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Michele Caputo-Finley Obituary

Michele Phyllis Caputo-Finley, 49, of Colorado Springs, CO, formally of San Diego, CA, passed away on January 18, 2011. Michele was born on April 8, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Michele was a loving wife and mother and will be missed greatly by her husband, children, family and friends. She survived by her husband Mike Finley; children Julia and John Finley; granddaughter Alexis Crego; mother Dorothy Uliano; and her brothers Michael and Matthew Caputo. She was preceded in death by her brother Mark Caputo and her sister Mary Toomey. A memorial mass will be on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Our Lady of the Pines in Black Forest, CO.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 30, 2011.

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Rebecca Freed

February 22, 2011

Michele,
How I miss your contant reminders on our walk of life to stop and look at the beauty around us. Your ability to focus on what mattered in life and not the negative has helped me through various tough times. I know you are pleased when you look back on your life,even though it was too short. I know you are enjoying your just reward and know that I will see you again my friend. Mike, John and Julia, words can not express our sorrow at your loss and we are praying for you every day. Rebecca,Conrad,Sarah,Matt

Charlene Kelly

February 17, 2011

I cannot say Goodbye my friend. I will forever miss our everything friendship. You were the lifetime friend that can never be replaced. I will see you when it is the right time.
Mike, Julia and John, time will heal, memories will last and smiles will return. I love you all.

John Finley

February 10, 2011

You will forever be with me in my thoughts. I miss you. I love you.

Lani Heiser

February 7, 2011

Michele was such a good friend to us. She loved her family more than life itself. Michele was always generous with her time and attention. We will miss her greatly especially her laugh. Love

Gwen Turner

January 31, 2011

With deepest sympathy I send my love to my brother, neice, and nephew. Michele was a wonderful friend, I will miss our times together and always remember our visits.

Marsha Abelman

January 30, 2011

My condolences to the whole family. Cherish the good times and the happy memories of Michelle. Many warm thoughts.

Julia Finley

January 30, 2011

I am going to miss you so much mom! You will always be in my heart. I love you!

Aaron Burton

January 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. May your many wonderful memories help you get through this time, knowing that she is always with you. Our love, Aaron, Gina, Kylee and Braelynn Burton

Gloria Johnson

January 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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