vineland HS for twenty-five years and my success was due to the support and knowledge I received under the guidance of Pete Finley My prayers go out to all the family. Pete thank you for all your support. Rest in Peace Carmen Spinnato

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 10, 2024 at 3:41 PM

Carmen- thank you so much for your kind words and memories of Dad. He always thought and spoke highly of you. Thank you again The Finley Family

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Sue Mulry lit a candle

Monday, April 8, 2024

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I will always remember Dr. Finley when I first met him at the Atlantic County Office of Education and his frequent visits to our office. I also remember him and his work for the Atlantic County Special Services School District and all he did for the special education students of Atlantic County. May he rest in peace.

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 9, 2024 at 9:52 AM

Thank you Sue. He did work tirelessly for the special needs community and always fought to make sure they were given all they needed to succeed in the classroom and life. The Finley Family

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

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Col(ret) Finley and CDR Davidson (Navy CAPT ret)

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Andy Davidson posted a condolence

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Pete, You were my close friend and mentor. I owe my career as a special applications psychologist to the man who got me started on presidential support duty. You always had the respect of the Commandant, the Colonel, and the Gunny. And you will always have my respect for your example as a husband and father. I miss your Irish humor and wisdom. I will see you again, my friend. Andy

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 8, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Thank you Andy! He always spoke of you fondly and felt that you had taken the program to another higher level under your leadership. Speaking of you and your time together always bought a huge smile to dads face. He will still be with you until you do meet again. Thank you again The Finley Family

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Kimberly Pastirko-Blandino (Holland) posted a condolence

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Matthew and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Finley. He was always very kind to me and was filled with so much knowledge and advice. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I was unable to come and relay this in person. Hope the rest of your family is doing well. Kim

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 8, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Thank you Kim. He always thought very highly of you. We appreciate your kind words and remembrance of dad. The Finley Family

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Marianne Gauss posted a condolence

Thursday, April 4, 2024

I am so very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He leaves a legacy of self-less service and a family of kind and genuinely wonderful people. He will be missed. Marianne Salmon Gauss

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 5, 2024 at 8:51 AM

Good morning Marianne. Thank you so much for your kind words. Dad is a good man and he certainly knew how to command a room when he entered it lol. Thank you again. The Finley Family

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Jamie Swain lit a candle

Thursday, April 4, 2024

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Pete always was, and always will be, a legend in my eyes! His compassion for the special needs children in his care was second to none! He took a chance on me, hiring me, when others would not, due to the fact that I had a special needs child of my own in his care. The rest is history! His sage wisdom sustains me to this day. I will never forget you and will always miss you Pete!

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 4, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Thank you Jamie. He was always a compassionate and thoughtful leader. He fought for special needs and handicapped children his entire education career. The Finley Family

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Tom Palmer lit a candle

Thursday, April 4, 2024

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Anne and family, Please accept my condolences on the loss of Pete. Although I only worked for hum for a few years, I enjoyed his passion for the students, school and pride in the Marine Corps. Go in Peace Pete, Semper Fi.

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 4, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Thank you Tom. He was always a compassionate and thoughtful leader. He was always a Marine!! Semper Fi. The Finley Family

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Phyllis Glomb posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

So sorry to hear of the loss of this wonderful man. Pete hired me in 1973 to start Preschool Project APEX, and he was a wonderful boss to work for way back then. His leadership led to a successful program that lead to changing the law regarding the age of educating handicapped children. What a wonderful legacy for him to leave for children everywhere. Rest in Peace. Phyllis Glomb Brigantine, NJ

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Matt Finley Posted Apr 3, 2024 at 9:05 PM

Thank you Phyllis for your kind words about our father. It is wonderful to hear and think about all the lives of people he positively impacted. The Finley Family

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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