Dennis was such a happy and caring person.  The first day my husband, Al, arrived at Orchard Park Dennis greeted us, introduced himself and made us feel welcome.  After that, during my husband's stay, Dennis, Al, and two other gentlemen ate all of their meals together.  They had such a wonderful relationship, laughing and joking and sometimes serious.  Often I would sit with them during meals and loved it.  I know the residents of Orchard Park will miss Dennis. Al passed away in February, so I had not seen Dennis recently.  He loved talking about his sister Susan , and I  did meet her several times.  Dennis was a light in this world.

Norma Christiansen 

Denny was always full of smiles and up for a good laugh.  I love how he loved beer and dogs!  You will be missed sweet cousin. ❤️  

Love Sarah 

Sue and family,  
So very sorry to hear about Dennis's passing.  I remember growing up on 47th St.  and he was always teasing us and laughing at us. I think about all of you when I drive  by your new house on a (then) dirt road.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Dennis
Teri Ernisse

We got to know Dennis from my mother in law being a resident of Orchard Park.  He always remembered our names and said hello to us each time we saw him.  He told my wife (who is Susan) that he had a sister named Susan.  He always had a smile on his face.  My mother in law liked him and he brought her mail and newspapers.  Dennis will be missed by everyone.


Dennis would always tell me jokes, every time I saw him. We had nicknames for each other, him being a stinker and I was an anteater. One year for a Christmas gift, he gave me a anteater beenie baby.  It has been in my car ever since  and will forever remind me of Dennis. I will miss his wonderful smile and his “Hello old friend”. He was the sweetest guy. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you Sue and family.   
          -Cari (RN at Orchard Park)

Ted, Sue, and family, 
We are thinking of you and praying for you as you adjust to your lives without Dennis. He will be missed, but he leaves behind happy memories for us to enjoy. Never was there a time when we didn't see a smile on his face. We're already sharing childhood memories and especially recalling our last visit with him. It was wonderful to see him so contented and happy in his surroundings. You have been so good with him.

He's loving Heaven and bringing smiles to everyone there!

Bruce and Margo

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James "Dennis" D. Finnerty

December 21, 1948 – October 30, 2018

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