John G. Finster, 80, of Linden St. Livonia, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Westerly, RI, October 1, 1929 the son of Joseph and Agnes Carey Finster. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and belonged to the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post. John was an avid Boston Red Sox and Notre fan, who enjoyed sports at all levels, and especially in later years watching his grandchildren participate in their games.

He served his community in many ways including being on the Livonia Village Board, a member of St. Matthews Church, longtime time teacher and coach at Livonia Central School. He also was installed as a member of the Livingston County Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Livonia Athletic Hall of Fame.

John is survived by his wife Mariellen; children, Bob Finster of Livonia, Tom (Beth) Finster of Honeoye, MaryPat (Andy) English, Anne (Bill) Horan, Maureen (Michael) Buskey, all of Livonia; 13 beloved grandchildren; sister Mary Sauer of Westerly, RI; nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia. His funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 11am at St. Matthews Church, Rte. 20A, Livonia. Burial St. Michaels Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the John G. Finster Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o John Haugh Five Star Bank, P.O. Box 579 Lakeville, NY 14480, or St. Matthew Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487. To send condolences or to share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com