Laurence Patrick Finnegan, III

Laurence Patrick "Larry" Finnegan, III, age 59, of North Wales, PA, died Friday, December 4, 2020, in the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he is the son of Geraldine "Jerry" (nee Rookstool) Finnegan of Lower Gwynedd, PA, and the late Laurence Patrick Finnegan, Jr., who died June 6, 2020. Larry was a 1979 graduate of La Salle College High School and a 1983 graduate of Lehigh University. Larry spent his 34-year career in the defense industry working for Lockheed Martin before retiring in 2018 as a Senior Manager of Engineering. Larry's greatest joy was his large extended family, and he always sought to encourage their ambitions. He coached sports teams and attended games, shows, and musical performances. Larry was a world traveler and had a special place in his heart for Rome, Italy and Munich Germany. Larry's personal interests included cooking, baking, and gardening. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Maple Glen, PA. Larry was active in the Bible Study Group, the Choir, and the Help the Needy (HTN) Ministry. He was also a member of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Cho...[more]

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and Ambler Station Singers. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Christine M. (nee McCool) Finnegan; and his devoted sons Laurence P. Finnegan, IV, Daniel P. Finnegan, and Kevin M. Finnegan, all of Philadelphia, PA. He is also survived by his brothers Jim Finnegan (Lynne), Bill Finnegan (Meredith), and Griffin Finnegan (Erin); and sisters Jeannie Gill (Chuck) and Tricia Chambley (Scott). Relatives and friends are invited on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM to offer condolences at St. Alphonsus Church 33 Conwell Drive, Maple Glen, PA. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 AM with Rev. Msgr. Brian Hennessy, Pastor and Celebrant. Under the current Covid-19 restrictions, we invite and encourage family and friends to consider participating by watching the 11:30 AM live-stream broadcast of the Mass at https://vimeo.com/event/540374 A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in St. John Newmann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA. The Finnegan Family appreciates Remembrances in Larry's name to the Fox Chase Cancer Center at www.foxchase.org/giving in thanks for the care and support they provided. Click Here for a mail donation form.