Regina Ann Finnegan
April 21, 1933 ~ December 6, 2010
Regina Ann Finnegan, 77, of Weirton, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born April 21, 1933 in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine DeMatte Kloss. She was also preceded in death by her husband Donald L. Finnegan on March 16, 2003.
Mrs. Finnegan was a homemaker, a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Weirton, Christian Mothers, Ancient Order of Hibernians, 3 Score Seniors and AARP. She was also active in the Weirton Elks Lodge 1801.
Regina is survived by her son Patrick "Fish" Finnegan; daughter Karen Gallagher and her husband Tim all of Weirton; brothers Dr. Joseph Kloss and his wife Lina of Akron, OH, John "Jack" Kloss and his wife Jean, Charlie and William Kloss all of Bridgeport, OH.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where an Ancient Order of Hibernians service will be conducted at 7pm. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10am Thursday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Larry Dorsch officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614.
Fish and Karen, You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. I was shocked today when I read the obituaries to see your Mom’s name. We have know her for a long time living on Collins and Hanlin. We were happy that we got to see her when we came up to Weirton last year. Treasure your memories that you have of her. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Fish and Karen, You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. I was shocked today when I read the obituaries to see your Mom’s name. We have know her for a long time living on Collins and Hanlin. We were happy that we got to see her when we came up to Weirton last year. Treasure your memories that you have of her. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat and Karen, I was so shocked to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God’s precious grace get you through these difficult times.
Fish and Karen, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Patty and I always thought the world of Regina. She was a one of a kind lady that everyone loved. Just know that you are in my prayers and am sorry that I can’t be there for you.
Fish and Karen, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless….
Fish and Family, Our deespest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Bill and Paulette Galiotos Minnie Bogdan
Fish:You have my thoughts and prayers. You had a wonderful Mother that I had the pleasure of knowing. I just saw her after the Xmas parade and was talking to her.
Pat and Karen, The memories of your Mom are endless, the laughs, the humor, the card games and her love of the Notre Dame football. Keep her memories close to your heart. She is now with your Dad and our parents in a wonderful place. With sympathy, Tony and Colleen Morelli
Dear Fish, We wish to extend our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Your mother was a lovely lady, always had a smile on her face and was very friendly. We are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. Sincerely, Marlene & Michael Runkel
Dear Fish and Karen, Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Your mother was a great lady. The Elks is going to feel so empty without her.
Karen I can’t possibly express enough sympathy toward you at this difficult time. Regretfully, I am not available to come down to Weirton for viewing or the funeral. I apologize for that but will be thinking of you and praying for your strength. My feelings go out also, of course, for Fish, so be sure and pass that along. Feel free to call any time when things settle down a bit. Bless you and family. KEN CURCIO
Fish and Karen, So sorry to hear the loss of your mom she was such a nice person now she is with your dad in much better place. Take care Bob Cattrell
Dear Karen and family, Please accept my condolences and prayers for you at this difficult time. Vera Rasnake
Karen and family, Just wanted to pass my condolences on to you and your family. My prayers are with you. Stan Pawloski Wheeling, WV
Karen & Pat I thoughts and prayers are with you. I have been remembering the many happy times our families had together. The many trips our parents had, now they are back together for the final trip of there life.
Karen and Pat, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have so many good memories of Hanlin Way and all the fun we all used to have. I’m sure your Mom and Dad are with my folks, the Kirks, the Javersaks and there is going to be a “Happening” in Heaven tonight!
I was sorry to hear of Regina’s passing. Please accept our condolences to the family from myself and all of her fellow members of the OVCA. I’m sure she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Pat and Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great lady and I have so many wonderful memories of her. She had an infectious laugh and that is what I most remember. I pray that you can cherish the memories and that you are lifted up to accept God’s grace during this difficult time. Love you both, and I am thinking of you daily.
Karen & Pat, Your mom was a very special lady who will be missed by all who knew her. May your memories of her bring you comfort. I will be thinking of you! Alison
Our sympathies and thoughts are with you. We will be thinking of you during this Christmas season. Ray, Anne, Jemma
Going to miss Regina’s smiling face. Karen & Pat, my heart goes out to you. Be strong and know what a lovely lady your mom was to everyone that knew her. Thoughts & prayers, Lucie
Pat and Karen–so very sorry to learn of the loss of your mom…she gave us so many wonderful memories growing up. Mrs. Finnegan was always there for us–she took us to the library, took us to ball games, and always reached out to us as kids, no matter what project we got ourselves into. She loved us, and we loved her. She always welcomed us, and was always there for us. Your Mom was amazing. As a teenager, I would walk up on the porch as she was reading. There was always a chair for me and we would talk about books. Her cakes were legendary. She made the best icing, and it was s
It was a sad day for us, but a happy one for your mom when she passed from this life to one with our Lord. She and I were on a few committees together at St. Paul Church and she was always smiling and very helpful. I will miss her. Remember, this death is not the end but a glorious beginning for her. My sincere sympathy to all of you.
Pat and Karen, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I have many wonderful childhood memories of the get togethers , card games, and trips our parents took together. The lifelong friendships our parents shared was truly one of a kind. No doubt she will be welcomed into heaven with open arms. My prayers are with you. Tim Weaver
Fish and Karen, please accept our sympathies. We were both very surprised to see her obituary in the paper. Your mother was a sweet lady. We saw her at bingo at the KofC, and at the Madonna picnics. She never had an unkind word for anyone, and was always pleasant to be around.
Pat and Karen — so very sorry to learn of the loss of your mom. Mrs. Finnegan was The Mom of Hanlin Way –taking us to the library, to ball games , helping us with our projects…she was always there for us as kids . As a teenager, your mom always had a vacant chair for me on the front porch. We would talk about books, sports, politics. gardening, travel..I always looked forward to climbing those steps….Your Mom was not just a wealth of knowledge, but a great listener, too. We love her, and it hurts to say good- bye…..but she is always with us…and all of those wonderful memories, and insights that she gave us will keep us close to her. We all were so blessed to have her in our lives.
Pat and Karen My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. She was a great lady who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she encountered. My prayers are with you.God Bless
Fish and Family So sorry about your loss, your mom was a great lady, you and you family are in my prayers.. Danita
Dear Karen and Fish, I am very sad to hear about the passing of your Mom. Please know we are all thinking of you during this extremely difficult time.
Fish and Karen, So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was always smiling and a friend to all. We will miss seeing her after mass on Sundays. Take care and God bless. Jim & Roxanne Mazzone
To Pat (Fish) and Family, My deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Scott A. Moore Evans, WV
Dear Fish and Karen, Tim and I are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We are all better individuals for having known this kind woman that always had a smile on her face and was always there with a helping hand. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen and family, I was sorry to see your Mom’s obituary in the paper. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Fish, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.