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DAVID FINKEL Obituary
On Sunday, January 4, 2015. Son of the late Belle and Sam Finkel; beloved husband of Joan (Silberman) Finkel; beloved father of Beth (David) Cramer and Jill Finkel; brother of Howard Alan (Patty) Finkel; brother-in-law of Ida Jean McCormley and Robert McCormley; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dave was a representative of AXA Equitable in Pittsburgh and President and owner of Professional Insurance Associates in McKeesport, a member of the Independent Agents Association and Chartered Life Underwriters. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, a loyal Pitt basketball and football fan and the Pittsburgh Steelers. An avid golfer and tennis player, he enjoyed vacationing in Hilton Head. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (1 - 2 p.m.). Interment Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Family House, 5001 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213; Parkinsons Foundation of Western PA, 3468 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or Woodland Hills EMS, 8 Vine Alley, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
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Becky (Guy) Dare
March 6, 2015
Dear Mrs. Finkel, Beth, Jill & families, please accept my deepest sympathy over the loss of Mr. Finkel. I remember his incredible kindness & graciousness & warm smile. Your loss is unimaginable. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers.
January 10, 2015
Joan:
JUST LEARNED TODAY--SORRY I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE.
SHIRLEY AND I EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. RON AND SHIRLEY SILVERBLATT
January 6, 2015
Deeply saddened and a great loss. Condolences and strength to the entire family. Love, Jean and Ron Lasday
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