Robert Anthony Finnigan

Robert Anthony Finnigan, age 82, of Waterford, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at his home. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Jeane; his children: Michael (Michelle) Finnigan, and Sharon (Kirk) Mackavich; his grandsons: Ryan and Evan Mackavich; his siblings: Glori Ann (Edmond) Gauvreau, and Leo Finnigan. Robert was born on November 24, 1938, in Detroit, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony and Helen (Zischerek) Finnigan. He married Patricia Bothner, and they shared 44 wonderful years together until her death in 2004. He studied at the University of Detroit, graduating with a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1961. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. Robert was certified as a financial planner in 1981, and went on to have a successful career until his retirement in February of 2020. Robert served on the boards of Unity churches for over fifty years. It was at Unity Church of Farmington Hills where he met his wife, Jeane Ferguson. They were married on May 5, 2012. In his free time, Robert enjoyed boating, traveling, attending stage plays and concerts, and taking his family and friends out to dinner. Everyone who knew Robert during his life would describe him as a generous, kindhearted man who loved to give. He never let a birthday go unnoticed. He was a wonderful man who will be missed greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Helen; his first wife, Patricia; his sister, Catherine Peacock-McClellan; and his brother, John Finnigan. Due to the pandemic a celebration of Robert's life will take place at a later date.