http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=136948824
ELIZABETH ANN FINN Ph.D.
FINN, ELIZABETH ANN, PhD., ‘BETTY’, passed away on November 30, 2009 in Providence, R.I. surrounded by her loving family, after the sudden onset of leukemia.
Elizabeth was born November 21, 1942 in New York, N.Y. daughter of the late Rose Kelly Finn and James A. Finn; and is predeceased by her brother James Anthony, II. She is survived by her brothers Robert; John and his wife, Joan; Donald and his wife, Regina; Gerald and his wife Joan, and her sister Rosemarie and her husband Chuck Clarke. Betty was a beloved Aunt to twenty-six nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth graduated from St. Barnabas Grade School and High School in Woodlawn, N. Y. and received a B. A. in Special Education from Manhattan College. Her studies and career focused on childhood education; as a teacher in the Yonkers, N.Y. school system for many years; more recently in the Plainfield, CT schools while residing in Narragansett, RI., and most recently bringing her back to New York to teach at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education at their Lincoln Center Campus.
In addition; she received a PhD. in School Psychology from Fordham University, a Post Doctoral certificate in Neuropsychology – Fielding Graduate University; and was a member of the American Psychological Association.
Betty traveled around the world with dear friends, returning to China on several occasions with an appreciation for Eastern writing & philosophy. She loved to cook for family and friends, and was an avid fan of early & contemporary jazz and classical music. Betty embraced life with exuberance, independence and the determination to fight the good fight with Grace. Her presence affected all of those around her. She left us too quickly and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the BI Rupert Mayer, SJ Chapel at Fordham University, Room #221LL, 113 West 60th Street, New York, N Y. 10023 Donations can be made in Elizabeth’s name to The Leukemia Research Foundation, 3520 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois, 60091
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Finn, Elizabeth Ann [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/ybbote8
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Dear John,
I believe that Betty is a member of the Class of 1975.
May She Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Finn, Elizabeth Ann [MC1975 RIP]
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http://fordhamgraded.blogspot.com/2009/12/elizabeth-betty-ann-finn.html
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the BI Rupert Mayer, S.J. Chapel at Fordham University, Room #221, Lowenstein Building (113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023).
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How did you know Betty? I am being nosy as I thought I’d have many more years to “know” her. I miss her so much. Her last week was tough and I think the only Blessing is that she is in Peace. I, and other members of her family, are still in shock. I think it must be harder for those who had no chance to know or see how sick she was. I am sorry for your loss. Take care, Donna Clarke
Dear Ms. Clarke:
Thanks for your message. I didn’t know your Aunt Betty personally. But I am always saddened by the obit of my fellow alums. By way of explanation, I collect news for a weekly e-zine about Manhattan College alumni for them. It’s a labor of love that depends upon automated searches for about 6,000 readers. Obits are one source of stories that I collect. As I said, I notify the Alumni Office and report to my readers the obit with links to the Guest Book. Subsequently, one of our fellow alums reported her class year as 1975. Hopefully, some other alums may have left comments in the Guest Book. Although, I have to report many aren’t comfortable with the technology. As a ’68-er, I found the obit striking a little too close to my year. I’ll take the liberty of posting your comment in the ezine so any classmate can reach you directly. Again, I’m sorry for your loss. And, even more sorry, that we have lost one of our fellow alums.
Respectfully,
fjohn68
I’ve known Betty for 7 years, we were close, in fact she was my only confidant. I knew Betty as a high schooler at Plainfield High, her and I became close there and since then she had been an extremely important person in my life. I often visited her in New York and Rhode Island, she came to my college graduation, and sent me flowers and cards every birthday without fail. I’ve been trying to reach her as the last time we spoke was in October, I just found out the news when I tried calling her again and her phone was disconnected. I cannot tell you how much she will be missed in my life, and I am hoping to find out here where she is buried. Please, if anyone has any information please email me at melissa.camacho@ymail.com or leave a post here.