Obituary of John Finkle

Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, John Finkle passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017, with his wife Inez by his side. Known to many of his friends as "Bigfoot", John was a lifelong skilled hunter and fisherman who won many competitions and would frequently share his bounty and catch. He was a member of Woodbury Field & Stream and knew all the best local hunting spots. John enjoyed salmon fishing up North, deep sea fishing, and the Jersey Shore where he would soak up the sun and boogie board. A hardworking and respected man, John retired from Local 17 in 2013 and bought his first home with his childhood love and wife Inez. John is greatly missed by his wife Inez Finkle, sister, Barbara Cudney, daughtersr Kimberly Cooper and Jamie McLaughlin, and granddaughter Charlotte Cooper. His family has respected his wish of cremation without services. If you would like to help with the cost of cremation donations can be sent to Inez Finkle c/o Kimberly Cooper 2653 State Rte 55 White Lake, N.Y. 12786. You can honor John by making a donation to the Humane Society of Walden via waldenhumane.org or PO Box 135 Walden, N.Y. 12586.