Obituary of Gene Finney

Gene H. Finney Age 85. Peacefully, Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Born June 30, 1929 in Joliet, to James and Esther (Polson) Finney, and lived his entire life in the same house. He was a 1947 graduate of Joliet Township High School, and was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the United States Army in Germany. Gene was one of the original members of Carpenters Local #174, Joliet, and worked 38 years for Homes by Holmes. He was a member of VFW Stone City Post #2199. Gene was a simple man with extraordinary life values who expected no less from others. He was happiest with a hammer in his hand and spending time with his family. He believed family came first, and he lived it. He was a good man, a good father, and a good example. Gene was kind-hearted, generous, forgiving, and had a gentle grace. He will be remembered for his hard work, and the pride he took in his family and his craftsmanship. It was said if Gene did not hear opportunity knock, it was because he was too busy building doors for others. Survived by his daughter, Aleta Finney-Pavnica of Joliet; one son, Brent A. ("Tricia") Finney of Plainfield; four grandchildren, Shane M. Slovick, Andrew and Stephen Pavnica, and Rachel Marie Finney; his identical twin brother, John D. "Jack" (late Anna Mae) Finney; a most precious and caring niece, Betty Rostan; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara (Korell) Finney (2012); one daughter, Jane Ann Finney in infancy (1958); his parents; three sisters, Dorothy Rostan, Jane Thompson and Elizabeth Barber; and one brother, James Finney. Funeral Services for Gene H. Finney will be Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Fr. Pete Jankowski and Daniel Stinnett will officiate. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com