Michael Patrick Finnegan
April 8, 1987 – Nov. 18, 2019
My son, Michael Patrick Finnegan, born April 8, 1987, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 18, 2019.
He is survived by his loving parents Maurice Frank Finnegan Jr., Christine Wells Finnegan; and his best friend and brother Maurice Frank Finnegan III. Michael courageously fought lifelong psychiatric and physical illness with grace and humility.
He loved his parents, brother, dog Joey, and birds Pumpkin and Edgar. Michael and his family are eternally grateful to his many health care professionals especially Sarah and Andy from Henrico Mental Health for their compassionate care. Michael will be remembered as a kind and loving son and brother who touched everyone he met.
In lieu of flowers, donations to support groups for mental illness and hidradenitis suppurativa would be appreciated.
My deepest condolences.
Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. God Bless you and your family
Extending my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family Dr. Finnegan.”I am praying for all of you during your time of loss. Know that we are all thinking of you.”
Taneka Mack, SMH Cancer registry
My prayers are with you and you family.
My heart breaks for you and your family. Sending my sincere sympathy.
Dr. Finnegan and family,
I hope knowing you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time may bring you the tiniest piece of comfort. My heart is just breaking for you.
Dr. Finnegan & Family,
I extend my heartfelt condolences to all of you. Continuing to keep you and family in my prayers during this time of loss.
Dr. Finnegan and family,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. May the thoughts and prayers of many lift you up in the days ahead.
My deepest condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers for peace and understanding are with each of you during this extremely difficult time.
Dr. Finnegan and family,
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending you my deepest sympathy.
Mary
My sincere condolences. I cannot imagine your grief. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for your bravery in sharing your family’s struggle with mental illness. Wishing your family moments of peace as you remember the times of happiness and togetherness –
Susan
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God lift you up and comfort you in your time of mourning.
Dr. Finnegan and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. There are never any “right” words to say when a loved one passes away – but please know that your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. M. Finnegan & Family
My Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, may God”s strength be with you all.
…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psalms 30:5
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Finnegan Family,
I am so sad to hear of Michael’s passing. He exhibited such great strength and courage. We will do our best to honor his memory. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Dr. Finnegan and family,
I am very sorry to hear about you son. May all of the happy memories stay close to you heart. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Dr. Finnegan and Family, please except my heartfelt prayers for the passing of your darling son. May the happy memories remain etched in your hearts. “May God bless you and keep you, may his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may he turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ~Numbers 6:24-26.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Words are never enough to comfort someone after the loss of a child. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I had the pleasure of knowing Michael for the past two years. He had a sweet and wonderful soul. I always looked forward to my time with him. Sometimes there is a loss so great that words do not do it justice. My thoughts are with you all during this time.
Dear Dr.Finnegan and family,
Mere words are not enough to extend our deepest sympathy to you all. May your happy memories sustain you in this very difficult time of grief.
Kathy and Ken Fleming
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Dr. Finnegan and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Wishes of healing and peace and may the memories of your son give you strength in the days that lie ahead. Lifting up prayers for you and your family .
Loretta Handy
Maurice,
We are so sorry for you loss.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Bob
Dr. Finnegan and Family,
There are no words to express how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your son. Keeping you all in prayer during this sad time.
Sandra
Dr Finnegan and Family, May you find comfort in memories you all shared of Michael. He will forever reside in your hearts, the love you shared as family was a pure gift. May God wrap his arms around you comfort you today and the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to you for your loss of someone so dear to you all. Love, Melinda Hawkes and Family
Dr. Finnegan, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and you family.
Dr. Finnegan,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Michael. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Jason
Dr. Finnegan and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family. Just remember all the good times you had together.
Chris and family There are really no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. I always think about the time I picked him up from school once and how shy and polite he was to me a total stranger. I know you have great memories that will always be with you forever. Please accept our deepest sympathies Al and Johann Odom
Dr. Finnegan and family, please know we hold you close in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in the midst of your grief and the peace that passes all understanding. Our deepest sympathies.
Chris and family, so sad and shocked about your son. We always shared stories of our families and especially our children and you are thought of at this difficult time. David and Amy Wootten
To the Finnegan Family.
There are no words to ease the loss of Michael. He will be in our hearts forever.
Willard & Barbara Whittinton
Dr, Finnegan and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your son. Although there are no words that can comfort you on the loss of a child, I hope your can cherish all the good memories you have and keep him close to your heart. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Joe and Michele Haddon
Dr. Finnegan, So very sorry to hear of the passing of your son. I wish you and your family Peace.
