Joseph Robert Finnigan, 60 of Saugus, MA passed away on July 12, 2024.  He passed away due to multiple health complications.  Joseph "Sonny" Finnigan was born and raised in Chelsea and he graduated from Chelsea High School. He was a hard working man throughout his career.  He worked as a longshoreman of Mobil Oil Corp. in East Boston and he also worked as a mechanic at Post Office Square Mobil in Lynnfield.  He will be lovingly remembered by his Family for his intriguing and fascinating stories about the Titanic and its Legacy. Joseph also loved making people laugh.  He will be missed by all who loved him.

Joseph was the beloved son of the late Joseph G. Finnigan & late Alvina "Betty" Finnigan (Clark).  Beloved brother of Cathy & Frank DeAngelis of Newton NH, Wendy & David Howell of Haverhill Ma, Butchie (Gary) & Dee (DeAnna) Finnigan of Saugus and the late Robert "Bobby" Stone and Phylis Stone.  Joseph was married to Cheryl (Howell) Finnigan for 20 years with whom they had 3 children together; Shannon (Finnigan) & Reginaldo Silva of Saugus, Joseph Finnigan Jr. & Eboni (Butler) of Wilmington, Luke Charles Finnigan & Brianna of Wakefield.  He was also a loving grandfather to 4 beautiful Granddaughters, Emily, Sophia, Juliet, & Lillian.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.   Joseph's Memorial Service will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 6:00 P.M. Please bring all of your loving memories and stories to share. All services will conclude at the Funeral Home.

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