Chris and Family, I was devastated to hear of Michael’s passing. There is no loss like the loss of your child. Continuing to keep you in my heart and in my prayers.
Chris and family –
There are no words that can mend the brokenness in your hearts at the tragic loss of your sweet, sweet Michael. I can only hope that you eventually find peace and joy on the difficult path to your “new normal”. As unimaginable as it may seem, I know there will be happiness in your life again.
Michael was a young man who certainly knew what it was like to live with life’s struggles. With all that he battled, he still was kind and courteous to all those he met. He also knew his family loved and supported him through them all. He is free of those burdens now and it’s those left behind that now face the challenge. Cherish the memories, tell stories that make you laugh and cry, carry him in your heart because Michael will continue to be a part of your lives.
Please know that you have the support of friends that love and care for you.
Janice and Mac
Chris and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mo,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for your peace during this difficult time. God bless you and your family
My Dear Friend Chris and family,
My heart breaks at the news of Michael’s sudden passing. After sharing so many stories over post tennis coffee all these years, I know how deeply you love him and how hard you all worked to get him healthy. I believe he is now at everlasting peace that he struggled to find on earth. When the time comes you will see your beautiful boy again one day in heaven. Until that far off time:
May God bless you, guide you and comfort you during this sad time and forever and ever, Amen
Much love to you all…
Dearest Chris and Family,
My heart is aching for the loss of your beautiful son Michael, I know how much he was loved and what a deep loss this is for you. I feel like I came to know him through the years in our numerous conversations, and while he had many challenges, he endured them with quiet strength and dignity. You did so much to help him and he knew the love you had for him.
He’s now resting in God’s loving arms and glory, may you all feel God’s quiet strength and love as you go through this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Cathy and Mark
Dear Chris and Family, My heart aches writing this. I remember all the times you talked of Michael, especially when he was in high school about how smart and accomplished he was. This is so hard. The love we have for our children will always stay alive in our hearts and will be embraced and remembered with love. God bless you all.
Our deepest sympathies,
Kerry and Stephen
Dear Dr. Finnegan,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your precious son. I pray that the support of your friends, your faith, and your memories of Michael will strengthen and carry you and your family to a place of peace.
I cannot express the sadness that I feel for you, Chris, and your family. I know how much this beautiful boy meant to you, and how much of your love and effort went into keeping him well and happy. Please know that you, your family, and Michael are in my prayers. May you find a place of peach in time – and know that you will meet again
So very sorry.
Robin and Tommy
Dear Dr Finnegan and family,
My condolences on the loss of your son. God Bless you all.
Dearest Chris and family,
I have just heard of the loss of your son. I immediately thought of after tennis talks with you sharing your love for a very special child. Chris, you are an amazing Mom! My prayers are with you ,
I’m so sorry,
Val
So very sorry for your loss! Please know that my prayers and positive thoughts are with you as you go through this very difficult time.
Dear Chris & family,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Michael. I’m thinking of you during this time and hope you will feel the love and prayers being sent your way. Take care and God Bless.
Karen
I’m so sorry for you and your family Chris. My heart is breaking… What wonderful testaments about Michael that his friends and family have shared. I know he was so loved. I pray that the Lord will comfort you with beautiful memories and give you peace.
God Bless,
Judi
Dear Chris and family,
I can’t possibly express the sadness I feel for you and your family right now! I remember the conversations we had about him after tennis and having a son close to that age myself, I felt your emotions. I know you were an amazing mom to him and please know that he is not suffering any more— he is resting in Gods love. As smart as you described him, I know he would want you and your husband to find peace. You’re in my thoughts and prayers and please know that I’m here you.
Dear Chris and your entire family,
It is so difficult to find the words to express how sad I feel for you. I hope you will continue to lean on your friends on and off the court when you need help. As we said today, strong people know when they need help and really strong people seek the help they need. Your son was one of the really strong ones and you should be so proud.
We are here for you.
Geri
Dear Chris and Family,
So Sorry to hear this terrible news. My prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.
Sincerely,
Stacy L
Dr. Finnegan and family,
I am saddened about your loss. I do not know about your beliefs but please read John 16: 19-. I hope and pray that you and your family find comfort in talking with friends and those who understand your loss. Michael looked like a beautiful young man. Although you say you struggled at work you were still able to exhibit compassion for your patients; and they will always remember that.
Fondly,
Martha Napier
Dear family, My beloved Godly friend and mentor, Judy Finnegan, spoke so lovingly of her grandsons. She loved her family, and prayed for them continually. I pray she is rejoicing in heaven with Michael now. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your great loss of your precious son and brother.